Black Belt Gradings

Senior Dan Grading

4th to 8th degree black belt (NZ members only)

Saturday 3rd April 2027

Grading number:
Venue: Auckland (TBC)
Host:
Organisers: Apply
Examiners: TBC

2027 Senior Dan Grading Requirements »

Time-line:

1 Oct 2026 - Senior Dan Grading Candidate Registration completed with supervisor confirmed
7 Oct 2026 - First of six supervisor assessments completed and results uploaded
7 Mar 2027 - Six supervisor assessments completed and JustGo application completed (including with all certificates, credits, essay and other requirements)

Draft Schedule:

Saturday 3rd April 2027
9.00 am – 1:00 pm  Closed session (Candidates only, do bok, theory and practical assessments)
2:00 - 4.00 pm Open session (All welcome, dress: do bok for marshals, suit & tie for Instructors)
7.00 pm Results dinner (All welcome, dress: tidy casual)

What the results mean

STATUS
Applications Open	Applications Closed	Applicants' confirmed	Results published