MEMBERS

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Annual club membership at City Gongfu KIDS entitles (out-of-school) students to attend gradings and grading practice events outside of regular classes. This is completely optional and new students are recommended to attend for at least one or two terms before deciding whether they wish to make this commitment.

Gradings are usually held at the end of three terms each year: spring, summer and winter. Beginner and intermediate level students usually attend gradings every 2-3 terms and are awarded coloured belts upon successful completion of their gradings. Awarded belts are included in the grading fees.

As students progress through the grades, the syllabus becomes deeper and more technical so more practice is required in order to attain the higher grades. Gradings at higher levels will therefore take longer to prepare for, particularly if students are maintaining the same level of practice. Advanced level students (Red Belt +) are encouranged to practice regularly, particularly their forms and drills. Students wishing to advance more quickly are recommended to attend at least two sessions per week and practice regularly.

Annual Club Membership & Grading Fees:

Annual club membership: £35

Individual gradings: £25

* Please note that annual club membership does not apply to students attending our school clubs programme. However grading fees do still apply.*

GRADE / BELT PROGRESSION

Beginner-Intermediate Level

Level 1-2: Yellow Stripe / Yellow Belt

Level 3-4: Orange Stripe / Orange Belt

Level 5-6: Red Stripe / Red Belt

Advanced-Junior Coach Level

Level 7-8: Green Stripe / Green Belt

Level 9-10: Blue Stripe / Blue Belt

Level 11-12: Purple Stripe / Purple Belt

Assistant Instructor / Instructor Level

Brown / Black Belt

Students taking their brown belt will need to be at least 16 years of age and have held their purple belt for at least two years.