After a few weeks new students are expected to wear a uniform (gi). A new gi also has a white belt included in the price. The gis are usually hard wearing canvas or cloth materials, that mean that your normal clothes are not damaged. A basic gi can be purchased through the club for £15-£20 depending on your size, although you can buy more expensive ones if you wish.

You can also buy club badges to put on your gi to identify your affiliations if you attend other clubs, courses or competitions.

Every few weeks or months once you are proficient at several set techniques you will be graded and awarded a certificate if you pass the grading. There will be a small fee for each grading to cover the cost of extra coaches and the certificate. When you take a grading you need to buy a belt of the new colour when you pass the grading.