Each term there is a grading. This is your opportunity to show a 3rd Dan instructor that you have learned everything you've been shown in training, and to move up a belt. Before a grading, there's always a pre-grading session, which is a regional event bringing together students from many different clubs to run through the entire syllabus and make sure you're up to scratch. 

 

An important note to mention - you are not expected to attend every training session! The club instructor will make the decision on whether you are ready to grade. You can also get help from any of the higher belts at the club - everyone was a white belt once!