Hi everyone,
Our next RFKC Belt Grading will take place on:
🥋 Saturday 5thh December 2026
The deadline to register and pay for grading is:
⚠️ Saturday 21st November 2026
Please read the information below carefully so everyone knows exactly what to do and, most importantly, what time to attend on grading day.
IMPORTANT – WHICH GRADING TIME DO I ATTEND?
Your grading time is based on the belt you currently wear.
It is not based on the belt you are hoping to receive after grading.
For example:
If you currently wear a White Belt, you attend the White Belt grading
If you currently wear a Yellow Belt, you attend the Yellow Belt grading
If you currently wear an Orange Belt, you attend the Orange Belt grading
If you currently wear a Green or Red Belt, you attend the Green & Red Belt grading
Please attend only the session for your current belt level.
GRADING DAY TIMES – SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER
🥋 Mini Ninjas
9:30am – 10:00am
⚪ White Belts
10:15am – 11:00am
🟡 Yellow Belts
11:15am – 12:00pm
🟠 Orange Belts
12:15pm – 1:00pm
🟢🔴 Green & Red Belts
1:15pm – 2:30pm
🥋 Dan Members, JLA & ITP
9:00am – 2:30pm
Please double-check your child’s current belt before choosing a session.
GRADING LOCATION – NEWRY DO JANG
All grading sessions will take place at our Newry Do Jang.
For directions, please use the link below:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cXmqwRE29jsMZp9T6
STEP 1 – REGISTER & PAY FOR GRADING
All grading applications and payments must be received by:
Saturday 21st November 2026
You can register and pay in either of the following ways:
RFKC App
Complete the grading registration and secure payment through the app.
Cash at class
Please place the grading form and payment in a clearly marked envelope containing:
Student’s full name
Federation number
GRADING FEES
Mini Ninjas: £30
Warriors & Spartans: £40
⚠️ We cannot accept late grading applications after Saturday 21st November.
This deadline allows us enough time to complete all grading administration, checks and preparations before the test.
STEP 2 – CHECK FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP
Every student must hold a current UK & Ireland Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation membership to be eligible to grade.
Register or renew here:
https://sbdukmembership.co.uk
Please check this before submitting your grading application.
A student whose Federation membership has expired or is not active will not be permitted to grade.
Federation membership is separate from your RFKC school membership/licence.
STEP 3 – CHECK YOUR DO BOHK & BELT
Students must attend grading wearing the official Robson’s Family Karate Do Bohk and their current belt.
Please make sure:
Do Bohks are clean and presentable
The correct current belt is worn
Green and Red Belt Do Bohks have the correct trim
Belts and uniforms are in good condition
If you need anything replaced or corrected before grading, please let us know as early as possible.
WHY GRADING MATTERS
Grading is an important part of each student’s martial arts journey.
It gives students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned and recognise the progress they have made through consistent training.
It helps develop:
YOUR GRADING CHECKLIST
Before Saturday 21st November, please make sure you have:
✅ Registered for grading
✅ Paid the correct grading fee
✅ Checked Federation membership is active
✅ Checked the student’s Do Bohk and current belt
✅ Made a note of the grading time for their CURRENT belt level
✅ Saved the Newry Do Jang directions
The biggest thing we want everyone to remember is:
Your grading time is determined by the belt you currently wear — not the belt you are testing to receive.
We’re looking forward to another fantastic grading day and to seeing our students demonstrate all the work they have put in this term.
If you are unsure about anything, please message us before the deadline, and we’ll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Master Jamie Robson
Owner & Master Instructor
Robson’s Family Karate
info@rfkarate.com
07825 748 658