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Graduation
Stay up to date with North Manchester Family Martial Arts graduation dates, event details, belt promotions and student achievement news.


Graduation Day – Sunday 18th October!
It’s nearly time for one of the biggest, loudest, proudest (and occasionally most chaotic) events in the Family Martial Arts Centres calendar…GRADUATION DAY – Sunday 18th October!

Master Brett Nelson
Oct 145 min read


South Graduation Day – Saturday 22nd August 2026 🥋🎓
On Saturday 22nd August, students from our Centres will come together at Dixons Newall Green Academy in Wythenshawe for one of the biggest moments in their Tang Soo Do journey.

Master Brett Nelson
Aug 195 min read


North Graduation – Sunday 23rd August 2026 🥋🎓
Somehow, we’ve gone from “Happy New Year!” to “Where has the summer gone?” in the blink of an eye.
And before we know it, hundreds of our students from across north Manchester will be walking into the Sports Hall at Bury Grammar School on Sunday 23rd August ready to do what they’ve been working towards for the last couple of months

Master Brett Nelson
Aug 197 min read


Graduation - June 2026
Graduations are a pivotal event at Family Martial Arts Centres, occurring every two months with great enthusiasm

Master Brett Nelson
Jun 247 min read


How to be a good training partner...
In martial arts, we spend a huge amount of time working with partners. Whether you’re practising combinations, self-defence drills, sparring or simply holding pads, your progress is directly linked to the person standing opposite you. That means being a good training partner is not just a nice extra - it is an essential part of becoming a better martial artist.

Master Brett Nelson
May 105 min read


Graduation Day – Sunday 26th April!
It’s nearly time for one of the biggest, loudest, proudest (and occasionally most chaotic) events in the Family Martial Arts Centres calendar…GRADUATION DAY – Sunday 26th April!

Master Brett Nelson
Apr 225 min read


Graduation - February 2026
Details about February 2026 Graduation at Bury Grammar School

Master Brett Nelson
Feb 187 min read


Graduation - December 2025
Details about December 2025 Graduation at Bury Grammar School
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 10, 20259 min read


Respect in Tang Soo Do
We talk a lot about belts and rank in the Do Jang, and those markers of achievement are important for structure and progress. But there’s a much bigger, more exciting truth about our community: martial arts is for everyone...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 7, 20252 min read


Graduation - October 2025
Details about October 2025 Graduation at Bury Grammar School
North Manchester FMAC
Oct 15, 20256 min read


Graduation - August 2025
Details about August 2025 Graduation at Bury Grammar School
North Manchester FMAC
Aug 13, 20256 min read


Graduation - June 2025
Details about June 2025 Graduation at Bury Grammar School
North Manchester FMAC
Jun 11, 20256 min read


What Can I Expect When I Start Training in the Green and Red Belt classes?
If you’re reading this, chances are you may have just got your freshly minted Green Belt having recently graduated from Blue Belt. If so, congratulations, and you can take pride in taking the next step towards your Black Belt (or beyond) goal. It also means you have attended classes for approximately 6 to 8 months, and you’ve now got a good grasp of the basic kicks, blocks and hand techniques. The next phase of your training offers the chance to expand and fine tune your ski
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 20, 20254 min read


Graduation - April 2025
Details about April 2025 Graduation at Bury Grammar School
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 9, 20256 min read


Graduation - December 2024
And so we come to the final Graduation of 2024
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Graduation - October 2024
At the commencement of October half-term, we find ourselves preparing for the penultimate Graduation of 2024. As you should know by now,...
North Manchester FMAC
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Graduation - June 2024
Details of the forthcoming June 2024 Graduation
North Manchester FMAC
Jun 12, 20244 min read


Graduation….. What’s it all about?
Graduation….. What’s it all about?
North Manchester FMAC
May 12, 20249 min read


Graduation - April 2024
Time for our next Graduation of 2024. Unfortunately, it falls over the Easter break so it'll likely be a bit quieter than usual, but...
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 10, 20244 min read


What are the benefits of 'Graduation'?
It's a confirmation & a demonstration of what you have learned Graduations are a way for you to demonstrate that you have learnt the syllabus content for any particular period. They are not compulsory but are the way in which you gain your next belt & move along the journey towards your Black Belt & beyond. Your Instructor will be able to tell you if you have reached the required level & attended enough classes. All students should be guided by the advice of their Instructor.
North Manchester FMAC
Mar 24, 20243 min read
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