Location: Hoyland Leisure Centre, West Street, Rockingham, United Kingdom

Times: 10:00 to 18:00

Hoyland Leisure Centre, West St, Hoyland, Barnsley S74 9EH
INSTRUCTORS:
Sensei Billy Higgins (8th Dan)Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan)Sensei Garry Harford (8th Dan)
TIMES:
Training: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Grading for Sandan and above : 1.30pm onwards
COST : Training is FREE – Please see below for Grading Fees  This free training course is for KUGB Dan grades only. The course is not just intended for people taking their higher Dan gradings. Karateka of 1st Dan and above should be attending the training.  The grading is for those taking Sandan and above.
Please register on the KUGB app and bring your KUGB licence with you on the day.
TO REGISTER – GRADING OR TRAINING ONLY
To register to grade, please go to the KUGB app, which can be downloaded from the App Store (Apple users) and the Play Store (Android users).
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If you are intending to grade, please complete the Dan Grading Form:  bit.ly/dangradeform
Remember to attach a passport-sized photograph to your form, and bring the form with you to the grading.
Your Instructor MUST complete the permission box on your grading form.
Forms and licence books must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Those who fail a Dan grading may re-take their grading at the next Special Dan Course.
 
GRADING FOR 5TH OR 6TH DAN
Those taking 5th Dan must provide a CV and typed thesis of 1500-2000 words on any aspect of Karate-Do to the Technical Committee at technicalcommittee@kugb.org  at least one month prior to the grading.
Permission to take 6th Dan must be requested in writing. Please apply by writing to the Chair of to the Technical Committee at technicalcommittee@kugb.org and include your CV.  You will then receive a letter, advising you on how to proceed. Candidates must also provide a typed thesis of 2000 words on any aspect of Karate-Do at least one month prior to the grading.

GRADING FEES:
3rd Dan – £1004th Dan – £1105th Dan – £1206th Dan – Free
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only):
3rd Dan – £604th Dan – £605th Dan – £606th Dan – Free
The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.
 IMPORTANT NOTES
Gumshields and KUGB-approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Ippon Kumite and Jiyu Kumite.
During Jiyu Ippon Kumite and Jiyu Kumite it is compulsory for females aged 12 years and over to wear a chest guard. Females under 12 may wear a chest guard at the discretion of their parent/guardian. 
During Jiyu Ippon Kumite and Jiyu Kumite is compulsory for males aged 12 years and over to wear a groin guard. Males under 12 may wear a groin guard at the discretion of their parent/guardian.
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Please note that photography and video recording are prohibited during the grading.