BLACKBELT TRAINING

Courses

Blackbelt Gradings

Please remember that these dates are subject to change.
Remember to check this page or the notice board for any changes to the scheduled dates.

Regional Blackbelt Training ITF SCOTLAND Squad Training

Regional Blackbelt Training is held ONCE a Month for 3 hours to provide specific Technical Training. 

These classes open to all ITF Blackbelts at a cost per session of - 
£15.00 (non academy members)
£10.00 (academy members)
This cost is included in upgraded academy memberships.

ITF Scotland Team Training is open to 3nd Kups and above, age 13 years and over.  Attending these training sessions gives you the opportunity for selection into the ITF Scotland Team for participation in future European and World Championships.  Please remember to inform Master Wallace if you are attending this training.
Saturday 4th September
Blackbelts Umpire Training
There will be no Technical Training in September as we will be having Umpire Training prior to our Tournament.  This class is mandatory for all academy Blackbelts as all Blackbelts will be required to umpire at the North East Challenge in Montrose on Sunday 19th September.

29th May 2010
Degree Technical Training was held on Saturday 29th May and we were delighted to have a good turnout from a variety of schools in the North East with 15 Blackbelts in attendance from 1st-6th Degree.  
3rd July 2010
Degree Technical Training was held on Saturday 3rd July for an extended 4 hour session.  This class was slightly quieter as is normal in the summer months with many people on holiday, but a great session was had.  We will have no training in August, but training will resume as normal in September.  Date to be confirmed.


Craigwillow Centre, Craigshill, Livinston
Taekwon-Do Scotland ITF website
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Masters Programme

Training Run

A new programme for Blackbelts has started which will focus on degree students development in areas such as - Instructor training (children and adults), Umpire training, Grading Official duties, Health, Nutrition, Anatomy, Philosophy and Taekwon-Do theory and principles.  This programme will offer a monthly 2 hour class which will work towards Instructor and Umpire qualifications, along with a 3 hour Technical Training Session.  

This class is open to Blackbelts from the Academy only.  
Please see Mrs Wallace if you wish to enrole in this programme.

At our Academy, all Degree candidates must pass a series of target based fitness testing.  These tests include a mile and a half run which will be practiced prior to Blackbelt Training as shown below (weather dependant).

as above

to be announced