Kids' Corner: Questions & Answers
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Q. What does a red line through the dark blue belt mean?A. If someone is wearing a dark blue belt with a red line through the middle, this means that they are a Master (that's 4th Duan and upwards grade). The red line is to show that they have reached this level and the bright colour red reminds us all to put maximum effort and energy into our training. Master in Chinese is "Shi Fu".
Q. When I have passed my grading examination, when will I receive my certificate?A. After your grading examination, when you have passed, your book will be stamped and dated. A week or so later you will receive your certificate from your instructor at the end of class.
When your instructor calls your name at the end of the class in front of everyone, you should go to your instructor and then you both bow to each other. Then your instructor will give you your certificate - you should take this with both hands (this is to show that you value the certificate) and return to your place in the class line-up and put the certificate onto the floor in front of you. Your instructor will then finish the class as normal (the 'Tang Sou' salute will end the class).
Q. How do I tie up my uniform belt?
A. It is good for you to learn to tie your uniform belt on your own. It takes a while to learn but you can do it! If you need help always ask a Senior Belt to show you. If you want to read more about how to tie your belt click here!
Q. Can I eat or drink in the training hall?
A. No. You must leave the training hall area if you want to eat food or drink anything. Don't go outside the hall if you are on your own - ask your instructor if an older class member can accompany you. When you are outside the training hall (Wu Kwan) you must take off your belt before you eat or drink anything ... this is a sign of respect which shows that you value your Instructor and the art you are learning.
Q. Why do we bow?
A. This is a sign of respect for our Instructor and the other people we are training with. It is important to remember to bow at the beginning of class and when paired with other students when called to by your Instructor or a senior member. Try to get into the habit of doing this naturally then you will not have to think about it and worry about forgetting!
Always bow to the Grandmaster when you see him and to your Instructor. Also, if you have to leave the class for any reason (with your Instructor's permission) you should bow on the way out and also bow when you come back into the hall. Wait on the side until the Instructor notices you have come back and are ready to rejoin the class.
Q. I have asthma ... should I tell my Instructor?A. Yes, of course ... if you have any problems, especially anything to do with your health, you should tell your Instructor before you start class. They are there to help you. For example, if you have any injury (perhaps you were playing rugby at school!) you should tell your instructor before you start class so he/she knows that you may not be able to kick so hard with that leg until it is better.
Q. What if my Instructor asks me a question in class and I don't know the answer?
A. We all learn at different speeds, it's OK if you don't know the answer to a question, but listen carefully to the answer given by your instructor or another class member then you will know for next time you are asked the question! You can always try to guess if you know part of an answer - for example, you may remember the word for block, but not high section. Always answer 'Sir' at the end of your reply because this shows respect for your Instructor. To help you there is a 'TERMINOLOGY' section in this web site. Try to learn one Chinese term every few days ... then you will soon know all of them!
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