Gradings

The ICO has a technical committee consisting of six members, each being 5th Dan and above with a wide cross reference of styles and disciplines.
Its job is to award and ratify Dan grades set and uphold standards and create and implement ICO syllabus.

Dan Grades will be held four times a year on a quarterly basis, each grading being preceded by an ICO technical course, anyone interested in attaining their next level should request an application form.

ICO also award honory Grades which are ratified by the technical committee and awarded on the merit of the evidence provided.

ICO also currently have grading officers available for club gradings for those people who like to bring in an outside assessor for their students, this is a popular choice and a great way of keeping your students on their toes, please contact us if you are interested in this facility.

Basic ICO grading cetificates are available either blank or printed on request.

Fantastic Dan Grade certificates will also be available shortly, all you will require is evidence of your current grade to apply.

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