I am pleased to announce that having completed two years of training and qualification the following four black belts have successfully qualified with merit for their 3rd and 2nd Degrees
* Gerry Abram – 3rd Degree
* Lisa Montgomery - 2nd Degree
* James Montgomery – 2nd Degree
* Geeroy Jackson – 2nd Degree
Congratulations to these black belts whose grades have been awarded in recognition of their technical excellence, dedication, and long-standing loyalty to the Club and passing the requirements listed below.
Qualifying schedule -
Applications requirement for each technique within the (Shaolin Kickboxing Forms) 8th to 1st degree and 2nd Degree
Technical performance (Shaolin Kickboxing Forms to detail 8th to 1st Degree and 2nd Degree)
Advance black belt fixed sparring technique
The ability to break when required (Tiles, bricks & wood)
1 vs. 3 sparring / 1 vs. 2
Knife application techniques
Chair application techniques
Long stick form and fixed spring technique
Long stick application for each movement
Stick vs. Stick (long & short)
In addition:
Conducting and assisting at the Club’s gradings
Contributing to the management of the club and its classes
Teaching professionally the Club’s syllabuses – both the traditional and the kickboxing
Supporting the teachings, rules and constitution of the club
IT / Website Support
Striving for perfection is certainly a long and hard road. These instructors have progressed very far along it but must keep striving in order to become elite Martial Artists & Instructors – I have offered them every support along this path.
Kingsley Morgan
Chief Instructor & Chief Examiner