Sobell Judo Club London

The following are the current J.F.A.UK
Kata requirements for Grading

Examinations for Kata can be carried out on the day of the Grading or prior to the grading assesed by the Kata official at an area Kata course

Dan grade	Kata required
1st kyu to 1st Dan	Nage no kata + 1st set Ketame no kata
2nd Dan	Nage no Kata + Katame no kata
3rd Dan	Kaeshi no kata + Ketame no kata
4th Dan	Kime no Kata
5th Dan	Kime no Kata + Kaeshi no Kata

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• In some circumstances the Kata assessment may be deferred to a later date, but with a set time scale. The Grading officer will appoint a specific Kata examiner for the examination. Failure to meet these arrangements could result in the grading being unsuccessful.
• Non contest grades will be required to complete F.P.J teaching courses.
• Contest contestants will participate into competition against similar grade winning all of their fights.