Moving Up to Tigers: The Next Step in Your Child’s Martial Arts Journey

At Storm Family Martial Arts, turning 7 marks an exciting milestone in a child’s martial arts journey. It’s time to take the next step from our Dragons Programme into our Tigers Programme!

The move into Tigers is about much more than simply changing classes. It’s an opportunity for students to develop greater independence, responsibility and confidence while taking their martial arts training to the next level.

A More Focused Approach to Training

As students move into Tigers, their training becomes more structured, focused and challenging. We encourage them to take greater ownership of their learning, listen carefully to instruction and become more independent on the mats.

Students are expected to demonstrate increased focus, discipline and responsibility, helping them develop important life skills alongside their martial arts abilities.

Developing Confidence and Independence

One of the biggest changes in Tigers is the expectation that students begin to take more responsibility for their own progress.

They will continue developing their techniques, improving their fitness and learning the importance of perseverance, respect and commitment.

These skills are not just valuable in martial arts; they help children in school, at home and in everyday life.

Introducing Sparring

An exciting part of the Tigers Programme is the introduction of sparring at Purple Belt.

Students learn how to apply their techniques in a controlled and supportive environment, developing timing, awareness, control and respect for their training partners.

For students progressing from Dragons who are already Blue Stripe or above, a solid Purple Belt is awarded when moving into Tigers. This identifies them as new to sparring, allowing instructors to provide additional guidance and support while they adjust to this new part of their training.

What Changes When Moving to Tigers?

• Classes remain affordable, with no increase in training fees.
• Sessions are 45 minutes long.
• Students must bring their own focus pads to every lesson, supplied in their original starter pack.
• Belt progression from White Stripe through to Purple Stripe remains unchanged.
• Sparring is introduced at Purple Belt.

Growing with the Storm Family

At Storm Family Martial Arts, we believe martial arts is about developing the whole child, not just teaching techniques or awarding belts.

The Tigers Programme provides the opportunity for children to become more confident, independent and disciplined while continuing to enjoy their martial arts journey.

We’re incredibly proud of every student who reaches this stage and look forward to seeing them embrace the challenges, opportunities and achievements that come with becoming a Tiger.

One Family. One Team. One Storm!