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Grading with LWRK
The promotion structure in Wado Ryu is similar to that in most other martial arts, being divided into two categories. These are the KYU grades and DAN grades. KYU grades are student grades rising from the lowest 10th Kyu to 1st Kyu and are denoted by various coloured belts. DAN grades, denoted by a black belt, progress from 1st Dan upwards. This structure is to assist in evaluating the ability and progress of a student and to create an incentive to learning.
There are no shortcuts in Wado Ryu. Throughout your karate training you will meet some frustrating periods. When this happens you must persevere. Like everything in life that is worth achieving, it does not come easily. Gradings are inevitably nervous times and therefore they will be a test of your mental approach as well as your technical ability.
For 10th Kyu to 1st Dan, it is required that a certain number of lessons are undertaken before a grading can be entered.
The length of time between gradings also varies for different grades in order for the required number of lessons or required amount of trianing to be achieved:
10th Kyu to 7th Kyu - 3 months
6th Kyu to 2nd Kyu - 6 months
2nd Kyu to 1st Dan - 1 year
1st Dan to 2nd Dan - 2 years
2nd Dan to 3rd Dan - 3 years
3rd Dan to 4th Dan - 4 years
4th Dan to 5th Dan - 5 years
The grade of 4th Dan and above will be presented to the student for their outstanding achievement and contribution to the art. This decision will be made by the main governing board, NAKMAS.
