Grading Info
Hey,
First off what a fantastic start to the year, great to see everyone embracing their training with such a positive and energetic mindset.
Now we are finally seeing the last of the restrictions being lifted I want to get back to our full grading structure. We have a good number of new members and want to ensure everyone knows how this works and what to expect.
First up we have planned all our dates for gradings and assessments this year and they will be as follows:
Saturday 2nd April
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors MMA Assessment
2-3pm Adult MMA Assessment
Sunday 3rd April
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors Kickboxing Grading
2-3.30pm Adults Kickboxing Grading
Saturday 11th June
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors MMA Assessment
2-3pm Adult MMA Assessment
Sunday 12th June
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors Kickboxing Grading
2-3.30pm Adults Kickboxing Grading
Saturday 17th September
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors MMA Assessment
2-3pm Adult MMA Assessment
Sunday 18th September
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors Kickboxing Grading
2-3.30pm Adults Kickboxing Grading
Saturday 3rd December
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors MMA Assessment
2-3pm Adult MMA Assessment
Sunday 4th December
12-1pm Mini Warriors Grading
1-2pm Junior Warriors Kickboxing Grading
2-3.30pm Adults Kickboxing Grading
We are now updating our system for gradings and will ask that everyone please pay and book their slots through the app or online link you will be emailed/text when invited to the next grading you are eligible for.
Once you have paid for your grading or assessment which costs £20 you will be taken to a booking page online where you choose the grading you will be attending.
Please be aware above are the only grading and Assessment time slots we do.
For those that are unsure how our grading structure works I will give a break down below, starting with our Mini Warriors then moving onto out Juniors then finally our adult programs.
Mini Warriors:
Grading levels are Bronze through to Gold and are usually eligible to grade every quarter. We track this through attendance on our system and the completed grading cards they take into class every session. Once eligible they will receive an invite to the next grading via text and email.
Junior Warriors:
Gradings for Juniors have a few more options due to us splitting the programs between MMA and Kickboxing.
Junior Kickboxing have grades from junior yellow through to junior black belt. The first 5 grades (junior yellow through to junior red) are usually eligible every quarter after last grade. The next 3 grades (junior brown 1-3) are usually eligible every 6 months after last grade. The final grade (junior black) is usually eligible after 12 months after final junior brown belt.
Eligibility is tracked via attendance on our system, full grading cards that are used during every session and coach assessment within class of ability and attitude. Once eligible they will receive an invite to the next grading via text and email.
Junior MMA has grades from Level 1 through to 8 and are usually eligible to grade every 6 months after last grade. Eligibility again is tracked through the app, full grading cards and coaches assessment within class of ability and attitude. Once eligible they will receive an invite to the next grading via text and email.
Adults:
Adult gradings and assessments are split between our kickboxing, MMA and BJJ programs.
Our kickboxing program runs grades from yellow through to black belt. For yellow through to red belt there is usually a 4 month waiting period between each grade. For the 3 brown belts there is usually a 6 month waiting period. For the black belt grade there is usually a 12 month waiting period. Eligibility is measure via attendance, ability and attitude. Once eligible for grading you will be invited via text and email.
Our MMA program assessments run from level 1 through to 8 and are usually eligible every quarter. Eligibility is measured via attendance, ability and attitude. Once eligible for assessment you will be invited via text and email.
Our BJJ program runs through grades blue to black belt. Assessments on belt level are done during your time training with us and milestones are marked with belt stripes when the coaches feel you are ready. Most belt grades are given during our head coaches seminar visits twice a year.
For all gradings please take into account we will not invite students we do not think are ready to be assessed as we feel this is unfair and not the correct way to do assessments and gradings.
When attending a grading we ask that all students wear our academy uniform which is shorts and T-shirt or hoody.
As always if you have any questions please just give us a shout.
Thanks
Matt
12 Gauge MMA Head Coach