Personal Development Gradings Awards
4-7 year old Patch Awards
13 years + Adult Grading Syllabus
8 - 12 year old Junior Gradings
A 6 stage award programme designed to encourage this age group to develop key engagement. communication and transferable physical skills whilst earning patches that can be sewn onto their uniform
8 - 12 year old Junior Gradings
13 years + Adult Grading Syllabus
8 - 12 year old Junior Gradings
A Junior Grading syllabus that awards this age group with their first Muaythai Armbands
A 6 stage based syllabus will develop both physical and mental skills
13 years + Adult Grading Syllabus
13 years + Adult Grading Syllabus
13 years + Adult Grading Syllabus
A full 10 stage Grading Syllabus that will develop every aspect of Muaythai for your own personal journey and achievement.
Once a Black is gained then you would be eligible to look towards the coaching pathway
Mini Muaythai Award Patches - 4-7yrs
White Patch
✨ Little Tigers – Learning, Fun, and Respect ✨
Physical:
• Guard stance
• 1–2 punches
• Animal races (bear crawl, frog jump)
Teamwork:
• Partner high-fives
• Share pads
Personal:
• Say “thank you” at end of class
• Bring own gloves/water
Rules:
• Bow before/after training
• Stop when coach says
Terminology:
• Sawadee = Hello in Thai
Yellow Patch
✨ Little Tigers – Exploring, Cheering, and Growing ✨
Physical:
• Jab–cross–knee combo
• Hopping on one leg
• Skipping 10 jumps
Teamwork:
• Hold a pad for partner safely
• Cheer teammates
Personal:
• Shout “OOSH!” when striking
Rules:
• No rough play
• Touch gloves before pad games
Terminology:
• Wai = Polite Greeting
Green Patch
✨ Little Tigers – Brave, Smart, and Ready to Try ✨
Physical:
• Roundhouse kick intro
• Side steps
• Shadowboxing game
Teamwork:
• Partner knee drill
• Listening game (copy Kru)
Personal:
• Set small goal (e.g., 10 punches without stopping)
Rules:
• Learn “yes range” (hitting pads) vs “no range” (too close)
Terminology:
• Learn “Wai” (bow) and do
• Know 4 Muay Thai weapons (punch, kick, knee, elbow)
Blue Patch
✨ Little Tigers – Brave, Bold, and Confident ✨
Physical:
• Combo = punch–kick–knee
• Balance test on one leg 10 seconds
Teamwork:
• Help partner adjust stance
• Swap pads politely
Personal:
• No talking when Coaches / Teachers are talking
Rules:
• Why we wear gloves & shin guards
Terminology:
• Learn “Wai Kru” (respect dance) meaning
• Bow on/off mats
Brown Patch
✨ Little Tigers – Focused, Respectful, and Ready to Protect ✨
Physical:
• Combo = punch –elbow–knee - kick
• Balance walk across pads/line (control + focus)
• Hold stance for 10 seconds without wobbling
Teamwork:
• Help partner with pad height or position
• Practice “mirror drill” (copy partner’s movement)
• Play Tag games well and with sportsmanship
Personal:
• Show self-control (calm stance, wait your turn)
• Bring full gear without reminders
• Say one positive thing about a teammate
Rules:
• Explain why we bow before and after training
• Demonstrate safe distance before striking
• Show how to put on gloves properly
Terminology:
• Muaythai is from Thailand
• Explain what “respect” means in training
Black Patch
✨ Little Tigers – Strong, Respectful, and Ready to Lead ✨
Physical:
• Show all 8 limbs (punch, kick, knee, elbow)
Teamwork:
• Perform a self defence with another student
• Help a new student
Personal:
• Show independence (remember gear, line up sharp)
• Have it confirmed that you are behaving well at home
Rules:
• Explain 1–2 training rules in own words
Terminology:
• Count 1 - 5 in Thai
• Explain why “Muay Thai is the art of 8 limbs”
