Lilleshall Hall National Sports Centre, Lilleshall, Newport, Near TF10 9AT

Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre is located just north of Telford close to the A41 approximately 3 miles from the town of Newport.  

The main entrance gates to the centre are situated on Pave Lane, which can be accessed from the north via the A518 and from the south via the A41.  In both cases please follow the signposts for “National Sports Centre”.

If travelling to the centre using Satellite Navigation, please use the alternative postcode TF10 9LQ

The Course will Take Place In Ford Hall.

This hall is located opposite the main entrance. 

Please use the changing areas in the main building 

INSTRUCTORS:   TBC

TIMES:

10.30am – 12.00pm Training for Brown Belts

12.00pm – 1.30pm Training for Black Belts

2.30pm onwards – Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan

COST: FREE – Please see below for Grading Fees

This course is not just for people taking their Dan grading, but KUGB Karateka of 3rd Kyu and above are encouraged to attend.  All those training and grading must register on the KUGB app and bring their current KUGB licence on the day.

REGISTER – Grading or Training only

To register to grade, please go to the KUGB app which can be downloaded from the App Store (Apple users) and the Play Store (Android users). On the App you can access and update your KUGB licence profile, update your licence, book into events and much more. 

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If you have any problems, please contact licence@kugb.org.

Please complete the Dan Grading Form

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and remember to attach a passport-sized photograph to your form, and bring the form with you to the grading.

Your Instructor MUST complete the permission box on your grading form.

Forms and licence books must be presented at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the grading.

GRADING FEES

1st Dan – £80

2nd Dan – £90

Re-take (Kata or Kumite only): 1st & 2nd Dan – £60

The above fees include a KUGB Dan-grade certificate and registration for successful candidates. Certificates will be sent by post.

Those who fail a Dan-grading must wait a minimum of three months before a re-take, except when the Examiner specifically states otherwise. In such cases, the required period will be noted on the candidates grading form, and this must be retained by the candidate and produced at the re-take.

OTHER INFORMATION

Gumshields and KUGB-approved white hand-mitts are compulsory for Jiyu Kumite. 

During Jiyu Kumite it is compulsory for females aged 12 years and over to wear a chest guard. Females under 12 may wear a chest guard at the discretion of their parent/guardian. During Jiyu Kumite is compulsory for males aged 12 years and over to wear a groin guard. Males under 12 may wear a groin guard at the discretion of their parent/guardian.

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