Black Belt Grading Criteria

All students have to complete 14 obligatory Black belt Courses to meet the required standard for the Black Belt Grading, in addition to passing the Pre grading and Dan grading. These are in addition to each students normal class training. If any student is not committed to take part in the training they will not be eligible to train for their Black Belts. 

Train in two sessions a week, every week, no excuses, if you miss a class make it up at another venue 
To achieve the required standard a lot of effort and practice is needed from you alone, you cannot pass your Black Belt without practicing in your own time.

In the event of failuring a Dan grading,
 candidates can retake their exam at the pregrading the following year. There is no charge for a retake. Of course students dont have to worry about this if they have passed first time and have prepared properly.

Counteract nerves by thinking positively, remember it has taken about four years and a lot of effort to reach this stage. 
If there is anything a student is worried about, talk to Sensei Steve, Paul or Jamie. 
In particular, Practice, katas, basics, self defence and Ippon Kumite techniques.

Make sure you know all of the stances in Japanese as you will be asked to do these by the examiner. 

Try and practice with other students who are taking their Black Belt grading. 
An essential reference book is katas of Wado Ryu by Shingo Oghami this can be ordered from any major bookstore.

Black Belt certificates will be issued within 3 months  following the grading. These will be given to your club instructor. Failure to collect a black belt certificate within 6 months will result this being discarded. 

Sensei Steven Moore 6th Dan