Kyu Gradings
Kyu gradings take place 3 times a year and are held at Flitwick Hombu (Main Sports Hall, Flitwick Leisure Centre) and Olney Dojo (Sports Hall, Ousedale School, Olney).
To view dates of upcoming gradings please visit TASK Calendar.
If you have any questions please message us via the contact page.
A Guide For Grading
An extract from Hanshi’s book; Shotokan Karate – The Definitive Guide (pg613) is helpful guide to help you prepare for your grading.
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Preparing For Grading
Junior Grading Syllabus
The junior grading syllabus applies to all students under 14 years old.
The grading syllabus for the eight intermediate grades is similar to the next highest grade, when it should be performed with increased power, speed and improved technique.
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10th Kyu (Blue Belt) & 9th Kyu (Red Belt) Syllabus
8th (Orange Belt) Kyu Syllabus
7th Kyu Intermediate (Orange with Yellow Stripe) & 7th Kyu (Yellow Belt) Syllabus
6th Kyu Intermediate (Yellow with Green Stripe) & 6th Kyu (Green Belt) Syllabus
5th Kyu Intermediate (Green with Purple Stripe) & 5th Kyu (Purple Belt)Syllabus
4th Kyu Intermediate (Purple with 1 White Stripe) & 4th Kyu (Purple with 2 White Stripes) Syllabus
3rd Kyu Intermediate (Purple with Brown Stripe) & 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) Syllabus
2nd Kyu Intermediate (Brown with 1 White Stripe) Syllabus
2nd Kyu (Brown with 2 White Stripes) Syllabus
1st Kyu Intermediate (Brown with 1 Red Stripe) Syllabus
1st Kyu (Brown with 2 Red Stripes) Syllabus
Intermediate Junior Shodan (Brown with Black Stripe) Syllabus
Junior Shodan (Black Belt) Syllabus
Senior Grading Syllabus
The senior grading syllabus applies to all students 14 years and above.
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10th Kyu (Blue Belt) Syllabus
9th Kyu (Red Belt) Syllabus
8th Kyu (Orange Belt) Syllabus
7th Kyu (Yellow Belt) Syllabus
6th Kyu (Green Belt) Syllabus
5th Kyu (Purple Belt) Syllabus
4th Kyu (Purple with 2 White Stripes) Syllabus
3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) Syllabus
2nd Kyu (Brown with 2 White Stripes) Syllabus
1st Kyu (Brown with 2 Red Stripes) Syllabus
Intermediate Shodan (Brown with Black Stripe) Syllabus
Shodan 1st Degree (Black Belt) Syllabus
Shotokan Karate – The Definitive Guide
The Definitive Guide is a useful reference to all kihon techniques (basics), kata (formal exercise) and Kumite (sparring) required up to Shodan level and beyond. This is the recommended guide for TASK karate kyu gradings, and is compulsory reading for those taking Shodan level.
