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- Purple
- Blue
- Blue w/ Green Stripe
- Green
- Green w/ Brown Stripe
- Brown 3rd Degree
- Brown 2nd Degree
- Brown 1st Degree
Salutations | Front Position, Right Foot Out at Elbows |
Stances | Pine Tree, Flamingo, Half Moon, Ground Fighting Stance |
Blocking Systems | 8 Point Blocking |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Front Two-Knuckle, Reverse Hammer, Back Two-Knuckle, Side Hammer |
Kicks (Knees) | Front Ball, Side Blade, Upward Knee, Front Instep, Side Thrust |
Slap Outs | Back, Front, Side, Wall Slap Outs |
Rolls | Forward, Backward, Left & Right Shoulder to an On Guard Stance, Log Roll to a Ground Fight Stance |
Kempos | Low / High, Heavy Hammer |
Combinations | #6, #7 |
Forms | 1 Pinion |
Defensive Maneuvers from Grabs | Wrist Grabs |
Kickboxing Techniques (Kumite) | High/ Low Combinations |
Awareness | Blocking |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Blocking Drills (Minimum of 25 swings) |
Introduction to Martial Arts | Horse and Half Moon |
Breathing Exercises | Diaphragmatic Breathing (sitting, kneeling, standing) |
Recommended Text Reading | Stretching by Bob Anderson |
Blocking Systems | 8 Point Blocking w/ Closed Hand Counters, Cross Body Palm Block |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Thrust, Corkscrew, Palm Heel, Upward Circular Hammer, Roundhouse Elbow, Rising Sun Fist, Uppercut, Side Hammer, Backfist, Chop |
Kicks (Knees) | Back Kick, Heel Kick |
Slap Outs | Walking Roll |
Takedowns | Shoulder Twist, Arm Sweep Leg |
Kempos | Dropping Elbow, Swinging Hammer |
Combinations | #2, #3 |
Forms | 2 Pinion |
Combinations | #6, #7 |
Forms | 1 Pinion |
Defensive Maneuvers from Grabs | from Grabs Back Grabs |
Kickboxing Techniques (Kumite) | Low/ High Combinations |
Grappling (Randori) | Push / Pull Kneeling (on 2 knees) |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Block w/ 1 Counter Strike |
Awareness | Moving Bag Drills (1-5 count) |
Breathing Exercises | 3 Step Breathing w/ Tension Release |
Recommended Text Reading | Living The Martial Way by Morgan Forrest |
Stances | Cat Stance |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | 8 Point Blocking w/ Open Hand Strikes, Crossing Fists (upward, downward), Dropping Palm, 2 Handed Blocking |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Spear Hand (heaven & earth), Chicken Wrist, Cross Chop, Cross Tiger Rake |
Kicks (Knees) | Running Foward Roll to an On Guard Stance |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Backward Grabbing Pull |
Kempos | Double Striker, Driving Chops |
Combinations | #4, #5 |
Forms | 1 Kata |
Ju-Jitsu | Front Grabs |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Lateral & Diagonal Combinations |
Grabbling (Randori) | Push / Pull (on 1 knee) |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Blocking w/ Two Counters |
Awareness | Crane Balance Drill, Defend Against Thrown Objects |
Breathing Exercises | 3 Step Breathing w/ Tension Release |
Recommended Text Reading | Zen In The Martial Arts by Joe Hyams |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | 8 Point w/ Open Blocks / Counters |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Back Hand, Circular Palm, Ridge Hand, Hook Punch |
Kicks (Knees) | Spinning Kicks (back & sides) |
Rolls | Dive Roll to On Guard Stance |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Frontal Grabbing (pull) |
Kempos | even Striker, Spinning Dragon |
Combinations | #8, #18 |
Forms | 2 Kata |
Ju-Jitsu | Side Locks |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Spin Techniques, Ducking |
Grappling (Randori) | Freestyle Kneeling: Subduing the Opposition |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Block w/ 3 Counters (including 1 kick) |
Awareness | Point Sparring (tournament style) |
Breathing Exercises | Visual Imagery |
Recommended Reading | The Complete Iron Palm by Brian Gray |
Stances | Crane Stance, Closed Kneel Stance |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | 8 Point w/ Twisting (block & strike) |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | U Punch, Tiger Rakes |
Kicks (Knees) | Tiger Stomp Takedown, Crane Throw |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Tiger Stomp Takedown, Crane Throw |
Kempos | Flying Dragon, Tiger Raker |
Combinations | #9, #12 |
Forms | Stature of the Crane |
Ju-Jitsu | Headlocks |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Ground Fighting, Timing & Rhythm |
Grappling (Randori) | Basic Skills on Back (reversals & escapes) |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Vulnerable Positions (standing) |
Awareness | Flag Sparring (single & multiple) |
Breathing Exercises | Meditation w/ mantra |
Recommended Text Reading | Deadly Karate Blows by Brian Adams |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | 8 Point w/ Any Counter (kicks, punches, pokes), Monkey Block, Wing Block |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Spinning Backfist, Tiger Palm to Groin, Tiger Mouth, Snow Leopard Strike |
Kicks (Knees) | Axe Kick (reverse & forward) |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Major Reap, Head Twist |
Kempos | Snow Leapord, Flying Knees |
Combinations | #1, #10 |
Forms | 3 Pinion |
Ju-Jitsu | Shoulder Grabs |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Advanced Spinning & Jumping Techniques |
Grappling (Randori) | Basic Skills Lying on Stomach (reversals & escapes) |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Vulnerable Positions (kneeling & striking) |
Awareness | Takedown Drill |
Breathing Exercises | Basic Meditation (flowing river) |
Speed | 3 Strikers w/ Variety (in 1 second) |
Clubs | Poking Club Defense |
Knives | Downward Defense |
Introductory Board Breaking | 3 single boards (multiple strikes) |
Written Examination | Martial Arts Definitions (20 Questions) |
Recommended Text Reading | American Law and the Trained Fighter by Carl Brown |
Stances | Cross Stance |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | 10 Point Blocking System, Circle Tiger Blocks, Black Tiger Blocks, Basic Eagle Block |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Iron Thumb, X-Strike to Throat |
Kicks (Knees) | Hook Kick (heal & sole) |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Leg Scissoring Takedown, Tiger Roll Takedown |
Kempos | Smashing Tiger, Tiger Kicks the Sand, Black Tiger |
Combinations | #17, #19, #24 |
Forms | 4 Pinion |
Ju-Jitsu | No-Mind Front Grabs w/ Motion |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Initiating Upper Body Takedown |
Grappling (Randori) | Freestyle / Standing |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Counter w/ 2-3 Strikes & A Takedown |
Awareness | BOA (snake) Seizing Drill |
Breathing Exercises | Stationary Chi Kung Exercises |
Speed | 3 Strikes w/ 1 Spin Included (in 1 second) |
Clubs | Club Attacks While Being Held w/ One Hand |
Guns | Frontal (close range) |
Knives | Slashing |
Introductory Board Breaking | Single Board w/ Spinning Hand Strike |
Introductory Staff | Jo Staff Exercises |
Written Examination | Kempo History & Animals (20 Questions) |
Recommended Text Reading | In Search of Kempo by James Mitose |
Stances | Bow Stance (foward & reverse) |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | Trapping Blocks |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Leopard Paw, Trigger Finger |
Kicks (Knees) | Spinning Hook Kick, Heel Kick (dropping & rising) |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Arm Bar Takedown, Ankle Manipulations, Leopard Tackle |
Kempos | Leopard Rolls Through the High Grass, Leopard Tackles Prey, Leopard Climbs Down the Tree |
Combinations | #11, #16, #21 |
Forms | 5 Pinion |
Ju-Jitsu | No-Mind Back Grabs w/ Motion |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Initiating Lower Body Takedowns |
Grappling (Randori) | Advanced Lockups (arms, legs, strangle holds) |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Scenario (i.e.: Elevators, chairs, cars, highway, etc.) |
Awareness | Sticky Hands Drill |
Speed | 3 Strikes w/ 1 Spin Included (in 1 second) |
Clubs | Club Attacks While Being Restrained by Club |
Guns | Back (close range) |
Knives | Poking |
Introductory Staff | Jo Form & Applications |
Introductory Board Breaking | Single Board w/ Spinning Kick |
Written Examination | Martial Arts Techniques (20 Questions) |
Recommended Text Reading | Tao Te Ching – A New English Version by Stephen Mitchell |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | 4 Point Blocking, Basic Scissor Block |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Crane’s Wing, Immortal Man |
Kicks (Knees) | Jumping Front Ball Kick |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Sweeping & Pulling w/ Legs (scoop kicks), Hip Tosses (forward & back) |
Kempos | Crane’s Wings, Crane Takes Flight, Hopping Crane |
Combinations | #20, #22, #23 |
Forms | 3 Kata |
Ju-Jitsu | Ankles & Knee Grabs |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Kempo Sparring w/ Striking Focus |
Grappling (Randori) | Kempo Sparring w/ Randori Focus |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Household Weapons, Sports Equipment Weapons |
Awareness | Sticky Legs Drill |
Speed | 4 Strikes w/ 1 Spin Included (in 1 second) |
Clubs | No-Mind Role Playing |
Guns | Distance Techniques |
Knives | Front Grabs w/ Knife |
Introductory Staff | Bo Staff Set / Exercise |
Introductory Board Breaking | 3 Single Boards (multiple strikes spinning) |
Written Examination | Anatomy & Chi Concepts |
Recommended Text Reading | Chi Kung by Yang Jwing Ming |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | Upholding Block |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Snake Bite, Buddha Palm |
Kicks (Knees) | Snake Kicks (upward & jabbing) |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Removing the Pillars w/ Sweeping Motion |
Kempos | Snake Coils Around the Tree Branch, Snake Darts out Tongue, Snake Shoots Venom |
Combinations | #13, #25, #28 |
Forms | 4 Kata |
Ju-Jitsu | Escapes (strategic & technical grabs) |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | Blindfolded |
Grappling (Randori) | Blindfolded |
No-Mind (Mushin) | Lying Down Position |
Awareness | Octagon |
Speed | 4 Strikes w/ Spin & 1 Kick Included (in 1 second) |
Clubs | Attacker w/ 2 Clubs |
Guns | w/ Role Playing |
Knives | Back Grabs /w Knife |
Introductory Board Breaking | 2 Boards (knees / kicks) |
Introductory Staff | Bo Staff Form #1 |
Written Examination | Self Defense Concepts (20 Questions) |
Recommended Text Reading | Fountain of Youth by Peter Kelder |
Blocking Systems & Techniques | Dropping Elbow, Phoenix Eye, Iron Wall, Dragon Hand |
Hand Strikes (Elbows) | Dragon Punches |
Kicks (Knees) | Smashing Kick, Scissor Kick, Flying Side Kick, Dragon Kicks |
Sweeps & Takedowns | Knocking Down Both Pillars |
Kempos | Dragon Rides the Wind, Double Dragon, Dragon Whips Tail |
Combinations | #14, #15, #26 |
Forms | 5 Kata, 2 Person Fist Set |
Ju-Jitsu | 2 Person |
Sparring Techniques (Kumite) | w/ Multiple Partners |
Grappling (Randori) | 2 Person |
No-Mind (Mushin) | 2 Person Attack |
Awareness | Dragon Circle |
Breathing Exercises | 5 Tibetan Rites |
Speed | 4 Strikes (2 kicks included) w/ Spins (in 1 second) |
Clubs | No-Mind Role Playing |
Guns | No-Mind Role Playing |
Knives | Attackers w/ 2 Knives |
Introductory Staff | Bo Staff Applications |
Introductiory Board Breaking | 2 Boards (elbow & hands) |
Written Examination | All Martial Arts Topics (100 Questions) |
Recommended Text Reading | Tao Of Jeet Kung Do by Bruce Lee |