ADVANCED CLASS
ENTRY PROCESS
You’ve built your fundamentals and developed the basics. Now it’s time to challenge yourself in a higher-level training environment.
Advanced classes are where sharper technique, faster pace, and tougher rounds begin. It’s designed for members ready to grow beyond the standard class level.
Think you’re ready for more?
Speak with a coach before attending to get approved.
COACH APPROVAL NEEDED
Advanced is not a class members can simply book into on their own. Entry is by coach approval only. This helps us protect the standard of the class and make sure everyone in the room can train safely and productively.
STRONG FUNDAMENTALS
Members should already have a solid grasp of stance, balance, defence, pad holding, partner awereness, and general class etiquette. Advanced is built for people who can work with intent without needing constant correction on the basics.
MINIMUM PAD HOLDING EXPERIENCE
Members should have completed atleast 10 pad holding classes. This ensures they can safely and effectively work with partners in a faster paced environment.
COMPOSURE UNDER PRESSURE
Advanced is not a class members can simply book into on their own. Entry is by coach approval only. This helps us protect the standard of the class and make sure everyone in the room can train safely and productively.
CONSISTENT ATTITUDE
Skill matters, but attitude matters just as much. Members entering Advanced should be coachable, accountable, switched on, and willing to contribute positively to the room
HOW IT WORKS
The process for joining Advanced Classes
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Train consistently
Progression into advanced is earned overtime. We want members stepping into this class beacuse they are genuiley ready, not because they feel rushed inito it.
Show the standard regularly
Coaches will be looking for consistency, not just one good session. We want to see good technique, safe partner, work, control, maturity and the ability to keep up with the pace of class
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Speak with a coach
If you feel ready for Advanced, let one of our coaches know. They can give you honest feedback on where you are at and what you may still need to improve before stepping up.
Receive approval
Once a coach feels you are ready, they will give you the go ahead to attend. In some cases, a coach may suggest a bit more time in Gneral first, along with clear areas to focus on.
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What is expected in Advance
Approval into the class is not permanent if the standard is not maintained. Advanced should feel sharp, safe, respectful, and high quality every session.
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Arrive ready to train and switched on from the start
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Holds pads with accuracy, intent and awereness
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Listen closely and apply feedback quickly
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Work at the required pace without compromising technique
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Train with control during drills, sparing, and partner work
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Look after your training partners and help keep the room sharp
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Carry yourself with professionalism, respect, and accountability
Common reasons a member may need more time
Not being approved yet is not a negativ. It simply means theere are still afew boxes to tick before the jump up is the right one.
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Frequently needing correcyion on basic technique
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Poor pad holding or lack of partner awerness
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Going too hard, too wild, or struggling to control intesity
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Switching off during Instruction or slowing down the room
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Inconsistent attendance or effort in General classes
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A resistance attitude toward feedback
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Approval is required before attending advanced.
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Approval may be removed if standards are not maintained.
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Advanced is designed to be faster paced and higher intensity.
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The goal is to maintain a safe and high quality training environment.