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, 2025 for this year.
Gradings usually
occur in May and November each year, check with your instructor for more information.
More information can be found on the gradings page of the SKF Website,
more upto date information can be found on the
SKF Facebook.
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.
2025 Grading Dates:
Saturday, 10 May 2025. Venue to be confirmed
SKF Grading History:
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2006
2007
2008
2009
1st Dan Black Belt 2025
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)
(1) Zenshinshitte Jodan Renzuki Chudan, Mawashigeri Chudan, Ushirogeri Chudan, Gyakuzuki Chudan.
(2) Zenshinshitte Jodan Renzuki Chudan, Surikomi Maegeri Chudan, Nagashizuki Jodan, Gyakuzuki Chudan,
Mawashigeri Chudan.
(3) Surikomi Jodan Renzuki
Chudan, Maegeri Chudan, Sokuto Chudan, Ushirogeri Chudan, Uraken Jodan.
Ohyo Gumite (Semi-Free Fighting)
Ohyo Gumite Gohonme (5)
Ohyo Gumite Ropponme (6)
Ohyo Gumite Nanahonme (7)
Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)
Kihon Gumite Ipponme (1)
Kihon Gumite Yohonme (4)
Kihon Gumite Hachihonme (8)
Kata (Form)
Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)
Free Fighting
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2nd Dan Black Belt 2025
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 Gohonme (5)
Ohyo Gumite Ropponme (6)
Ohyo Gumite Nanahonme (7)
Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)
Kihon Gumite Ipponme (1)
Kihon Gumite Yohonme (4)
Kihon Gumite Hachihonme (8)
Kata (Form)
Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)
Free Fighting
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3rd Dan Black Belt 2025
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 Gohonme (5)
Ohyo Gumite Ropponme (6)
Ohyo Gumite Nanahonme (7)
Kihon Gumite (Arranged Free Fighting)
Kihon Gumite Ipponme (1)
Kihon Gumite Yohonme (4)
Kihon Gumite Hachihonme (8)
Kata (Form)
Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)
Free Fighting
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