Grading Dates and times for 2023
Taekwondo
- 29th June, 2023
- start time 4PM (Tigers)
- start time 6PM (Open Class)
- 9th December, 2023 – start time 10AM
Haidong Gumdo
- 26th July, 2023 – start time 6PM
- 6th December, 2023 – start time 6PM
Hapkido
- 27th May, 2023 – Coloured Belt only – start time 11AM
- 9th September, 2023 – Coloured Belt only – start time 11AM
- 2nd December, 2023 – Coloured Belt only – start time 11AM
The Pathway to Grading
There are certain things that must be achieved before grading – of which each student is well aware. It is the student’s path (Do); not the parents or teachers. If the student chooses to disrespect their martial art journey through their own ignorance, then they certainly are not ready to grade to the next level.
Attendance at a grading is something that is earnt. Each student is invited to Grading Day by the Instructor, but not every student. Attendance is not a right. It is gained by showing growth in Spirit, Mind & Body, in each and every training session.
Spirit – your morals
- Loyalty (to a group, nation etc),
- Filial piety (respect for parents, teachers etc),
- Propriety (keeping to the rules of the local society),
- Justice (doing what is right)
Mind – your actions towards yourself and others
- Courage (never receding),
- Judgment (knowing oneself),
- Respect (for yourself and others),
- Temperance (suppressing greed)
Body – your physical nature
- Power (correct posture),
- Speed (agile movements),
- Balance (stable stances),
- Energy (continuous effort)
All Students are invited to attend Grading day
- No invitation, no grading
- It is not a matter of time spent at the training hall
- It is not about “doing it well on grading day”
- Your instructor is always watching you.
- No student can grade if they have any fees outstanding
Costs – Grading Fees
Note: grading fees vary due to martial art undertaken
Taekwondo
- Grading to a Junior Colour Belt – $40,
- Grading to a Senior Colour Belt – $60
- Grading to a Junior Black Belt (Cho Dan Bo) – $160
- Grading to Kukkiwon 1st Dan – $310 – included is the cost of an embroidered belt
Extra costs
- If board breaking is required – $2 per board
Haidong Gumdo
- Grading Grade 7 to Grade 2 – $80
- Grading to a Cho Dan Bo – $160
- Grading to 1st Dan – $650 – included is the cost of an embroidered belt, Certificate, ID card, and new uniform
Hapkido
- Grading to a Colour Belt – $
- Grading to 1st Dan – $ – included is the cost of an embroidered belt, Certificate and ID card
