All black belts wishing to grade must train on a regular basis and must be in possession of a current T.A.G.B. licence. He / She must have held a T.A.G.B. licence continuously over the whole training period. All black belts, including juniors, must attend at least one of the special T.A.G.B. Black Belt pre-grading training sessions every six months (licence books must be stamped) and all three immediately prior to the grading for which they are applying. There is no requirement for any black belt who is under 16 years old to attend umpires’ or referees’ or instructors courses, or to officiate at any T.A.G.B. tournaments. However, the minimum training times for black belts aged under 16 years old are double those printed. In addition the following requirements must be strictly adhered to.
2nd Dan to 3rd Dan
i) Attend Umpires Course Part 2.
ii) Officiate or compete (in at least 2 events) at a minimum of two T.A.G.B. tournaments each year. - at least one of which must be a national T.A.G.B. Tournament.
iii) Application forms must be signed by student (or parent if student is under 16 years of age ) and endorsed by their Instructor and Area Co-ordinator.
Note: Minimum training time is 3 years.
2nd Dan to 3rd Dan
i) Attend Umpires Course Part 2.
ii) Officiate or compete (in at least 2 events) at a minimum of two T.A.G.B. tournaments each year. - at least one of which must be a national T.A.G.B. Tournament.
iii) Application forms must be signed by student (or parent if student is under 16 years of age ) and endorsed by their Instructor and Area Co-ordinator.
Note: Minimum training time is 3 years.
