Student must demonstrate ability to listen and follow directions in their first class to receive a white belt.
Martial Arts uniform (white)
Basics
Front position, chamber, shifting stances
Sparring
Moving forward & backward, basic padwork
Self-defense
Learn the 5 Kempo animals, front choke escape
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
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)
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 1)
Student must pass a 30 min. test demonstrating all they have learned during white belt, and show potential to work hard to achieve goals.
School/flag patch for uniform
Student may enter sparring division at tournaments
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
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)
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)
Basics
Review all; kicking low to mid height
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Form
Kata Shoshinsha (segment 1 & 2)
Student must pass a 45 min. test demonstrating all they have learned during white and yellow belt, and show potential for personal development.
Begin bo (long staff) training
Student may enter forms divisions at tournaments
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)
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)
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)
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
Bo staff basics (see weapons section)
Form
Kata Shoshinsha
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.
Martial Arts uniform (black)
Bo patch for uniform
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)
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)
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)
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
Bo Form 1 (segment 1 & 2)
Form
Kata Chukantai (segment 1 & 2)
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.
Become Sempai by assisting with beginner classes
Choose a 2nd weapon
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)
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)
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)
Basics
Review all
Sparring
Review all
Self-defense
Review all
Weapons
Bo Form 1
Form
Kata Chukantai
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.
Enter weapons divisions at tournaments
Blue uniform (after fulfillment of 50 sempai hours)
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
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
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
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
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.
2nd weapon patch for uniform
Assist teaching up to intermediate level classes
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
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
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
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
Pass a 2 hour test demonstrating all material learned so far. Student must have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, responsibility, and self-discipline.
Enter board-breaking & self-defense tournament divisions
Lead classes unsupervised (age 16+ only)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Enter black belt level tournament divisions
Lead up to advanced level classes
Assist teaching specialty classes and private lessons
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