🥋 Upcoming Belt Grading – Saturday 7th March 2026
📌 Booking Deadline: Saturday 21st February 2026 🥋
We are pleased to announce that the next Belt Grading will take place on Saturday, 7th March 2026.
Grading is a key milestone in every student’s martial arts journey and an opportunity to demonstrate the progress, commitment, and discipline developed over the last term.
🏷️ Important – Stripe / Tip Testing Requirement
As part of our structured curriculum, all students must have completed their required stripe (tip) testing before being eligible to grade.
Each stripe represents a core part of the Soo Bahk Do syllabus:
Stripe testing is conducted in class every 3 weeks as part of our regular training.
This ensures students are well prepared, confident, and not under pressure on grading day.
👉 All required stripes must be achieved before the grading application deadline (21st February 2026).
If a student has not yet completed all required stripes, instructors will guide them on what is still needed and the best next steps.
If you are unsure whether your child is ready or has completed their stripes, please speak with your instructor.
📝 How to Apply for Grading
To participate, please ensure the following steps are completed no later than Saturday, 21st February 2026.
🔹 Step 1 – Grading Form & Payment
Grading forms must be submitted with payment by the deadline.
This can be completed in one of two ways:
Through the RFKC School App (secure online payment), or
Cash at class (forms must be in a clearly marked envelope with the student’s full name and federation number)
💷 Grading Fees:
❗ Please note: No applications can be accepted after Saturday, 21st February 2026.
🔹 Step 2 – Federation Membership
All students must hold a current membership with the UK & Ireland Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation to be eligible to grade.
🔗 Register or renew online: Federation Membership https://sbdukmembership.co.uk
This membership is separate from your school licence.
Students with expired federation memberships will not be permitted to grade.
🔹 Step 3 – Uniform Standards
To maintain the highest level of professionalism and tradition:
Students must wear the official Robson’s Family Karate Do Bohk (uniform)
The current belt must be worn correctly
Green & Red Belts must ensure correct trims are applied before grading
If a new uniform, belt, or trim is required, please speak with your instructor as early as possible.
📅 Grading Day Schedule
Saturday, 7th March 2026
| Group | Time |
|---|
| Mini Ninjas | 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
| White Belts | 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Yellow Belts | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Orange Belts | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM |
| Green & Red Belts | 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM |
| Dan Members, JLA & ITP | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
🎯 Why Grading Is Important
Grading is not just a test — it is a celebration of progress and an essential part of the martial arts journey. It helps develop:
Our stripe testing system ensures students arrive at grading prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
📌 Action Required
✔ Submit the grading form and payment
✔ Ensure payment is received by Saturday, 21st February 2026
✔ Confirm Federation Membership is active
✔ Check uniform meets grading standards
✔ Ensure all required stripes have been completed
We are incredibly proud of our students’ dedication and look forward to recognising their hard work on grading day.
If you have any questions or would like to check your child’s progress, please reply to this email or speak directly with your instructor.
Kind regards,
Jamie Robson
Owner & Master Instructor
Robson’s Family Karate
📧 info@rfkarate.com | 📞 07825 748 658
🌐 www.robsonsfamilykarate.com