Grade Syllabus for 9th Kyu to 1st Kyu
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Notes for students anticipating a grading
Before the grading date, be prepared:
- All applicants for gradings must wear a clean white Gi
- Mon (Badge/s) must be worn on the left side of the Gi. Club badge on arm, AIWa/BWK badge on breast
- Ensure you have read and understood the Club Rules
- Ensure you have an up-to-date AIWa Licence
- Ensure you have correct grade registration prior to grading
Best etiquette must be observed at all times. Ensure you pay your respect/s to the examiner/s in the correct way (always bowing). Always sit in the crossed legged position, during the 'rest' period between techniques, in the Shimoza area, or allocated rest area, of the Dojo. When called for any aspect of the grading, bow when entering the Dojo-floor.
Before the practical aspect of the grading commences, you will be required to kneel before the Examiner/s desk. From here you will be expected to recite the Dojo-kun and correctly remove your Obi from your waist and fold it in front of you. Upon a further command, you will retie the Obi around your waist. You will then await for further instructions.
During 9th & 8th Kyu Gradings all terminology & commands will be spoken first in Japanese followed by English. 7th Kyu and upwards all terminology & commands will be in Japanese.