Dan Grade Application Form

Applications for the Dan Grading on Sunday 29th May 2022 should be made on the below form by 8th May 2022 deadline. Grading will be held at 1230 at Loanhead Leisure Centre (Please arrive at 1200). The 2022 Dan Grade Syllabus available below will apply.

  • Disability Gradings

    If you declare a disability below, please ensure your coach is aware and ask them to make contact with Dan Grade Secretary as soon as possible.

    • Dan Grade Secretary

    • Paul Baker

    Dan Grade Syllabus

    Dan Grade Criteria

    • 20 Attendance Stamps per Grade (Given at SKF recognised events*) For 2021 only - 10 stamps required
    • Up to Date SKF Licence
    • Held Rank of 1st Kyu for 6 months (For 1st Dan applicants)
    • Application approved by Instructor
    • 2nd Dan Minimum age 16 years
    • 3rd Dan Minimum age 21 years
    • 4th Dan and above awarded for service to SKF, continuing teaching and/or training and technical ability (assessed at Black Belt Technical Courses).
    • Minimum wait between Dan Grades in years = Grade (i.e. 2 years for 2nd Dan, 3 years for 3rd Dan etc).
    • *Members over 40 years of age can also acquire stamps for assisting at SKF recognised events