Events for 2025:
6th December : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
6th December : Christmas party and Student of the Year Presentations, Time 19.00 till 23:00, Barn Ruche, Watton
Ian Soame 8th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Free to attend, end of year party at Barn Ruche, Watton (as previous years). Party games with prizes (for all ages!) and of course the "Student of the Year" presentations. 'Bring a plate of food' in operation again, which always results in a fantastic spread! Friends and family very much welcome!!
13th December : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Tel: Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2026 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
Events for 2026:
To Be organised for 2026 :-
Self defence seminar with Streety - Following on from the extremely popular 2025 Student of the Year course a seminar will be arranged to showcase Streety's practical (and legal) self defence techniques
Interclub Competition - Looking at a summer competition. Categories to include Point system sparring, Tag Sparring (Peewees), Patterns/Kata and Kombat Kobudo.
Saracen's at the Seaside - Instructor Brian, hosting SMAGB for a training session on the beach, followed by a fish and chip lunch !
Christmas party and Student of the Year Presentations - Free to enter Christmas party for SMAGB members, friends and family! Includes presentation of Student of year awards.
Instructor's and Supporters Christmas Party - Invitation only Dinner/Dance event for Instructors and supporters of SMAGB. If an Instructor has extended the invitation to you, seriously consider attending this fantastic night! Time for the Instructors to relax and enjoy a lovely evening with friends. Dress code applies -Black tie /evening wear.
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10th January : Pre Grade, 10.00-12.00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
A chance to run through your individual grading syllabus, prior to the club Grading, with a fantastic Instructor to Student ratio. Even if you are not entering in the forthcoming grading, this is a fantastic opportunity to run through your syllabus and pick up tips. This date is also the deadline for submission of the grading applications for the January Grading. £10.00 Per person..
17th January : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2026 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
24th January : Club Grading, 9:00-16:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
Promotion time ! You will already have returned your grading application to club instructor, who has put you forward for this grading. Times vary, depending on grade - refer to your instructor. Good luck ! (and try to enjoy these special events, without being too nervous!)
£ Grading fee varies and will be paid in advance (no applications/ payments on day)
31st January : Black Belt Endurance test 9.00 am start, Watton Park Run event, Loch Neaton, Watton
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Fitness test in preparation for the Black belt grading later in the year. Candidates are required to run the 5 kilometre Park run route. The point of the exercise is to test your fitness and set the best time possible. Non Black belt candidates for this year may join in to support the candidates or indeed ready themselves for a future Black Belt attempt themselves! £-No cost.
7th February : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
14th February : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2026 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
28th February : Weapons / Self defence Course, by Johnny Johnson, 11.00am - 3.00pm, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob 07739 589253
Following on from the success of last year's course in Lowestoft, SMA are hosting Grandmaster JJ at our Watton venue for a weapons and self defence course. Due to the nature of the course spaces are extremely limited and open to adults only (sorry young ones! - don't worry we hope to invite GM JJ back in the summer for an 'all ages' course!). Suggest booking early for this course which expected to be a 'sell out' rapidly! Cost for the 4 hour course £25.00/head.
7th March : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
14th March : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2026 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
15th March : Mothers Day !
Don't forget your wonderful mum !
22nd March : Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
29th March : Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
4th April : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
5th April : Easter Sunday !
Enjoy those Easter eggs ! We can always train a bit harder the next few weeks !
11th April : Pre Grade, 10.00-12.00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
A chance to run through your individual grading syllabus, prior to the club Grading, with a fantastic Instructor to Student ratio. Even if you are not entering in the forthcoming grading, this is a fantastic opportunity to run through your syllabus and pick up tips. This date is also the deadline for submission of the grading applications for the April Grading. £10.00 Per person..
12th April : Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
18th April : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2026 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
18th April : Black Belt Endurance test (2 of 2)' 9.00 am start, Watton Park Run event, Loch Neaton, Watton
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Fitness test in preparation for the Black belt grading later in the year. Candidates are required to run the 5 kilometre Park run route. The point of the exercise is to test your fitness and set the best time possible. Non Black belt candidates for this year may join in to support the candidates or indeed ready themselves for a future Black Belt attempt themselves! £-No cost.
19th April : Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
25th April : Club Grading, 9:00-16:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
Promotion time ! You will already have returned your grading application to club instructor, who has put you forward for this grading. Times vary, depending on grade - refer to your instructor. Good luck ! (and try to enjoy these special events, without being too nervous!)
£ Grading fee varies and will be paid in advance (no applications/ payments on day)
26th April : Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
2nd May : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
3rd May: Black belt Mock Grading, 10:00-TBA, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory Mock Grading for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) Decision as to whether candidate will be put forward to Black belt grading is made after this grading - hugely important day for all candidates.£ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
9th May: Black Belt Master Seminar, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
An enjoyable Seminar teaching high ranking 'Master Grade' patterns/forms. These sessions are open for all Students, not just Black Belt and 1st Kup Black Tab Students! Focusing on Master grade Black Belt Pattern - to be taught and worked through in each Seminar. A rare and unique opportunity! Discounted Fee - £5.00 Per Person.
10th May : Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
16th May : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2026 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
17th May : Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Swaffham Iceni Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
23rd May : Grandmaster Freddy Seminar 10.00- 2.00pm, Watton Youth Centre, Watton
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
Chance to train with 10th Dan GM Freddy ! President and Founder of KIAB and the World Martial Arts Games committee, Flown over especially for the Black Belt grading the following day, GM Freddy will be excited to train with SMAGB's students of all ages and grades ! Not to be missed ! Are you Ready for Freddy! £35.00/head (an absolute bargain !!)
24th May : Black Belt Grading, Sprowston Manor, Norwich
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. What all those years of training have lead up to! £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
24th May : Gala Meal, Sprowston Manor, Norwich
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
A chance to join in on the celebrations following the annual Black belt grading. All welcome, come along and support the succesful 2025 candidates. £ cost of meal varies. Invitations will be communicated in May onwards, with advance menu choices/payments required.
6th June : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
13th June : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2027 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
4th July : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
11th July : Pre Grade, 10.00-12.00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
A chance to run through your individual grading syllabus, prior to the club Grading, with a fantastic Instructor to Student ratio. Even if you are not entering in the forthcoming grading, this is a fantastic opportunity to run through your syllabus and pick up tips. This date is also the deadline for submission of the grading applications for the July Grading. £10.00 Per person..
18th July : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2027 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
25th July : Club Grading, 9:00-16:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
Promotion time ! You will already have returned your grading application to club instructor, who has put you forward for this grading. Times vary, depending on grade - refer to your instructor. Good luck ! (and try to enjoy these special events, without being too nervous!)
£ Grading fee varies and will be paid in advance (no applications/ payments on day)
1st August : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
15th August : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2027 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
5th September : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
12th September : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre **NEW DATE!!**
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2027 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
3rd October : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
10th October : Pre Grade, 10.00-12.00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
A chance to run through your individual grading syllabus, prior to the club Grading, with a fantastic Instructor to Student ratio. Even if you are not entering in the forthcoming grading, this is a fantastic opportunity to run through your syllabus and pick up tips. This date is also the deadline for submission of the grading applications for the October Grading. £10.00 Per person..
17th October : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2027 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
24th October : Club Grading, 9:00-16:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
Promotion time ! You will already have returned your grading application to club instructor, who has put you forward for this grading. Times vary, depending on grade - refer to your instructor. Good luck ! (and try to enjoy these special events, without being too nervous!)
£ Grading fee varies and will be paid in advance (no applications/ payments on day)
7th November : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
14th November : Winter Showdown / Student of year qualifier , 10.00 - 16.00pm (exact times to be confirmed), Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Mob: 07739 589253
Full day course (half day available) Showcasing the various techniques of Tae kwon do, alongside guest Masters of other disciplines giving us all the opportunity to learn something new in a fun and friendly atmosphere. All grades welcome. Bring a packed lunch. Fee £25.00/ head adults, £20.00/head under 18s Family/group discounts available. Not to be missed (LAST QUALIFIER FOR STUDENT OF THE YEAR!)
21st November : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2027 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
5th December : Bag-work Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Dave Robb 7th Dan Mob: 07710 666133
Opportunity to work not only on your bag-work sections, but general fitness and coordination in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All grades very welcome ! Fee £10.00/head.
12th December : Black belt masterclass, 10:00-11:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 8th Dan Tel: Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Blue belts and above. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2027 will get maximum benefit though all Senior grades/Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.