Details for grading will be updated here when the date nears. 
 
To be eligible to grade, you must:
Have an in-date Licence, completed at least 8 lessons since your last grading (16 for blue belts and above)
 
Know all of your practical syllabus for your current and previous grades.
This includes - Pad drills, Line work, Freestyle/sparring skills, and 1/2/3 step - both traditional and freestyle, as required for your grade, Self-Defence skills.
 
Know your current, and at least two previous patterns 
 
Know your current theory.
 
Be able to complete the fitness requirements (or an adapted version if you have known injuries (please speak to your instructor about these).
 
These will be tested two weeks before grading; you will not be permitted to grade if you are not ready. 
 
If you require help with any elements, please speak to your instructors. 
 
Saturday 21st June 2025
 Taekwondo INTERIM Coloured Belt Grading 
 
 
  
Venue - Hagley Community Centre, DY9 0NW
 
 

Times - 2.00pm start
all grades up to and including 5th kup green belt blue stripe

NB - times may change due to numbers for example green belts and above at 3pm but this is to be confirmed closer to the day! 
 
  
Examiner - Master John Swift - 7th Degree Black belt
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These groups refer to the belt colour you are now, not the one you are going for!
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Please add the grading students name to the notes / special instructions section on check out!
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Any questions don't hesitate to get in touch
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Please add the grading student's name to the notes / special instructions section on checkout!
 
Please also enter your current belt size and whether you need a bigger one or are happy with your current belt size.
 
The belt should wrap around twice, and finish with the ends somewhere between the middle of your thighs and the top of your knees 
 
You must have approval from your instructor before booking a grading.