In our Beginners programme there are 3 curriculums for each student to learn before entering the advanced levels.
- Bag work – Discovering how to use the bags safely and effectively
- Pad work – Learning not only how to strike and build combos on the pads, but also how to be a great pad holder for training partners
- Line work – Spending more focus on the movements required to develop the best techniques and combos, without the pressure and distraction of hitting a target
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The Stripes Explained
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White Stripe
Progress Check 1
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Black Stripe
Progress Check 2
What happens if a student misses or doesn’t achieve their Stripe?
Not to worry, the 9th and 10th week of the curriculum is “Catch up Week.” Any Stripes a student may have missed or not quite achieved can be retested in Weeks 9 and 10 (a maximum of 3 stripes can be earned in these weeks and no more than 2 per class).
The Belts
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White Belt
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White Belt White Gold
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White Belt Red Stripe
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Red Belt White Stripe
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Red Belt
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