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GRADINGS


THE GRADING SYSTEM: BLACK BAND
If you want to transform others, transform yourself first Pictures taken 12 months apart showing postural correction, muscle development and reduction in body fat. What to expect Training to develop arms, back, legs, and chest through out the week. We also work on postural development as part of the training. Individuals will train for at least a year before taking their grading. If students meet the standard then they will pass the Black-Band grading. We aim to make

Ovando Carter
Jan 91 min read


THE GRADING SYSTEM: BLUE - BROWN
Blue- to Brown-Band Training 26 parkour conditioning moves. All body weight. Training for 11 months. Need over 80% to pass. Assessment over two 1.5 hr sessions. The Beast Mode This part of our training was first developed as part of our 15 hour parkour camps which happen over a full week. Three hours a day, 5 days a week. This authentic training was based on my experiences of doing a A.D.A.P.T level 2 parkour coaching course, which itself was developed in comb

Ovando Carter
Jan 91 min read


THE GRADING SYSTEM: WHITE - BLUE
Custom Developed Grading System The idea of a grading system comes from years of training in martial arts. Even to today, most parkour organisations do not have a systematic approach to their training. We have been using our grading system since 2017, and over the years have refined it further. "Developing character and positive habits through training" Grading's: Our Method Our grading system starts by teaching students a set number of moves, both technical and conditioni

Ovando Carter
Jan 93 min read


THE GRADING SYSTEM: BREAKDOWN
First half of term At the start of the term it is important that the students learn to listen to the coach and focus on what is being taught. They are told that after half term the coach will not be explaining the moves anymore and will just expect them to know after 6-8 weeks of repetition. Moves are slowly introduced week by week, and each move is repeated at least 3 times over 3 different weeks. Half term break Students get a chance to rest. Which is good for both the bo

Ovando Carter
Jan 82 min read
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