BLACK BELT - SHODAN
There will be two Black Belt gradings done each year, all students must also attend a mock grading from which they will find out when they can take their Black Belt.

You MUST been training on a regular basis

What it means to be a black belt – Past, Present and Future Training.

All black belt candidates also need to write an essay of the above title, there is no set word count on the essay but it should give examiners a deeper understanding into what been a black belt means to you. Candidates can write about personal training experiences and about what preparation they have taken leading up to the exam. (Essays need to be emailed to James@evolutionmaa.com 1 week before your grading)

Taking Full Black Belt: time and date TBA
Thomas Baldwin-Sykes – SHODAN
Callum Blades- SHODAN

Taking Junior Black Belt: time and date TBA
Rohan Wardale – SHODAN
Dominic Barnes - SHODAN
Nathan Newton - SHODAN
Mark Wolstenholme – SHODAN
Arran Humphries – SHODAN

The ethos at the evOlution Martial Arts Academy is to keep moving forward with the progression of modern martial arts around the world, as our attacker changes we have to change our defence. Using the word attacker I don't just mean a physical attack, we face many obstacles in life, mentally, physically & spiritual. A healthy body and mind will help us over come these.