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Hachikyu-White
Signifies innocence. This is the beginning of the student's journey.
Minimum time in rank: 3 months OR 48 hours
Rank Requirements
Student must demonstrate ability to listen and follow directions in their first class to receive a white belt.
Rank Priveledges
Martial Arts uniform (white)
Observation
Basics
Front position, chamber, shifting stances
Sparring
Moving forward & backward, basic padwork
Self-defense
Learn the 5 Kempo animals, front choke escape
1st Degree
Basics
8-point blocking system, pivot, guard, out-on-elbows
Sparring
Basic padwork, moving forward & backward in time with partner
Self-defense
Intro to bully defense strategies, combination #6
2nd Degree
Basics
8-point blocking system with extenstions 9-12, breathing techniques
Sparring
1-step Set A
Self-defense
Double wrist grab escape, combination #7
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 1)
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 1)
Shichikyu-Yellow
Rising sun. Beginning of the next step in the student's journey.
Minimum time in rank: 3 months OR 48 hours
Rank Requirements
Student must pass a 30 min. test demonstrating all they have learned during white belt, and show potential to work hard to achieve goals.
Rank Priveledges
School/flag patch for uniform
Student may enter sparring division at tournaments
Observation
Basics
Balance, weight distribution, shuffle, 8-point knifehand blocking system
Sparring
Shuffle steps, rules & safety, freestyle no-contact
Self-defense
Lapel grab escape, Tiger #1, Snake #1
1st Degree
Basics
8-point knifehand blocking system with extensions 9-15, box step
Sparring
1-step Set B
Self-defense
Bully defense strategies, combination #5, Leopard #1, Crane #1
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 2)
2nd Degree
Basics
8-point knifehand blocking system with extenstions 9-15, halfmoon step
Sparring
Basic padwork, basic counterstrikes, maneuvering around opponent
Self-defense
Single wrist grab escape, combination #2, Dragon #1
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 2)
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all; kicking low to mid height
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 1 & 2)
Rokkyu-Orange
Setting sun, end of the beginning. This is the last beginner rank before moving to intermediate.
Minimum time in rank: 4 months OR 64 hours
Rank Requirements
Student must pass a 45 min. test demonstrating all they have learned during white and yellow belt, and show potential for personal development.
Rank Priveledges
Begin bo (long staff) training
Student may enter forms divisions at tournaments
Observation
Basics
Coordination, cup&saucer chamber, 8-point palm blocking system
Sparring
Counter strikes, basic padwork
Self-defense
Bully defense strategies, alternatives to fighting, combination #3
Weapons
Bo staff basics (see weapons section)
1st Degree
Basics
8-point palm blocking system with extentions 9-20
Sparring
2-step Set A
Self-defense
Bully defense strategies, back choke escape, Tiger #2
Weapons
Bo staff basics (see weapons section)
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 3)
2nd Degree
Basics
8-point palm blocking system with extenstions 9-20, footwork/maneuvers
Sparring
Basic padwork, basic footwork & maneuvers, counter strikes
Self-defense
Bully defense strategies, combination #18
Weapons
Bo staff basics (see weapons section)
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 3)
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
Bo staff basics (see weapons section)
Form
Kata Shoshinsha
Gokyu-Green
Budding plants of Spring, growth. Student is now an intermediate, which comes with more responsibility and higher expectation.
Minimum time in rank: 4 months OR 64 hours
Rank Requirements
Student must pass a 1 hour test demonstrating all they have learned from white to orange belt, and show ability to handle increased expectation and responsibility.
Rank Priveledges
Martial Arts uniform (black)
Bo patch for uniform
Observation
Basics
Power, speed, 8-point blocking system with strikes
Sparring
Light contact point sparring, speed padwork, footwork & maneuvers
Self-defense
Rear double wrist grab escape, combination #8
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 1)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 1)
1st Degree
Basics
8-way direction, rear foot pivot
Sparring
2-step Set B
Self-defense
Cross wrist grab escape, combination #9
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 1)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 1)
2nd Degree
Basics
4-point blocking system
Sparring
Power techniques, moderate contact (age restricted)
Self-defense
Front choke escape, combination #4
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 2)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 2)
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 1 & 2)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 1 & 2)
Yonkyu-Blue
Sky, reaching new heights. Halfway point for kyu ranks.
Minimum time in rank: 5 months OR 80 hours
Rank Requirements
Pass a 1 hour test demonstrating all material learned since white belt. Student must have shown enough dedication to handle the increased amount of material for intermediate ranks.
Rank Priveledges
Become Sempai by assisting with beginner classes
Choose a 2nd weapon
Observation
Basics
Precision, 8-point knifehand blocking system with strikes
Sparring
2-step Set C
Self-defense
Overhead club disarm, combination #10
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 3)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 3)
1st Degree
Basics
Pop shift, change point of view
Sparring
Precision targeting, fake-out techniques, footwork & maneuvers
Self-defense
Bully defense strategies, Leopard #2, combination #11
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 3)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 3)
2nd Degree
Basics
8-point blocking system with strikes & elbows
Sparring
1-step Set A alternate
Self-defense
Legal considerations, lapel grab escape, combination #15, combination #24
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 3)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 4)
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
Bo Form 1
Form
Kata Chukantai
Sankyu-Purple
Horizon at dusk. The last intermediate rank.
Minimum time in rank: 6 months OR 96 hours
Rank Requirements
Pass a 1.5 hour test demonstrating all the student has learned thus far. Student must also have shown increased strength, flexibility, and self-discipline.
Rank Priveledges
Enter weapons divisions at tournaments
Blue uniform (after fulfillment of 50 sempai hours)
Observation
Basics
Star blocking system
Sparring
1-step Set B alternate
Self-defense
Crane #2, combination #12, combination #26
Weapons
2nd weapon basics
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
1st Degree
Basics
Speed, accuracy
Sparring
Speed & accuracy padwork, counter techniques
Self-defense
Control & subdue techniques, double wrist grab escape, combination #14, combination #19
Weapons
2nd weapon basics
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
2nd Degree
Basics
Iron Fortress blocking system
Sparring
Speed & accuracy padwork, counter techniques, take-downs
Self-defense
Take-down techniques, swinging club disarm, Dragon #2, combination #1, combination #20
Weapons
2nd weapon basics
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
2nd weapon basics, Bo Form 1
Forms
Kata Shoshinsha, Kata Chukantai,
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
Nikyu-Brown
Earth, ground, strong roots. Student is now advanced, and tasked with the responsibility of being a leader and model student for others.
Minimum time in rank: 7 months OR 112 hours
Rank Requirements
Pass a 2 hour test demonstrating all the student has learned so far and ability to handle the test requirements. Student must have shown much dedication, self-discipline, and responsibility that will be required to reach black belt.
Rank Priveledges
2nd weapon patch for uniform
Assist teaching up to intermediate level classes
Observation
Basics
10-point blocking system, impact minimizing techniques
Sparring
3-step Set A
Self-defense
Rear bear hug escape, Tiger #3, combination #16, combination #17, combination #13
Weapons
[2nd weapon] Form 1 (segment 1)
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
1st Degree
Basics
Standing grappling techniques
Sparring
Moderate contact (age restricted), impact minimizing drills, advanced padwork
Self-defense
Knife front disarm, Snake #3, Leopard #3, combination #21, combination #22
Weapons
[2nd weapon] Form 1 (segment 2)
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
2nd Degree
Basics
Dragon blocking system, standing grappling techniques
Sparring
3-step Set B
Self-defense
Back choke escape, poking club disarm, Crane #3, Dragon #3, combination #23, combination #25
Weapons
[2nd weapon] Form 1 (segment 3)
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
[2nd weapon] Form 1
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane
Ikkyu-Red
Danger, warning, blood. Student has reached a point in their training where they have to exercise a high level of responsibility and caution.
Minimum duration: 8 months OR 128 hours
Rank Requirements
Pass a 2 hour test demonstrating all material learned so far. Student must have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, responsibility, and self-discipline.
Rank Priveledges
Enter board-breaking & self-defense tournament divisions
Lead classes unsupervised (age 16+ only)
Observation
Basics
Ground grappling techniques
Sparring
2-step Set A alternate
Self-defense
Rear headlock escape, full nelson escape, Tiger #4, combination #27
Weapons
[3rd weapon] basics, Shushi No Kon Sho (segment 1)
Form
Kata Kodona (segment 1 & 2)
1st Degree
Basics
Plum Tree blocking system, ground grappling techniques
Sparring
2-step Set B alternate
Self-defense
Knife/gun rear disarm, Snake #4, Leopard #4, combination #28, combination #29
Weapons
[3rd weapon] basics, Shushi No Kon Sho (segment 2)
Form
Kata Kodona (segment 3 & 4)
2nd Degree
Basics
Ground grappling techniques
Sparring
2-step Set C alternate
Self-defense
Gun front disarm, Crane #4, Dragon #4, combination #30
Weapons
Shushi No Kon Sho (segment 3)
Form
2-Man Fist Set (North)
3rd Degree
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
Shushi No Kon Sho
Form
Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane, Kata Kodona, 2-Man Fist Set (North)
Shodan-Ho
Night, stealth, wisdom, maturity, the accumulation of all colors. Student has mastered all basics and is now ready for the next level of training.
Minimum duration: 1 year for Observation Black Belt
Rank Requirements (Observation)
Pass a 4 hour test demonstrating all material learned in kyu ranks. Student must demonstrate expert level skill in all basics, ablility to endure the test requirements, and have shown exceptional personal development.
Rank Priveledges (Observation)
Enter black belt level tournament divisions
Lead up to advanced level classes
Assist teaching specialty classes and private lessons
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