Our Training Motto is “Never Give Up”! Our foundational training principles are:
- Be Polite
- Be Patient
- Be Alert
- Be Brave
- Do Your Best
- Respect Yourself and Others
(White belts need only to be able to recite the 6 Training Principles for testing.)
Each of our training principles are based on the biblical concept found in Matthew 5:13:
S.A.L.T. – “You are the SALT of the earth, but if the salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?”
Be Polite
Scriptural Reference – “He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend. “ Proverbs 22:11 (ESV)
Attribute of Character– Self Controlled
Life Application – Be considerate of how you speak to and around others, fellow students and instructors. Be an ambassador of Christ at all times.
Training Analogy – Use good manners like “Yes Sir.” Be considerate of others during training. If your doing forms and another crosses your path be willing to yield to them the right of way.
Be Patient
Scriptural Reference – “Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Ecclesiastes 7:8 (ESV)
Attribute of Character– Selflessness
Life Application – Be willing to assist others with learning rather than just being concerned with your own abilities. Put others above and before yourself.
Training Analogy – When asked to help teach a lower rank do it with a good attitude and understanding.
Be Alert
Scriptural Reference – “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. “ 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
Attribute of Character– Prudence
Life Application – Be prepared at all times. Keep your guard up. Compromise leads to slothfulness and slothfulness to destruction. Guard your eyes, ears, mouth, hands, heart and conscience before Christ.
Training Analogy – Be diligent to train both in class and outside of class. Self-Discipline.
Be Brave
Scriptural Reference – “But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.“ 2 Chronicles 15:7 (ESV)
Attribute of Character– Courage
Life Application – Do not fear men. Do not be a man pleaser but a God pleaser. Have the courage to stand for and speak up for what is right even if you are the only one and in the face of adversity or persecution.
Training Analogy – Do not say, “I cannot do this? I cannot learn. Face every challenge and obstacle as an opportunity to grow stronger. Dare to stand against the voice of discouragement, disappointment and frustration.
Do Your Best
Scriptural Reference – “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (ESV)
Attribute of Character– Integrity
Life Application – Do all as unto the Lord. Do everything with excellence with no compromise or withholding nothing from God.
Training Analogy – When training only you know if you are giving your all. If you do not you are only hurting yourself and it will show in your technique.
Respect Yourself and Others
Scriptural Reference – “And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” Luke 6:31 (ESV)
Attribute of Character– Honor
Life Application – Treat others with dignity, respect, kindness and honor at all times. Be an example of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in the love of Christ.
Training Analogy – Do not speak down to others. Do not degrade or belittle others. Do not be prideful of your skills. Do not be boastful or derogative of those who may not know what you know or disagree with you.
BASIC FORM 1
BASIC FORM 2
BASIC FORM 3
BASIC TECHNIQUE
Belt and Patch Fees will be paid to your school prior to testing. All other fees are paid at testing.
Scripture Memorization
Philippians 4:13 (ESV) I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Psalms 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
John 3:16 (ESV) For God so loved the world,that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
John 14:6 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Pre-testing Requirements
The class the week of testing is pre-testing. This is to allow the instructors to ensure students are prepared and equipment. Students must attend pre-testing and must receive their instructors authorization to test. Students must have regularly attended classes prior to testing. Students must have met the minimum wait time per their belt rank. Students must have their patches sewn on their uniforms and have paid the belt and patch fees and must be current on monthly dues. Students must be able to proficiently demonstrate their knowledge of Basic Technique, Kicks, Forms, and Training Principles. with little to no assistance.