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BRITISH INSTITUTE OF KARATE ORGANIZATION
Grading Rights
4th Dan and Above : Promotion to 4th Dan or Above will be done by the Executive Commitee.
However any instructor can recommend anyone they think is worthy of promotion.
The Final Decision will be made by the Executive Commitee.
Grading of 3rd Dans : The grading panel must consist of a 5th Dan as the Head of the Panel, and at least 2 4th Dans present. (Minimun of 3 on the Panel)
Grading of 2nd Dans : 4th Dans have the Authority to grade their own students to 2nd Dan, provided they have held the grade of 4th Dan for more than 2 years.
Grading of 1st Dans : 3rd Dans have the right to grade up to and including 1st Dan within their own Club.
2rd Dans : Can grade up to 1st Kyu.
1st Dans : Can grade up to 2nd Kyu.
BIKO Compliance
Cadet Grades under 16 Years old can Only be a Junior 1st Dan, they cannot take 2nd Dan until they are 18 Years Old.
| Minimum Age | Dan Grade | ||
| 16 Years Old | 1st Dan | ||
| 18 Years Old | 2nd Dan | ||
| 21 Years Old | 3rd Dan | ||
| 25 Years Old | 4th Dan | ||
| 30 Years Old | 5th Dan | ||
| 36 Years Old | 6th Dan | ||
| 43 Years Old | 7th Dan | ||
| 51 Years Old | 8th Dan | ||
| 60 Years Old | 9th Dan | ||
| 70 Years Old | 10th Dan |