INFO/FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How does my child start?
First, you have to contact us to book your first FREE introductory lesson. When your child has been booked and is ready to start, just bring them along to one of our classes. Please ensure they are wearing loose comfortable clothing such as jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and remove any jewellery. Make sure you child brings along a drink of water and they are ready for their first Taekwondo class!

How much will it cost?

Everybody starts with 2 FREE trial sessions. If you do wish for your child to take up training after the trial classes, you will require an annual T.A.G.B. licence and a dobok (training suit). the licence covers both T.A.G.B. membership and insurance. The current joining fee for the licence/insurance + suit is £80.

You are then required to pay a £36 monthly fee by standing order on the 1st of each calendar month.
The fee of £36 per month is for your child to train twice a week.
£36 x 12 months = £432 (this works out at a rate of just £4.80 per class based on 45 weeks)

Families who train together also receive a substantial discount on the individual rate.


How are the monthly fees calculated?
What is the number of weeks that I actually pay for?
We take the 52 weeks that are in a year and then deduct 7 weeks from this to give us a ‘working’ total of 45 weeks. Your fees are then divided into 12 equal monthly payments.

Why do you use 45 weeks?
This is to allow for the Summer Holiday break and the Christmas Holiday break, as well as deducting the Bank Holidays, plus an additional allowance for unforeseen circumstances (venue is unavailable, last minute cancellation etc.). As you can see, we do allow for a generous amount of ‘unforeseen days’ to ensure that you are not being charged should classes not run for any reason.

Does that mean you still use 12 months for a year?
Yes, we still work on 12 months in a year as your fees are based on a yearly membership but we’ve allowed for those days shown above within this. This means that within each month we have automatically deducted the appropriate number of “no classes”. You are not paying for those!

When do I need to pay?
After your initial joining fee, all monthly training fees MUST be paid via standing order. 
Payments should be set up for the 1st of each calendar month. The reason for this is simple, we need to make sure our administration of your fees is accurate and timely to ensure that you are getting the best service possible and that the Instructor can focus on the students. It would be impossible to manage if we had payments coming in at all times during the month!

What if my child wants to stop?
There is no contract to sign and you can cancel your standing order at any time! All we ask for, is that if your child wants to stop attending our classes, a minimum of one full month payment notice is given. 

For example, if you decide in mid January that your child wants to stop, we would require notice of a month – meaning that we would need payment for February and you would leave us in March.

When does my child get to grade?
Gradings take place every three months but there is no obligation to grade. Students are assessed in class and are only put forward for gradings when the Instructor is confident in the student’s ability and the student is ready and willing to seek progress. Our training syllabus allows the student to grow and develop their skills at their own pace. Once your child has passed their grading, they will receive a certificate and their brand new belt. Tying on the next colour of belt can be a huge confidence boost, they can look back at the other newer beginners to see just how much they have learnt and improved. Higher grade students that are on the advanced syllabus (blue belts and above) must wait at least six months between gradings. The grading cost for colour belts is currently £30.

Sparring equipment?

Sparring equipment is not normally required for students in the lower grades, unless they wish to compete in tournaments. It is compulsory for gradings from green belt and above, but this is normally at least one and a half years after training starts.
Note: (Only the official T.A.G.B. sparring kit is allowed).

Can my child take part in competitions?

Absolutely! As soon as a student gets their yellow stripe (after the first grading) they can take part in local and national competitions organised by the T.A.G.B. I always encourage children to have a go and test their skills in a competitive environment. Competing can be a great experience for young children as well as a very good learning opportunity! The T.A.G.B. competitions are an amazing platform for your child to develop and improve. And of course, winning or getting a medal will be a huge boost to anyone's confidence. Our students often bring home medals and trophies from both local and national tournaments.

Note: (Competitions are optional and your child will never be forced to compete if they do not wish to).

How long does it take to earn a Black Belt?

Most junior students earn their Black Belt after approximately 5/6 years of constant training. Every student moves through our program at the pace appropriate for them, so actual time will depend on individual effort and development. Perhaps the easiest way to answer that question is that there is no set time for your child to earn a Black Belt. It all depends on how much they practice and how badly they want it. With hard work and dedication anything is possible!