The Scottish Karate-Do Federation Dan Gradings

To apply for the Scottish Karate-Do Federation [SKF] Dan grade, the following criteria must be met:

Attendance Requirement:

Obtain 20 SKF attendance stamps per grade, given at SKF recognised events.
Members over 40 years old can also earn stamps for assisting at SKF recognised events.

License and Rank:

Maintain an up-to-date SKF license.
Hold the SKF rank of 1st Kyu for a minimum of 6 months.

Application Process:

Application must be signed by the instructor (email approval for online applications).
Apply online at least 21 days before the grading date.
The SKF Dan Grade Syllabus for the year of grading will apply.
Gradings usually occur at the end of May and November each year.

Confirmation and Fee:

Applicants fee to grade is £25 (2024 prices) non-refundable
Registration fee of £50 (2024 prices) if the grading is successful

Minimum Age for Dan Grades:

1st Dan: No Minimum age.
2nd Dan: Minimum age of 16 years.
3rd Dan: Minimum age of 21 years.
4th Dan and above are awarded for service to SKF, continuous teaching and/or training, and technical ability (assessed at Black Belt Technical Courses).
4th Dan: Minimum age of 25 years (a minimum of 4 years to qualify).
5th Dan: Minimum age of 30 years (a minimum of 5 years to qualify).
6th Dan: Minimum age of 36 years (a minimum of 6 years to qualify).
7th Dan: Minimum age of 43 years (a minimum of 7 years to qualify).
8th Dan: Minimum age of 51 years (a minimum of 8 years to qualify).

Disability Gradings:

If declaring a disability, inform your coach and ensure contact with the Dan Grade Secretary.
A minimum notice of 12 months is desired for assessing the syllabus and suitability for each applicant.

1st Dan Black Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

Kette Junzuki
Kette Gyakuzuki
Kette Junzuki No Tsukkomi
Kette Gyakuzuki No Tsukkomi
Tobikomizuki
Nagashizuki
Mawashigeri Jodan
Surikomi Mawashigeri Jodan
Sokuto Jodan
Surikomi Sokuto Jodan
Ushirogeri Chudan
Surikomi Ushiromawashigeri Jodan

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

Zenshinshitte Jodan Renzuki Chudan Mawashigeri Chudan Ushirogeri Chudan Gyakuzuki Chudan
Zenshinshitte Jodan Renzuki Chudan Surikomi Maegeri Chudan Nagashizuki Jodan Gyakuzuki Chudan Mawashigeri Chudan
Surikomi Jodan Renzuki Chudan Maegeri Chudan Sokuto Chudan Ushirogeri Chudan Uraken Jodan

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite Ipponme (1)
Ohyo Gumite Yohonme (4)
Ohyo Gumite Hachihonme (8)

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite Nihonme (2)
Kihon Gumite Sanbonme (3)
Kihon Gumite Kyuhonme (9)

Kata (Form)

Jion

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting

2nd Dan Black Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Ohyo Gumite Ipponme (1)
Ohyo Gumite Yohonme (4)
Ohyo Gumite Hachihonme (8)

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite Nihonme (2)
Kihon Gumite Sanbonme (3)
Kihon Gumite Kyuhonme (9)

Kata (Form)

Jion
Wanshu

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Free Fighting

DAN Grade

The Scottish Karate-Do Federation Dan Gradings

Attendance Requirement:

License and Rank:

Application Process:

Confirmation and Fee:

Minimum Age for Dan Grades:

Disability Gradings:

1st Dan Black Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kata (Form)

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

2nd Dan Black Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kata (Form)

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

3rd Dan Black Belt

Kihon, Tsuki & Keri (Basic Techniques)

Renraku Waza (Combination Techniques)

Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)

Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)

Kata (Form)

Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)

Kyu Grading