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YOUR GRADING DATE IS : - -

INTRODUCTIONTO YOUR GRADING

Well done you have earned enough tip stripes to grade!

With multiple schools in the area Ares Combat operates a policy of rotating the grading locations across all the schools to ensure that no single school is favoured.

Now you are ready to progress to phase 2! Phase 2 is an extremely challenging Phase where you will learn the second form of Wing Chun (Chum Kiu) and how to Chi Sao. So lets test your Phase 1 skills and hopefully get you moving to the next stage.

Once you have registered you will be split into sections. Each section will have a directing staff assigned to them, this is your liaison should you have any questions about grading or simply need advice. Directing staff can be identified by either a red t-shirt or a full red uniform.

Each section will rotate round the three sections of a grading

DisciplineFitnessCombat

As you progress through the belts at Ares the emphasis will shift from one aspect of the grading to another, so for example at present a lot of emphasis is placed to physical fitness as we need to get you to a good level of fitness before you move on to Phase 2. But as you progress higher the emphasis will shift towards Discipline for Phase 2 and then Combat once you are in Phase 3. This is not to say that the other sections are not important, but at your currently level you are able to enhance your results by scoring highly in the fitness sections. Soon this will stop and you will be expected to do equally well across all three sections.

A note to all students on failure

Throughout our lives we are taught that failure is a bad thing, this is an idea you need to rid yourself of. We only truly learn once we have failed at something. If you fail your grading, do not leave disheartened just think to yourself great, now I know where I am good and where I am weak. Now I can train even harder and next time I will not only pass I will pass with a Higher Grade so I can have a Black stripe on my belt!

Parents it is important that children learn to fail, it is also important that as parents we do not chastise them or project our own disappointment on to them, they will in time learn that failure is the greatest tool for progression that a person can possess.

INTRODUCTIONTO YOUR GRADING

Understanding the grading and the belts at Ares

We all know that each student is an individual and as such they should be allowed to progress at their own rate, not forced to move forward when they aren’t ready or held back because other students aren’t ready. So here at Ares we have a unique grading structure that allows for a much more independent progression for each student.

Failure and dealing with failing the grading – At the end of grading those students who did not meet the required standard will be spoken to as a group so that no one is singled out as a failure. We will explain to them that failure is a great learning tool and that everyone fails sometimes. Each student will then be able to review their scorecards and work out where they struggled so that they can increase their focus for next time.

First Degree Pass –

Students who have shown a good level of skill and passed at least two out of the three sections will be awarded their first degree belt. This means they still need to show a lot of focus in class and prove to the instructors that they deserve their new belt.

Higher Degree Pass –

Students who manage to pass all three sections of their grading to an exceptionally high standard (+90%) will be rewarded with a higher degree pass, this singles them out as someone who has achieved an extremely difficult level of skill in the grading and as such on their following grading they will not be able to fail, the lowest level they can achieve is First Degree pass.

Pass –

Students who have passed two or more of their sections and achieved over 80% in total will be rewarded with a full pass. This means they are of a slightly higher standard than their first degree counter parts and as such they will be allowed to do more detailed training in the class from now on.

TIME TABLE

9:50 – Grading Registration

10:05 – Registration Closes

10:10 – Examiner’s Welcome

10:15 – Warm Up

Time

10:20

10:45

11:00

11:25

11:50

12:30

12:35

12:40

12:45

13:00

13:05

13:10

13:15

13:20

13:25

13:30

13:40

13:50

14:00

14:10

14:40

Section A

Fitness

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Discipline (Siu Nim Tao)

Combat (Padwork)

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Discipline (Lat Sao)

Combat (Punch Defences)

Free

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Discipline (Nok Sao)

Combat (Grab Defence)

Free

Discipline (Chum Kiu)

Combat (Footwork)

Free

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Discipline (Daan Chi Sao)

Combat (Sparring)

Combat (Kick Defence)

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Section B


Break

Combat (Padwork)

Fitness

LUNCH

Combat (Punch Defence)

Free


Break


Free


Combat (footwork)

Free


Break

Combat (Sparring)



Break

Grading Ceremony

Section C

Combat (Padwork)

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Fitness


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Free


Combat (Punch Defence)

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Free



Free


Combat (Footwork)

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Combat (Sparring)

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ARES COMBAT

F ITNESS

FITNESSPOINTS SYSTEM

The Run – 30 Points available

Cardio-vascular fitness is an important part of being a good martial artist. When it comes to the run you will be given a number that will attach to your back, you will then report to the start line, as you set off a stop watch will be started. During your run try to maintain focus on controlling your breathing and good form when running, this means swinging your arms like you have been shown and not stopping or giving up. Once you complete your run your time will be recorded and submitted along with a report on how you did.

The run should be completed in under 11 Minutes

Points will be awarded/deducted as followsCompleted on time - +5 PointsCompleted under time - +5 Points for every 30 secondsMaintaining good form - +5 PointsControlled Breathing - +5 Points

Overtime - -5 Points for every 30 secondsWalking - -10 Points Stopping - -15 Points

Circuit Training – 150 Points Available

Strength Power and Core strength are all going to be tested during the Circuit Training section. You will be called forward in groups of 5 and there will be 5 stations for you to work on.

Press ups – +30 Points Available

We are looking at your ability to deliver quality press ups, You will have 1 minute to deliver as many quality press ups as possible. Realistically we are looking for a minimum of 5 press ups to be done with near perfect form. Points will be awarded/deducted as follows

10 Quality Press ups - +5 Points15 Quality Press ups - +10 Points+20 Quality Press ups - +15 Points

20 Press ups on your knees - +2 Points30 Press ups on your knees - +5 Points+40 Press ups on your knees - +10 Points


Sit ups – +30 Points Available

We are looking at your ability to deliver quality Sit ups, You will have 1 minute to deliver as many quality press ups as possible. Realistically we are looking for a minimum of 5 sit ups to be done with near perfect form. Points will be awarded/deducted as follows

10 Quality Sit ups - +5 Points15 Quality Sit ups - +10 Points+30 Quality Sit ups - +20 Points

20 Assisted Sit ups - +2 Points30 Assisted Sit ups - +5 Points+60 Assisted Sit ups - +10 Points

Clean & Press – +30 Points Available

We are looking at your ability to deliver quality Clean & Press, You will have 1 minute to deliver as many quality Clean & Press as possible. Realistically we are looking for a minimum of 25 Clean & Press to be done with near perfect form. Points will be awarded or deducted as follows

20 Quality Clean & Press - +5 Points40 Quality Clean & Press - +10 Points+50 Quality Clean & Press - +15 Points

Under 20 Clean & Press - -10 PointsStopping - -5 PointsGiving up - -10 Points

Burpees– +30 Points Available

We are looking at your ability to deliver quality Burpees, You will have 1 minute to deliver as many quality Burpees as possible. Realistically we are looking for a minimum of 10 Burpees to be done with near perfect form. Points will be awarded/deducted as follows

10 Quality Burpees - +5 Points15 Quality Burpees - +10 Points+20 Quality Burpees - +20 Points

Under 10 Burpees - -10 PointsStopping - -5 PointsGiving up - -10 Points


The Plank – +30 Points Available

We are looking at your ability to deliver a quality Plank for 1 minute. Points will be awarded or deducted as follows

1 Minute Plank - +2 Points+1 Minute 30 Seconds - +5 Points1 Minute Side Plank - +10 Points

Bum Raised - -5 PointsBack not straight - -5 PointsKnees touching the floor - -5 PointsStopping - -5 PointsGiving up - -10 Points

Spartans Circuit – 150 Points available

Spartans (Optional for Warriors) will perform the circuit as a “Spartan Circuit” this means that each exercise will be done straight after the previous with no breaks, once the set is complete the students get a 30 seconds rest and then must complete a second set. The Spartan Circuit MUST be completed in under 15 Minutes. If a student has time they may attempt a third Circuit (Minimum 5 Minutes remaining). Spartan Circuit consists of:

Press ups - 30Sit ups - 30Burpees - 10Squats - 10Squat Thrusts - 10Clean & Press - 10 (each arm)Lateral Extensions - 10 (each arm)Shoulder Extensions - 10 (each arm)

Points are awarded as follows

1 Set - 50 Points2 Sets - 50 Points3 Sets - 50 Points

Remember, If you are unsure of how to do these exercises or need extra help you need to ask Sifu during your Black Belt Excellence classes.

ARES COMBAT

D ISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINETHE SYSTEM

Discipline –

You are no longer graded according to how many points you score. You will simply receive either a pass or fail from the examiner.

Siu Nim Tao –

During your grading you will be able to perform Siu Nim Tao once as a group and then you will be expected to stand on your own and perform it without any instruction what so ever.

Lat Sao –

Lat Sao is a simple enough drill that you will have practised a lot in class, during grading we are looking to see that you understand the exercise and maintain your form.

Nok Sao –

Nok Sao is a variation on the Lat Sao drill and you will have practised it during class. During Grading the most important thing is not to rush the Nok Sao try to do it to a high quality rather than fast.

Shape & Punch –

The Shape & Punch drills are a variation of Nok Sao designed to allow a student to practise alone. The Drills should be practised and performed calmly and not rushed.

Chum Kiu –

Now you are part of Phase 2 you are expected to learn the second form of Wing Chun, Chum Kiu. You will be graded on Section one of the Chum Kiu.

Daan Chi Sao –

You are expected to show a good understanding of Daan Chi Sao at your grading.

Bong Lap –

You are expected to show a good understanding of Daan Chi Sao at your grading.

ARES COMBAT

COMBATT R A I N I N G

ARES COMBAT

COMBATT R A I N I N G

COMBAT TRAININGTHE SYSTEM

Combat Training -

As part of Phase Two you are expected to show that you can use Wing Chun to close the gap and take control of your opponent’s centre.

Padwork –

You are now a senior student, you are expected to be able to last for a long period of time working on the pads without instruction, examiners will be looking to see that you can work independently and train hard.

Defending Punches –

You must now show your examiner that you can use Wing Chun shapes to defend a flurry of attacks, these will include Jabs, Crosses, Hooks and Upper cuts.

Defending Grabs –

You opponent will attempt to grab and control you, you must demonstrate good Wing Chun skill and ensure this doesn’t happen.

Defending Kicks –

You will be expected to receive a number of Kicks from your opponent and use Wing Chun to control and deflect their kicks.

Defending Random Attacks –

You will be expected to show you can defend yourself even when you don’t know what is coming, three opponents will attempt 2 strikes of their choosing, you must show you can defend these.

Bridging Guards –

You will face 3 different opponents who will use different guard types, you must show you can react quickly and control the situation.

Sparring –

As a senior student, you will be expected to spar with junior students and show restrain then you will be asked to face all other senior students for 2x 1 minute rounds.

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