Grades yellow and orange, with a certified coach
Ready when: Respect, hygiene and rules of the gym (b1) done.
What the coach teaches
The early blocks of the grading scheme, in order of growing difficulty and physical demand, with limits on techniques for each age group. The ten blocks are striking attacks, striking defences, kicks, kick defences, control against the fence, fence escapes, takedowns, submissions, submission defences and turning over on the ground.
At home, safe only
Respect, hygiene and rules of the gym (b1); general fitness via workonfitness.com.
Ask the club
The coach's coaching level and the grades they may award; the grading calendar; child-protection and first-aid cover.
What you can see from the side
The child demonstrates and explains a technique without strikes.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach grades a demonstration and a short explanation.
Stop and get a coach when
Any blow to the head, pain or distress.
Basic is done when the coach grades the child.
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