Martial Art Institute

2 Distinctions for Level 2 Grading

Phil Wood (Crawley) and Abhishek Banerji (Wimbledon)

On the 9th June 2002, approximately 20 students took part in the level 2 grading. This was pre-requiste of level 1 grading 7-8 months ago.

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.

The criteria for level 2 grading is that there shall be no 'D' grade, hence fail will apply. However, discretional pass can be issued based on the amount of A grades and the students past class room effort.

The students will have performed a much more versatile and complex skills to that of level 1. All techniques were subjected to the two main approaches static and flexible.

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

A+ perfect 99%
A excellent 90%
A- very good 80%

B+ good 70%
B good 65%
B- good 60%

C+ average 55%
C average 50%
C- below Average 45%

D bad 30%

E extremely bad 10-20%

All students had to perform the 11 exercises of the level 2 syllabus, demonstrating technical ability and understanding of each techniques and it's terminologies. In addition, students had to exhibit the martial etiquette which included respect, confidence, full uniform presentation, physical and mental control.

Two students, Phil Wood and Abhishek Banerji attained 'Distinction', accumulated a minimum of 9 A's or A-'s each - Congratulations to them both for winning the highest standard. Hope you guys will continue to set the high standard for everyone to aspire to. As a result of their distinction, an assistantship will be offered to them both in the near future.