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FREE GRADUATIONSFor all Academy Members |
Ours is a referral based Academy, and you can directly benefit as a member by NEVER having to pay for another Grading or Graduation EVER again! All you have to do is introduce somebody that you know - that you think would benefit from training at our Academy.
Please see a member of staff to get your VIP card to give to your friend so that they can make a saving on their enrolment.
For every introduction that that decides to enrol, YOU will then be rewarded with a VIP voucher entitling you to one official Grading FOR FREE!!!
YOU choose who you would like to train with today!
Help our Academy grow and become a winner!
Remember that all current members on ANY Black Belt Program can also train for FREE at any other Ohdokwan location!
Check out the details of our FREE WAVEMASTER reward
Glasvegas "Daddy's Gone" Music Video – Featuring the Ohdokwan Black Belt Academy!
The Ohdokwan Black Belt Academy were recently contacted by a film company that requested the expertise of 25 Ohdokwan martial artists to feature in a major starring role for the latest hit single "Daddy's Gone" by Glasvegas (Sony/Columbia Records). Please click the link below to view the full length video which has reached number 1 in the album charts and is currently being aired on MTV2, the BOX and Kerrang...
Watch on YouTube
Mr J. Bonthuys Selected for LA Muscle Athlete Sponsorship
Mr J. Bonthuys, the Chief Instructor at the Ohdokwan Black Belt Academy, has recently been selected for athlete sponsorship from LA Muscle. LA Muscle is one of the largest and most successful health and fitness supplement company’s in the world, with locations based in the UK, USA, Australia, Spain, Italy and Cyprus. Although LA Muscle has over 50 sponsorship requests per week, only select athletes are chosen to represent LA Muscle and their products. Please click the link below to find out more information about Mr J. Bonthuys' sponsorship with LA Muscle...
http://www.lamuscle.com/docs/world/sponsors/athlete/Jason_Bonthuys
Graduation Dates for 2008
Gradings and Graduations: The dates provided below will be the main graduation dates for all students of all programs for 2008.
Coloured Belts: Additional "sweep-up" gradings will be conducted at the discretion of the examiner and will ONLY be available for students that are genuinely unable to make the set dates – or that have been referred by the locational Master/Chief Instructor. The secondary date is NOT a choice date.
Black Belts: Please also note that all Black Belt Mid-Term assessments will be conducted during the Black Belt Test event every 6 months. All current DAN grades to attend. Failure to attend will mean an addition of 6 months to the set period between your current and next DAN grade.
All DAN gradings are "closed-door" events. However, the subsequent Graduation is a family celebration for all to attend. Timings etc to be posted closer to the event.
| DATE | LEADERSHIP / DIPLOMA EVENT |
|---|---|
| Jan 26th | Sweep-up grading from 15th December 2007. During class-time by grade. |
| Mar 29th | Coloured belt Grading and Graduation |
| May 11th | Black Belt Testing and Graduation |
| June 14th | Coloured belt Grading and Graduation |
| Sep 13th | Coloured belt Grading and Graduation |
| Oct 19th | Black Belt Testing and Graduation |
| Dec 13th | Coloured belt Grading and Graduation |
| POSITIVE START EVENT | |
| Jan 26th | Positive Start Grading and Graduation. Start Time 13:00hrs. |
| Mar 15th | Positive Start Grading and Graduation. Start Time 13:00hrs. |
| May 17th | Positive Start Grading and Graduation. Start Time 13:00hrs. |
| July 12th | Positive Start Grading and Graduation. Start Time 13:00hrs. |
| Sep 20th | Positive Start Grading and Graduation. Start Time 13:00hrs. |
| Nov 15th | Positive Start Grading and Graduation. Start Time 13:00hrs. |
Grading fees must be submitted anytime in advance – deadline is 2 weeks prior to the event
Note: Late Grading fees will be subject to an additional £10 levy (this does not apply to anybody if the deadline of 2 weeks is met!). Please help us keep costs down for you by ensuring that the fee is paid in good time. If you have paid and are unable to grade you will be provided with a credit for the next available grading.
If you wish to make a substantial saving on the Grading fees, please see your Instructor.
Grading Fees
For a limited period only, if you pre-pay your remaining grading fees, the Ohdokwan Black Belt Academy is affording all students a substantial saving of 20% off of the total costs! This supports the academy by reducing admin costs and collection time, and also affords you a substantial concession. You will then receive an exclusive grading cheque book for your use.
If you wish to take advantage of these savings, please see Mrs Bonthuys or Miss Miles.
Ohdokwan Jackets and Fleeces
These are now in stock and can be purchased for Christmas! Click the merchandise button to see pictures.
Testimonials
If you wish to write and tell us your story of how the academy has helped you physically or mentally, just click the testimonial button on this site and write your own story. Your name will then be transmitted all over the world! We have many great students with many great successes. Be a part of something good!
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