RED BELT YOUR GRADING DATE IS: - -
INTRODUCTION TO 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 your Red belt, you have worked hard during this period and hopefully learnt lots of new and exciting skills. So lets put them to the test and see how much you have remembered. 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 Discipline Fitness Combat 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.
INTRODUCTION TO 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 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. 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. 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.
TIME TABLE 9:50 Grading Registration 10:05 Registration Closes 10:10 Examiner s Welcome 10:15 Warm Up Time Section A Section B Section C 10:20 Fitness Discipline (Siu Nim Tao) Combat (Padwork) 10:45 Break 11:00 Discipline (Siu Nim Tao) Combat (Padwork) Fitness 11:25 Combat (Padwork) Fitness Discipline (Siu Nim Tao) 11:50 LUNCH 12:30 Discipline (Lat Sao) Combat (Punch Defence) 12:35 Combat (Punch Defences) Discipline (Lat Sao) 12:40 Discipline (Lat Sao) Combat (Punch Defence) 12:45 Break 13:00 Discipline (Nok Sao) Combat (Grab Defence) 13:05 Combat (Grab Defence) Discipline (Nok Sao) 13:10 Discipline (Nok Sao) Combat (Grab Defence) 13:15 Discipline (Chum Kiu) Combat (footwork) 13:20 Combat (Footwork) Discipline (Chum Kiu) 13:25 Discipline (Chum Kiu) Combat (Footwork) 13:30 Break 13:40 Discipline (Daan Chi Sao) Combat (Sparring) Discipline (Daan Chi Sao) 13:50 Combat (Sparring) Discipline (Daan Chi Sao) Combat (Kick Defence) 14:00 Combat (Kick Defence) Combat (Kick Defence) Combat (Sparring) 14:10 Break 14:40 Grading Ceremony
ARES COMBAT FITNESS
FITNESS POINTS 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 12 Mins Warriors Phase 1 11 Mins Spartans Phase 1 Points will be awarded/deducted as follows Completed on time - +5 Points Completed under time - +5 Points for every 30 seconds Maintaining good form - +5 Points Controlled Breathing - +5 Points Overtime - -5 Points for every 30 seconds Walking - -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 Points 15 Quality Press ups - +10 Points +20 Quality Press ups - +15 Points 20 Press ups on your knees - +2 Points 30 Press ups on your knees - +5 Points +40 Press ups on your knees - +10 Points
FITNESS POINTS SYSTEM 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 Points 15 Quality Sit ups - +10 Points +30 Quality Sit ups - +20 Points 20 Assisted Sit ups - +2 Points 30 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 Points 40 Quality Clean & Press - +10 Points +50 Quality Clean & Press - +15 Points Under 20 Clean & Press - -10 Points Stopping - -5 Points Giving 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 Points 15 Quality Burpees - +10 Points +20 Quality Burpees - +20 Points Under 10 Burpees - -10 Points Stopping - -5 Points Giving up - -10 Points
FITNESS POINTS SYSTEM 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 30 Second Plank - +2 Points 1 Minute Plank - +5 Points +1 Minute 30 Seconds - +10 Points 1 Minute Side Plank - +15 Points Bum Raised - -5 Points Back not straight - -5 Points Knees touching the floor - -5 Points Stopping - -5 Points Giving 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 - 30 Sit ups - 30 Burpees - 10 Squats - 10 Squat Thrusts - 10 Clean & Press - 10 (each arm) Lateral Extensions - 10 (each arm) Shoulder Extensions - 10 (each arm) Points are awarded as follows 1 Set - 50 Points 2 Sets - 50 Points 3 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 DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE THE 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 Siu Nim Tao is the most important and the most difficult form in Wing Chun Kung Fu, as dedicated students you should already be practising this form at home as well as in class. 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. You will no longer get points for each section, you must show you can perform the entire Siu Nim Tao slowly and confidently. The examiner will be looking to see not only can you remember Siu Nim Tao but that you can show good control and keep all the shapes on the centre. 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. Belt Tying Students must demonstrate they can tie their own belt without any assistance, they will be given 3 separate attempts to complete this task.
ARES COMBAT COMBAT TRAINING
COMBAT ARES COMBAT TRAINING THE SYSTEM Combat Training - As part of Phase Two you are expected to show that you can use Wing Chun to close the COMBAT gap and take control of your opponent s centre. Padwork A senior student will work with you holding a pair of focus mitts for you, you must then show how you can deliver the correct punches when the senior student calls them out. They will also randomly TRAINING throw strikes with the pads you must either slip them or duck them. Defending Punches Now the senior student will be wearing a pair of gloves and they will try and punch you in the head. It is your job to defend them with the techniques you have learned. Defending Grabs Your senior student will now grab your uniform and you must quickly and successfully control them using the restraints you have been shown. Defending a Push A senior student will now push you with a single hand, you will be expected to use the techniques you have learned in class to demonstrate your skill and deal with a forceful push. Defending a Headlock A senior student will now put you in a headlock, once again you must demonstrate that you have learned what has been taught by dealing with a real headlock. Defending a Kick Your senior student will now grab your uniform and you must quickly and successfully control them using the restraints you have been shown.
DISCIPLINE POINTS SYSTEM Defending a Throw A senior student will now attempt to throw you, you will be expected to use the techniques you have learned in class to demonstrate your skill and deal with a throw, if you are thrown you will be expected to show good form when falling to prevent injury. Sparring Your senior student will now put on a head guard and a gum shield, as will you. You will touch gloves and then spar for 2x 1 minute rounds with a 30 second break in between. You will also be expected to spar for 1 minute with each Phase 2 student.