GRADINGS.
"A HUGE THANK YOU FOR YOUR AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES & SUCH A WELCOMING & ENCOURAGING START TO KICKBOXING. MY SON ABSOLUTELY LOVES HIS SESSIONS. HE WAS SO INCREDIBLY PROUD TO ACHIEVE HIS RED BELT."
BOOK YOUR CHILD'S GRADING.
UK GRADING
JERSEY GRADING
GRADING DATES. |
2025
2026 February April |
WHAT IS A GRADING?
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Gradings are tests we have every term & in our holiday camps to earn belts.
The belt system is at the heart of Kickboxing & provides a focus on self-confidence, perseverance, focus & respect. Earning a belt brings children a sense of satisfaction & self-fulfilment, building their confidence & self-esteem along the way.
Gradings are not compulsory & students can still progress through the same kickboxing syllabus if they choose not to Grade.
Gradings are taken at the belt in which the student currently resides:
| Grading | Belt Awarded | |
| 1st Grading | White Belt | Red Belt |
| 2nd Grading | Red Belt | Yellow Belt |
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WHITE
RED
YELLOW
ORANGE
GREEN
PURPLE
BLUE
BROWN
BROWN & WHITE
BROWN & BLACK
BLACK
In the different age groups, belts are called:
Tags - Little Samurai (age 4 - School Year 2)
Stripes - Young Samurai (School Years 3 - 6)
Colours - Samurai Kickboxers (School Years 7+) & Adults
When your child moves up an age group, they will be given their corresponding belt in their new class.
ENDS. |
Red - Exercises mastered
Blue - Stretches mastered
White - Continued good behaviour (respect, hard work & discipline)
IN-CLASS GRADINGS. |
Every term, all lower grade belts will have a Grading in their regular Kickboxing class.
Everyone will take the Grading & we will notify you if your child progresses to their next belt:
Young Samurai (Years 3 - 6) - up to & including Orange Stripes
PUBLIC VENUE GRADINGS. |
Higher grade belts will be invited to grade on a weekend at a public Grading to accommodate the extended Grading time:
Little Samurai - Brown & White Tags & above
Young Samurai - Green Stripes & above
Samurai Kickboxers - all
Your child’s Annual License, included in the Kickboxing class fee, covers student insurance & registration with the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA) who validate Gradings, instil industry standards & act as an ombudsman in issues such as Safeguarding & Health & Safety.
Little Samurai - Brown & White Tags & above
Young Samurai - Green Stripes & above
Samurai Kickboxers - all
BMABA ANNUAL LICENSE. |
WHAT DOES A GRADING COST? |
Lower Grade Students (taking their Grading in-class)
You are only required to pay the Grading fee if your child progresses to their next belt & you would like them to receive their next belt & certificate.
Higher Grade Students (taking their Grading in a public venue)
You will be asked for the Grading fee before they attend the public Grading.
The fee covers administration, Instructor time, belts & certificates:
Little SamuraiWhite - Blue Tag £20
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Young SamuraiWhite - Orange Stripe £25
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Samurai KickboxersWhite - Orange Colour £30
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Adults
Red - Orange Belt £40
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WHAT EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR A GRADING? |
SAMURAI KICKBOXING SUIT.
A Samurai Kickboxing suit is not required until a student's 2nd Grading
Red to Yellow belt
SPARRING KIT.
A full Sparring Kit is required at these belt levels in order to Grade:
Little Samurai - Brown Tag
Gum shield
Boxing gloves
Head guard
Groin guard
Shin guards
Foot guards
Net Kit bag
Little Samurai - Brown Tag
Young Samurai - Orange Stripe
Samurai Kickboxers - Red Colour
The full Sparring Kit is available at our website shop & consists of:
Boxing gloves
Head guard
Groin guard
Shin guards
Foot guards
Net Kit bag
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Our more senior grades will be required to attend our regular Sparring sessions to achieve a certain amount of Sparring Points before they can take their next Grading - attendance to our Sparring sessions is therefore very important! |
BOOK YOUR CHILD'S GRADING.
“AS LONG AS YOU HAVE DISCIPLINE, YOU CAN BE A SUCCESS.”
ANTHONY JOSHUA