Below is the *summary* grading syllabus:
- White Plain : Chudan Jodan Gedan-zuki, Chudan Mae-geri, board breaking for Chudan-zuki and Mae-geri
- White-Yellow : four (4) blocks, Jodan Mae-geri, Board breaking for Jodan Mae-geri
- White-Green : Stances, moving on stances, hantai-mawate
- White-Blue : Kata and all Kihon for MASK Grading to yellow belt
This splits the fundamental physical and technical progress expected of white belts into stages:
- making development more achievable
- avoids individual development gaps
- allows us to recognise accomplishments
- helps instructors track progress
The grading syllabus per sub-rank will be very brief. Since currently we have only abour 1-5 new students at time, we expect the grading to take only 5-10 minutes, and can carry it out during classes. This also gives the opportunity for senior students to give envouraging support to new members for their very first accomplishments especially on the exciting board breaking session.
For the first batch, we would also like the current Yellow Belts to take part alongside the white belts, not be graded, but for the following reasons:
- opportunity to take part in the board breaking
- stand in as an examplry role model to the white belts
- allow instructors to determine if there are any development gaps that needs to be addressed
Attached are the full details that includes:
- Target (time) to grading
- Preliminary Exercise & Knowledge
- Rigorous Practice
- Glossary
