Bishop Stortford wing chun grading System
There are 12 grades on the road to black belt with each grade being the foundation for the next syticmaitcly building your skill level up.
GRADE 1, 2 & 3
Summary
Your first steps on the road to your black belt
Preparing you for your potential upgrade or Basic Class
Skills Acquired
Improve body coordination, speed and accuracy
The ability to defend yourself against basic punching and kicking attacks
Measurable improvement in overall fitness level
The basic skill in one arm sensitity in folding and bending
Grade 4 & 5, 6
Summary
Domain of leadership and Basic Class
Your doorway to the intermediate IWKA System Level
Skills acquired
Able to defend basic boxing attacks, straight and curved
The skill of using the elbow and knee in defence and offence
The basic sensitivity with two arms in folding and bending
Noticable difference in basic body structure and momentum handling and overall fitness level
Grade 7, 8 ,9
Summary
Expanding on the sensitivity and basic introduction into the internal part of the IWKA System
Basic understanding of the six Core Elements
Skills Acquired
Expanding basic flexibility, sensitivity and reflexes
Acquired the first steps of the internal skill
Basic ground fighting skill, giving you the ability to defend yourself when being position on the ground
GRADE 10 & 11
Summary
Your black belt in plain sight.
The brown Sash Level take you further into the internal part of the IWKA System
With your current level of self control mentally and physically, the IWKA system takes you into the realm of the more advanced forms and and techniques
Skills Acquired
With the finishing of the 11th student level the student
Stands in front of his/her black belt
Has aquired more advanced skills in the internals
Has aquired the usage of more advanced lethal techniques
Gained a solid proficency in grappling controlling, locking, and joint manipulation techniques
GRADE 12 - BLACK BELT
Summary
Congratulations ! YOU DID IT !
Your black belt is something you can be very proud of, that you will keep with you for the rest of your life and that no-one can ever take away from you. You earned the key to the higher internal levels of the IWKA System
Skills Acquired
With the finishing of the 12th student level the student
The skill of handling yourself in all possible fighting ranges and situations
IWKA controlling and restaining fully under control
Excellent standard in grappling controlling & joint handling as well as basic weapon both in offence as defence
Leadership mindset in various aspects of life
Forceflow handling
Momentum handling
Excellent standard in sensory motorskills and handling of Body, Mind and Energy
Student Teaching Assistant Grade
Technician Grade
This marks your first step on the ‘Bridge To Mastery. With learning the higher internal skills and programs comes a significant jump in handling body, mind and energy. “With great power comes great responsibility”