Belts & Grading
Dragons, Juniors and Adults can progress through a structured belt system of 8 belts, with regular gradings to celebrate every milestone.
The 8 Belt Levels
From your first white belt to the top of the syllabus, every student always has something to aim for.
White
Entry level, your first techniques and stances
Red
Building foundations and consistency
Yellow
More challenge, more combinations
Orange
Solid technique, linking strikes into sequences
Green
Intermediate, sharper timing and control
Blue
Sharper technique, strength and precision
Purple
Advanced, near the top and full command of the syllabus
Black
The highest achievement, mastery and leadership
For more information regarding belts, gradings and progression, please speak with a coach.
Download the Syllabus
Everything your grading covers, level by level, for every academy.
How Grading Works
Gradings are held regularly through the year, and every student grades when their coach knows they're ready.
Train the Syllabus
Each belt covers set techniques and skills, practised week in, week out in class.
Grade With Your Coach
Show what you've learned at a grading and earn your next belt and certificate.
Keep Progressing
Work through all 8 belts, with new goals to achieve at every level.
Students must hold a valid licence to train, grade or compete, in line with national governing body guidelines.
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