Spirit Martial Arts

The purpose is the Kids classes is to instill good behavior

and habits for success using the principles of Taekwondo

in a fun but disciplined atmosphere.  One of the tools we

use to accomplish this is the stripe system.

Stretching is very important for martial arts and general health

The Black Stripe: 

  This is the behavior stripe.  A checklist of items of good

behavior items is given to the parent.  Items such as

"Cooperation with teachers.  Excellent____ good____etc."

This is reviewed by the parent and handed in to the

instructor.  If the items graded average out to be good

Then the child is rewarded a black stripe.  It the child

slips in one or more of these items, then the parent

can remove the black stripe and ask for another form

the child then has two weeks to bring the rating up to

at least "good".

It must be noted here that the student can not test for

his or her next belt without the black stripe.

The Orange Stripe:

When a report card comes in, it is reviewed by one of the

instructors.  If it is determined that the student is doing his

or her best in school, the an orange stripe is awarded.  It

not the child is given additional time to bring up grades in

question.

The Green Stripe;

Every student is encouraged to read.  The path to imagination,

fun  and knowledge.  For every 5 titles and authors turned in,

the student is awarded one green stripe.

The Purple Stripe;

The purple stripe is awarded the student when he or she

surpass expectations.  It can be doing a chore around the

house without being asked.  Volunteering to help someone

on their own.  Or doing something of value in the community

This sets them on the right path of being recognized for

good works.  With the aquisition of 3 purple stripes by test time the student also recieves a Gold medal along with a new belt

The Red Stripe;

This stripe is awarded when the student demonstrates

proficiency in their forms.

The Blue Stripe;

This stripe is awarded when the student shows proficiency

in their required self-defense and one step sparring routines

for their belts.

happy students after a test

Kids having paddle ball for a reward on fun fridays

Kids class very proud of their earned

stripes

Yes girls Can defend themselves