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. |
2024July 2025February March |
BELT ORDER. |
WHITE
RED
YELLOW
ORANGE
GREEN
PURPLE
BLUE
BROWN
BROWN+WHITE
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
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.
WHAT IS A GRADING?
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Gradings are tests we have every term & in our holiday camps to earn belts. Parents will be notified by email when their child is ready to grade.
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.
TAPES.
Students collect coloured tapes which are added to their belt & once all 3 have been collected, they are ready to grade:
Red - Exercises mastered for belt level
IN-CLASS GRADINGS.
Lower grade belts have their Gradings in their regular Kickboxing class:
Little Samurai (age 4 - Year 2) - up to & including Brown Tags
Young Samurai (Years 3 - 6) - up to & including Orange Stripes
PUBLIC VENUE GRADINGS.
TAPES.
Students collect coloured tapes which are added to their belt & once all 3 have been collected, they are ready to grade:
Red - Exercises mastered for belt level
Blue - Stretches mastered for belt level
White - Continued good behaviour (respect, hard work etc)
IN-CLASS GRADINGS.
Lower grade belts have their Gradings in their regular Kickboxing class:
Little Samurai (age 4 - Year 2) - up to & including Brown Tags
Young Samurai (Years 3 - 6) - up to & including Orange Stripes
PUBLIC VENUE GRADINGS.
Higher grade belts are required to attend a public venue at the weekend to allow for the Grading taking more time:
Little Samurai - Brown & White Tags & above
Young Samurai - Green Stripes & above
Samurai Kickboxers - all
BMABA ANNUAL LICENSE.
Your child’s Annual License is included in the Kickboxing class fee & is for student insurance & to register with our governing body:
British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA)
BMABA validate Gradings, instil industry standards & act as an ombudsman in issues such as Safeguarding & Health & Safety.
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 |
WHAT DOES A GRADING COST? |
The cost associated with a Grading is to cover administration time, belts & certificates:
Little Samurai - £20 |
Young Samurai - £25 |
Samurai Kickboxers & Adults - £30 |
WHAT EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR A GRADING? |
A Samurai Kickboxing suit is not required until a student's 2nd Grading (Red to Yellow belt).
Sparring equipment is required for our more senior grades.
Click here to see what sparring equipment is required for your child’s next Grading.
SPARRING & GRADINGS. |
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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