Rules, Regulations, and Requirements for Students

ERNIE REYES WEST COAST WORLD MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION is where dedication meets excellence in martial arts training. Our students are committed to mastering martial arts skills, building character, and achieving personal goals.

Student Etiquette

Demonstrate respect at all times.
Arrive for class 10–15 minutes before it starts.
Place shoes inside or on top of shoe racks.
Check all equipment before leaving to avoid taking others' belongings.
Wait quietly until your class begins.
Parents and siblings must stay off the training floor during classes.
Carry your current WCWMA membership card for attendance tracking.
Wear uniforms in every class, belt exam, and WCWMA events unless authorized.
Ensure all WCWMA patches are correctly placed and sewn onto uniforms.
Only t-shirts or rash guards are allowed under uniforms; no collared shirts, sweatshirts, or jackets.
Remove jewelry, watches, etc., or tape them up for safety before class.
Maintain trimmed fingernails and toenails.
Practice at home for optimal progress.
No food (including gum) on the training floor; water is permitted.
Parents can cheer and encourage, but refrain from coaching during class.
Help maintain cleanliness throughout the school.
Wait inside the school until picked up by parents or guardians.
Parents: Avoid disrupting classes; schedule private conferences for discussions.
Foster a positive, respectful, and disciplined attitude toward parents, teachers, and classmates.
Martial arts skills are only for physical fitness, positive mental attitude, and self-defense.

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Attendance & Testing Requirements

Lil’ Dragons

White Dragons

Classes Required 18
Stripes Required: 4

Orange & Gold Dragons

Classes Required 20
Stripes Required: 5

Green & Purple Dragons

Classes Required 22
Stripes Required: 6

Blue & Brown Dragons

Classes Required 30
Stripes Required: 7

Red and Black Dragons

Classes Required 36
Stripes Required: 7

Color Belts

White and Orange Belts

Classes Required 20
Months Required: 2
Stripes Required: 5

Gold – Green Belts

Classes Required 25
Months Required: 2
Stripes Required: 7

Purple – Blue I Belts

Classes Required 36
Months Required: 3
Stripes Required: 5

Brown/Brown I/Red/Red I Belts

Classes Required 63
Months Required: 6
Stripes Required: 7

Red/Black Belts

Classes Required: 150 (+ 10 Weeks of Association Black Belt Training Held Every Saturday Morning During a Student’s Testing Cycle.)
Months Required: 12
Stripes Required: 7

Black Belts

1st – 2nd Degree – 24 Months
2nd – 3rd Degree – 36 Months
3rd – 4th Degree – 48 Months
4th – 5th Degree – 48 Months
5th – 6th Degree – 48 Months

Attendance Policies

All students must present their WEST COAST MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION Yearly Membership Card for accurate attendance tracking before each class.
Consistent weekly attendance is crucial for progressing through our curriculum and classes.
Written notice is required from students or parents for extended absences due to illness, injury, or vacation.
Curriculum DVDs are available for purchase to support home practice for various ranks.
Private lessons are not typically offered unless a student is returning from a prolonged absence.
Students failing to meet attendance or striping requirements will postpone their testing dates until all criteria are fulfilled.

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Vacation Policy

Vacation forms are available for students facing prolonged absences due to illness, injury, or travel. Vacation forms are now accepted for up to 3 weeks per year, which will be added to the end of the current active agreement with our school. Please note that any missed time during a prolonged absence will extend the scheduled testing target date upon return, ensuring all attendance and stripe requirements are fulfilled before applying for testing. For extension requests, please email carrieann@westcoastnewark.com.

Safety Equipment

Training Gear for Green, Purple, and Blue Dragons:

Safety hand gear
Headgear with a face shield
Mouthpiece

Training Gear for Brown, Red, and Black Dragons:

Safety hand gear
Headgear with a face shield
Mouthpiece
Feet gear
Chest protector
Groin cup (males)

Color Belts

Training Gear for White & Orange Belts

Boxing gloves

Training Gear for Gold Belts

Boxing gloves
Feet gear

Training Gear for Green & Purple Belts

Boxing gloves
Feet gear
Chest protector
Headgear with a face mask
Mouthpiece
Shin guards (optional)
Groin cup (males)

Training Gear for Blue & Blue I Belt

Boxing gloves
Feet gear
Chest protector
Headgear with a face mask
Mouthpiece
Shin guards (optional)
Groin cup (males)
Escrima sticks (1 pair)

Training Gear for Brown & Red/Black Belt

Boxing gloves
MMA gloves
Feet gear
Chest protector
Headgear with a face mask
Mouthpiece
Shin guards
Groin cup (males)
Escrima sticks (1 pair)

Training Gear for Black Belts

Boxing gloves
MMA gloves
Feet gear
Chest protector
Headgear with a face mask
Mouthpiece
Shin guards
Groin cup (males)
Escrima sticks (1 pair)
Short stick
Training knife
Bo staff (2nd degrees & up)

Equipment Standards and Approval

It's important to note that all training equipment sold through our school complies with safety standards set by the ERNIE REYES WEST COAST WORLD MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION. Any gear acquired from external vendors must be approved by our instructors before being utilized in classes or our events.

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