Martial Arts Studio
At Clement Arts, we believe martial arts offers holistic development, supporting growth in body, mind, and character. Our program fosters self-regulation, helps build strength, coordination, and confidence, and provides an environment for students to practice making core character values a lifelong habit.
Key Dates: Fall 2025
​​Classes Begin: Week of August 11
Belt Tests:
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Monday Classes: November 10​
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Tuesday Class: October 28
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Clement Arts follows the Muscogee County School District calendar.
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Holidays (no class):
Labor Day: September 1
Fall Break: October 9-13
Veterans Day: November 11
Thanksgiving Break: November 24-28
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Inclement Weather:
If class cancellation is due to inclement weather, you will be contacted by your Instructor or the Studio Director. A make-up class will be offered.
Core Character Values
Each semester, we intentionally teach and practice these values in class:
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Kindness: Treating others with compassion and care, valuing others as someone who bears God's image.
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Integrity: Building trust through honesty and doing what is right—even when it's hard.
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Respect: Shown by honoring instructors, peers, and parents through actions such as bowing, listening attentively, and refraining from interruptions.
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Self-Control: Choosing thoughtful responses over emotional reactions, in words and actions.
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Self-Discipline: Following class routines and the student code of conduct consistently.
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Humility: Valuing others, staying teachable, and recognizing that learning never ends.
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Perseverance: Practicing diligently, improving steadily, and seeing challenges as opportunities to grow.
Class Expectations
Before Class
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Arrive early and ready to begin on time.
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Use the restroom before class—bathroom breaks disrupt valuable training time.
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Place personal items in the designated cubbies.
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Arrive dressed in your gi (uniform).
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Wear slide-on or slip-on shoes—these are removed before stepping on the mat.
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No shoes on the mat. A designated area for shoes and water breaks will be provided.
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During Class
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Show attentiveness and honor by listening closely when the instructor is speaking.
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Treat classmates respectfully—keep hands to yourself and practice focus.
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Instructors will support focus with redirection. If needed, a student may be asked to take a short break off the mat. Continued difficulty may require adult support.
Class Attire​
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Solid white Gi:
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Century Option​​
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Attendance and Absence Policy
Consistency is essential for safety, skill mastery, and rank progression.
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Notify your instructor via email if your student will be absent.
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To be eligible for promotion, students must miss no more than 2 classes during the semester:
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Miss no more than 2 classes during weeks 1–8
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Miss no more than 1 class during weeks 9–12​
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Rank Progression and Belt Testing
A new rank—whether a belt or a stripe—is earned, not given. It reflects a student’s growth in discipline, skill, character, and respect both on and off the mat.
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To be eligible for a rank promotion:
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Students must demonstrate each test movement independently and accurately.
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Students must demonstrate throughout the semester an understanding and respect for class expectations
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Students must be present and engaged in each class practice, with no more than 2 absences a semester
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Belt test structure:
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The instructor will present the technique; each student will then perform the movement solo.
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Belt testing takes place during the final week of the semester.
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Students progressing more slowly (such as those attending once per week) may earn a stripe as a milestone toward their next belt.
Structure and Rhythms
Semester Structure
Weeks 1–8:
Learning new techniques and concepts.
Weeks 9–10:
Review and refinement of skills.
Week 11:
Practice Test to prepare for rank promotion.
Week 12:
Final Presentation Test and Celebration.
"Eyes, mind, body, ma'am"
A spoken phrase used to help students focus their sight and minds, direct their bodies, and show respect to their instructor.
Clement Creed
Because God made me,
I am valuable.
I am beautiful.
Because God made me a maker,
I can bring value.
I can add beauty.
We'd love to hear from you!
Let us know if you have any questions. We're honored to support your student's growth in strength, character, and confidence through Martial Arts.
Studio Address
2303 Double Churches Rd.
Columbus, GA 31909
Contact
706-225-9321