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 in May and November each year.
More information can be found on the gradings page of the SKF Website
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 from last grading to qualify).
5th Dan: Minimum age of 30 years (a minimum of 5 years from last grading to qualify).
6th Dan:
Minimum age of 36 years
(a minimum of 6 years from last grading to qualify).
7th Dan: Minimum age of 43 years (a minimum of 7
years from last grading to
qualify).
8th Dan: Minimum age of
51 years (a minimum of 8 years from last grading 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)
Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)
Free Fighting
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2nd 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)
Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)
Free Fighting
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3rd 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)
Ji Yu Kumite (Free Fighting)
Free Fighting
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SKF Dan Grade History
The Dan Gradings of Pervious Years
2025 
Dan
Grading
2024 Dan
Grading
2023 Dan Grading
2022 Dan Grading
2021 Dan
Grading
2020 Dan Grading
2019 Dan Grading
2018 Dan
Grading
2017 Dan Grading
2016 Dan Grading
2015 Dan
Grading
2014 Dan Grading
2013 Dan Grading
2012 Dan
Grading
2011 Dan Grading
2010 Dan Grading
2009 Dan
Grading
2008 Dan Grading
2007 Dan Grading
2006 Dan
Grading
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