[Photo above: One of the sessions during the November-December 2025 Grading]
Grading in May
First Grading for 2025 and is by invitation only.
The Grading Invitation is presented to the students roughly 1–2 weeks prior to the scheduled Grading by their Sensei.
Grading details include the session time specific to the student's current grade, address of the venue, the Grading fee and the Exam paper with the Invitation form.
Date: Saturday 24th May
Location: Mangere Bridge Dojo, Mountain View Primary, Miller Road entrance
SESSION TIME: | CURRENT GRADE | AGE |
8.30 am – 10:30 am | White Belt to 10th Kyu | Juniors – 15 yrs and under |
11.00 am – 1.00 pm | 9th Kyu to 8th Kyu | Juniors – 15 yrs and under |
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm | LUNCH | |
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm | 7th Kyu to 6th Kyu | Juniors – 15 yrs and under |
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | 5th Kyu to 4th Kyu All Seniors |
Juniors – 15 yrs and under Seniors – 16 years and above |
Please do not be late and arrive before the Start time as detailed on the Invitation form.
Please ensure payment before the Grading.
Bring a water bottle and ensure all finger and toe nails are cut.
If wearing a t-shirt underneath the gi, it must be white and not coloured. Gi must also have the Jyoshinmon badge.
Please note that the New Lynn Dojo will be closed on Saturday 24th May as all the Senseis will be at the Grading.
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