Training
Introduction to training:
Training is preceded by a warm up session - essentially to relax the muscles to prevent strains. This may involve a selection of movements around the mat, press-ups, sit-ups, rotation exercises, limb stretching etc. The degree of exercise is proportionate to the level of the trainee, so your fitness will progressively improve. You will never be asked to do more than you feel capable of.
You will learn how to avoid confrontation, how to break the balance of an attacker, to restrain them and disarm them - whether standing or by taking them to the floor.
| Gradings | Students begin with a standard unmarked white belt. |  |
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| Red Tab: | A basic qualifying level of simple moves, avoidance techniques and locks and safety falls - to show an initial level of competence, achievable within a few weeks. | ||
| White Belt: | This first formal grading adds some specific techniques beyond the red tab and is signified by a continuous red stripe through the white belt and the option of a club logo black T shirt. |
Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, Green Belt, Blue Belt, Brown Belt, Black Belt.
There is an additional grade before Blue Belt. It is signified by a change to black trousers. This intermediate grade is revisional and is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of club history, all techniques to the current level, and an ability to instruct some basic techniques.
Further Dan gradings can be achieved and may involve additional skills, multiple attackers with weapons, e.g. specialist use of different weapons (knife, stick, staff, sword etc.), pressure points, groundwork, class instruction, etc.
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Knife attack over table |
Shoulder Throw |