Mastery STAR I
Badge Level
5
Badge Promotion
In Fencing Master, badge colors indicate the level of training (Phase). The badge level system acts as an incentive for the student to advance to the next level of training.
Badge Level Promotion REQUIREMENTS
Each level in HKFM’s Badge Level System is full of meaning and philosophy. As a student advances from Blue badge to yellow badge, it symbolizes the knowledge and power the student has learned and experienced.
PROMOTION FEE =HK$380
PROMOTION TESTING : SKILL vs TIMELINE
To advance from one phase to another, students will need to qualify for promotion testing. Each student is different and will promote at a pace measured by skill and not a timeline.
When a student has accomplished each of these requirements, they will be given a promotion certificate and the respective badge which they can put on to their fencing jacket.
Skills/Tatics
1.able to do false attack - movement made to draw a response from the opponent to enable you to deliver the real intended movement. (coach will look for the ability of students to maintain distance , attain good sense of timing and also to be able to co-ordinate the whole with the hand and leg movements)
2. Able to demonostrate Prise de Fer at following direction
Bind : diagonal movement high to opposite low and vice versa
Envelopment - circular movement bringing the blade back to the initial line
Croisé – Taking of the blade vertically from the high line to low and vice versa.
Opposition – A straight thrust down the blade without moving the line of the coach’s blade.
Participated in at least 1 external or internal competition
Accumulated 12 victories in one recent semester
Theory
Able to describe the typical run down of any external competition
Able to describe the importance of seed ranking in competition
Able to list 4 scenerio for yellow card/red card/black card
Behaviour
Class room discipline
Respect the safety rules
Respect the classmates and coach
Actively see opportunity to provide feedback to other classmates with lower skills
Attended minimum 160 hours of combat practice
ELite8+Badge
Graduating to a Elite Badge Level 8 means that you must know everything learned in all badge level
At Fencing Master we are very excited for students' Elite badge promotion. Through dedication and hard work, your goal is now a reality that you will be reaching shortly. Below is a checklist for you to follow of things that you will need to master and accomplish before attempting for assessment.
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Attend a minimum of 10 Camps (internally or externally) from past years
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Attend a minimum of 3 classes per week in addition to private lesson
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Participate in minimum 3 competitions annually
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Must have great energy/spirit levels in all classes
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Give back to school (promotions, events), show loyalty and gratitude.
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Follow all club rules
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Must pass written test
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Must memorize the Elite Badge Oath and be able to recite individually at the badge promotion.
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Badge Promotion Assessment Fee : HK$380
Application Process for Badge Promotion
Badge Level promotion is arranged by invitation and self application. Once the application fee has been made, coach will discuss with the students to see which level to target and specific requirement of each level.
Students are suggested to prepare for this assessment in advance with self study and practice the skills with coach during private lessons.
Component of Assessments :
1. Skills/Tactics - to be conducted by the assigned coach
2. Behavior - based on the collective scoring from Coach and deputy coach
3. Theory - suggest the students to attend online-classes for review of the content