Following an excellent USKA General Grading yesterday, it was the turn of the girls today as we held our USKA Female Division Grading at the USKA Fight Factory.
Under the watchful eye of Female Division Senior Instructor and Grading Examiner Ruqayya Griffith, 19 students attempted grades ranging from Red Belt (1st Grade) through to Orange Belt (4th Grade), the highest grade examined today.
Unfortunately, after a demanding 3½-hour grading examination (4½ hours including the pre-grading warm-up and preparation class), not everyone achieved the required pass mark. For those who fell short, this provides an opportunity to reflect on the areas requiring improvement before their next attempt. With the right adjustments, combined with continued commitment and dedication, we are confident they can return stronger and achieve success when they feel ready to grade again.
A special mention goes to our highest-performing students on the day:
🥋 Aliyah Ali – Yellow Belt – 91% (A-)
🥋 Zohra Begum – Yellow Belt – 94% (A-)
A big thank you to Ruqayya for the tremendous work she does preparing our girls for grading examinations, helping them progress on their martial arts journey and maintaining the high standards expected of our Female Division here at the USKA Fight Factory!
