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The Kung - Fu Black Belt Journey
A Black Belt should now realize that the fight is on the inside. The only way to progress from this point is through helping others to the Black Belt. If you have no desire to help others and you are--or are soon to be a Black Belt, this is where you graduate. No one can teach anyone who has learned all they need to know.
Where do you go in your training once you receive a Black Belt? Today, the word "black belt" has lost its value. Why? Here are just a few reasons:, 10 years ago it may have taken 4 to 6 years to earn a Black Belt. Today it takes 2 years or less in some schools. There was a time when martial artists were physically fit, but today you may go to a tournament to find that the judges/instructors are 300 pounds! These same instructors have 300 students and offer fitness and self-defense classes--but never train in the classes. Worst yet, none of his students has ever seen him train. Because there is the appearance of learning and fun, people sign 3 year contracts in some cases. This is like going to a fitness gym where the instructor promises to get you in shape, but his waistline is 40 inches--5 inches bigger than yours! Listening to such a person would be difficult--someone who can help you, but can not help him/herself.
The key word is "Standards." Instructors must have personal standards about their physical condition before deciding to teach others how to be fit. We work hard physically to get the black belt, but forget how to maintain the physical appearance. In the dark parts of our brain, we think of ourselves as we were 15 years ago. For some, those memories is all they need.
The black belt journey requires one major change--and that is the way we think. Because we have reached the honorable position of black belt, we have to be role models. What good is it to be a black belt when we have no control over how we behave or how we treat others? Black Belt is the level where you should decide to be a good person in ever way possible. What good is it to have Black Belt (BB) discipline when we can not apply it to the harmful foods we eat, our temper, school grades, work, or how we treat our family and others? BB does not mean you have to be a perfect person, but it does mean being true to oneself by identifying the areas in your life that need improvement and developing a plan to correct these weaknesses.
Black Belt Club Requirement
Student must be willing to teach Introductory classes as needed.
Must have 90% attendance. All absences must be excused.
Must be available for Monday night classes.
Must average 90% or better on all test scores.
To be an instructor means commitment and sacrifice. These ingredients, along with a lifestyle change, will reap many benefits if you can be consistent.
Black Belt Club Members will be required to meet and demonstrate the standard of their particular belt level one month before they are to proceed to the next belt test.
Black Belt Club Belt Fighting Requirements
(Students in the Black Belt Club Instructional Program only)
White Belt: Demonstrate the basic defenses against hand and feet attacks and how they're used.
Yellow Belt: Be able to stop all hand attacks from a street fighter. Fighting test: 3 one-minute rounds against 3 different opponents.
Green Belt: Must stop all hand and feet attacks without being hit and without using force. Fighting Test: 3 one-minute rounds against 3 different opponents.
Blue Belt: Must control opponent without having to strike with force. Opponent must be off-balance and unable to fight back at the time of attack.
Red Belt: Efficiency is the key. Must be able to take advantage of 1st mistake the opponent makes by controlling the body and striking the opponent while the opponent is unable to defend or strike back.
Black Belt: Must pass 3 fighting tests: 1) Platform Fighting: 3 1-minute rounds w/fresh opponents. 2) Chi Sau Fighting: 3 1-minute rounds with fresh opponents. 3) Multiple Attackers Test: One two minute round with two opponents without being hit.
Student Assistant Program
This program is designed for the students who enjoy Kung Fu and enjoy helping other students improve, but do not have the time to devote to the Teacher Instructional Program--Black Belt Club.
Must maintain a positive attitude and demeanor at all times in class.
Will not be required to demonstrate fighting ability, but will need to demonstrate their ability to apply and understand techniques.
Must average 85% or better on all Tests.
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