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Open to all students from Juniors or advanced sessions. You do not have to compete to come along to this session.
This session is for all students taking Brown Belt and above. An important session designed to go into greater detail on areas that will be covered at grading.
Kyu belt grading open to Little Ninjas and Juniors. Students will be invited by their instructor when they are ready to grade. Bring your current ISMAA licence book, gi and current belt.
This session is for all students taking Brown Belt and above. An important session designed to go into greater detail on areas that will be covered at grading.
Open to all students from Little Ninjas to adults, no matter what grade. Also a qualifier to enter selections for further competitions. Speak to your instructor to enter.
Open to all students from Juniors or advanced sessions. You do not have to compete to come along to this session.
This session is for all students taking Brown Belt and above. An important session designed to go into greater detail on areas that will be covered at grading.
Gradings for all Little Ninjas and Juniors, up to and including Purple Belt. Students will be invited by their instructor when ready to grade. Bring your ISMAA licence book, gi and current belt.
This grading is for all students taking Brown Phase and above. Please note there are no overflow gradings for this grade — there are only two grading opportunities per year at this level. Bring your ISMAA licence book, gi and current belt.
Earlier This Year
A special kata course with Thomas Klemz — one of the top Kata Karateka in the world. Booking was required online in advance.
National squad selection event for the European Championships. Invitations were sent via WMAGC to eligible students.
Ladies self-defence course open to everyone including parents and family members over 12. Run by ISMAA CIC Sensei Victoria Shurey 3rd Dan & Sempai Clare Gray 1st Dan. £5 per person.
Monthly squad and advanced session open to all juniors, adults and purple belt and above students.
Mandatory training for students selected for the European Championships National Squad.
Monthly squad and advanced session open to all juniors, adults and purple belt and above students.
Open kata and kumite competition — a qualifier for the World Games 2027.
Kyu belt grading for Little Ninjas, Juniors and Adult students.
Monthly squad and advanced session open to all juniors, adults and purple belt and above students.
Mandatory training for students selected for the European Championships National Squad.
The ISMAA Championships — a qualifier for the World Games 2027. Open kata and kumite for all affiliated clubs and grades.
Monthly squad and advanced session open to all juniors, adults and purple belt and above students.
Open kata and kumite competition — a qualifier for the World Games 2027.
Squad sessions are open to all junior and adult students — you do not need to be a squad member to attend. The Advanced Session is aimed at purple belt and above, focusing on specific advanced grading criteria.
Mandatory training session for students selected for the European Championships National Squad.
Our students performed a live karate demonstration at the St Leonard's & St Ives Summer Fair — a fantastic community event with free entry, stalls, live music, hot food and children's entertainment.
Open kata and kumite competition — a qualifier for the World Games 2027.
Kyu belt grading for Little Ninjas, Juniors and all grades.
Advanced and Black Belt grading for senior students, plus the monthly Squad & Advanced Session.
The European Games — a major qualifier for the World Games 2027.
Can't make it to an event? Let us know in advance so we can make alternative arrangements.
Contact the ClubBelt Gradings
A grading (or examination) is a formal assessment where students demonstrate their karate skills to an ISMAA examiner. It is an exciting milestone in every student's journey — the moment where months of training come together.
Gradings typically include:
Students are only put forward by their instructor when they are genuinely ready. There is never any pressure to grade before you are prepared. A pass means you advance to the next belt; students who need more time are simply encouraged and supported.