Martial Art Institute

4 Distinctions for Level 1 Grading

Jack French , Claire Cork, Jehad Shamis, Anthony Denny
All from the Addington Village Club, Croydon.

On the 26th May 2002, approximately 40 students in London entered their first grading after 6 months of intensive MAI Wing Chun training.

The examination was a very formal affair, each student was allocated a time slot to attend at the Wimbledon Club. Master Tang (chief instructor) presided as examiner, usually senior or head instructors assess level 1 and 2. In this case, markings were tougher with a pass or fail grade.

However, the students were examined under very strict conditions, markings were as follows:

A+ perfect
A excellent
A- very good

B+ good
B good
B- good

C+ average
C average
C- below Average

D bad

E extremely bad

All students had to perform the 12 exercises of the level 1 syllabus, demonstrating technical ability and understanding of each techniques and it's terminology. In addition, students had to exhibit the martial etiquette which includes respect, confidence, full uniform and physical and mental control.

Four students, Jack French (age 12), Claire Cork, Jehad Shamis and Anthony Denny attained 'Distinction' accumulated a minimum of 10 A's or A-'s each - Congratulations to these Addington Village club students for winning the highest standard. Hope you guys will continue to set the high standard for everyone to aspire to.