Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Do I need previous Martial Arts experience?
No, you do not need any previous martial arts experience. The QMA team welcome all people of any skill level and adjust the classes to suit your level
What age groups do you teach?
We teach from 3 years old and above. Refer to our timetable for details.
What days and times do you run classes?
We have many classes run across multiple days and locations. Please refer to our timetable to find a time that suits you.
Can I buy another uniform?
Certainly, please speak with one of the instructors to purchase a new one. Please bring cash as card is only accepted at certain locations.
Do you close during school holidays?
No we only close for a couple of weeks over Christmas. During school holidays we run our school holiday program which provides unlimited classes for children across all our locations.
Grading Questions
How many Black Tapes does my child need to grade?
For your child to grade they need the minimum number of black tapes for their belt level and they need to know their syllabus. Check with the Instructors on whether your child is ready to grade prior to registration.
White = 2 Black Tapes
Yellow = 3 Black Tapes
Green and above = 4 Black Tapes
My child is a Bright Star moving to Super Star which Grading do I choose?
This depends on how long they have been doing our Super Star classes. Typically they would participate in a Bright Star grading and be awarded a Super Star belt, however if they have been completing Super Star classes for many months they may be eligible for a Super Star grading.
To confirm the best option for your child, please speak with one of the instructors
I missed the grading registration, can I or my child still register?
Apologies but once grading registration is closed we cannot accept entries. We offer multiple gradings throughout the year so please register for the next grading.
I missed the Saturday Grading can I come on Sunday?
Apologies, but grading registration is limited to the specific day, time and location. If you've missed your grading please re-register for the following grading.
Do you take cash or card for the grading fees?
We accept both cash and card on the day of grading.
What time and dates are the gradings?
Please refer to the grading registration page for a list of all our gradings for the year.
I'm an adult student how do I know I can grade?
Adult students have attendance sheets which are required to be signed off by QMA trainers at each class. These are located in our Adults Syllabus section.
My child has a new belt or stripe what happens to their tape?
The black and white tape accrued through class attendance is not transferable to the new belt. Those that receive Brown 2 and Red 2 tapes are required to remove their black and white tapes.