Dan Grading – Sat 25th July 2026
Attention: All Dan Grading Candidates
Please be advised that the next Dan Grading is scheduled for Saturday, 25th July 2026. This grading is open to all British Taekwondo members, including Way Taekwondo students.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026, 12pm – 5pm
- Eligibility: Open to all British Taekwondo licensed members eligible for promotion.
- Application Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026
Full event information, panel details, and the complete Dan Grading Syllabus are available below. Please prioritise this date in your training schedule.
Candidates must meet certain criteria outlined below:
📋 Grading Eligibility Criteria
▼Dan / Poom Grading Eligibility Criteria
This section outlines the requirements for progression to Dan (Black Belt) and Poom (Junior Black Belt) grades, as governed by international standards (Kukkiwon).
Target Grade Requirement 1 (Training/Time) Requirement 2 (Documentation) 1st Dan / Poom Must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of training since the last Kup Grading. Provide copies of 4th KUP to 1st KUP certificates. 2nd Dan / Poom Must have held the 1st Dan / Poom grade for a minimum of one (1) year. Provide a copy of your current Kukkiwon Certificate. 3rd Dan / Poom Must have held the 2nd Dan / Poom grade for a minimum of two (2) years. Provide a copy of your current Kukkiwon Certificate. 4th Dan Must have held the 3rd Dan grade for a minimum of three (3) years and minimum age 18 years old. Provide a copy of your current Kukkiwon Certificate. 5th Dan Must have held the 4th Dan grade for a minimum of four (4) years and minimum age 22 years old. Provide a copy of your current Kukkiwon Certificate. Mandatory Application Notes
- Instructor Recommendation: The candidate must be formally recommended by their Instructor or a higher-grade Master to proceed with the application.
- T-con ID Creation: All candidates must create a T-con ID before submitting their application.
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- British Taekwondo Membership profile and belt section must be up to date. Click here to keep up to date.
- Residency Documentation (Non-UK Citizens): Applicants who are not UK citizens must provide documentation verifying their legal residency status.
Dan / Poom Grading Fees (Black Belt Examination)
The following fees apply for candidates testing for their Black Belt (Dan) and Junior Black Belt (Poom) grades. These fees cover the examination, Kukkiwon certification, and associated administrative costs.
Grading Transition Fee per Candidate 2025 1st Kup – 1st Dan / Poom £155.00 1st Dan – 2nd Dan / Poom £190.00 2nd Dan – 3rd Dan / Poom £220.00 3rd Dan – 4th Dan £295.00 4th Dan – 5th Dan £455.00 Thank you,
Way Taekwondo