GWMA Updates
Progress stripe weeks, Belt Exams & Schedule Updates & more…
No Drop-in Classes. Attend Registered Classes Only.
Calendar
August
4th - Closed for B.C. Day
5th - All Classes Resume & Start of Summer/Fall Unit Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
18th - 22nd | Summer Camp Get Registered Today!
25th - 29th | Summer Camp Get Registered Today!
September
1st - Closed for Labour Day
8th - 13th | Kung Fu Cubs/Dragons Belt Promotion Week
8th - 13th | | 1st Progress Stripe Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
8th - 13th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests
30th - Closed for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
October
4th - Kids Nite Out | Register Now! Fills Up fast Register Early
13th | Closed for Thanksgiving
18th | 1st Annual YOUTH WARRIOR CHALLENGE
20th - 25th | 2nd Progress Stripe Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
20th - 25th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests
November
11th | Closed for Remembrance Day
15th - Kids Nite Out | Register Now! Fills Up fast Register Early
24th - 29th | Belt Exam Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
24th - 29th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests
December
6th - Kids Nite Out |Register Now! Fills Up Fast Register Early
13th - Kids Nite Out | Register Now! Fills Up Fast Register Early
22nd - 28th | Closed for Holidays
29th & 30th | Open for Regular Classes
31st | Closed for New Year's Eve
January
1st | Closed for New Year's Day
2nd | All Classes Resume
19th - 24th | | 1st Progress Stripe Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
19th - 24th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests
Make-Up Classes
Need to make up a missed class? Register for one of our Make-Up classes!
Students must sign up to join a make-up class. No Drop-Ins
Private Lessons
Students can easily book a complimentary lesson when extra help is necessary. A cancellation fee of $20 will be charged for any late cancellations or no-shows.
For make-up classes please use the Make-up Class Scheduler OR the Academy Online Recorded Classes. ~Thank you
Policies
What To Do If You Need To Miss Classes
IN CASE YOU ARE AWAY AND MISS CLASSES, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP;
1. Use the makeup classes uploaded to the Academy Online. Once you complete a recorded make-up class please email sifujesse@greatwayma.ca and he will add it to your overall class attendance.
2. Click here to Schedule a Makeup Class on Friday or Saturday (for year 1, 2 & 3 students). If you are a Jr. Black Belt or a Wing Chun student you may need to Schedule a Private Lesson. These steps will help you or your child stay on track for their next belt exam.
Belt Exams/Grading Policies
All testing fees must be paid in advance.
1. If you are NOT testing during exam week, check the testing schedule and/or your email to see if there is a regular class you can attend.
2. If a student cannot attend exam week has failed their exam, or is not yet eligible they can sign up for a make-up exam.
3. All requirements of tuition, proper skill level (2 progress stripes), good attitude/effort, and attendance must be met to be eligible to test.
4. Students will be promoted immediately after the exams are completed providing, they have passed and have met all the requirements listed above.
5. An exam fee will be charged:
- $25 if a student misses their scheduled exam without communicating to Great Way.
- $25 if a student misses their make-up exam without communicating.
- $50 to schedule a private exam.
6. Be early! If a student arrives more than 5 minutes late they will not be allowed into the exam.
