GWMA Updates
Progress stripe weeks, Belt Exams & Schedule Updates & more…
No Drop-in Classes. Attend Registered Classes Only.
Calendar
December
7th - Makeup Belt Exams
7th - Kids Nite Out! Register Today, Sells Out Quick
9th - 14th | Kung Fu Cubs/Dragons Belt Promotion Week
14th - Kids Nite Out! Register Today, Sells Out Quick
23rd - Jan 1st, 2025 | Closed for Winter Holidays
January
1st - Closed for New Year's Day
2nd - All Classes Resume
6th - Kick Start 2025 | Goal Setting Seminar/Workshop Adults @ Great Way
8th - NEW Adults Program AMA 1st Class
13th - 18th | 1st Progress Stripe Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
13th - 18th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests - Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm
9th - Kick Start 2025 | Goal Setting Seminar/Workshop Adults Online
16th - Kick Start 2025 | Goal Setting Seminar/Workshop Adults Online
18th - Bo Staff Seminar | Adults | Great Holiday Gift Bundle
25th - Kick Start 2025 | Self-Image Seminar/Workshop 11 yrs. & up
25th - Teens Nite Out! Register Today, Sells Out Quick
February
8th - Kids Nite Out! Register Today, Sells Out Quick
15th - Kids Nite Out! Register Today, Sells Out Quick
17th - Closed for Family Day
21st & 22nd | Great Way Picture Day
24th - March 1st | 2nd Progress Stripe Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
24th - March 1st | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests - Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm
March
10th - 15th | | Kung Fu Cubs/Dragons Belt Promotion Week
17th - 21st | Spring Break Camp Get Registered Today!
24th - 28th | Spring Break Camp Get Registered Today!
April
7th - 12th | Belt Exam Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
7th - 12th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests - Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm
14th - Start of Spring/Summer Unit Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
18th - Closed for Easter Good Friday
26th - Kids Nite Out! Register Today, Sells Out Quick
May
12th - 17th | 1st Progress Stripe Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
12th - 17th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests - Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm
19th - Closed for Victoria Day
June
16th - 21st | Kung Fu Cubs/Dragons Belt Promotion Week
16th - 21st | 2nd Progress Stripe Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
16th - 21st | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests - Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm
July
1st - Closed for Canada Day
1st - GWMA Waterfront Park Performance
7th - 11th | Summer Camp Get Registered Today!
14th - 18th | Summer Camp Get Registered Today!
21st - 26th | Belt Exam Week Champions/TMA/Wing Chun
21st - 26th | Junior & Youth Black Belt Tests - Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm
27th - Aug. 4th | Closed for Summer Holidays
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 - 28th | 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 - Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm
30th - Closed for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
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.
