10th Kyu & 9th Kyu

- Grading may be taken at two monthly intervals.

8th Kyu to 6th Kyu

- Grading may be taken at three monthly intervals.

5th Kyu to 3rd Kyu

- Grading may be taken at four monthly intervals.

2nd Kyu & 1st Kyu

- Grading may be taken at six monthly intervals.

1st Kyu to Shodan

- A candidate must hold the grade of 1st Kyu for one full year before applying for Shodan.

Shodan to Nidan

- Minimum of two years.

Nidan to Sandan

- Minimum of three years.

Sandan to Yondan

- Minimum of four years.

Yondan to Godan

- Minimum of five years.

Godan to Rokudan

- Minimum six years.

The chart simply illustrates the grades obtainable at tests. An attendance rate of 70% is a minimum eligibility requirement for tests. Dan and Kyu grades are not themselves the object - they are a guide to progress only.

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Kaicho will visit the Danish Dai Ki Haku Honbu Dojo (Shihan Kurt Orum 9th Dan) in Viborg, Denmark in November 2008

Kaicho returned from a teaching tour of Thailand & Singapore in August/September 2008

The World Kumite Championships was held in Pattaya, Thailand in August 2008. This event showcased the true spirit of the Martial Arts and had top fighters from all around the World.  Kaicho was elected to the Executive Committee of Grand Masters.

Sabaki Challenge took place on August 23 in Cape Town - read more ...

The European Summer Camp took place in Belgium on May 23- 25. read more ...