What happens at a grading?

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photo of GKR karate student starting their grading photo of GKR karate students punching photo of GKR karate students kicking
At your grading there will be students from all over your region. You'll go through your basics with the rest of the group. This is the time to work hard, to demonstrate your good attitude as well as your technical knowledge.
photo of GKR karate students doing first kata photo of GKR karate students doing kata saifa photo of GKR karate students doing round kicks
You'll do your kata, either in small groups or all together. Higher grades will do multiple kata. Your sensei might get you doing something a little special to test you.
photo of GKR karate students sparring photo of GKR karate sensei helping a student photo of GKR karate students putting on new belts
Yellow belts and above will probably do some sparring... But don't worry, the senseis are there to help you. When the grading is over, you'll hopefully have a new belt to wear in class!