Black Belt 1st Dan (Shodan)

Minimum Grading Requirements

10 months training period, 80 lessons and 10 TSKUK official stamps* (compulsory) 3 must be within the 10-month period leading up to the grading. Once a week attendance at the pre-grading classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the month leading up to the grading. Minimum age requirements: 9 years old. Instructors authorisation. Students must demonstrate an upgrading of quality in stance, speed and power. Kata should be performed without mistakes and using tempo, continuation and transmission of power. Kumite should be accurate in offence and demonstrate effective defence and counter-attack. *Members joining from other organisations at 1st Kyu level are only required to obtain 5 TSKUK official stamps (3 must still be within the 10-month period leading up to the grading).