Invitations for Dan Gradings
Members grading for 1st Dan Black Belt and above will receive an personal invite by email with specific details. These gradings follow a separate process from the club’s quarterly gradings.
When Are the Gradings?
Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
Time: 08:00 AM - 13:00 PM
Before You Grade
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Review the 2026-27 club syllabus and additional grading requirements for your belt. If you have any doubts, speak with an instructor before your grading begins.
Read the 1st Dan Black Belt requirements can here found here
2026 27 1st Dan Black Belt Requirements July 2026 A4
read the 1st Dan Black Belt Kata Form requirements can here found here
2026 27 1st Dan Black Belt KATA Form
Read the2nd Dan Black Belt requirements can here found here
2026 27 2nd Dan Black Belt Requirements July 2026 A4
Read the participant Safety Guidance
Practical Black Belt Assessment Safety Guidance Elemental Kickboxing Leeds
Read the Spectator Information
Spectator Information & Etiquette – Black Belt Grading
Booking & Payment
Details and payment information are sent out by email. Please arrange payment directly at the club, and book your grading slot via the club calendar. All prices include , certificates, and belts/embroidery (at all Dan Black Belt levels).
Black Belt Grading Feedback & Results
Grading for your Black Belt is a major achievement, and we are committed to helping you grow even further. After your grading, you’ll have the opportunity to receive detailed feedback from the lead examiner(s)—a valuable tool to assess your strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Our feedback system is designed to give you a clear understanding of your progress, using both qualitative insights and numerical scoring across 7 key categories:
Instructing Ability
Technical Ability
Defensive & Two-Step Partner Work
Kata Forms
Shadow & Contact Sparring
Physical Fitness
Conduct
To pass, earn a merit, or achieve distinction, you must meet the required percentage for your belt level. If a category falls below standard, a compensable or fail mark may be assigned, offering clear guidance on areas needing improvement.
Results & Certification
On successful completion, your final mark is produced once all gradings have finished and sent by email within 14 days. Certificates are printed externally and available within 10 working days of your practical assessment. If embroidery is required for a name and dan line/s, please allow up to 15 working days.
Not Grading? Come Support!
You can show your support for those grading. We encourage club members to attend if you have over 1 years experience. Help out, train, and spar! Fighters are needed – Full sparring kit required.
Full details can be found here Participate - Be Part of the Journey EKA Black Belt Grading
Entry Fee: £10.00 (Paid Here). This helps secure attendance and ensures enough participants on the day.
