Gradings with Hampstead Karate Club are currently suspended owing to the COVID situation. We are not offering online gradings.

Students will be able to grade for their next colour belt on the recommendation of the Club Instructors after completing a minimum of 26 hours of regular training. Students will also need a valid ISKF UK licence.

The belt colour system used by ISKF is as follows:

• 10^th kyu - white
• 9^th kyu - yellow
• 8^th kyu - orange
• 7^th kyu - red
• 6^th kyu - green
• 5^th kyu - purple
• 4^th kyu - purple with stripe
• 3^rd kyu - brown
• 2^nd kyu - brown with stripe
• 1^st kyu - brown with two stripes
• 1^st dan and above - black

In order to pass a grading, students must demonstrate appropriate ability for the level in kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring).

Click here for the ISKF Kyu grade (colour belt) syllabus and Dan grade (blackbelt) syllabus.