Martial arts journal for class notes, forms, sparring and rank progress

This martial arts journal suits students of any style who want to keep track of each class, technique, form and rank in one place. Undated and 45 pages long, it includes 17 pages for class notes, a weekly summary for 4 weeks, 4 pages of technique notes with sketch boxes, a tracker plus notes for forms, a record of your rank progress, a checklist of requirements for your next rank, a sparring log, logs for conditioning and flexibility, pages for tests and events, and a reflection page.

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How the martial arts journal helps you keep what you learn

Straight after class, jot down the new techniques and their key points, the drills you ran, how sparring went and what your instructor told you. That way a correction is still fresh when you step back on the mat. The technique pages split a new skill into six steps beside a sketch box, list the usual mistakes and give you circles to tick off practice, while the forms tracker shows how many times you have run each form.

Rank and requirement fields are left blank, so they work for belts, sashes, grades or stripes in any art. A weekly summary, a monthly review and a single page for the whole year gather your notes into a clear view of how far you have come.

Who this karate and taekwondo training log is for

• Students of karate, taekwondo, judo, jiu jitsu, kung fu, kickboxing or mixed styles who want to hold on to what they learn in class
• First year beginners who want to see how much they grow from the very first lesson
• Anyone getting ready for a belt test or a tournament
• Adults coming back to training who want to rebuild skill, flexibility and fitness one step at a time
• Teens who train and enjoy writing things down, with help from a parent when needed

Design and printing

• Calm, minimalist look: white pages with soft blush pink touches that are easy on ink
• Generous margins on every page, so a home printer will not cut anything off
• Two portrait sizes, US Letter at 8.5 x 11 inches and A4 at 210 x 297 mm
• Undated, so you can begin on any day and print more class logs, weekly pages and technique pages whenever you need them
• Works for any style, since the rank, form and requirement fields are blank and suit belts, sashes, grades or stripes
• Keep it in a binder or on a clipboard, or have a print shop spiral bind it

Inside the martial arts journal: 45 pages

1. 1Cover page listing the contents
2. 2A four step guide (log, study, review, grow), a short glossary of eight words (form, drill, combination, technique, sparring, testing, rank, feedback), a skill key from 1 to 5, a table for the terms your own school uses and a please note box
3. 3Your training profile. Fill in your name, style, school and instructor and when you began, what you train for, your rank now and uniform size. Rate 12 skills from 1 to 5, map out a typical week, and add why you started, what you would like to get better at, who you train with, notes on your body and someone to call in an emergency
4. 4Training goals, four goal plans each with the goal, its reason, a first small step, a deadline and progress circles, then 10 skills to develop with lines for more and six big dream goals
5. 5Rank progress record, 14 blank rows for each rank with its color or symbol, start date, test date, who tested you and notes. Below, your rank now and since when, the next rank, your proudest test day and what each rank has taught you
6. 6Next rank requirements, a blank checklist of 16 rows with circles for learned, practiced and ready plus notes, along with your test date, the minimum time required, questions for your instructor and 40 circles to count classes since your last test
7. 7Forms practice tracker for 14 forms, noting how many moves each has, 10 circles for practice sessions, a 1 to 5 skill rating and the date learned, plus forms to revisit and the next one to learn
8. 8Form notes covering the form's name, its rank level and move count, a 16 line sequence written move by move, sketch boxes for the floor pattern and the main stances, details worth remembering and a record of practice
9. 9 to 25Class log. Note the date and kind of session (class, private lesson, open mat, home practice, seminar), the instructor, 10 focus circles, start time and length, warm-up and partners. A six row table captures each technique with its key points and a got it check. Below sit four drills, sparring notes and your instructor's feedback, 1 to 5 ratings for energy, focus and body, mood circles, something you are proud of today and what to practice before the next class
10. 26 to 29Weekly overview. A key for session types and a table from Monday to Sunday with type, location, focus, minutes, energy and notes. Add up classes, practice sessions, minutes and rest days, then note your best moment, a body check, lessons learned and the plan for next week
11. 30 to 33Technique notes, two per page, each with the technique's name and category, the date learned, six steps, a sketch box, typical mistakes, a 1 to 5 skill level and eight circles for practice
12. 34Sparring log, 16 rows to note the date, your partner, how many rounds, the rules or format, what went well and what needs fixing, plus a checklist of protective gear and habits you notice in yourself
13. 35Conditioning log, 19 rows for the date, the exercise, sets and reps, time or distance, how it felt and notes, along with a weekly checklist and a table of benchmarks
14. 36Flexibility tracker listing 10 stretches and three blank rows, checked every two weeks across eight weeks, plus a table of eight stretching sessions, your favorite stretches and where you feel tight
15. 37A 4-week training block plan with goal, start date, classes and rest days per week, a grid for each day with a focus column, checklists for skills, conditioning and recovery, and a gentle reminder
16. 38Testing and event prep. Note the event, date, place, type and division, follow a countdown plan over six weeks, tick off what to bring, and add thoughts on mindset, questions to ask and the night before
17. 39Testing and event notes, your result, a table for each round, feedback from judges or instructors, a 1 to 10 scale for nerves, what you are proud of, what to change next time and one sentence to remember the day by
18. 40General warm-up and cool-down checklist with steps to warm up, loosen up, run easy technique and cool down, a space for your own routine and a reminder to listen to your body
19. 41Monthly training review. Count classes, practice sessions, sparring rounds and rest days, list new techniques and forms practiced, note your rank and highlights, reflect on what felt strong, what held you back and how your body recovered, rate the month from 1 to 10, choose next month's focus and finish with a kind word to yourself
20. 42The training year on one page, a line for each month to note classes, practice, a new skill and a highlight
21. 43Milestones, 16 with dates, room to add your own, a box for a photo or certificate and the training day you are proudest of
22. 44Reflection, five deeper questions on why you train, what you have learned and the person you want to become
23. 45A lined page for notes

What you download with the martial arts journal

• Martial Arts Training Journal, US Letter PDF, 45 pages
• Martial Arts Training Journal, A4 PDF, 45 pages
• Read Me First (PDF), a brief guide to printing

How to download and print

• Check out with PayPal, a debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your download page opens as soon as the payment goes through.
• We email the same private download links to you, so you can download your files again later.
• Open the PDF in a free reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader and print at 100% or Actual size.
• Print only the pages you need, as often as you like, for your own personal use.

Good to know

• The journal is made for printing on paper and has no hyperlinks. You can still open the PDF in most apps for handwritten notes and write on the pages there.
• You are buying a digital file. Nothing physical is sent.
• Colors may look a little different on your screen than on paper.
• For your personal use. Sharing, reselling or passing the files on to others is not allowed.
• Digital files cannot be returned. If a file will not open or print properly, email us and we will help straight away.
• These pages hold your own notes. They do not replace coaching, a training program or medical advice.
• Always train with a qualified instructor, follow the safety rules of your school and wear the right protective gear.
• Check with a doctor before you begin a new training program, and about any pain or injury.

How this was made

Designed and written by PetiteDiary. AI tools helped draft parts of the text, and some background scenes in the preview images were created with AI. Every page was designed, reviewed and checked before release.

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