The grading examinations will take place at Tiffin Boys School, London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6RL on Sunday 6 December 2026.  Please note parking / access to the Sports Center is on the London Road.

 Students who have been presented with this letter by their instructor should regard themselves as eligible for the exam. Adults must apply if they think they are ready. 

 Please ensure that you read all the information provided to avoid a failed application. Students who have not applied for or renewed their karate licence cannot take the examination.

The grading is proceeded by one-hour kata lesson to build the student’s confidence for the examination. Parents should be ready to collect their charges from the time the examination begins.

 Program

 Grading 1

12:15 – Grading begins with Kata practice for cadets whose belts are currently white, red stripe, and red 

13:00 – Examination for the above only. Ends at 14:00 (RED BELTS MUST HAVE ATTENDED ONE COURSE SINCE THEIR LAST GRADING)

Grading 2

14:15 – Grading begins with Kata practice for cadets whose belts are currently yellow stripe, yellow, orange stripe, orange, green stripe and green

15:00 – Examination for the above only. Ends at 16:00 (STUDENTS MUST HAVE ATTENDED ONE COURSE SINCE THEIR LAST GRADING)

Grading 3

16:00 – No Kata course – Examination for all adults and cadets who are blue stripe, blue belts and purple stripe.

17:00 – Examination ends. . (BLUE & PURPLE STRIPE STUDENTS MUST HAVE ATTENDED TWO COURSES SINCE THEIR LAST GRADING)

 If you have any queries regarding course attendance please contact the office by email.