One of the biggest days of your karate year is often overlooked. Or at least the preparation leading up to the big day is. Sensei Mark explains. When should you start training for your next grade. There are some differences between training for a kyu grade and a yudansha (black belt) grade, but there are also some similarities. When it comes to a kyu grading, most people approach the grading in the same way they might approach training for a tournament. They check the date, a