Black Belt information and files

Welcome to the Black Belt private page. Here you will find updates and items of interest for black belts. Please check back regularly.

Goshin Ryu Policy and Procedures Manual for Regional Instructors

Policy Manual 850kb Word

Black Belt Training Program

The following file contains a detailed training program created by Sensei Ian Thomas.
It is recommended as a basis of training for 1st kyus and black belts to reach the expected level of fitness for a black belt grading.

Training Program 900kb Word Icon
If you have any known heart, lung or joint conditions, please check with your doctor before undertaking any training program

Black Belt Application Form

This form must be filled out by all grading black belts.

Black Belt Application Form 30kb Word Icon

Pregrading Form

All Senior and Regional instructors please download and use the pregrading form to assess students abilities before they attempt a grading. This will help to ensure that every student has the best chance of successfully grading.

Pregrading Form 130kb Excel Icon

Black Belt Grading Criteria

Criteria for black belts Shodan-ho and above.

Grading Criteria 31kb Word Icon

Rules of Sparring at Black Belt Gradings

Black Belt Grading Sparring Form 40kb Word icon

NOTICE: Important Announcement regarding club fees for Sydney Clubs

Fee changes from 1st July 2004.

  • Annual membership fees remain the same.
  • New lifetime membership fee of $49.00.
  • Grading fees and Insurance fees remain the same.
Training Fees:

  • School students: $7.50 per class or $50 per month with unlimited normal classes in all centres (excluding sparring classes).

  • Adults: $8.50 per class or $60 per month with unlimited normal classes in all centres (excluding sparring classes).

  • All sparring classes $8.00 per class.

  • All new weapon classes $8.00 per class

  • Family prices: 3 people $20 per class, 4 people $24 per class, 5 people or more $27 per class.