TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
YOUR FIRST CLASS
- Turn up to your class 15 mins before it begins.
- When lining up in your class all students line up in rank left to right. (beginners/White Belts stand to the left hand side of the tatami, with the highest belt being on the right.)
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Your teacher or team leader will be waiting to greet you, they are there to help you with your uniform and checking in to class.
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Remember to bring a drink bottle and remove any jewellery. Wear your shoes to the dojo and take them off at the tatami (training mat).
- You will be awarded your white belt at your first group class. This is a very special moment. A Black Belt is a White Belt that never gave up!
BELT PROGRESSION
- Progress Check is half way through the term, usually Week 5. This is when we se check that you are training regularly, that you are keeping up in class and are progressing with the material being taught.
- All going well, you will be given a silver stripe in Progress Check week. Remove 7 black stripes off your Belt and replace with the 1 silver stripe.
- Pre-test week is at the end of term, usually Week 9 or 10. This is the final assessment before belt graduation. You will need to have attended the minimum number of classes to qualify for pre - testing, 16 classes for karate, kobudo & kickboxing and 8 for all Lil Dragons. You will need to submit an “Intent to Promote” form before pre - testing, which you can do online
- If you pass your pre-test, you will be given a silver stripe. Remove 7 black stripes off your Belt and replace with the 1 silver stripe (So you should now have 2 silver stripes making you qualified to graduate on the graduation day).
BELT GRADUATION
- Graduation Week is usually the last week of the term. You will need at least 2 silver stripes to graduate. Graduation is a celebration of your hard work and achievements over the term and family and friends are encouraged to attend.
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