BLACK BELT TEST

NATIONAL BLACK BELT TEST + General Meeting

Date: Saturday 27th April 2024 – 9.30am registration

Venue: Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry. CV8 3Fl

– tel:024 76306155

INSTRUCTORS MEETING

A General Instructors Meeting will follow all Black Belt tests. Please send in any item you wish to be put on the agenda to the administration well in advance.

NATIONAL BLACK BELT TEST

INSTRUCTORS INFORMATION: All appropriate application forms must be with the administration by (Wednesday 24th April 2024) in advance of the test date for approval. After this deadline date applications will be rejected. This is to ensure certificates can be presented on the day.

Make certain you tick appropriate box on application form A’ if applicant was absent or failed previous test. 

Over 17yrs & Juniors 12 yrs and above *Photo copies* Umpire Course Certs / Seminar Certs / Jee-Goo attendance cards / Squad letters must be attached to black belt application form “A” 

INSTRUCTORS: Make sure that all applicants photocopy their insurance licence card and attach it to their black belt application form “A” Applicants will not be taking the test without this proof of insurance. Also (tick box) “absent at last test” or “retest” at the bottom of application form “A” if this is relevant. 

Application: for Pee-Wee 1st & 2nd degree test fill in form A’ only.  

Application: for Pee-Wee & Junior Star Test’s fill in form A’ only.
Pee-Wee & Junior star test’s take place each year that follows either a 1st or 2nd degree test.
Full details on star tests have been previously sent to all instructors

Application: for Junior & Adult 1st degree test fill in forms A & B – Bring thesis on the day…                           

Application: for Adult 2nd & 3rd degree test fill in forms A / C. Form C’ must fill (points) criteria to take test

Application: for Adult half – degree tests fill in forms A & C. Form C’ need not fill (points) criteria to take test

Presented on the day

An association embroidered black belt plus lapel pin will be presented on the day to all successful 1st degree applicants jointly with their National Black Belt Certificate.                    

Junior & Adult full test only successful applicants will be presented their International Black Belt Certificate on the day.

Payments on the day

All applicants please bring correct fee in an envelope. Club & Name written on envelope.

National Certificate: Under 12 years old (Pee-Wee) for 1st degree – £55.00 

Junior & Adult test fees below include the International Black Belt Certificate payment 

International & National Certificate: 12 to 17 years (Junior) for 1st degree – £75.00

International & National Certificate: Over 17 years old for 1st degree – £85.00 

Star Certification: Up to 17 years – £35.00 part payment towards application for 2nd or 3rd degree     

Pee-Wee, Junior & Adult payment adjustments to be made up or down on the day of payment

Adult 1/half – £75.00 – first payment

International & National Certificate: for Adult 2nd degree – £85.00 

International & National Certificate: for Junior 2nd degree – £45.00 

Junior payment adjustments to be made up or down on the day of payment

Adult 2/half – £88.00 – first payment

International & National Certificate: for 3rd degree – £88.00 

Adult 3/half – £105 – first payment

First re-test through failure is “free of charge” Second re-test through failure “half of original fee”

Instructors please ensure that all your black tags and black belts enter these grading tests and you represent your students on the day or appoint your assistant instructor to be present. Ensure    your students fulfil all requirements above for this grading examination to save any disappointments. Instructors Thank You, and good luck to your students on the day…