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GRADINGS
WHAT IS A GRADING?
At Edinburgh Tae Kwon Do, we set achievable, yet challenging, goals for all our students. Gradings are one such form of this.
If a student wishes to move onto the next belt - and has completed the minimum amount of training time - they may be eligible to be examined for their next belt. The club instructor must also agree that the student is ready to move onto their next grade.
Check the club calendar for the upcoming gradings!
HOW DOES A GRADING WORK?
Once the student has obtained permission from the instructor to grade, they will be allowed to attend a formal grading.
The formal grading will take place on a pre-agreed day (usually a Saturday morning). Students will be divided into groups pertaining to their particular belt and be asked to perform a set syllabus. You can find out more about your individual syllabus on the student area tab above.
This syllabus will be combined with some set theory questions which may be asked before or after the floorwork. Students will be graded in front of a panel, one of which will be the TAGB management council representative for the area (in our case, Grandmaster Paul Donnelly).
HOW DO I KNOW IF I'VE PASSED MY GRADING?
Once the grading has been completed, students will be informed of their result at their next training session.
If the student has passed, they will receive their new belt and be allowed to learn the next stage of the syllabus.
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE FOR BLACK BELT GRADINGS?
Absolutely, the standard needed to achieve a promotion - both to a black belt, and beyond - requires extra dedication and hard work.
Promotion to black belt requires the club member to be graded in front of the TAGB management council. This will take place with students from across the country.
Once the grading has been completed, much in the same way as a colour belt grading, the student will hear back as to whether they have passed the examination.
Once a student has achieved a black belt, the time between gradings can differ due to a number of factors. If in doubt, ask your instructor.
GRADING PACKING/PREP LIST
1) Full TAGB dobok (white suit)
2) Belt
3) full TAGB Sparring gear (green belts and above)
4) A copy of the TAGB theory for practice - you can view this on the student area of the website
5) Bring some water and some snacks! Especially if you are travelling with others and expect to be waiting for them to grade.
6) If you have not paid the grading fee, please bring this along and pass it onto your instructor. You will not be able to grade without this.
7) A change of clothes if you do not want to travel in your dobok
8) Make sure you have your transport sorted beforehand. Talk to your instructor if you are having issues.
9) Be early! Get there at least 20 minutes early so you can get warmed-up and practice.