NINJAS
Grading Belt Promotion Examination
Date
Saturday 27th June 2026
Time
10.00am–11.30am
Venue
SGMA Kogarah
General Information
Grading is open to Ninja (5-9yrs) students of SGMA who have passed their in-class pre-grading test.
Approved students are to wear their traditional white SGMA Taekwondo club dobok along with their headband and current belt tied properly and with the correct stripes attached. Uniforms must be clean, tidy and well presented.
T-Shirts are NOT permitted on Grading day.
Students are to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled grading time and be marked off the role at front desk before entering the Dojang.
Spectators
Family and friends are welcome to come and show their support, however there are rules for spectators and guests to the Dojang:
Remain quiet during the grading promotion test; students need absolute focus.
Strictly no interruption to the grading proceedings for any reason.
Spectators must not enter the mats without permission from a Head Instructor.
Phones must be on silent and if you need to take a call quietly leave the Dojang.
Please be reminded that classes will not be running on grading day.
Grading Schedule & Fees
Time
10.00am–11.30am
Belt Level
All Ninja Belt Levels
Grading Fee
$40
Payment of Grading Fees
Grading fees are to be settled prior to attending the grading.
Grading Methodology
Our Ninjas (5-9yrs) program and subsequent quarterly gradings are designed to bring out the very best in our younger students with a stimulating and engaging syllabus that lends itself to teaching the basics of goal setting, a 'work = reward' attitude to learning and a regular opportunity to participate in a challenging and exciting belt promotion test where students can effectively present to their parents all their hard work.
Ninjas will feel accomplished when they are encouraged and lead through our syllabus that seamlessly integrates with our Juniors and Seniors syllabus – all designed to take the student from an absolute novice to an internationally certified expert some day as they grow with the academy.
Our program, syllabus and teaching methods are designed to help your child progress in their Martial Arts journey and together with your support, we can extract the very best out of them with a little patience, persistence, guidance and understanding.
Enjoy the process and embrace the challenge by working with us at home and in the Dojang to transform your child into the best version of themselves they can be – together we can set the next generation up for success!
JUNIORS SENIORS
Grading Belt Promotion Examination
Date
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Time
5.30pm–7.30pm
Venue
SGMA Kogarah
General Information
Grading is open to coloured belt Junior and Senior students of SGMA who have passed their in-class pre-grading test.
Approved students are to wear their traditional white SGMA Taekwondo club dobok along with their current belt, tied properly and with their correct stripes attached. Uniforms must be clean, tidy and well presented to be eligible to sit the grading. Taekwondo shoes and rolled sleeves are not permitted when grading and students must be well groomed when arriving to the mat. Please ensure finger nails and toe nails are kept short and manicured for the safety of other grading participants.
Students are to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled grading time and allow adequate time to warm-up and stretch prior to being called for their grading. We will not be running a warm-up and stretching routine, so it is up to the student to ensure they are ready to go once called up.
Spectators
Family and friends are welcome to come and show their support, however there are rules for spectators and guests to the Dojang:
Remain quiet during the grading promotion test; students need absolute focus.
Strictly no interruption to the grading proceedings for any reason.
Spectators must not enter the mats without permission from a Head Instructor.
Phones must be on silent and if you need to take a call quietly leave the Dojang.
4.30-5.30pm Juniors/Seniors classes will run before the grading commences.
4.45-5.30pm Ninjas classes will run before the grading commences.
Grading Schedule & Fees
Beginner
5.30pm–6.00pm
Current Belt Levels
White, Yellow, Orange, Green
Grading Fee
$65
Intermediate
6.00pm–6.30pm
Current Belt Levels
Blue, Purple, Brown
Grading Fee
$70
Advanced
6.30pm–7.30pm
Current Belt Levels
Red, Red 1, Red 2
Grading Fee
$75
Payment of Grading Fees
Grading fees are to be settled prior to attending the grading.
Grading Examination Process
From White Belt to Red 2 Belt, the grading is scored by modules and each module allows the student a maximum of 3 errors per module; exceeding 3 errors will result in the student unable to pass that module and subsequent grading on the day. We ask the students to continue on with their grading even if they make a mistake – we will provide a chance for the student to demonstrate the module again in class and correct the error.
The student will not receive their belt promotion on grading day if modules are not passed, rather they will be given another chance to perform the incorrect modules again in class.
Our program, syllabus and teaching methods are designed to help you progress in your Martial Arts journey, however it is a joint effort and you need to work as hard on yourself as we do in educating you in order for us to take you to Black Belt and beyond.
Enjoy the process and embrace the challenge to transform you into the best version of yourself for a better life!
BLACK BELT
Grading Belt Promotion Examination
Date
Friday 3rd July 2026
Time
5.30pm–7.30pm
Venue
SGMA Kogarah
General Information
Grading is open to Junior & Senior students of SGMA who have passed their in-class pre-grading test in Black Belt Elite (BBE) and are currently Red 3 belt or above and are ready to sit the Black Belt level grading.
Approved students are to wear their traditional white SGMA Taekwondo club dobok along with their current belt, tied properly and with the correct stripes attached. Uniforms must be clean, tidy and well presented to be eligible to sit the grading. Taekwondo shoes and rolled sleeves are not permitted when grading and students must be well groomed when arriving to the mat. Please ensure finger nails and toe nails are kept short and manicured for the safety of other grading participants.
Students are to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled grading time and allow adequate time to warm-up and stretch prior to being called for their grading. We will not be running a warm-up and stretching routine, so it is up to the student to ensure they are ready to go once called up.
Spectators
Family and friends are welcome to come and show their support, however there are rules for spectators and guests to the Dojang:
Remain quiet during the grading promotion test; students need absolute focus.
Strictly no interruption to the grading proceedings for any reason.
Spectators must not enter the mats without permission from a Head Instructor.
Phones must be on silent and if you need to take a call quietly leave the Dojang.
4.30-5.30pm Juniors/Seniors classes will run before the grading commences.
4.45-5.30pm Ninjas classes will run before the grading commences.
Grading Schedule
Current Belt Level
Red 3, Cho Dan Bo, Black, Black 1 and above belt levels
Payment of Grading Fees
Please see Master George for the latest Kukkiwon Black Belt Dan/Poom Grading fee schedule.
Fees for Black Belt levels include examination fee, board breaking, Kukkiwon Certification and Belt purchase/embroidery. All Black Belt students of SGMA must wear the Black Belt issued by SGMA with club embroidery.
Grading Examination Process
From Red 3 to Black Belt levels, the grading is scored by modules and each module allows the student a maximum of 3 errors per module; exceeding 3 errors will cause the student to fail that module. Failing 3 modules will result in a failed grading attempt. We ask the students to continue on with their grading even if they make mistakes and work through the remainder of the grading.
The examiners will advise if and when your grading has concluded if you continue to make too many errors.
The student will not receive their promotion on grading day if modules are failed, rather they will be given another chance to perform the failed modules in class. Failing more than 3 modules will constitute as the student has officially failed their grading and will need to re-sit the grading process again at the next SGMA grading opportunity. Alternatively, passing the failed modules in class will result in the student having officially passed their grading and they will be promoted to their next belt level.
Our program, syllabus and teaching methods are designed to help you progress in your Martial Arts journey, however it is a joint effort and you need to work as hard on yourself as we do in training you in order for us to take you to Black Belt and beyond.
Enjoy the process and embrace the challenge to transform you into the best version of yourself for a better life!