Kaze Chikara Karate

FREE Black & Brown Belt Course & Dan Grading 11/07/2026

Location: Founders Hall, Bathwick, United Kingdom

Times: 10:30 to 18:00

Founders Hall, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
Instructors: 
Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan) and Sensei Garry Harford (8th Dan) 
Times:
10.30am – 12.00pm Training for Brown Belts
12.00pm – 1.30pm Training for Black Belts
2.30pm – Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan
Cost : FREE – Please see below for Grading Fees This course is not just for students taking their Dan grading. Karateka of 3rd Kyu and above are encouraged to attend. 
Please note the following hall change (the event is NOT in the usual Sports Training Village):
The training and grading will now be held in Founders Hall.   university-campus-map.pdf
Please use the same main entrance onto the University Campus as normal.
From the car park walk up the large outdoor steps (that have ‘University of Bath’ along them), which lead up to the student’s union. 
Walk through the student’s union doors, and on the right-hand side the entrance to the hall is through the doors with the sign that says, ‘Founders Hall’.  Please use the entrance on the upper level.
Parking
Parking is in the East Car park – use postcode BA2 7PB
Parking app: JustPark (location ID 187814 on a Saturday and Sunday)
 
Cafe/Restaurant 
Lime Tree restaurant, for food and drinks.  Located in D3  area on the map.
 
TO REGISTER – Grading or Training only
To register to grade, please go to the KUGB app which can be downloaded from the App Store (Apple users) and the Play Store (Android users). On the App you can access and update your KUGB licence profile, update your licence, book into events and much more. 
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Please complete the dan grading form
bit.ly/dangradeform
and remember to attach a passport-sized photograph to your form, and bring the form with you to the grading.
Forms and licence books must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.
Please note : Your instructor MUST complete the permission box on your grading form.
 
GRADING FEES:
1st Dan – £80
2nd Dan – £90
Re-take (Kata or Kumite only): 1st & 2nd Dan – £60
The above fees include a KUGB Dan Grade Certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.
Those who fail a Dan grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidate’s grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
All those grading must bring their current KUGB licence.  Gumshields and KUGB-approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite.
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During Jiyu Ippon Kumite and Jiyu Kumite it is compulsory for females aged 12 years and over to wear a chest guard. Females under 12 may wear a chest guard at the discretion of their parent/guardian. 
During Jiyu Ippon Kumite and Jiyu Kumite is compulsory for males aged 12 years and over to wear a groin guard. Males under 12 may wear a groin guard at the discretion of their parent/guardian.
Please note that photography and video recording are prohibited during the grading.