URBAN SELF PROTECTION

A grading system has been put in place, to assist students who need motivation and to offer feedback to students who would like it. It is completely optional.

Gradings are marked on – Technique, Effectiveness and Aggression. Students will need to achieve a 70% pass rate in each of these areas to make sure we do not just have technically proficient students who can do the correct movement, but would be completely ineffective in reality. There is also a short written exam for theory based subjects.

To grade in higher levels, 3 random techniques from all previous grades passed must also be marked to ensure that the student is maintaining the basics and not simply forgetting them for newer and more advanced techniques.

Those who pass the grading receive a certificate and a coloured silicone wrist band denoting their level - this is our modern day version of 'Karate belts'.

Go to News and Events for the next grading date.