
PreGradings '25 (Mandatory for All Red & Black Belts) sept/oct
South East Area: Red & Black Belt Pre-Gradings (WHITE DOBOK's only)
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(These sessions are mandatory for all 2nd Kup & 1st Kup (ie: Red belts) & also for ALL Black belts. Simply pick the dates you are attending & turn up early on the day in your formal WHITE DOBOK and be ready to start on the time noted below. You MUST do at least one or two sessions every 6 months, (ie: at least 1 or 2 during the Feb/Apr sessions and another 1 or 2 during the Sept/October group of sessions). Note: If you are grading for a black belt then you MUST do All 3 of the pre-grading sessions in the two months period immediately preceeding the formal grading date. (If you are still not sure what/when to attend; check your Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus and also read the GENERAL INFO message about pre-gradings. :
Read all of the Requirements, locations (VENUES), days, dates & times very carefully so that you turn up at the correct place & time;
:
Pre-Grading requirements.
- ALL 2nd Kups and 1st Kups & above MUST ALL attend Pre-gradings whether they are grading or not. Pre-gradings are Mandatory. Pre-gradings are a training session & continuous assessment of your knowlege, skills & ability.
- 2nd Kups cannot grade for 1st Kup unless they do the pre-gradings.
- WHITE Doboks ONLY at any Pre-gradings (no other coloured doboks, ever !).
- Students hoping to actually take any Dan gradings must have always done their pre-gradings every 6 months over the past years & also they must definately attend all three pre-gradings in the 2 months immediately before their black belt grading.
- 2nd Kups & above must attend at least one pre-grading every 6 months. You can attend more if you like.
- Full & complete and undamaged sparring gear must be brought to each & every pre-grading session (incl groin & Gum shields).
- Pre-gradings must be paid for if you are not taking a Dan grade (£10 currently)
- Students must be fit, licenced & able to train in their WHITE Dobok when they arrive.
- Bring your licence book. Ensure you have a current licence.
- Remember your pregrading card & £10 cash Fee
- Instructors should tell their 2nd kup’s going to their first ever session, what to expect.
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Dates for 2025 Patterns Seminar (TBC) & pre-gradings
Pre-Grading dates:
Saturday 6th September 2025: BRACKNELL (RG42 2LN)
10:00am to 11:00am - All 2nd & 1st Kups (Includes Pre-grading Assessment)
11:00am to 12:00 noon - All Black Belts
TBC - South East Instructors meeting
Saturday 20 th September 2025: BURGESS HILL (RH15 8WA)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Red Belt 2nd & 1st Kups
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm All Black Belts
Saturday 4th October 2025: BRACKNELL (RG42 2LN)
10:00am to 11:00am - All 2nd & 1st Kups
11:00am to 12:00 noon - All Black Belts
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Garth Hill College,
Bull Lane,
Bracknell, RG42 2LN
or
Burgess Hill leisure Centre,
Triangle Way, Burgess Hill,
West Sussex, RH15 8WA
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Also see, Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus.
HED TKD TEAM
(this item updated 03/05/24)

No smoking,vaping or animals on premises/gyms/buildings
All members are politely reminded that most of our premises are on school or community grounds please observe all of the rules for that property and it's surrounding area. In particular we remind you that for most premises;
No smoking/vaping allowed anywhere.
No dogs (other than guide dogs) or any other animals allowecd anywhere (incl pedestrian entrances & car parks).
No Parking in other than the dsignated visitor parking spaces (so DO NOT park on verges or walkways etc).
Thank you for your cooperation.
HED TKD

Black belt gradings: Oct 2025
For those students potentially able to apply for black belt gradings in the next 10 months, we politely remind you should have talked with your instructor(s) previously but also please chat with your instructors now this month. They will then be better able to help you prepare, plan/offer advice on when you may best be ready to apply.
Read the process HOW TO APPLY for black belt gradings.
There are various notes, helpful tips etc, in News, Calendar & the Coloured belt Resources and Black Belt Resources for your grade. All on www.hedtkd.com
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World Champs 2025 news
TI World Champs: Saturday 19th - Sun 20th July 2025 - Glasgow
The World championships are here again so be part of it, represent your club, the TAGB & your country at one of the greatest Martial arts events in our calendar. Join with Tae kwon-do exponents from all over the world. Come along & have fun.!
Braehead Arena, Kings Inch Rd, Glasgow G51 4BN
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Competitors:
HED TKD Members can only enter the tournament by applying via their instructor. YOU Must fill in the forms & pay to us (HED TKD) & give your forms to us because we have to enter you for the tournament. As a competitor you cannot submit your forms direct to the organisers ! To access the World Championships 2025 information pack .ENTRY DEADLINE: Get your entry in by:- 1st July 2025. Individual entry forms here: (and pay using this unsual payment info). NOTE: LATE Entries recieved after 9:00 pm on 1st July 2025 cannot be accepted and refunds unfortunately cannot not be given in any circumstances.
WORLDS special Doboks:
Worlds specific doboks are available using your HED TKD online account https://www.hedtkd.com/login Only. plesase be reminded you must actually participate in the competiton through us & only get your dobok from us. (***see below reminder notes).
ENTRY DEADLINE: Get your entry in by:- 1st July 2025. Individual entry forms here: (and pay using this unsual payment info). NOTE: LATE Entries recieved after 9:00 pm on 1st July 2025 cannot be accepted and refunds unfortunately cannot not be given in any circumstances.
Spectators:
You must order your own spectators tickets and pay direct for those. To access the World Championships 2025 information pack To apply for Spectator Tickets CLICK HERE). or ofcourse go here: https://www.yourtaekwondo.co.uk/worlds-2025
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Officials:
You must fill in the relevant officials form. On any given day; you may either compete or Officiate; You Cannot officiate & Compete on that same same Day ! https://www.yourtaekwondo.co.uk/worlds-2025
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Notes:-
*** WORLDS special Doboks:
Worlds specific doboks are available using your HED TKD online account https://www.hedtkd.com/login Only. To be able to use your this years new design of special worlds dobok in any our sessions then the usual HED TKD rules all still and always apply, so if you like, you can & must ofcourse only get your Worlds Doboks using your HED TKD online account https://www.hedtkd.com/login Only. U muist ofcourse similarly go to and participate in the actual worlds tournament to be eligible to use that dobok in our classes. These doboks will be available to purchase from your members area for a limited time only.
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Yours in TKD
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HED TKD TEAM

*** REWARDS *** : HED TKD : **** CLUB REWARDS SCHEME****
REWARDS SCHEME Tae Kwon-Do
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Members who formally introduce other people that join any HED TKD club can earn reward points.
Reward points will be awarded to existing members after each person they formally introduce becomes a full member of HED TKD, remaining with us for at least 4 full calendar months & taking at least their first official Grading.
Earn 30 points per new member that you introduce
Unlimited reward points are accumulated by adding more to your total for each & every new member that you introduce who formally join & grade at any HED TKD club. (T's & C's apply)
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Points accounts status:
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Charlotte McClelland & Evelyn Saunders
Available 0 points : Pending _60_ points:
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Harry Myles-Wynter-Pink
Available 0 points : Pending _30_ points:
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Mia Scullard
Available 30 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Leo Warner
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Oliver Pawlowska
Available 5 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Miranda Hay
Available 30 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Kaya Lewandowska
Available 0 points : Pending _30_ points:
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Derren Chan
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Sebastion & Gabriel Mulder
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Viraj & Roshan Sahajpal
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Oliver Karakov
Defferred coloured belt Grading to June '25.
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Chloe Taylor:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Michael Mear
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Jasper Thynne
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Luke Lingan
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Micha Murphy:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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P & A Catterall
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Jayden Cheung
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Arya Gursal
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Aadhav Muthu:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Thomas Clyne
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Oliver Walker
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Milo Oliver:
Available 30 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Jason Moraru:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Nick Taylor:
Available 30 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Rafe Sangster:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Milo Hoeffer:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Sianna & Quinlan Swali:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Scott Thomas:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Max Clunis
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Joseph Albon:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Gary Lawrence
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Anna Haigh
Available 30 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Jacob Parker
Available 0 points : Pending _30_ points:
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Arya Kaimal
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Alex & Olivia Lynch:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Michaela Muller:
Available 30 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Charlie Bull:
Available 14 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Kacper Lewandowski:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Justin Taylor:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Samuel Morely-Davis:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Yuscan Mesut:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Nathan Delhomme
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Rose & Thomas Bachtold:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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P. Das:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Mattis Lerck:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Rhys Foster:
Available 5 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Raghav & Aadhav Muthu:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Yuehan Yang:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Scott Thomas:
Available 0 points : Pending _30_ points:
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Mete Koksel:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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James Farrow:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Angus & Eva Plowman
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Joshua Mamotte:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Auroa Khan-Bahador:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Milly Marsh:
Defferred Grading to March 2024 only.
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Daniel Bolam:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Luke Blair:
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Umar & Asiya Gurbanova
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Ellie & Ethan Udobang
Available 0 points : Pending _0_ points:
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Terms & Conditions for rewards Qualification
HED TKD's membership terms apply,
Existing Members must always continue to remain full registered members with us at HED TKD. As of November 2013 each new HED TKD member has their own Rewards account.
Points remain pending until both the exiting member and any new person(s) that they introduce, both actually formally are accepted as members by HED TKD & each remain thereafter in valid membership themselves for a period of an additional least 4 months (min) & taken their first grading with us.
Points &/or items redeemed against them, are not transferable (in whole or in part) in any way, at any time.
Lapsed members (who lapse for any reason) will instantly forfeit any points whether accrued &/or pending.
Points cannot be obtained against other members (current and/or previously lapsed).
Should you or the person(s) you introduce lapse in membership (for any reason) before the minimum 4 months & grading, then any points that may be pending for them are null & void.
Should you lapse in membership at any time (for any reason, for any period of time), then any points that may be pending and/or unused for you will also instantly become null & void.
Points cannot be used against membership or licences & can only be redeemd by & for yourself & within HED TKD clubs for discount against applicable things. (ie: your own; tournament entry, gradings, clothing / equipment, training / club suits, doboks, sparring equipment, breaker boards, breaking board holders, spectator tickets to tournaments,. Enquire with your HED TKD instructor).
Members can only redeem points for themselves and cannot not use their points to gain/acquire things for other members.
This is a members points scheme & points cannot be redeemed for money.
Your instructor(s) must confirm that you were responsible for any new introduction. Points will only be awarded for legitimate, full & proper introduction(s).
HED TKD rules, regulations, T's & C's apply.
HED TKD Tae Kwon-Do clubs Rewards Scheme for HED TKD members.
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.. Revision A30 20/01/25

Deadline Apply Now! June '25 Coloured Belt Gradings
March grading deadline is almost here soon or it's even today !. For those who want to grade this time & who satisfy all pre-requisite requirements, use your "members log-in" to access & then complete, an application. Urgently please, today, immmediately, now please so that you dont miss out.
Sorry Late applications or incomplete applications of any kind (incl late form submission &/or late payments or whatever the issue) Sorry but they cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
This is just a reminder message to help you. please see specific messages on www.hedtkd.com & you can only use your "members log-in" to be able to access & then complete, an application before the deadline.
HED TKD TEAM

Coloured Belt Grading 18th June '25: WOKING
Coloured Belt Grading; Wed 18th June '24 Woking
To grade, you must wear your WHITE DOBOK, obtain your instructors prior approval, satisfy all pre-requisite requirements & use your "members log-in" to access & then complete, an application.
Also :
- Check/learn your Coloured Belt syllabus.
- Use the Knowledge Quiz to revise & learn
Start times:
10th, 9th, 8th Kups: 6:00pm*
7th Kups & above: 6:40pm*
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Location: Woking. Please arrive early, ready in your WHITE DOBOK.
HED TKD TEAM

Lincolnshire Championships 21st June '25
Lincs champs: Saturday 21st June 2025 - The Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham
ENTRY INFO will be available nearer the time.
Contact us if you want to enter this tournament In Grantham, Lincolnshire on 25th September 2021.
If you are a black belt and wish to only officiate then Contact us confiriming that and similarly we will organise that for you.
ALL, Please only use HED TKD entry form (one form per competitor), to enter & to order your spectator tickets. No other forms are acceptable.
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HED TKD TEAM

Coloured Belt Grading: Worthing 21st June '25
Coloured Belt Grading; 21st June '24 Worthing
To grade, you must wear your WHITE DOBOK, obtain your instructors prior approval, satisfy all pre-requisite requirements & use your "members log-in" to access & then complete, an application.
Also :
- Check/learn your Coloured Belt syllabus.
- Use the Knowledge Quiz to revise & learn
Start times:
10th Kup & above: 2:30pm*
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Location: Worthing. Please arrive early, ready in your WHITE DOBOK.
HED TKD TEAM

Class Assistant & Assistant Instructors Courses: 22nd June '25
Both the Class Assistant & Assistant Instructors Courses are scheduled for: Sun 22nd June '25: Please e-mail us now to get application info. First come first serve
Each is a one day course. Eligibility:-
Class assistant - (Adults (18yrs) 2nd Kup & above also Black Belts 14yrs & over)
Assistant instructor - (Black Belts 17yrs & over)
Apply by a.s.a.p now. We strongly suggest you Organise your diary and apply & arrange now, contacting us to let us know which course you want to register for because course applications are limited & will be closed when it's full. First come / first serve so book early. e-mail us.
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Venue:
The Activity Zone
Malmesbury Leisure Centre,
Bremilham Road,
Malmesbury,
Wiltshire
SN16 0DQ
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(we estimate 09:00 am to 5:00 pm on that day).
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HED TKD TEAM

Kingston: 29th Jun '25: Entry gate
Please use the main entry gate to the school grounds on Sunday 29th June 2025.
The normal entry gate is broken so please use the main schools entry gate. Today
Thankyou
HED TKD TEAM

Worthing: Wed 2nd July '25: Cancelled
Worthing club closed Wednesday 2nd July '25
Sorry, unfortunately there is no session on Wednesday 2nd July '25 Due to a School event that day.
- Classes run on following Saturday 5th & then Wed 9th onwards as usual.
HED TKD TEAM

Bognor Regis: Friday 18th July '25 Cancelled
Bognor session: Friday 18th July '25 - Cancelled
Sorry, unfortunately the session cancelled on 18th July '25 due to World Championships event.
- Classes will resume as normal next week as usual.
HED TKD TEAM

World Champs 2025
TI World Champs: Saturday 19th - Sun 20th July 2025 - Glasgow
The World championships are here again so be part of it, represent your club, the TAGB & your country at one of the greatest Martial arts events in our calendar. Join with Tae kwon-Do exponents from all over the world. Come along & have fun.!
Braehead Arena, Kings Inch Rd, Glasgow G51 4BN
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Entry info:
Competitors:
HED TKD Members can only enter the tournament by applying via their instructor. YOU Must fill in the forms & pay to us (HED TKD) & give your forms to us because we have to enter you for the tournament. As a competitor you cannot submit your forms direct to the organisers ! To access the World Championships 2025 information pack .ENTRY DEADLINE: Get your entry in by:- 1st July 2025. Individual entry forms here: (and pay using this unsual payment info). NOTE: LATE Entries recieved after 9:00 pm on 1st July 2025 cannot be accepted and refunds unfortunately cannot not be given in any circumstances.
WORLDS special Doboks:
Worlds specific doboks are available using your HED TKD online account https://www.hedtkd.com/login Only. plesase be reminded you must actually participate in the competiton through us & only get your dobok from us. (***see below reminder notes).
ENTRY DEADLINE: Get your entry in by:- 1st July 2025. Individual entry forms here: (and pay using this unsual payment info). NOTE: LATE Entries recieved after 9:00 pm on 1st July 2025 cannot be accepted and refunds unfortunately cannot not be given in any circumstances.
Spectators:
You must order your own spectators tickets and pay direct for those. To access the World Championships 2025 information pack To apply for Spectator Tickets CLICK HERE). or ofcourse go here: https://www.yourtaekwondo.co.uk/worlds-2025
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Officials:
You must fill in the relevant officials form. On any given day; you may either compete or Officiate; You Cannot officiate & Compete on that same same Day ! https://www.yourtaekwondo.co.uk/worlds-2025
:
Notes:-
*** WORLDS special Doboks:
Worlds specific doboks are available using your HED TKD online account https://www.hedtkd.com/login Only. To be able to use your this years new design of special worlds dobok in any our sessions then the usual HED TKD rules all still and always apply, so if you like, you can & must ofcourse only get your Worlds Doboks using your HED TKD online account https://www.hedtkd.com/login Only. U muist ofcourse similarly go to and participate in the actual worlds tournament to be eligible to use that dobok in our classes. These doboks will be available to purchase from your members area for a limited time only.
:
Yours in TKD
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HED TKD TEAM

Worthing: Sat 19th July '25 Cancelled
Worthing class: Saturday 19th July '25 - Cancelled
Sorry, unfortunately the session cancelled on 19th July '25 due to World Championships event.
- Classes will resume as normal next week as usual.
HED TKD TEAM

Reading Club: Mon 21st July 2025 Cancelled
Sorry, no Reading session on Mon 21st July 25 (Due to a school Event).
Clubs will be running on Thursday 24th July '25 as usual ofcourse.
Members are reminded that as usual in addition to normal sessions at your home club you can continue to enjoy extra additional sessions anytime through the year (eg: attend Maidenhead, or other club ). Just chat with your instructor in advance to obtain their prior permission and to give them time to arrange it for you.
HED TKD TEAM

Reading Club: Mon 11th Aug '25: closed for repairs
Reading session on Mon 11th August 2025 (closed for repairs to the floor during the schools summer holidays)
Members are reminded that as usual in addition to normal sessions at your home club you can continue to enjoy extra additional sessions anytime through the year (eg: attend Maidenhead, Guildford, Knaphill Woking, Kingston or any other of our clubs/schools). so your instructor confirms that should you wish for this week you can go to other clubs if they are running normally, so please check and just go along this summer should you wish.
Due to these repairs reading re-opens again in Sept 2025
HED TKD TEAM

PreGradings Sept/Oct '2025 (Mandatory for ALL Red belts & Black Belts)
South East Area: Red & Black Belt Pre-Gradings (WHITE DOBOK's only)
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(These sessions are mandatory for all 2nd Kup & 1st Kup (ie: Red belts) & also for ALL Black belts. Simply pick the dates you are attending & turn up early on the day in your formal WHITE DOBOK and be ready to start on the time noted below. You MUST do at least one or two sessions every 6 months, (ie: at least 1 or 2 during the Feb/Apr sessions and another 1 or 2 during the Sept/October group of sessions). Note: If you are grading for a black belt then you MUST do All 3 of the pre-grading sessions in the two months period immediately preceeding the formal grading date. (If you are still not sure what/when to attend; check your Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus and also read the GENERAL INFO message about pre-gradings. :
Read the Requirements, locations (VENUES), days, dates & times very carefully so that you turn up at the correct place & time;
:
Pre-Grading requirements.
- ALL 2nd Kups & 1st Kups & above MUST ALL attend Pre-gradings whether they are grading or not. Pre-gradings are Mandatory. Pre-gradings are a training session & continuous assessment of your knowlege, skills & ability.
- 2nd Kups cannot grade for 1st Kup unless they do the pre-gradings.
- WHITE Doboks ONLY at any Pre-gradings (no other Coloured doboks, ever !).
- Students hoping to actually take any Dan gradings must have always done their pre-gradings every 6 months over the past years & also they must definately attend all three pre-gradings in the 2 months immediately before their black belt grading.
- 2nd Kups & above must attend at least one pre-grading every 6 months. You can attend more if you like.
- Full & complete and undamaged sparring gear must be brought to each & every pre-grading session (incl groin & Gum shields).
- Pre-gradings must be paid for if you are not taking a Dan grade (£10 currently)
- Students must be fit, licenced & able to train in their WHITE Dobok when they arrive.
- Bring your licence book. Ensure you have a current licence.
- Instructors should tell their 2nd kup’s going to their first ever session, what to expect.
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Dates for 2025 Patterns Seminar (TBC) & pre-gradings;
Pre-Grading dates:
Saturday 6th September 2025: BRACKNELL (RG42 2LN)
10:00am to 11:00am - All 2nd & 1st Kups (Includes Pre-grading Assessment)
11:00am to 12:00 noon - All Black Belts
TBC - South East Instructors meeting
Saturday 20 th September 2025: BURGESS HILL (RH15 8WA)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Red Belt 2nd & 1st Kups
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm All Black Belts
Saturday 4th October 2025: BRACKNELL (RG42 2LN)
10:00am to 11:00am - All 2nd & 1st Kups
11:00am to 12:00 noon - All Black Belts
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Garth Hill College,
Bull Lane,
Bracknell, RG42 2LN
or
Burgess Hill leisure Centre,
Triangle Way, Burgess Hill,
West Sussex, RH15 8WA
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Also see, Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus.
HED TKD TEAM
(this item updated 27/11/24)

PreGrading 6th Sept 2025 (All Red & Black Belts)
South East Area: Red & Black Belt Pre-Gradings (WHITE DOBOK's only)
:
(These sessions are mandatory for all 2nd Kup & 1st Kup (ie: Red belts) & also for ALL Black belts. Simply pick the dates you are attending & turn up early on the day in your formal WHITE DOBOK and be ready to start on the time noted below. You MUST do at least one or two sessions every 6 months, (ie: at least 1 or 2 during the Feb/Apr sessions and another 1 or 2 during the Sept/October group of sessions). If you are grading for a black belt you MUST do all of the sessions. (If you are still not sure what/when to attend; check your Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus and also read the GENERAL INFO message about pre-gradings. :
Read the locations (VENUES), days, dates & times very carefully so that you turn up at the correct place & time;
- Wear your WHITE Doboks only & ready to start on time.
- Remember your pre-grading card & £10 cash fee please.
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Sat 6th September '25: Bracknell - (starts 10:00am Red belts & 11:00am Black Belts),
Sat 20th September '25: Burgess Hill, - (starts 12:00pm Red belts & 1:00pm Black Belts),
Sat 4th October '25: Bracknell - (starts 10:00am Red belts & 11:00am Black Belts),
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Garth Hill College,
Bull Lane,
Surrey, RG42 2LN
or
Burgess Hill leisure Centre,
Triangle Way, Burgess Hill,
West Sussex, RH15 8WA
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Also see GENERAL INFO, Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus.
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HED TKD TEAM
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PreGrading 20th Sept 2025 (All Red & Black Belts)
South East Area: Red & Black Belt Pre-Gradings (WHITE DOBOK's only)
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(These sessions are mandatory for all 2nd Kup & 1st Kup (ie: Red belts) & also for ALL Black belts. Simply pick the dates you are attending & turn up early on the day in your formal WHITE DOBOK and be ready to start on the time noted below. You MUST do at least one or two sessions every 6 months, (ie: at least 1 or 2 during the Feb/Apr sessions and another 1 or 2 during the Sept/October group of sessions). If you are grading for a black belt you MUST do all of the sessions. (If you are still not sure what/when to attend; check your Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus and also read the GENERAL INFO message about pre-gradings. :
Read the locations (VENUES), days, dates & times very carefully so that you turn up at the correct place & time;
- Wear your WHITE Doboks only & ready to start on time.
- Remember your pre-grading card & £10 cash fee please.
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Sat 6th September '25: Bracknell - (starts 10:00am Red belts & 11:00am Black Belts),
Sat 20th September '25: Burgess Hill, - (starts 12:00pm Red belts & 1:00pm Black Belts),
Sat 4th October '25: Bracknell - (starts 10:00am Red belts & 11:00am Black Belts),
:
Garth Hill College,
Bull Lane,
Surrey, RG42 2LN
or
Burgess Hill leisure Centre,
Triangle Way, Burgess Hill,
West Sussex, RH15 8WA
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Also see GENERAL INFO, Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus.
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HED TKD TEAM
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Coloured Belt Grading 24th Sept '25: WOKING
Coloured Belt Grading; 24th September '25 Woking
To grade, you must wear your WHITE DOBOK, obtain your instructors prior approval, satisfy all pre-requisite requirements & use your "members log-in" to access & then complete, an application.
Also :
- Check/learn your Coloured Belt syllabus.
- Use the Knowledge Quiz to revise & learn
Start times: Give anonymous grading feedback
10th, 9th, 8th Kups: 6:00pm*
7th Kups & above: 6:40pm*
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Location: Woking. Please arrive early, ready in your WHITE DOBOK.
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Coloured Belt Grading: Worthing 27th Sept '25
Coloured Belt Grading; 27th September '25 Worthing
To grade, you must wear your WHITE DOBOK, obtain your instructors prior approval, satisfy all pre-requisite requirements & use your "members log-in" to access & then complete, an application.
Also :
- Check/learn your Coloured Belt syllabus.
- Use the Knowledge Quiz to revise & learn
Start times: Give anonymous grading feedback
10th Kup & above: 2:30pm*
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Location: Worthing. Please arrive early, ready in your WHITE DOBOK.
HED TKD TEAM

PreGrading 4th Oct 2025 (All Red & Black Belts)
South East Area: Red & Black Belt Pre-Gradings (WHITE DOBOK's only)
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(These sessions are mandatory for all 2nd Kup & 1st Kup (ie: Red belts) & also for ALL Black belts. Simply pick the dates you are attending & turn up early on the day in your formal WHITE DOBOK and be ready to start on the time noted below. You MUST do at least one or two sessions every 6 months, (ie: at least 1 or 2 during the Feb/Apr sessions and another 1 or 2 during the Sept/October group of sessions). If you are grading for a black belt you MUST do all of the sessions. (If you are still not sure what/when to attend; check your Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus and also read the GENERAL INFO message about pre-gradings. :
Read the locations (VENUES), days, dates & times very carefully so that you turn up at the correct place & time;
- Wear your WHITE Doboks only & ready to start on time.
- Remember your pre-grading card & £10 cash fee please.
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Sat 6th September '25: Bracknell - (starts 10:00am Red belts & 11:00am Black Belts),
Sat 20th September '25: Burgess Hill, - (starts 12:00pm Red belts & 1:00pm Black Belts),
Sat 4th October '25: Bracknell - (starts 10:00am Red belts & 11:00am Black Belts),
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Garth Hill College,
Bull Lane,
Surrey, RG42 2LN
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Burgess Hill leisure Centre,
Triangle Way, Burgess Hill,
West Sussex, RH15 8WA
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Also see GENERAL INFO, Coloured Belt syllabus &/or Black Belt syllabus.
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Black belt grading: 24th to 26th Oct '25
Oct 2024 Black Belt Grading
We politely remind you that YOU MUST have:
- Talked/clarified and agreed with your instructor several months earlier that you are eligable/on track & ready to apply.
- Recently attended & Sucessfully Completed at least 3 mandatory pre-gradings in the last two months period this year.
- Black Belts Must attend the South East Black Belt Seminar
- Attended & sucessfully completed at least 1 mandatory pre-gradings during every 6 months since attaining your Red Belt (your 2nd Kup), (similarly since your previous grading for higher grade students).
- Also maintained continuous membership, continuous training & attendance since your previous grading.
- Obtained your instructors prior agreement & approval that you are ready to grade (so chat with them at least 6 months before to get their advice and assistance to help you prepare).
- You will be grading on one day within the three day period, see below.
- PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY in your WHITE DOBOK (training Suit) so that you are not late for your grading.
THE GRADING IS AT:
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Hellidon Lakes Hoteland Golf Resort, Daventry, NN11 6GG
www.hellidonlakeshotel.co.uk Tel. 01327 262550.
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South East area students grading days/times are TO BE CONFIRMED:
Black belts - (Dan grades): Friday 24th October 2025
- Starting time: To be confirmed X.XX am for 1st Dans
- Starting time To be confrimed X.XX am for 2nd Dans
- Starting Time: To BE Confirmed X.XX am or pm for 3rd & 4th Dans
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1st Kup - (ie: black stripes): Saturday 25th or Sunday 26th October 2025
- Starting time: TO BE CONFIRMED XX:XX am or pm for all 1st Kups.
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There are various notes, helpful tips etc, in News, Calendar & the Resources for your grade. All on www.hedtkd.com
Parents & others escorting students to the grading CANNOT actually watch the grading nor enter the grading practice or student areas. However, parents etc may ofcourse remain in the hotel during the time the student is actually grading. Everyone is asked to please abide by the hotel rules & show respect to others including non TKD guests on the premises. Once the grading for the student is over people are asked to please leave the hotel premises within 15 minutes.
FINALLY, Anyone showing symptoms of covid or recently tested positive should ofcourse not come to the venue at all.
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New year sessions 2026
Merry Christmas 2025 & Happy New year for 2026.
This note will be updated as necessary over the Xmas/New year period so please check regularly.
Due to the Xmas/New year season/forecasts & events, there will be no training at the club 19th Dec 2025 to 2nd Jan 2026 inclusive for those sessions.
All clubs/classes restart from Sunday 3rd January 2026 & onwards regularly after that.
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Should the winter weather turn bad & adversely affects any classes, then as usual, we will add a message for that particular club on it's schools page & similarly ofcourse always on the News & Calendar pages.
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Hope everyone has a great Xmas.
Have a great 2025
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Coloured Belt Grading 10th Dec '25: WOKING
Coloured Belt Grading; Wed 10th Dec '25 Woking
To grade, you must wear your WHITE DOBOK, obtain your instructors prior approval, satisfy all pre-requisite requirements & use your "members log-in" to access & then complete, an application.
Start times:
10th, 9th, 8th Kups: 6:00pm*
7th Kups & above: 6:40pm*
Also :
- Check/learn your Coloured Belt syllabus.
- Use the Knowledge Quiz to revise & learn
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Location: Woking. Please arrive early, ready in your WHITE DOBOK.
HED TKD TEAM

Coloured Belt Grading: Worthing 13th Dec '25
Coloured Belt Grading; 13th December 2025 Worthing
To grade, you must wear your WHITE DOBOK, obtain your instructors prior approval, satisfy all pre-requisite requirements & use your "members log-in" to access & then complete, an application.
Also :
- Check/learn your Coloured Belt syllabus.
- Use the Knowledge Quiz to revise & learn
Start times:
10th Kup & above: 2:30pm*
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Location: Worthing. Please arrive early, ready in your WHITE DOBOK.