How Often & Where Are Hastings Gradings Held?
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SAMA Hastings gradings are held every 2 months. If you are unable to make our Hastings grade don't worry as we also hold gradings in Eastbourne and Bexhill which our students are more than welcome
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Our Hastings grades are held at Helenswood Sports Centre, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7PS. This is a modern venue which includes changing facilities, free parking and its very own Costa Coffee with comfortable seating. This is ideal for parents waiting for their children whilst they are training in the pre-grade class. Please use the interactive map
on the left if you need directions
What Do I Need To bring to Grade? I
Dont forget to bring your white membership book with up to date insurance slip attached for the karate grading or your black membership card with up to date insurance attached for the kickboxing grading. If your child is an orange belt or above they must bring a set of sparing equipment as this is part of their grade test.
Belts are available to buy on the day, colour belts are £4.00 and stripe belts are £4.50. There will also be SAMA gifts and accessories to buy on the day of the grade, such as bags, drink bottles, mugs, t-shirts, grade weapons etc
What Is The Pre-Grade Class For?
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We teach a children's karate class on the day of the grading. This is a specialist class for children who already have 3 blue stripes on their belt or children who are very close to grade and need a final stripe.
The classes are aimed solely at giving our students extra practice on their grade work an hour before
the grading begins
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This class has many benifits. Aswell as being a refresher on all grade work for the students, it also includes work on breathing, strength, focus etc. Other benifits include: last minute answers to any questions the student has regarding their grade work and an extra confidence boost to shake off any nerves. All very important for achieving a good pass mark
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There is no need to pre book for this lesson just come along on the day. The class cost is £4.00 also payable on the day
Who Grades The Students At The Hastings Grading?
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All karate and kickboxing students are graded by Hanshi the SAMA Organisation Chief Instructor
Other Important Grading Information
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Kickboxers must wear the SAMA kickboxing uniform, No jewellery at all to be worn
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Karate students must wear a clean pressed karate gi (suit) complete with the SAMA badge on the left breast. No jewellery at all to be worn. All students taking the orange stripe or above grading must bring a set of sparring equipment as they are required the spar for grade. Students without sparring equipment will automatically drop a pass mark which could result in the student failing their grade
What Are The Grade Costs?