Welcome New Students!
Thank you so much for joining us!
We hope your sign-up process easy and welcoming!
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions or further input about how we could make future sign-ups better – please feel free to call/text 888-592-9756 or email us at: info@ClemsonMA.com
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The Warrior’s Path
The Warrior’s Code
(Who We Choose to Be)
- Respect – Honor others, yourself, and your responsibilities.
- Integrity – Tell the truth and do what is right.
- Courage – Never give up or run from what is right.
- Self-Control – Master your thoughts, words, and actions.
- Service – Use your strength to help others.
- Leadership – Lead by example and leave people better than you found them.
Superpowers of Success
Body • Smart Mind • Good Heart
How we become better!
These are the practical life skills we practice every week.
- Focus
- Self-Control
- Respect
- Confidence
- Positive Storytelling/Perspective
- Kindness
- Leadership
These superpowers develop the Warrior Code and prepare students for success at home, school, martial arts, and life.
How to Earn a White Belt
Your first goal as a new martial arts student is to earn your first belt! Your white belt is designed to be a demonstration of the commitment to pursue your martial arts journey by showing understanding of basic principles like demonstrating respect and etiquette, tying your belt and understanding basic Korean vocabulary. Get all the details below!
Schedule Your Classes in MyStudio
The first important task is to come to class regularly! Use our convenient app to schedule your classes and make changes if you need to reschedule.
Logging attendance is essential to receive attendance credit to move towards promotions!
Kuk Sool is a Korean Martial Art
You will hear a bit of Korean in class. New students don’t have to learn or really understand any of it, but Counting is one of the must common and students are often curious how to count. This is also something they will be asked to do at some point (like during pushups or holding stances—-and eventually when the are leading class).
How Testing Works
General Rules:
- All students must be formally invited to test (not automatic)
- Every student receives a paper Testing Invitation
- Uniform for testing: Full CMA uniform (black CMA t-shirt, jacket, pants)
- Testing is a privilege based on skill, etiquette, attendance, and readiness
- Please be there for the WHOLE time – board breaking and belt promotion will happen at the end.
Tiny Tigers / Little Dragons / After-School
- In-class testing only
- Occurs at the end of each month (testing sheets normally given the first week of the month
- After-School students may:
Test at their school program, or
Test at the main studio if parents want to watch (in-class or Special Weekend Promotion) - Stripes indicate progress but do not guarantee a test invitation
Junior, Youth & Adult
Must meet ALL of the following:
- Curriculum Knowledge is the primary requirement
- Minimum 2 months between promotions
- Attendance Requirement
Minimum: 8 classes between promotions
Preferred: 16–24 classes (especially Youth/Adults with larger curriculum)
Faster progress expected for 2x/week students vs. 1x/week students
Testing Format
- Testing should take place at a formal testing event — NOT regular class
- In-class testing exceptions may occur only for:
Lower ranks
Special circumstances (director approval)
Parents/guests are encouraged to attend and watch
Testing Frequency
- In Class testing for Tiny Tigers, ASC and Lil’Dragon is usually available on a monthly basis
- Testing is typically offered two out of three months (twice a Quarter- primary Testing and then a makeup test) The third month of the quarter will typically be Black Belt Testing