YKF: Senior Syllabus

The Senior Syllabus builds on the work from the Beginner and Intermediate syllabus and is split into three components organised into a rotation system of three terms.
– Student Grades: 9-12
– T-shirt Colour: Navy, once you pass Grade 12 you get to wear a black t-shirt

Term 1: Starts January, Grading: March
Term 2: Starts April, Grading: July
Summer Training: Starts July, Grading: August (SG4, SG8 and SG12 only)
Term 3: Starts September, Grading: December

Grading will be: Tuesday 2nd July – Saturday 13th July

Form
The Senior Syllabus begins training in applications of the Siun Nim Tao sections.
– This term we are focussing on: Part 3. Check out the Siu Nim Tao course for more details.
Self Defence
The Self Defence component focuses on developing sensitivity, reflexes, and adaptability through a variety of tactile drills and self defence exercises; what happens once contact is made.
– This term we are focusing on: Multiple Assailants. Click here for details.
Theory
All students need to know what considerations need to be taken into account for Controlling Techniques, Weapons and Multiple Assailants.
– This term we are focussing on: Multiple Assailants. Click here for details.

Grade 12 is a Revision Grade where you will demonstrate all the material from the previous eleven grades to a higher standard. Grade 12 also includes a Pressure Test which takes different aspects from the syllabus and combines them with pad work in an exercise aimed at putting you and your Wing Chun under pressure.

You can find full details of the Youth Kung Fu Senior syllabus on the Youth Kung Fu: Senior Syllabus Overview, as well as a downloadable PDF version.