- Dan Page
There will be several events held annually for Dan grades using both internal & external Instructors.
Dan grades should try their hardest to attend these events.
All Dan grades should have their attendance at Black Belt courses, Seminars & Summer camps, First Aid & Coaching recorded & signed off within their black book.
Assistant coaching within their club & good event attendance will be taken into consideration when allowing a student to advance between Dan grades.
If anyone is assisting at an NFKA Club they should be CRB cleared, speak to your Instructor for further details.
These notes can be used as clarification as is what is required for the various Dan grades.
1st Dan (Physical)
Minimum three years training with six month from sitting Brown & White Belt
2nd Dan (Physical)
Minimum three years since 1st Dan
Helping out at Club
Good role model
3rd Dan (Physical)
Minimum three years since 2nd Dan
Increased Role at Club
Instructor brings to meeting to discuss
Must be agreed at meeting by vote if the person can take the grading
Instructor must be able to confirm they are technically competent
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4th Dan (Physical)
Minimum four years since 3rd Dan
Club Instructor
Chief Instructor brings to meeting to discuss or must be nominated by panel member
Must be agreed at meeting by vote if the person can take the grading
Instructor must be able to confirm they are technically competent
5th Dan (Honorary)
Minimum five years since 4th Dan
Club Instructor having trained people to Dan grades
Must be nominated by panel member, who will explain what they have given back to the association and their reason for nomination
Must be agreed by meeting by vote if the person can be awarded the grade
Must be consistently giving the association, time and opportunity for development of the whole association. Such as facilitating training seminars, competitions and training courses.
6th Dan (Honorary)
Minimum Six years since 5th Dan