10. grade of 20
1st Kyu – Brown Belt (Black Stripe)
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
Final student grade. Command of the whole kyu syllabus and preparation for the dan examination.
Requirements for this grade
We do not yet have documented requirements for this grade. They will be added once the relevant organisation’s syllabus is available.
The first shadow falls on the earth. The last step before the path turns back to the basics.