Pre grades 2026!
/Dear Students, 🥋
There have been lots of messages from me on the WhatsApp group recently 📱. Please make sure you read them all the way through so you don’t miss any important information ✅.
This message is about the Pre-Grading Sessions taking place in September 📅.
As mentioned previously, all Red Belts, Black Tags and Black Belts must attend a pre-grade session 🥋. If you do not attend, you will not be able to grade ❌.
If you choose not to grade and wish to remain at your current belt, that is entirely your choice 👍. I have no problem with that, as long as you continue your training 💪.
Black Belt & Dan Grading Candidates 🥋
If you are taking your Black Belt or Dan grading, you must attend all three pre-grade sessions ✅. There is no additional charge for attending all three sessions 🎟️.
If your licence has been completed, you can go onto the website for the Black Belt grading, fill in the form and make payment there 💻. If this is your first grading, we will also order your Black Belt suit and book at the same time 🥋📖.
Red Belts & Black Tags 🔴⚫
If you are attending simply to receive your pre-grade mark, you only need to attend one of the three sessions 📅. The cost is £10 💷.
Star Grades ⭐
For those taking Star Grades, these will take place after the third pre-grade session on Saturday, 26th September 📅. Please also complete the form and make payment on the website for your Star Grade ⭐. You will still pay for your normal pre-grade training session and train with everyone else before the Star Grade begins 🥋.
Pre-Grade Dates 📆
Saturday, 5th September
Portway Lifestyle Centre
Newbury Lane
Oldbury
B69 1HE 📍
Saturday, 12th September
Portway Lifestyle Centre
Newbury Lane
Oldbury
B69 1HE 📍
Saturday, 26th September
Portway Lifestyle Centre
Newbury Lane
Oldbury
B69 1HE 📍
The first two sessions will be led by me on behalf of Grandmaster Donnelly 🥋. On the third session, Grandmaster Donnelly will be taking the class, and I will assist wherever required 🤝.
Training Times ⏰
Red Belts & Black Tags:
9:30am – 11:00am
Black Belts:
11:00am – 12:30pm
Important Reminders ⚠️
Parking is very limited, so please allow extra time 🚗.
White suits only. 🥋
Make sure your suit is clean and fits properly ✅.
Ensure your licence is up to date, as mentioned in my previous messages 📄.
If you’re unsure whether your suit is suitable for grading, please ask me. I’ll happily let you know if you need a new one before your pre-grade or grading 👍.
I can then sort the rest for you, as there is lots to do, so we need to be on it 👍.
Good luck to everyone 🍀. Let’s be the very best we can be and arrive at pre-grade fully prepared 💪. I know you can all do yourselves proud 🌟.
Thank you.
World Master Pat Carter 🥋
