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All grades must complete a waiting period along with a minimum number of training lessons during that period. It is natural that the Chief Instructor will advise for or against a grading if the individual is not ready. A grading must not be rushed and equally it must be taken to show progress and to give the student a sense of achievement.
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For Dan grades permission must be sought from the Chief Instructor. Dan grades are required to attend 2 courses prior to the 6 months of grading. Full application and further requirements are available from the Chief Instructor.
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Temporary grade - a student may receive a 'Temporary' grade, which means that they are not quite up to the required standard. They can however wear the same belt and train on the same syllabus as if they were a full grade. In the next grading the student will either confirm the temporary grade or move up to the next grade if they have achieved the required standard.
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Re-takes - Students who fail kyu grades can re-take their grading after 3 months. Students who fail a Dan grading must wait a minimum of 3 months, unless specified by the examiner.
