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Martial Arts
Age-appropriate martial arts training designed to develop fitness, coordination, discipline and responsible self-defence awareness.
Program overview
Strength guided by discipline and respect.
Structured martial arts practice can help young people improve movement, concentration and self-control. Sessions emphasise safe technique, respect, regular practice and progress appropriate to each age group.
Participants work through foundational movement, balance, coordination and technique before progressing to more demanding practice. Training is intended to build healthy habits and confidence without encouraging aggression.
Self-discipline
Listening, consistency, punctuality and control under instruction.
Safe technique
Supervised practice with attention to form and age suitability.
Responsible confidence
Calm decision-making, respect and self-defence awareness.
Age pathway
Learning appropriate to each stage.
Activities, expectations and responsibility develop progressively with age and experience.
Kids Martial Arts
Foundational movement, balance, coordination and discipline.
Junior Martial Arts
Developing technique, fitness and consistent practice habits.
Senior Martial Arts
More advanced control, conditioning and responsibility.
Leader
Advanced practice and opportunities to support younger groups.
What participants explore
Structured learning with practical participation.
Each program combines explanation, demonstration, guided practice and reflection. The exact sequence is adapted to the active group.
Ask about this program- 01 Warm-up and mobility
- 02 Stance and movement
- 03 Balance and coordination
- 04 Technique practice
- 05 Fitness and conditioning
- 06 Respect and self-control
Availability note: Assessment standards, prerequisites and recognition for the belt sequence should be confirmed with the active training centre.
Adult belt progression
Kyu and Dan rank progression.
Testing standards, timelines and recognition should be confirmed with the active training centre.
Kyu ranks
| Belt / level | Rank |
|---|---|
| White | 10th kyu |
| Yellow | 9th kyu |
| Orange | 8th kyu |
| Green | 7th kyu |
| Blue | 6th kyu |
| Purple | 5th kyu |
| Red | 4th kyu |
| Brown | 3rd kyu |
| Brown | 2nd kyu |
| Brown | 1st kyu |
Black Belt Dan ranks
| Belt / level | Rank |
|---|---|
| Black Belt | 1st Dan |
| Black Belt | 2nd Dan |
| Black Belt | 3rd Dan |
| Black Belt | 4th Dan |
| Black Belt | 5th Dan |
| Black Belt | 6th Dan |
| Black Belt | 7th Dan |
| Black Belt | 8th Dan |
| Black Belt | 9th Dan |
| Black Belt | 10th Dan |
How training is delivered
Support for students, trainers and institutions.
Association representatives can visit schools and colleges to train students through a four-part delivery model.
Age- and skill-specific curriculum
The right skills at the right time, all-round development through scouting philosophy and an inclusive approach.
Qualified trainers
Balance between school and training, regular trainer workshops and exposure to current training practices.
Assessment and feedback
Regular assessment, parent progress reports and student fitness report cards where implemented.
Equipment and infrastructure
Necessary Scouts and Guides equipment and infrastructure required to conduct training at schools.
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