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At National Tae Kwon Do Redlands, we take pride in our comprehensive and structured grading system for both juniors and seniors. Our grading process is designed to ensure that students progress through the ranks while meeting specific training requirements and skill levels.

Our structured grading system ensures that students progress in a disciplined and systematic manner, maintaining the core principles of Tae Kwon Do while mastering their skills. We encourage our students to approach each grading with dedication and enthusiasm, knowing that their hard work and commitment will be rewarded as they advance through the ranks.

All gradings are attended by Master Instructor George England 7th Dan as Examiner

JUNIOR GRADINGS

Gradings Requirements:

  • Juniors must attend a minimum of 12 training sessions per block (blocks are 3 months), except for white belts who have no minimum session requirement.
  • Please note that the minimum age for a child to grade is 5 years old.

Junior Program:

  • The Junior Program consists of 25 levels, including White Belt, Brown Belt (with sub-levels), Purple Belt (with sub-levels), Orange Belt (with sub-levels), Yellow Brown (with sub-levels), Yellow Purple (with sub-levels), and Yellow White (with sub-levels).
  • Students are graded based on a combination of age and skill levels.
  • Juniors transition to the Senior Program in Year 7 of school and enter as a Yellow Belt 8th Kup.

ADULT GRADINGS

Gradings Minimum Training Requirements:

  • Yellow Belts (8th Kup & 7th Kup): 16 training sessions
  • Green Belts (6th Kup & 5th Kup): 20 training sessions
  • Blue Belts (4th Kup & 3rd Kup): 28 training sessions
  • Red Belts (2nd Kup): 36 training sessions
  • Red Belts (1st Kup): 48 training sessions
  • All students must be in a full Dobok (Jacket) to attend grading with no outstanding fees owing.
  • All gradings are attended by Master George England, 7th Dan, as the Examiner.

Adult Program:

  • National Tae Kwon-do Redlands follows the traditional Ch’ang Hon Tul (General Choi’s) Curriculum.
  • The senior program encompasses various belt levels, including White Belt (Chon-Ji 10th Kup), Yellow Belt (Dan Gun 8th Kup), Yellow Green (Do San 7th Kup), Green Belt (Won Hyo 6th Kup), Green Blue (Yul Gok 5th Kup), Blue Belt (Joong Gun 4th Kup), Blue Red (Toi Gye 3rd Kup), Red Belt (Hwa-Rang 2nd Kup), Red Black Belt (Choong Moo 1st Kup), and 1st Dan Black Belt.
  • For the Black Belt Curriculum, please consult the Chief Instructor.

GRADINGS CALENDER

PLEASE NOTE ALL 2026 GRADINGS ARE ON A THURSDAY

MARCH
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MARCH GRADING

Thursday 19th March 2026

Junior Grading 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Seniors Grading 7:00pm – 8:00pm

JUNE
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JUNE GRADING

Thursday 11th June 2026

Junior Grading 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Seniors Grading 7:00pm – 8:00pm

SEPTEMBER
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SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER GRADING

Thursday 3rd September 2026

Junior Grading 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Seniors Grading 7:00pm – 8:00pm

DECEMBER
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DECEMBER GRADING

Thursday 3rd December 2026

Junior Grading 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Seniors Grading 7:00pm – 8:00pm