Description
Details for grading will be updated here when the date nears.
Please read all of the information on this page. It includes address information and grading requirements
To be eligible to grade, you MUST:
- Have an in-date Licence, completed at least 9 lessons since your last grading, and in the last 3 months (18 for blue belts and above in the last 6 months)
- 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.
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.
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Taekwondo INTERIM Coloured Belt Grading 
Venue – Baxter College gymnasium, Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5PQ
Times – 6.00-7.00pm
(all grades up to and including 5th kup green belt blue stripe)
NB – classes at 7.00pm are on as normal
Examiner – Master John Swift – 7th Degree Black belt
Mrs Emma Swift – 4th Degree
Mr Drew Pullen – 4th Degree
