Championship & Belt Grade

Hall of Fame

Our Championship Achievements

IKS students have proudly represented the school at district, state and national level championships, bringing home trophies and medals year after year.

National Level

Mamoru Miwa Cup - All India Karate Championship

The IKS team secured the Runner-Up Trophy with an outstanding medal haul across kata and kumite categories.

Gold Silver Bronze

State Level

Ju-Jitsu Association of Uttar Pradesh Championship

Our youngest champions shone on the podium, winning medals and certificates in the sub-junior categories.

Gold Silver

Inter-School

Inter-School & Open Karate Championships

The IKS competition team regularly participates in open and inter-school tournaments across Delhi NCR.

Gold Silver Bronze

Calendar

Upcoming Championships

Want to compete? Students who have reached the required belt level can register for upcoming tournaments through the school office.

Dates are indicative - please confirm with your instructor before registering.

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25Oct 2026

10th SUKAI CUP 2026

Ghaziabad, UP | Sub-Junior, Cadet, Junior

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Kyu Grades

Karate Belt Grade System

Every belt represents a milestone in a karateka's journey. Students progress through the coloured belts (Kyu grades) before attempting the coveted black belt (Dan grade).

White Belt

The beginning. Basic stances, punches, blocks and dojo etiquette.

Beginner

Yellow Belt

First light of knowledge. Basic kicks, combinations and first kata.

9th Kyu

Orange Belt

Growing strength. Improved stances, Heian kata and basic sparring drills.

8th Kyu

Green Belt

Growth of skill. Stronger techniques, more advanced kata and controlled kumite.

7th Kyu

Blue Belt

Reaching higher. Speed, timing and distance control in sparring.

6th Kyu

Purple Belt

Transition to advanced. Complex combinations and deeper kata understanding.

5th - 4th Kyu

Brown Belt

Maturity and refinement. Advanced kata, free sparring and preparation for black belt.

3rd - 1st Kyu

Black Belt

Not the end, but a new beginning. Mastery of fundamentals and a lifelong commitment to karate.

1st Dan +

Dan Grades

Black Belt Dan Levels

Dan	Japanese Name	Title	Minimum Time After Previous Grade
1st Dan	Shodan	Black Belt	-
2nd Dan	Nidan	Black Belt	2 years
3rd Dan	Sandan	Sensei	3 years
4th Dan	Yondan	Sensei	4 years
5th Dan	Godan	Renshi	5 years
6th Dan	Rokudan	Renshi / Shihan	6 years
7th Dan	Shichidan	Kyoshi	7 years
8th Dan	Hachidan	Kyoshi / Hanshi	8 years

Time requirements are indicative and follow the guidelines of the affiliated federation.

How It Works

Belt Grading Process

1. Regular Training

Attend classes regularly and complete the minimum training period for your current belt.

2. Instructor Approval

Your instructor assesses your readiness and recommends you for the grading examination.

3. Grading Exam

Demonstrate kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) before a panel of examiners.

4. Certification

Successful candidates receive a new belt and a recognised certificate from the federation.

Belt grading examinations are held approximately every 3 to 4 months at IKS.