Rock Solid Children:
Stripes awarded weekly
Minimum of 6 stripes ( White Belts) for Belt Promotion
Minimum of 8 stripes ( yellow Belt & up) for Belt Promotion
Rock Solid Kids/Teens and Adults:
2 Progress Stripes are needed to test for your next belt.
18 Classes minimum for Belt Exam
You will have the opportunity to progress to a new rank every 3 months
Our main objective at Great Way Martial Arts is to develop well – rounded students, not only at our studio, but in society as well. That’s why our school teaches the qualities of black belt Excellence.
Black Belt Qualities;
Focus l Self-Control l Self-Discipline l Perseverance l Honesty l Leadership l Positive Attitude l Respect
The Purpose of the permission to promote form, (Permission to Belt Exam & Promote Sheet.pdf) is to ensure the Student knows that the final “say” whether they are Promoted or not is in their control through the evaluation of their parent(s). We explain to the students that the qualities of a Black Belt are to be practiced everywhere. Their behavior & performance in school, at home as well as here determine whether or not they will be promoted and that the consent form is our way of ensuring this as well as their Parents.
Not only do students become black belts in martial arts, but they strive to become academic black belts and eventually, corporate black belts or black belt employees. We use “black belt” as a metaphor for personal Excellence.
If your child is not meeting these qualifications either at home or at school we will hold that student’s promotion at your request until there has been satisfactory improvement. If they are not meeting the qualifications here at Great Way we will contact you well before exam and promotion week to discuss a course of action. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Sifu James Heinrich
Great Way Martial Arts