GRADING

Gradings are an opportunity to formally appraise a students ability level.

Gradings are held three times a year and students are only considered to be able to attempt a grading if they have met the minimum attendance requirements.

Students are formally invited to grade when their instructors decide that they are ready.

We hold high standards and annually invite external examiners to undertake our gradings to ensure the overall quality of our syllabus.

PREPARING FOR GRADING DAY

Make sure you know your required syllabus, if unsure please consult with an instructor.
Choose a grading partner for you self defence and pre arranged sparring.
Ensure your uniform (dobok) is clean, ironed and your belt is tied correctly and is even.
Check to make sure you have all the necessary sparring equipment. (see below)
Bring a drink bottle and towel.
If you have an illness or injury that may affect your performance make sure you tell a Black Belt.
If you may require an inhaler during the grading, have it placed somewhere it can be accessed quickly.

MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Taekwondo is a full contact martial art. In order to keep each other safe and minimise the chance of injures, we have mandatory requirements for safety gear as you move up the grades. All required safety gear can be found at www.kwon.co.nz

White Belt to Yellow Belt:

Mouthguard

Yellow Belt to Green Belt Blue Tab:

Mouthguard
Forearm guards
Shin guards
Groin guard

Blue Belt to Blue Belt Red Tab:

Mouthguard
Forearm guards
Shin guards
Groin guard
Bodypad

Red Belt and above:

Mouthguard
Forearm guards
Shin guards
Groin guard
Bodypad
Headguard
Taekwondo hand protectors