Year One Martial Arts Progression: White Belt to Green Belt

Improving Retention: Student's Year One

White Belt

Semester One

Month 1 Stripe 1 = 8 classes
Month 2 Stripe 2 = 8 classes
Month 3 Stripe 3 = 8 classes
Month 4 Stripe 4 = 8 classes

32 Accumulated Classes

Graduates to Gold Belt

Semester Two

Month 1 Stripe 1 = 8 classes
Month 2 Stripe 2 = 8 classes
Month 3 Stripe 3 = 8 classes
Month 4 Stripe 4 = 8 classes

64 Accumulated Classes

Graduates to Orange Belt

Semester Three

Month 1 Stripe 1 = 8 classes
Month 2 Stripe 2 = 8 classes
Month 3 Stripe 3 = 8 classes
Month 4 Stripe 4 = 8 classes

96 Accumulated Classes

Graduates to Green Belt

Year One martial arts students follow a structured curriculum, progressing through three semesters while earning stripes and belts based on attendance and skill development.

White Belt (Semester One):

Month 1: Stripe 1 = 8 classes
Month 2: Stripe 2 = 8 classes
Month 3: Stripe 3 = 8 classes
Month 4: Stripe 4 = 8 classes
Graduates to Gold Belt (32 accumulated classes).

Gold Belt (Semester Two):

Module 1: Stripe 1 = 8 classes
Module 2: Stripe 2 = 8 classes
Module 3: Stripe 3 = 8 classes
Module 4: Stripe 4 = 8 classes
Graduates to Orange Belt (64 accumulated classes).

Orange Belt (Semester Three):

Month 1: Stripe 1 = 8 classes
Month 2: Stripe 2 = 8 classes
Month 3: Stripe 3 = 8 classes
Month 4: Stripe 4 = 8 classes
Graduates to Green Belt (96 accumulated classes).

This clear and measurable progression sets students up for success while maintaining motivation and consistency.

Improving Retention: Student's Year One

White Belt

Semester One

Semester Two

Semester Three

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