| GRADING STRUCTURE Cobra Kids are Children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Young Children need motivation and set goals to keep their interest in any sporting activity. The normal grade structure within most Martial Arts requires a 3 to 6 month gap between grades. At Cobra FMA we think this is too long as it does not hold the Child's interest and results in them becoming bored and giving up the activity. To over come this, as a part of the Cobra Kids Programme, our grades are split into 3 sections with the Child being "tested" each month. This does not mean that they grade any quicker than the Juniors and Adults, instead it holds their attention and asserts their desire to learn. The belt system is shown below. |
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| 8th KYU 1 Month |
| 8th KYU 1 Tab 2 Months |
| 8th KYU 2 Tabs 3 Months |
| 7th KYU 4 Months |
| 7th KYU 1 Tab 5 Months |
| 7th KYU 2 Tabs 6 Months |
| 6th KYU 7 Month |
| 6th KYU 1 Tab 8 Months |
| 6th KYU 2 Tabs 9 Months |
| 5th KYU 10 Months |
| 5th KYU 1 Tab 11 Months |
| 5th KYU 2 Tabs 12 Months |
| 4th KYU 13 Month |
| 4th KYU 1 Tab 15 Months |
| 4th KYU 2 Tabs 17 Months |
| 3rd KYU 19 Months |
| 3rd KYU 1 Tab 21 Months |
| 3rd KYU 2 Tabs 23 Months |
| 2nd KYU 25 Month |
| 2nd KYU 1 Tab 27 Months |
| 2nd KYU 2 Tabs 29 Months |
| 1st KYU 31 Months |
| 1st KYU 1 Tab 33 Months |
| 1st KYU 2 Tabs 35 Months |
| 1st KYU Red Tab 37 Months |
| 1st KYU 2 Red Tabs 39 Months |
| Shodan HO 41 Months |
| Shodan HO (usually a Black Belt with a white stripe running along it's length) is a Junior Black Belt and the Child will remain at this grade untill the age of 13 years when they move into the Juniors. At this time they will be required to learn and demonstrate the full Cobra FMA Arm & Leg Lock Bunkai which to date had not been taught to them. Once completed they will be awarded the Grade of Shodan 1st Dan Black Belt. |
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| Shodan 1st Dan |
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| PROFICIENCY SCHEME The C.M.A.A. Cobra Kids Programme is different to other Childrens Martial Arts Programmes in the way that it not only offers our younger members a way to train from an early age but it also gives them valuable life skills by way of the Cobra Kids Proficiency Scheme. The Scheme also helps contribute towards their long term athletic developement (LTAD) as well as preparing them for our Instructor training programme, Martial Arts Instructor UK, which they can take part in from 12 years old as Cadet Leaders. The Scheme consists of 10 subjects outside of the Martial Arts including: Map Reading First Aid Stranger Danger Drug Awarness Anti-Bullying and more.... Awards will be given along the way at 3 stages - 5 Complete, 8 Complete and 10 Complete. The full Scheme can be downloaded from this page by clicking HERE (password required please contact an Instructor) |
| If you want the passwords or you have any questions about Cobra Kids email us at: cmaauk@hotmail.com Or give us a call on: 07909 673894 If you are diverted to our 24 hour answer machine, it's our promise to reply to you the same day. |
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| INSTRUCTOR QUALITIES - THE MASA 5. It is important that everyone is aware of the qualities that ALL Martial Arts Instructors should have. This is dealt with by way of what are known as "The MASA 5". If an Instructor cannot produce ALL of these when asked then you should reconsider your options. Click the logo below to learn more.................... |
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