Grading Information & Application Forms

Confirmed Grading Bookings

Martyn McDermott -> Animal Yellow - Staff 1&2

Quick Info - What you need to Successfully Grade

There are 5 parts that you need to successfully participate in the Shaolin Academy Gradings;

Know all the items listed in your Workbook (see example of Gray Sash Workbook) for the levels you wish to Grade for (see end of workbook for detailed Grading Items listing)
Submit your Grading Application form, no later than 2 weeks before the Grading together with a $20 deposit
Prepare your Knowledge/Theory component of the Grading so that it is ready to be handed in at the Grading.
Understand the Grading and Marking Process
Check this WEB page ONE WEEK BEFORE the grading weekend to find out exact details about your Grading time (be there ready at least 15 minutes earlier)

The grading Venue is on the cnr Albert & Lewis St, Mordialloc.
Click on the underlined to go to our Venue Information Page!

If you are not yet 18 years old, your grading application needs to be counter signed by a legal guardian (parent or appointed guardian)

Grading Application

Understanding Gradings Feedback

Grading Level Review
- If you would like to participate on the Grading without actually grading or having to finish the grading; and receive the result immediately after the grading,
send us an e-mail.

After Grading Materials

What is a Grading Review?

A grading review is a Clayton's Grading, the Grading you do when you do not want to Grade and it only costs $19. If you would like to receive a detailed feedback for every technique, form and items in a level, you do a Grading Review (you can look at a sample by clicking on this line).

When you Grade, three steps occur;

You participate on the Grading, all of it and you need to include the Theory/Knowledge Component

Your Grading results together with your Theory/Knowledge Component is reviewed by Sijo who decides what the result mean and you are allocated one of the following marks; Fail, Redo, Conditional Pass, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction

At the Grading Presentation you receive your full feedback, with the evaluation by Sijo, in writing and if you passed and official Shaolin Academy Certificate of Achievement.

If you just participate on the Level Review, you receive the feedback immediately after the Grading, without the results going on your permanent record, without Sijo reviewing them and without you being eligible for promotion or certification. What you do get is a two page detailed report on how well you did in the Grading, nothing more and nothing less.

Who can grade?

Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Gradings are open to everyone. Anyone can come and watch and anyone can come and grade for any level, even if they have not trained with us. We believe that you should be able to participate in the grading process when you feel they are ready. No caveats, no conditions and no obstacles. We also believe that our Grading process is of the highest quality and professionally managed along Traditional methods and Modern Principles; best of both worlds. That is why our gradings are open to any to grade and everyone to watch!

When is the next Grading?

Shaolin Academy Gradings are usually the 2nd weekend in June and December. The next Grading details are;

Saturday 12 December 2009

09.00am - Gray Sash
10.30am - White Sash
12.30pm - Yellow Sash

Lunch

02.00pm - Orange Sash
03.30pm - Green Sash

Saturday 20 June 2009

10.00am Specialist Animal Levels (if required)

Lunch

01.00pm Shaolin Staff
03.00pm Weaponry Defence

Any other Grading Preparations?

To reduce the Grading stress and reduce chances of accidents, it may be a good idea to also prepare in the following way;;

Have a complete uniform with Sash and Shoes ready at least 24 hours before the event
Have water with you and if you are Grading/Re-grading have a snake for the short break in between.
Have you completed and printed Grading Theory component with your Uniform.
Plan to be at the Grading venue 30 minutes before grading start, at 10 minutes extra if you are car-pooling.
If you had not settled the Balance of the Grading fee, bring this with you, preferably correct change.

Certificates and Results

We usually hold this event at the;

SIMBA'R (Bar)
Poath Rd (by Poath Rd Railway Station)
Hughesdale (between North Rd & Dandenong Rd

It is either the last weekend in June where we also celebrate the clubs Birthday (24 June 1992) or in December where it is usually a week after the Gradings, at the end of the week where we cease training for two weeks over the New Year period.

Both of these events are open to ANY Shaolin Academy Student, CURRENT or FORMER and each can bring a partner for free. You will be provided with snacks, finger food, good coffee and a brilliant Chai Latte made by Liam and you will have fun catching up with friends old and new.

If you have any questions about this Speak to any of our instructors or give Sijo a call Toll Free on 1800 SHAOLIN that is 1800 742 654 or 0458 SHAOLIN that is 0458 742 654 Tuesdays to Fridays between 11am and 5pm or e-mail by clicking on this line.