Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
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Where and how did karate originate?
Karate evolved on the Japanese island of Okinawa where the carrying of weapons was forbidden. Read more about the fascinating history in our blog post The history of Shotokan karate.
Karate uses many Japanese words. Where can I find an explanation of the terms?
Yes that is correct. The word karate, for example, means empty hand. Find more meanings of karate words in our blog post The karate vocabulary.
What is a grade?
A grade is a measure of the level of
attainment of a Karate student.
How do the system of coloured belts work?
Shotokan uses a system of coloured belts to indicate rank. Each grade or rank is marked by a different coloured
belt, starting with the White belt and progressing to Black. Below the black
belt, grades are referred to as Kyu, Black belts are called Dan. Belts indicate experience, expertise and seniority.
A beginner is a White belt.
8th Kyu Yellow................. syllabus (white belt testing for yellow belt)
7th Kyu Orange............... syllabus (yellow belt testing for orange belt)
6th Kyu Green................. syllabus (orange belt testing for green belt)
5th Kyu Blue.................... syllabus (green belt testing for blue belt)
4th Kyu Purple................. syllabus (blue belt testing purple belt)
3rd Kyu Brown.................. syllabus (purple belt testing for 3rd brown belt)
2nd Kyu Brown.................. syllabus (3rd brown belt testing 2nd brown belt)
1st Kyu Brown.................. syllabus (2nd brown belt testing for 1st brown belt)
1st Dan Black (Shodan)..... syllabus (1st brown belt testing for 1st Dan)
2nd Dan Black (Nidan)........ syllabus (1st Dan testing for 2nd Dan)
3rd Dan Black................... syllabus (2nd Dan testing for 3rd Dan)
4th Dan Black................... syllabus (3rd Dan testing for 4th Dan)
5th Dan Black (Godan)....... syllabus (4th Dan testing for 5th Dan)
What is a grading?
Gradings are where students get the
opportunity to show to the Chief Instructor and other Dan grades
how they have progressed since their previous grading.
How long between gradings?
The minimum amount time between
moving from one grade to the next, up until brown belt (3rd Kyu), is 3 months.
From brown belt to Brown & one white stripe (2nd Kyu) takes a minimum of 6
months, and a further minimum of 6 months must go by before reaching Brown
& two white stripes (1st Kyu). A full year must pass before a student
becomes eligible to grade for the Black belt.
At a grading you are asked to demonstrate skills in front of instructors.
How much will it cost?
R 330 affiliation fee per member per year. (R400 for seniors 3rd Kyu brown 1 and up)
Where and how did karate originate?
Karate evolved on the Japanese island of Okinawa where the carrying of weapons was forbidden. Read more about the fascinating history in our blog post The history of Shotokan karate.
Karate uses many Japanese words. Where can I find an explanation of the terms?
Yes that is correct. The word karate, for example, means empty hand. Find more meanings of karate words in our blog post The karate vocabulary.
What is a grade?
A grade is a measure of the level of
attainment of a Karate student.
How do the system of coloured belts work?
A beginner is a White belt.
8th Kyu Yellow................. syllabus (white belt testing for yellow belt)
7th Kyu Orange............... syllabus (yellow belt testing for orange belt)
6th Kyu Green................. syllabus (orange belt testing for green belt)
5th Kyu Blue.................... syllabus (green belt testing for blue belt)
4th Kyu Purple................. syllabus (blue belt testing purple belt)
3rd Kyu Brown.................. syllabus (purple belt testing for 3rd brown belt)
2nd Kyu Brown.................. syllabus (3rd brown belt testing 2nd brown belt)
1st Kyu Brown.................. syllabus (2nd brown belt testing for 1st brown belt)
1st Dan Black (Shodan)..... syllabus (1st brown belt testing for 1st Dan)
2nd Dan Black (Nidan)........ syllabus (1st Dan testing for 2nd Dan)
3rd Dan Black................... syllabus (2nd Dan testing for 3rd Dan)
4th Dan Black................... syllabus (3rd Dan testing for 4th Dan)
5th Dan Black (Godan)....... syllabus (4th Dan testing for 5th Dan)
Gradings are where students get the opportunity to show to the Chief Instructor and other Dan grades how they have progressed since their previous grading.
The minimum amount time between moving from one grade to the next, up until brown belt (3rd Kyu), is 3 months. From brown belt to Brown & one white stripe (2nd Kyu) takes a minimum of 6 months, and a further minimum of 6 months must go by before reaching Brown & two white stripes (1st Kyu). A full year must pass before a student becomes eligible to grade for the Black belt.
How much will it cost?
R 330 affiliation fee per member per year. (R400 for seniors 3rd Kyu brown 1 and up)
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held 2 times per year)
R 330 affiliation fee per member per year. (R400 for seniors 3rd Kyu brown 1 and up)
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held 3 times per year)
R 400 affiliation fee per member per year
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held once per year)
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held 2 times per year)
R 330 affiliation fee per member per year. (R400 for seniors 3rd Kyu brown 1 and up)
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held 3 times per year)
R 400 affiliation fee per member per year
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held once per year)
R 330 per grading (held 2 times per year)
R 330 affiliation fee per member per year. (R400 for seniors 3rd Kyu brown 1 and up)
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held 3 times per year)
R 400 affiliation fee per member per year
R 330 training fee per month per person
R 330 per grading (held once per year)
Family Discounts
R330 _ 1 person
R630 _2 people from family
R900 _3 people from family
R1120_4 people from family
R3500 _1 person
R6100 _2 people from family
R8100 _3 people from family
R9500 _4 people from family
Training fees are accepted by Debit Order / Credit Card / EFT (additional administration fee charged if paid by EFT)
Training fees are strictly payable in advance at the start of each month by debit order.
R330 _ 1 person
R630 _2 people from family
R900 _3 people from family
R1120_4 people from family
R3500 _1 person
R6100 _2 people from family
R8100 _3 people from family
R9500 _4 people from family
Training fees are accepted by Debit Order / Credit Card / EFT (additional administration fee charged if paid by EFT)
Training fees are strictly payable in advance at the start of each month by debit order.
What if I want to cancel?
Two months’ written notice is required to end this contract.
Two months’ written notice is required to end this contract.
How do I register to become a student?
Note: The registration form is a PDF document and you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and complete it. Follow this link to download and install Acrobat Reader if you do not have it.
What is your bank details?
Karate Company ,
Standard Bank
Brooklyn Branch 011245
Account Number: 013 017 713
Account Number: 013 017 713
The Karate Academy is a Karate school in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. To find out more visit our website or Facebook page.
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