Grace Martial Arts Florida
Training Spiritual Champions!
Every new student of Grace Martial Arts begins as a White Belt in Yon Ch'uan Karate and Kung Fu. Each belt and stripe includes a memory verse and character qualities and martial arts techniques. The time between belt testings below Black Belt is usually three months of continual classes.
If a student comes into the GMAF program and has previous martial arts experience and proof of rankings (certificates, letters from previous instructors, etc.), they may be promoted more rapidly in Yon Ch'uan. The final decision about ranking and testing is determined by your GMAF instructor.
We want children to be strong of body, mind and spirit. Each class begins with prayer and a time of exercise for health and fitness. Children will learn about showing respect to their parents, teachers and fellow students. You can learn more about Basic Dojo Rules.
You will receive a certificate and colored belt with each new numbered kyu or dan rank . You will receive one or more stripes on your colored belt between numbered rankings.
The following links will take you to the basic requirements for each belt. You may print them to use for your practice and preparation for future tests.
Our prayer is the time you spend thinking about God's Word, becoming like Christ and learning to defend yourself and others with honor and integrity will become an important part of how God builds your life and prepares you for eternity with Him.
Your instructor is eager to help you meet your personal goals (physical, mental and spiritual).
White Belt 1 Stripe 10th Kyu
White Belt 2 Stripes 10th Kyu
Yellow Belt 9th Kyu
Yellow Belt 1 Stripe 9th Kyu
Gold Belt 8th Kyu
Orange Belt 7th Kyu
Orange Belt 1 Stripe 7th Kyu
Blue Belt 6th Kyu
Blue Belt 1 Stripe 6th Kyu
Purple Belt 5th Kyu
Green Belt 4th Kyu
Green Belt 1 Stripe 4th Kyu
Brown Belt 3rd Kyu
Brown Belt 1 Stripe 2nd Kyu
Brown Belt 2 Stripes 1st Kyu
Black Belt 1st Dan
Black Belt 2nd - 5th Dan
Grace Martial Arts has programs for Yon Ch'uan Black Belts interested in earning higher Dan rankings. Those programs include Black Belt Karate and Kung Fu forms in addition to a higher degree of training in self-defense and weapons. Black Belts in Yon Ch'uan also serve as assistant instructors with a Senior Instructor and are eligible for special training in becoming a certified instructor in the Yon Ch'uan Martial Arts System.
Here is a short video demonstrating a portion of a Kung Fu form from the Yon Ch'uan Martial Arts System as performed by Grand Master Robert Xavier.
Here are short videos demonstrating some of the self-defense techniques learned while training in the Yon Ch'uan Black Belt Kung Fu forms.
If you would like more information about Grace Martial Arts classes in the Tampa area, contact Mark McGee at mmcgee@gmaf.org.
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