Black belt grading 2026

Hi all,

I sent you all email or text to renew lic those that were on the list,so that if you have been training regularly and not missed class, also done Pre grades then you will be put forward for black belt grading April 2026.

Those that have star grades also to apply now as well and Dan grades.

Black Tags to 1st Dan.

K B Mills

T Mills

J Cooper

k Mitchell

N Vermpis

STAR GRADES

1st Dan to 1st, 2nd and 3rd stars.

Dexter B to 1st star.

Pinkie to 2nd star

Imogen Mc to 2nd star.

Pinkie L to 2nd star.

Aurellia M to 2nd star.

Laurean H to 2nd star

Jackson T to 3rd star.

Tom H ?can do star April and 2nd Dan October 2026,the £25.00 paid for star Oct will be taken off October2026 Fee.

Dan grades

1st Dan to 2nd Dan

Aiden B

2nd Dan star to 2nd star

Ivy Cook

4th Dan to 5th Dan

Andrew C

Carla M

Carl G

Few Notes.

1, If your up to standard

2,Can do all your patterns no mistakes

3,1 step 2 step and 3 step without any mistakes.

4,All the kicks correct ect.

5, No all your meanings belts patterns and blocked hand parts foot parts, if not then please don’t apply.

6,You all have had long enough and I have been on you to be on it .

7,If you lhave to attend all the pre grades coming via email and on cal of events.

8,All applications are on line via web site in the shop. All applications must be done by the 31st July after this no entries.

9, Make sure you have a suit that’s looks good clean and fits you for the pre grades and grading.

I need to see it!

10, On your application you order your name on belt same time and book and black belt suit as well as paying for your grading.

Order suit and book at same time.

11, I don’t need any forms off you , all I need is two pass port pictures hand in on your next lesson before !

Please remember students fail the grading as they not been on it not been to class and not put the work in.

I have been doing this a long time over 40 years and only had 3 fail.

If I don’t think your make it this time I will tell and refund you.

You cannot be ready end of Feb you should be ready now

Thanks pat carter

Pre grades

You have to attend all three grades coming up on these dates and must go to be able to grade.

Pre Grades Feb/March 2026

Hi everyone,

Pre black belts will be at Portway Lifestyle Centre, Newbury Lane, B69 1HE

Saturday 28th Feb 2026

Saturday 7th March 2026.

Saturday 14th March 2026 last pre grade and star grades.

9.30am for red belt / black tags

11:00am for black belts.

Please allow your self time to be up to date your student license where applicable. All applications to be in end of January signed 2026.

Grading Date April 2026. 24th to 26th

 Black Belt Grading Venue Hellidon Lakes Hotel Daventry.