Gradings

As we come towards the end of each term, gradings are approaching! Our favourite time as instructors as we see students being recognised for their hard work and progress!

This term we have improved our grading process to make it easier and clearer for students. Rather than you having to register, we will notify you via email directly regarding your eligibility. This is based off individual progress assessed by your instructor(s), your attendance, duration of training on your current rank, age requirements and understanding of your grading requirements. Although gradings are hosted every term, students should not expect to grade each term.

If you have any questions about grading we encourage you to ask questions!

Here’s how it works:

All students nominated for grading will receive an email with their grading date and approval details. This notification will specify whether the grading will take place during their regular class time or at the grading day event.

Students who are not nominated for grading should still attend their classes as usual to participate in a practice grading (in class children’s karate). We aim to ensure that students who are not yet ready are informed in advance to avoid any disappointment. While this is our first time implementing this process, we are committed to doing our best to notify everyone who is not approved accurately.

For those scheduled on the grading day event, payment must be made via the link provided in the nomination email. Please ensure the payment is completed by the scheduled date, no late payment will be accepted. Alternative arrangement will then need to be made to grade that term. ie Private gradings or school holiday program with a possibly additional charge.

Grading Day Schedule Saturday 14th September

7:15am All Grading Panel/Chantors arrive to assist in set up

Floor 1 (Kids Karate)

8:00am to 9:00am (60 min) Karate Children attempting Brown Tips & Brown Belt
All Students Stay Until 10:15am to Assist In Next Gradings
Grading Chantors: Lead: Andrew Zrajko Assist: Adam Tabachowitz

9:00am to 9:20am (20 min) Karate Children attempting Orange Belt
Grading Chantors: Lead: Nate Rabinov Assist: Ruben Cerreto-Dillon

9:30am to 10:15am (45 min) Karate Children attempting Green Tips & Green Belt
All Students Grading Stay Until 11:05am to Assist In Next Gradings
Grading Chantors: Lead: Teja Peterson Assist: Liam Morris

10:15am to 10:45am (30 min) Karate Children attempting Blue Belt
Grading Chantors: Lead: Adam Tabachowitz Assist: Gianluca Gioffre

10:45am to 11:05am (20 min) Karate Children attempting Yellow Belt
Grading Chantors: Lead: Jenaya Ngoma Assist: Jack Cockrem

Floor 2 (Kickboxing)

8:00am to 8:50am (50 min) Kickboxing all ages attempting Green, Green 1 Bar, Brown
All Students Grading Stay Until 9:30am to Assist In Next Grading
Grading Chantors: Lead: Chaim Avinu (Teens/Adults) & Adam Carrol (Kids) Assist: Dean Murray

8:50am to 9:30am (40 min) Kickboxing all ages attempting Yellow, Orange, Blue
Grading Chantors: Lead: Adam Carroll (Teens/Adults) Chaim Avinu (Kids) Assist: Dean Murray

Floor 3 (Teens/Adults Karate)

8:00am to 8:50am (50 min) Karate Teens/Adults attempting Brown Tips, Brown Belt
All Students Grading Stay Until 9:30am to Assist In Next Grading
Grading Chantors: Lead: Anthony Peterson Assist: Leo Cerreto-Dillon

8:50am to 9:30am (40 min) Karate Teens/Adults attempting Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green
Grading Chantors  Lead: Gary Norton Assist: Rod Edwards