Cannon Shotokan Karate Federation

Lanesfield Methodist Church (Opposite The Copper Bowl)

Laburnum Road

Lanesfield

Wolverhampton

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3rd Dan - Black Belt

 

Progressive Grading

3nd Dan will be taken over at least a 3 year period from passing 2nd Dan Black Belt.  There will be no formal grading examination and 2nd Dan’s will need to perform, instruct and represent the club and its instructors in order to meet the pre-requisites for a 3rd Dan promotion.  2nd Dan’s will also need to demonstrate

that they have learnt and can perform the following kata.

 

Kata

All 5 Heian Kata

Bassai Dai                                                                 Unsu

Enpi                                                                             Jion

Niju Shi Ho                                                               Gankaku

Hangetsu                                                                    Chinte

Tekki Nidan                                                              Gojushiho Dai

Kanku Dai                                                                 Gojushiho Sho

Tekki Sandan                                                            Meikyo

Jiin

Sochin

Wankan

Bassai Sho

Kanku Sho

 

Other Pre-requisites

2nd Dan Black Belts must attend 6 courses per year for 3 consecutive years, have attended 3 high profile seminars since passing 1st Dan, represent the Cannon Shotokan Karate Federation at other karate clubs in the local area and be able to demonstrate Kata application on demand for any of the above kata.  2nd Dan Black Belts must also assume teaching roles within the club and be seen to be passing on their skills and knowledge to other students. 

 

Senior Cannon Shotokan Karate Federation instructors will decide who is worthy of promotion and promotion must be earned over the above mentioned 3

year period.  3rd Dan grades are awarded for effort and commitment to the sport of Shotokan Karate and for supporting and giving back to the club.

Cannon Shotokan Karate Federation