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Student Handbook (rev - Sept 2007)
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Attendance IMAF's program is a comprehensive blend of different martial arts styles. In order to realize the full benefits of this type of program you MUST commit yourself to training. We are realistic and realize that not everyone can attend every class. We therefore offer a number of classes per night in each style we teach in order to give the student the opportunity to train. Our expectation is for each student to train a MINIMUM of 3 times per week. If you are away on vacation or will be out for more than a week you MUST inform your instructor. We monitor each students progress and attempt to follow up with a student when they are missing for more than a week. Your progress and RANK progressions depend on your time on the mat! Martial Arts Class Rules/Safety Courtesy/Respect
Equipment & Safety We have gone to great lengths to make our programs among the safest in the nation. It is therefore important that all students follow the guidance of the instructor and exercise proper control when working on techniques or sparring. To further eliminate the possibility of injury, protection ( groin cups, mouth pieces, gloves and head gear) is mandatory for all sparring classes. No protective gear – no sparring – no exceptions!
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Optional safety gear that is highly recommended includes rib guards, protective bra for female students and forearm guards as needed. These items are stocked by the studio and must be purchased through IMAF to ensure they meet our safety standards. If there are any questions concerning equipment or regulations, please contact the chief instructor. Following the above guidelines will ensure a safe and enjoyable workout for all. All Gear must be purchased through IMAF to ensure safety. If you already have gear ask your instructor to inspect it to ensure it meets IMAF standards. Uniforms Students MUST wear the uniform appropriate for the art they are studying. Uniforms must be clean and free of any damage that may cause injury. Children must wear their complete "gi" unless summer dress rules are in effect which allows gi pants and a school shirt. Adults must wear the uniform appropriate to the art they are studying as follows: JKD, Eskrima - IMAF pants and shirt (AKA IMAF uniform). BJJ Gi class - BJJ uniform Submission Grappling class - shorts or gi pants Muay Thai - Traditional Muay Tai shorts or grappling shorts Tai Chi - IMAF uniform
Student Progression Adult Program Progression in our adult program is recognized in "Phases" for Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and Levels for Doce Pares Eskrima. In JKD there are three major Phases all leading toward the Apprentice Instructor level followed by Associate Instructor and then Full Instructor. All JKD ranking is recognized by Sifu Richard Bustillo of the IMB, (an original student of the late Bruce Lee, the founder of JKD). Doce Pares ranking is recognized in 5 Major Levels leading to Black Belt in the “ Multi Style” system of Doce Pares Eskrima. Ranking is recognized by Master Arnulfo Cuesta. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu advancement is provided by Fernando Sarmento jr. who IMAF is affiliated with. Muay Thai ranking is provided by Ron Balicki who is a certified Muay Thai instructor. See the Ranking chart below for children, Doce Pares and Jeet Kune do ranking progressions. Children's Program As part of our program, we have included visible as well as intangible rewards for our students. The visible rewards include different colored belts (See the Ranking chart below) that are the symbols of ever increasing levels of expertise in the Martial Arts. Students are tested in 3 month cycles until they reach upper belt level when the testing period is somewhat longer. It is ultimately up to the instructor to approve when a student is ready for testing. |
Programs available: Children:
Adult (14 yr old and up)
Progressions:
Ranking in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is done through IMAF's BJJ Black Belt affiliated instructor. We now offer ranking in Muay Thai through certified Muay Thai Instructor Ron Balicki.
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IMAF Payment Policy IMAF has a number of payment plans available. You are encouraged to select the one that best fit’s your training needs and will result in uninterrupted training. You are purchasing a Martial Arts Program, not individual classes, so payments are due regardless of whether or not you attend classes. It is the student’s responsibility to attend class although IMAF will make every effort through phone calls and written communication to help keep the student motivated. IMAF offers family discounts so see your Program Director for details. IMAF uses credit card only. All payments are due on the first of the month regardless of when the student starts. Under this method the student will have more than one month of training left when their last payment is made thereby ensuring a complete training program. Late payments incur a “late payment fee” of $10 per week late which MUST be paid with the tuition payment All payments must be up to date before a student can attend promotion testing or any IMAF sponsored events.
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IMAF Referral Policy IMAF recognizes that it's best source of new students is it's current students. As such IMAF has a very generous referral policy for existing students. If an existing student refers another person who signs an annual training agreement with IMAF, the referring student will receive a FREE MONTH (added on to the students contract.) or a credit to an additional month of training if the value of the new students monthly tuition rate if it is less then the referring students. If a an existing client refers someone who
Tiger Cub referrals will receive a FREE class deducted off the value of their program price. Note that IMAF does not give out cash awards but offers FREE services as payment!
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Ranking System
(advancement time is an estimate and depends on the individual student)
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Children Levels |
IMAF FightingSystems |
Jeet Kune Do |
Doce Pares |
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Journey Begins 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months 15 months 18 months 21 months 24 months 27 months 30 months 33 months 36 months 39 months 45 months
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White White/Yellow Yellow Orange Green Blue Purple Purple/Red Red Red/Brown Stripe Red /2 Brown Stripes Brown Brown/Black Stripe Black/Red Black Belt Jr. |
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Green Belt . Blue
Red . . Brown . Black/Red (Asst Inst) Black Belt |
Phase 1 ... Phase 1/Intermediate Phase 1 Advanced Phase 2 Phase 2 Intermediate Phase 2 Advanced ...... Phase 3 Phase 3 Advanced ........ Phase 3 Advanced
Apprentice Instructor
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Level 1
Level 1 Advanced Level 2 Level 2 Intermediate Level 2 Advanced Level 3 Level 3 Advanced Level 4 Level 4 Advanced Level 5
.................. Level 5 Advanced Black Belt 1st Grade |