Kids/Juniors Grading Information
What are the gradings?
This is a tested opportunity for students to take their next belt. Our Coaches will put you through all the elements of training and assess your ability. If you pass you will be awarded your next belt in classes in the following weeks.
How do I know I am ready to grade?
Kids and Juniors operate on a stripe based system. Kids require 8 coloured stripes, and Jnrs 4 black stripes. We will send out an invitation to book in once they are close to this point.
When are the gradings?
Colour Belt Gradings take place 3x per year - Spring, Summer and Winter
Brown Belt Gradings take place 2x per year - Spring and Winter
Advanced Belt Gradings take place 2x per year - Spring and Autumn
Where are the gradings?
Warrior Martial Arts,
29a Gravel Road,
Bromley Common,
BR2 8PE
How much does the gradings cost?
Colour belt grading is £32
Brown belt grading is £42
Speak to your Coach for advanced grades
What will I need for the gradings?
If it is your first grading you will just need your Warrior MA uniform, your white belt and your own pair of boxing gloves.
If you are a Red Belt you will also need a Headguard and Gumshield
If you are a Yellow Belt you will also need Footpads and Shinguards
Detailed information on the required sparring gear and uniform can be found at the link below:
What if I can’t make the grading date?
We hold gradings 3x per year, so there is always the option to wait. There are occasionally alternative date for those who miss the gradings. Speak to your Coach if this is the case.
Are Gradings Compulsory?
No, however they do provide a great way to structure your training and provide a worthwhile goal to train towards. Whilst being completely optional, we highly recommend taking part.
How do I book in for the gradings?
We will send out a grading invitation once booking opens that will include a link to book in via our website.
My WAKO Student Licence has expired
If you have trained for over one year, your student licence may have expired. This will need to be renewed in order to take part in a WAKO grading. This can be done via your Instructor and costs £20.
What is the Grading Practice session?
This session is an optional additional practice class that specifically focuses on running through a mock grading. Whilst running through this, coaches will provide detailed information on what grading Instructors are looking for when marking. Whilst not compulsory it’s highly recommended, those who attend often perform better at the grading event. This can also be booked in via our website store.
What Do I Need To Practice For The Grading?
You can find the current version of Syllabus in the Student Area