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Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence skills assessment

Traditional martial arts develop discipline and technique. This scorecard covers forms, basics, sparring, self-defence and character for schools and clubs.

  • 10 skills to score
  • 1–10 scale on every skill
  • 5 starting levels

The 10 Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence skills you can score

These are the default Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every student, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.

  1. Basic Techniques and Stances

    Performs fundamentals with correct form.

  2. Kata, Forms and Patterns

    Performs forms and patterns with correct technique, rhythm and focus.

  3. Kihon and Combination Drills

    Practises basics and combinations until movements are precise and automatic.

  4. Controlled Sparring and Distance Management

    Spars with control and manages distance while respecting partners.

  5. Self-Defence Awareness and Application

    Recognises danger early and applies simple, effective self-defence responses.

  6. Breaking and Power Demonstration

    Performs board and power breaks safely with proper technique and focus.

  7. Flexibility, Strength and Conditioning

    Builds the flexibility, strength and stamina needed for traditional training.

  8. Focus, Discipline and Etiquette

    Shows focus, discipline and respect in class and towards instructors.

  9. Grading Preparation and Knowledge

    Prepares for gradings by knowing the syllabus and performing techniques under assessment.

  10. Leadership Development in Senior Students

    Helps junior students and models good conduct as a senior student.

Levels included with Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence

Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for martial arts & combat sports, so students can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.

  • White Belt
  • Yellow Belt
  • Green Belt
  • Brown Belt
  • Black Belt

How Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence works in SkillScorer

Score

Each student in a class is scored on the Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.

Compare

Rank students, compare two side by side, or compare your classes against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.

Track

Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence skills need attention. Reports also follow each head instructor's class.

Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence scorecard: common questions

What skills does the Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence scorecard include?

SkillScorer's Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence scorecard covers 10 skills: Basic Techniques and Stances, Kata, Forms and Patterns, Kihon and Combination Drills, Controlled Sparring and Distance Management, Self-Defence Awareness and Application, Breaking and Power Demonstration, Flexibility, Strength and Conditioning, Focus, Discipline and Etiquette, Grading Preparation and Knowledge and Leadership Development in Senior Students. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.

How are students scored in Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence?

Every student is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one class and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.

Which levels come with Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence?

Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Brown Belt and Black Belt. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.

Can I change the Traditional Martial Arts & Self-Defence skills and wording?

Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In martial arts & combat sports the app talks about students, classes and head instructors, and you can change any of those words too.

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