Student Resources

On this page, you’ll find various student resources for current and future SFTKD families. Program Student Creeds, Stripe Testing and Belt Testing requirements, and Terminology.

Student Creed

The Student Creed is recited before every class. Students can earn their SFTKD Uniform Patch by memorizing and reciting their student creed to a Senior Instructor.

Tigers, Ninjas, & Dragons Student Creed

  1. I promise to keep my room clean
  2. I promise to obey my parents and teachers
  3. I promise to be polite and respectful
  4. I promise to tell the truth and honor my words
  5. I promise not to fight with my brothers or sisters
  6. I promise to always try my best and never give up

Solid Belt Student Creed

  1. I intend to develop myself in a positive manner, and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.
  2. I intend to develop self discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
  3. I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man, and never to be abusive or offensive.

Sparring Gear Requirements

Below are the Dragons & Solids Sparring Gear Requirements

Dragons

We phase our sparring program in over time. After 1 year, additional equipment is added to their training. Below is a table of Dragon Belts and their belt-level required protective gear.

Belt
Required Gear
White (w/Yellow)
None
Gold
Gloves
Orange
Gloves
Green
Gloves, Boots
Blue
Gloves, Boots
Purple
Gloves, Boots
Red
Gloves, Boots, Helmet, Mouth guard & groin cup (boys)
Brown
Gloves, Boots, Helmet, Mouth guard & groin cup (boys)
Dragon Black
Gloves, Boots, Helmet, Mouth guard & groin cup (boys)

Solid Belts

We phase our sparring program in over time. After 1 year, additional equipment is added to their training. Below is a table of Solid Belt ranks and their belt-level required protective gear.

Belt
Required Gear
No Belt
None
White
Gloves
Yellow
Gloves, Boots, Helmet, Mouth guard & groin cup (boys)
Orange
Gloves, Boots, Helmet, Mouth guard & groin cup (boys)
Green
Full Gear: Gloves, Boots, Helmet, Mouth guard ,groin cup (boys), Shin/Instep, Chest Guard, Forearm Guard
Blue
Full Gear
Purple
Full Gear
Red
Full Gear (optional: Advanced Belt Gloves/Gear)
Brown
Full Gear (optional: Advanced Belt Gloves/Gear)
Black
Full Gear (optional: Advanced Belt Gloves/Gear)