Children are now assessed and promoted on attendance, ability and attitude. They have to have satisfied the requirements for each belt level as written below. To be able to grade, students need to have at 100% attendance (according to the belt level criterion)
Attitude
• Understands commands • Responds to prompts from trainer. (what is ready stance etc etc) • Pays attention • Lines up and listens • Is helpful to fellow students and junior or younger students • Shows respect to other students and instructors.
Fighting Stance
• Left leg forward • Elbows in • Right hand on chin.
Punches
• Punching to the centre line • Hands come back to guard up • Back foot turned on cross
Kicks
• Guard up. • Start and finish in fighting stance-left leg forward. • All kicks extended and retracted • Side kick: Point hip heal up, toes down.
Combinations
• Starting and finishing in fighting stance. • Guard up • Smooth transition between moves • Technique maintained according to points above.
Pads
• Lines up and is patient taking turnv• Has power, technique and focus
Self Defence
• Understands the movesv• Smooth correct movement with out having to be prompted • Break falls (Hand hitting the mat at 30 degrees, Chin on chest, head not hitting the floor)
Sparring (Super Stars and above)
• Shows respect for partner. • Willing to have a go. • Able to maintain control at all times • Displays techniques in accordance with moves and combinations for that level. • Fights with spirit and does not give in or complain.
Multiple Defence
• Is smooth and does not hesitate • Kicks and punches with good form. • Use of the kiai
Uniform
• Clean and presentable • Has program badge on left and dojo badge on back.
Board Breaks (Junior Black Belt Grading Only)
• Breaks every board