Grading

SAMA Martial Arts, Ashford

Grade Dates For 2026

• Sunday, 26th April 2026
• Sunday, 12th July 2026
• Sunday, 13th December 2026

Grading Venue

• Towers School & 6th Form Centre, Faversham Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AL

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Grading Fees

ALL GRADING FEES ARE PAYABLE ON THE DAY – NO NEED TO PRE-BOOK:
ASHFORD GRADING FEES: £26.00 per student for those grading for a coloured belt – £27.00 per student for those grading for a striped belt. This includes pre-grade class, grading fee and belt.

Grading Times

If your child is currently wearing a WHITE BELT, here are your times:
Booking in opens from 10.30am
Pre-Grade lesson & grade test runs from 10.45am – 11.45am

If your child is currently wearing a RED BELT, here are your times:
Booking in opens from 12.05pm
Pre-Grade lesson & grade test runs from 12.30pm – 1.30pm

If your child is currently wearing a YELLOW BELT, here are your times:
Booking in opens from 12.15pm
Pre-Grade lesson & grade test runs from 12.30pm – 1.30pm

If your child is currently wearing a ORANGE BELT, here are your times:
Booking in opens from 1.50pm
Pre-Grade lesson & grade test runs from 2.30pm – 3.30pm

If your child is currently wearing a ORANGE STRIPE BELT, here are your times:
Booking in opens from 1.50pm
Pre-Grade lesson & grade test runs from 2.30pm – 3.30pm

If your child is currently wearing a GREEN BELT, here are your times:
Booking in opens from 2.10pm
Pre-Grade lesson & grade test runs from 2.30pm – 3.30pm

If your child is currently wearing a GREEN STRIPE BELT, here are your times:
Booking in opens from 2.10pm
Pre-Grade lesson & grade test runs from 2.30pm – 3.30pm