karatekid1975 Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 I think my instructor grades up to 3rd dan (he's a 5th). Any higher has to be tested by the GM. I could be wrong, though. Laurie F
equaninimus Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 I recall reading somewhere that the standard in the 1970s was two grades higher, i.e 3ds could promote to 1st, etc... However, a lot depends on the organization. In ISKF and ITKF its usually a panel of fifth dans and higher that manages yudansha gradings. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
Goju1 Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 All of our black belt gradings are held in front of a panel of 3-5 higher belts, Sandan and above
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