Overview
The KUGB’s grading examiners play a critical role in upholding standards across the Organisation’s clubs. Accordingly it is essential that only the most qualified and suitable individuals are appointed.
KUGB Grading Examiner Licence
The KUGB is introducing a three tier system of grading examiner licences as follows:
A Licence – permitted to conduct gradings up to and including 6th dan;
B Licence – permitted to conduct gradings up to and including 1st kyu;
C Licence – permitted to conduct gradings up to and including 8th Kyu/red belt.
A and B Licence Appointment Process
Publication of vacancy – when a vacancy for both KUGB grading examiner A and B licences becomes available it will be published to affiliated clubs. The number of vacancies will be determined on the basis of the needs of the organisation.
Online application – only those who meet the eligibility criteria may apply. To be eligible candidates must have satisfied the essential criteria as set out in the role descriptions.
Good character consideration – applicants’ declaration of good standing (and letter of good standing) will be considered.
Shortlisting – this will involve a paper sift of applications by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Organisation. If an application is received from either of these parties (Chairman/Vice Chairman) another appropriate person will be appointed.
Selection decisions – the Technical Committee will recommend candidates for the post.
Appointment offers – the Executive Committee will make offers of appointment, including a date to attend the grading examiner course.
Appointment – successful candidate(s) will be appointed.
Feedback – a sift report and/or individual feedback will be provided.
C Licence Appointment Process
Online application – only those who meet the eligibility criteria may apply. To be eligible candidates must have satisfied the essential criteria as set out in the role descriptions.
Good character consideration – applicants’ declaration of good standing (and letter of good standing) will be considered.
Shortlisting – this will involve a paper sift of applications by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Organisation. If an application is received from either of these parties (Chairman/Vice Chairman) another appropriate person will be appointed.
Selection decisions – the Technical Committee will recommend candidates for the post.
Appointment offers – the Executive Committee will make offers of appointment, including a date to attend the grading examiner course.
Appointment – successful candidate(s) will be appointed.
Feedback – a sift report and/or individual feedback will be provided.
KUGB Grading Examiner Role Descriptions
A Licence – permitted to conduct all kyu gradings and dan gradings (subject to allocation by the KUGB Executive Committee).
Essential Criteria:
Minimum of 8th Dan;
Qualified instructor;
Qualified Assessor;
Good character;
Enhanced DBS;
Regular participation in KUGB courses (eg black and brown belt courses, regional courses, residential courses, special dan courses);
Significant experience teaching within and running their own dojo;
Experience of teaching widely throughout the KUGB;
Track record in developing high-level members;
Prepared to conduct gradings nationally as required by the KUGB;
Significant experience as a B licence examiner.
B Licence – permitted to conduct gradings up to and including 1st Kyu.
Essential Criteria:
Minimum of 6th Dan;
Qualified instructor;
KUGB Assessor;
Good character;
Enhanced DBS;
Regular participation in KUGB courses (eg black and brown belt courses, regional courses, residential courses, special dan courses);
Significant experience teaching within and running their own dojo;
Prepared to conduct kyu gradings nationally on request by any KUGB affiliated club;
Track record in developing high-level students.
Other:
Experience of teaching widely throughout the KUGB;
Significant experience as a C licence examiner.
C Licence – permitted to conduct gradings up to and including 8th Kyu/red belt.
Essential Criteria:
Minimum of 5th Dan;
Qualified Instructor;
Good character;
Enhanced DBS;
Regular attendance at KUGB courses (eg black and brown belt courses, regional courses, residential courses, special dan courses);
Significant experience teaching within and running their own dojo.
Other:
KUGB assessor.
KUGB Grading Examiners’ Licence Fee
All KUGB grading examiners must pay an annual examiners’ licence fee as set out below:
A Class – £150
B Class – £100
C Class – £50
KUGB Grading Examiners’ Course
The KUGB will deliver annual grading examiners’ courses. The courses will be open to all KUGB examiners and those who have received an offer of appointment.
All grading examiners must attend a course at least every 3 years.
There is an initial fee to enrol in the examiner course, which is £50.
