All Branches - Seminar & Coloured Belt Grading Test - May 16th & 17th - 2026

We're excited to announce our upcoming Whole Dojo Seminar & Coloured Belt Grading Tests

This event offers an opportunity for students from all branches to come together for training and assessment.

All Participants are required to hold a current Karate Australia Membership:
https://www.jindokai.com.au/registration/

IMPORTANT: All Jindokai Members are STRONGLY encouraged to attend the Whole Dojo Seminar, on Saturday, May the 16th. Whether you are participating in the Grading Test, or not.

Seminar is followed by our Dojo Group Photograph @ 11:30am

Coloured Belt Grading Tests:

GRADING Test Inclusions:

• Question Time

• Basic Skill Drills

• Target Work – precision and timing

• Kumite – Skills & Assessment criteria

• Kata – at least 3 Kata

NORMAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA APPLIES:

All Participating Members MUST be able to demonstrate the following:

• Completed the minimum number of Training Sessions

• Competency in Kata; including knowledge of applications, and skilfully performed

• Competency in Kumite; including an understanding of essential assessment criteria

• Understands basic terminology, and concepts of traditional Karate training

Recommendations:

• Stay and watch the group that follows your group - making sure that you write down anything that you are unsure about - helping you to be better prepared for your next test.

• Attend, even if you are not participating - it is recommended that you attend, to watch, and prepare for your next test.

• Bring a note-pad – write yourself notes – what went well? – what did not?

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Don’t be late: Participants will NOT be given entry, if arriving after your Test has commenced.

• Passing is NOT guaranteed: Participants that do not achieve the required ‘pass-mark’, WILL NOT receive a new Rank.

• NO PASS - No Refund: Attempting your test, but not passing, will cost you your entire fee.

• ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ON THE EVENT PLATFORM – NO PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, AT THE DOJO.

Community: In the same way that you occasionally seek assistance from others, it is important that you are present when others need Your help, too.

Grading Tests are not just about 'checking in' for your own event, then leaving when you're done;
we also support each other, encourage each other, and learn from each other.

"Succeed through the development of others"

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Wednesday, May 13th
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS