Grading

Grading

Venue:

Gradings are held at The Groves (Castrol Club) in Ellesmere Port, under the watchful eyes of grading examiner Mr. Brian Towndrow, 7th Dan.

Dates:

Colour Belt Grading dates for 2012 are:

  • March 17th – EP&N Club Grading – Groves, Ellesmere Port
  • June 16th – EP&N Club Grading – Groves, Ellesmere Port
  • September 22th – EP&N Club Grading – Groves, Ellesmere Port
  • December 14th – Christmas Party – Groves, Ellesmere Port

  • December 15th – EP&N Club Grading – Groves, Ellesmere Port

Download full calendar of 2012 events here.

Times:

  • 10th Kup & 9th Kup – 11:30 am
  • 8th Kup, 7th Kup & 6th Kup – 12:30 pm
  • 5th Kup and below – 1:30 pm.

Grading

A grading is the students method of progressing through the Tae Kwon-Do belt system. Within the TAGB all gradings are carried out by the founder members and committee members, all of whom have vast experience in Tae Kwon-Do and will expect the highest standards in order to allow you to advance. In tradition with the military history of Tae Kwon-Do, gradings are conducted in a formal manner. Detailed below are items of etiquette to assist a student in successfully passing the gradings:

  • Ensure your dobok is clean and pressed
  • Make sure your belt is tied correctly
  • The date and location of your grading should be filled out correctly in the appropriate place in your licence booklet
  • If you are required to spar as part of your grading, you will need a full set of undamaged and clean TAGB approved safety equipment
  • Arrive in plenty of time for the start of your grading
  • Address all senior grades and instructors as Sir or Ma’am
  • When entering the grading dojang be sure to bow towards the front of the dojang or the flags (if present)
  • When your name is called answer loud and clear with “Here Sir” or “Here Ma’am”
  • Make your way quickly to your starting mark as instructed
  • When at your mark take up attention stance, bow and then ready stance. When asked for name and grade, come to attention, raise your right hand and loudly say your name and present grade, then assume ready stance again
  • Listen to instruction from your examiner and at no time talk unnecessarily. Should you need to adjust your dobok or belt, do so while facing away from your examiner
  • When answering theory questions you will be asked to come to attention, how then assume ready stance. You may change position only to demonstrate techniques or stances if requested to do so
  • Only when dismissed by the examiner may you leave your mark. Your grading begins when you enter the grading dojang and is only finished when you are instructed to leave the dojang
  • When leaving the dojang be sure to bow towards the examiner and / or the flags.

Advancement

  • 10th Kup to 4th Kup, Three months
  • 3rd Kup to 1st Dan, Six months
  • 1st Dan to 2nd Dan, Two years
  • 2nd Dan to 3rd Dan, Three years
  • 3rd Dan to 4th Dan, Four years
  • 4th Dan to 5th Dan, Five years
  • 5th Dan to 6th Dan, Six years.

Note: The minimum training time required to from 10th Kup to 1st Dan is 3 years and 6 months.