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Dave Croft
Posted: 2012-08-02 08:55:43
Im not a fan of Grading prefering competition to improve a students level. However;

Grading is covered on my website. But here are the high lights which should satisfy both those for and those against grading.

No martial art actually originated with a grading system envisaged. This came about initially to organise levels of ability in students training communally. Typically in China and Japan. Though at this time is wasnt grading more sorting by ability.
But as Martial Arts made their way across to the West the West demanded validation of its skills. with it came a way to make money. Give 'em what they want but make a buck. Straight forward commercial reality.

Thai is unique in so far as its stand alone in the world of martial in so far as its best demonstrated through competition. And typically that competition is a devastating fighting art.

So its easy. Train and fight. Train to fight for personal reasons (health,fitness etc)or train to fight and grade.

Personal choice. No further debate

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