We have a set syllabus for each grade (consists of Yellow/Blue/Green/Red/Purple/Brown and Black belts)
The first three grades (Yellow/Blue and Green belt) concentrate more on the Thai/Kickboxing,
a strong stance and developing
the mind and body. When a student joins for the first two grades
(Yellow and Blue belts - which take about six months to achieve)
the training will be gradual, the majority of
which being practised in mid air combined with some pad or bag work.
The reason we start by doing mid air work is because it helps the students achieve a good stance which is
the foundation for
the punching and kicking techniques we teach. It also helps build good balance and shows
how not to be exposed. We combine
this with evasive footwork and various blocking defences. Fitness and
training exercises are also form part of the lesson.
Higher up the grading syllabus (normally Red belt and above) we introduce weapon training/wood breaking,
Jujitsu and grappling techniques.
Though the majority of students are only interested in the learning the art the system
has produced World Champions in Kickboxing (like the late
Chris Ballard), Thai-Boxing and Cage Fighting.
All students and instructors are required to have a licence which covers you for
insurance with B.I.K.M.A & W.K.M.A.
You can not participate in any grading or
competitions without a licence. The club instructors will have the application forms
or click below:
Download BIKMA Student Licence Application Form
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