Gradings

Milton Keynes Area Grading Report

The MK area gradings were held on Sunday November 16th with students from all MK area clubs participating.

Dec 4, 20251 min read

Bedford Area Grading Report - November 2025

Saturday 15th November saw the final round of kyu gradings for Bedford. We ran it slightly differently to previous gradings with beginners coming early and doing their grading before the blue belts and above came for theirs. The beginners did very well for their first grading which was watched by nervous parents alike. After receiving their result, they were invited to stay and watch the pre-grading class and other gradings. We had some small group work with various Dan grade

Sensei Dan Young

Nov 19, 20251 min read

October Dan Grading, AGM, and Training

Saturday 4th October saw the second and final Dan grading of the year as well as AGM and Grading Scoring Feedback Training. Dan Grading: The candidates were from across both of the CFTS areas and had 4 shodan and 1 nidan candidate. Karl and Michelle of Kempston, Charlie of Brickhill, Tim of Newport Pagnell and Lewis of Bletchley arrived at the Kempston dojo for a test of their physical skills and understanding of karate. Whilst we can’t divulge too much of what they did, they

Sensei Steve Cook

Oct 12, 20252 min read