Embarking on your next Dan grading should be a very memorable occasion with
recognition of a lot of hard work and sacrifice.
How you perform and who witnesses your presentation is of real importance.
You want to give it everything you have irrespective of whether you pass or fail
and you want to be acknowledge by people you respect and will respect you
for your courage.
ABOK's grading system has been roughly based on the International Karate
timeline systems (but not strictly adhering to these for different styles.)
Please Note; We will only consider grading someone to a higher level if:
1 They are an approved ABOK school.
2 They can prove their past history.
3 They are prepared to put forward their curriculum including all steps to where they are now in grade, what steps where taken to achieve that grade and expectations for the next grade.
4 The candidate is of high moral character.
The basic rule of thumb is:
Minimum two years from first degree to second degree.
Minimum three years from second degree to third degree.
Minimum four years from third degree to fourth degree.
Minimum five years from fourth degree to fifth degree.
Minimum six years from fifth degree to sixth degree.
Of course the proviso is that the student has kept training continuously
over these periods.
Sixth degree and on is all about honouring the long standing student.
As the student gets older the emphasis is more on knowledge, attitude and
how they pass their knowledge on then physical training but continual
involvement is still a must.
Minimum seven years from sixth degree grading.
Some of the higher grades in Australia are:
Tino Ceberano - Currently holds the rank of
9th Dan (degree) which was awarded in 2008.
Bob Jones - 9th Degree Zen Do Kai
Bruce Haynes - 9th degree
Richard Norton - 8th Degree Zen Do Kai
Eddie Emin - 9th Degree Kyokyshin
Paul Starling - 7th Dan Go-Ju
Sal Ebanez - 8th Dan Go-Ju
Mr Fari Salievski - 7th Degree Hapkido
William Cheung Grandmaster Cheung Kung Fu
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