Grading examinations are held every four months for Junior students and every six months for Adults. In order to pass a grading the student must, not only demonstrate knowledge of the required techniques, but have an excellent attendance and disciplinary record.

Gradings take place on a weekend at which students are required to bring the correct uniform, valid licence and any other additional items as instructed by Sensei.

Where possible a panel of examiners will conduct the examination with results being posted at the dojo during the following week's classes.

In the unfortunate event of a retest, these are conducted at the Sensei Rob's descretion.

10th kyu	white belt	6th kyu	blue belt
10 kyu 1 mon	white belt 1 stripe	6th kyu 1 mon	blue belt 1 stripe
10 kyu 2 mon	white belt 2 stripes	6th kyu 2 mon	blue belt 2 stripes
10 kyu 3 mon	red belt	6th kyu 3 mon	blue belt 3 stripes
9th kyu	yellow belt	5th kyu	purple belt
9th kyu 1 mon	yellow belt 1 stripe	5th kyu 1 mon	purple belt 1 stripe
9th kyu 2 mon	yellow belt 1 stripes	5th kyu 2 mon	purple belt 2 stripes
9th kyu 3 mon	yellow belt 1 stripes	5th kyu 3 mon	purple belt 3 stripes
8th kyu	orange belt	4th kyu	purple/white belt
8th kyu 1 mon	orange belt 1 stripes	4th kyu 1 mon	purple/white belt 1 stripe
8th kyu 2 mon	orange belt 2 stripes	4th kyu 2 mon	purple/white belt 2 stripes
8th kyu 3 mon	orange belt 3 stripes	4th kyu 3 mon	purple/white belt 3 stripes
7th kyu	green belt	3rd kyu	brown belt
7th kyu 1 mon	green belt 1 stripe	2nd kyu	brown belt 1 stripe
7th kyu 2 mon	green belt 2 stripes	1st kyu	brown belt 2 stripes
7th kyu 3 mon	green belt 3 stripes	1st dan (shodan)	black belt