Kyu Grading — 5 Dec 2026
Kyu grading hosted by Cambridge Karate Dojo. Grading will consist of a 1-hour training session with Sensei Roy Tomlin, 7th Dan to help prepare for your grading, followed by grading assessment.
Readiness
To grade you must have:
- A dogi (uniform)
- Active membership/license - please check your license is in date, if it's expired, you must reapply before the grading
- If you have applied and not yet received your license, you will still be able to grade
- Confirmation from the club instructor you are ready - readiness assessment will be done 1-3 weeks before the grading.
Fees
The grading fee is £25 - this includes the training fee, which is compulsory. The training fee is £15 for those who want to train, but aren't grading.
What to bring
- Your uniform (belt and dogi)
- Your license
- Water bottle
Event Details
- 1-2pm - training for purple belt and above
- 2-3pm - training for green belt and below
- 3-4pm - grading for white and orange belts
- 4-6pm - grading for red belt and above
Please note grading times are approximate and depend on numbers.
Please arrive 15 minutes early before your session starts.
Parents are welcome to watch quietly from the side.
Location
Held at Cambridge Karate Dojo - Main Hall at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre. There's parking available next door at Queen Anne Terrace Car Park - the car park does fill up quickly on weekends - there might be a queue, so please be early.