LEVEL ONE - Yellow Belt

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The average student will pass from white belt to yellow belt in 3-4 months.

General Stance And Movement

Neutral Stance

Fighting Stance: Movement Forward, Back, Left, Right & Turning

Shadow Boxing

Movement while on the ground

Combatives/ Striking

Straight Punch

Punch Combo’s

#1 Left

#2 Left/Right

#3 L/R/L

#4 L/R/L/R

Palm Heel Strike

Eye Strike/Throat Strike

Straight Punch with Advance

Straight Punch with Retreat

Straight Punch Low

Hammer fist Strikes (all directions)

Elbows – horizontal plane (1 – 3) Front, Side & Behind

Elbows – vertical plane (4 – 7) Behind, Up and Behind, Up and In Front, Down In Front

LEVEL ONE - Yellow Belt

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Kicks

Front Kick – to Groin

Front Kick – Vertical target

Round Kick – Horizontal

Knees

Knee with Grab Around Neck (Thai Style)- Straight Forward

Knees with Grab at Shoulder and Arm – Straight Forward

Round Knee

All Knees without Grab

Punch/Kick Combinations

Punch / Kick Combo’s

Front Kick to Groin & Hammer fist Down

Front Kick to Groin and Straight Punch

Combos 1-4 with Round Kicks or Knees

Fight Defenses

360° Outside Defenses – positions

360° Outside Defenses – moving attacks

Inside Defenses against Straight Punches

Inside Defenses against Straight Punch Low

Inside & 360° Defenses against Punches and Outside Attacks

Self Defense

Choke from the Front (1 hand pluck)

Choke from the Front (2 hand pluck)

Choke from Behind

Choke from the Side

Choke from the Front with a Push

Choke from Behind with a Push

Arm Bar Choke (behind)

LEVEL ONE - Yellow Belt

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Groundwork

Side Position

Back Position

Movement in either position

Front Kick

Side Kick

Round Kick

Getting Up Safely- Krav Maga Get Up

Kick with Bottom Leg (during get up)

Kick Off From The Guard

Wrist Releases (Not Tested)

Wrist Release – Same Side Hand (elbow to elbow)

Wrist Release – Same Side Hand, grabbed thumb down

Wrist Release – Opposite Hand (elbow up)

Wrist Release – 2 Hands Held High

Wrist Release – 2 Hands Held Down

Wrist Release – 2 Hands Held Behind

Wrist Release – 1 Hand held with 2 hands (pluck, elbow to elbow)

LEVEL 2 A - Orange Belt

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The average student will pass from Yellow belt to Orange belt in 6 months.

Movement

Bobbing and Weaving

Slipping Punches With Movement

Shadow Boxing With Offensive and Defensive Movement

Shadow Boxing + punches, elbows, kicks, knees

Striking/ Combatives

Hook Punch

Uppercut Punch

Focus Mitt Combinations # 1-4

#1 Left

#2 Left/Right

#3 L/R/Left Hook

#4 L/R/Left Hook /Right UpperCut

Kicks

Defensive Front Kick in Place

Defensive Front Kick vs. Attacker Approaching (timing)

Side Kick

Side Kick with Advance

LEVEL 2 A - Orange Belt

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Kick Combinations

Punch/Kick Combinations

Side Kick with Hammer Fist Punch

Back Kick with Hammer Fist Punch

Fight Defenses

Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch

Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch Using Left Hand

Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch (2 counters)

Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch (1 counter)

Kick Defenses

Outside Stabbing Defense vs. Front Kick

Plucking Defense vs. Low/Medium Front Kick

Reflexive Defense vs. Front Kick to Groin

Inside Defense vs. High Front Kick

Fall breaks

Fall break – Backwards & Forward

Self Defense

Bear Hug From the Front with Arms Free (space & no space)

Bear Hug From the Front with Arms Caught (space & no space)

Bear Hug From Behind with Arms Free (space)

Bear Hug From Behind with Arms Caught (space)

Bear Hug From Behind with Arms Caught (no space)

LEVEL 2 A - Orange Belt

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Groundwork

Mounted: Bottom Position

Defense vs. Punches (buck hips)

Trap and Roll

Elbow Escape

Elbow Escape – if opponent is sitting back AKA: Side Shrimp Escape

Headlock or Close Choke

Maintaining the Mount: Striking, Trap Opponent’s Arms to Chest/ Pop Up and Out

Guard: Top Position and Striking

Top Mount & Side Control: Arm Bar & Americana (shoulder lock)

Guillotine from the Guard – Attack

Attacker Mounted Pinning Wrists: Bucking & Sliding hands on ground (snow Angel

escape)

Attacker Mounted Pinning Wrists Over Head Close Together or On Top Of Each Other:

Wrist Lock And Roll

Escape Guard (Stacking) & Escape Guard (Ankle Lock)

Wrist Releases

2 attackers – each pulling defender’s arms to side

LEVEL 2 B – Camo Belt

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The average student will pass from Orange belt to Camo belt in 6 months.

Movement

Shadow Boxing With: Offensive and Defensive Movement

Shadow Boxing With: punches, elbows, kicks, knees

Combatives / Striking

L/R combination – L hook – R uppercut

R uppercut – L hook – R cross

R uppercut – L hook – R elbow

L straight – R elbow

L/R combination – bob – R cross

L/R combination – bob – R elbow

Elbow Combo’s #1 Left Elbow 1 – Right Elbow 1 – Left Elbow 6 – Right Elbow 6

#2 Right Elbow 6 – Left Elbow 1 – Right Elbow 1

Kicks

Back Kick

Back Kick with Advance

Short Uppercut Back Kick

Advancing Front Kick (fighting and neutral stance)

LEVEL 2 B – Camo Belt

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Kick Combinations

Front, Round, Side, and Back Advancing with each kick. Place kicking foot down in front)

L Front Kick – R Round Kick

R Front Kick – Step – R Round Kick

Fight Defenses

Defense vs. Hook Punch (extended)

Defense vs. Hook Punch (covering)

Defense vs. Uppercut Punch

360° Defenses with Counterattacks

Kick Defenses

Defense Against Front Kick to groin – Stop Kick

Defense vs. Low Round Kick (using shin)

Defense vs. Low Round Kick (absorbing)

Defense vs. Front Kick to groin (redirect)

Fall breaks

Side Fall

Self Defense

Choke from the Front Against the Wall

Choke from Behind Against the Wall

Choke from Behind with a Pull

Head Lock From: The Side

LEVEL 2 B – Camo Belt

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Groundwork

Choke from the Side On The Ground (Kick to Face & Take Down/Arm Bar)

Guard: Bottom position

Kick off from Guard & Chokes with attacker is in Guard

Headlock from the Side bottom position

Basic position

Weight forward, leg wrap

Weight forward, with space

Weight back: shoulder pull or leg sweep

Not Tested:

Foot Grabs -Clearing / Stripping Foot

In Place

Spinning Outward

Spinning Inward

Wrist Releases

3 attackers – 2 pulling defender’s arm to side and 1 approaching

Level 3-A Green Belt

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The average student will pass from Camo belt to Green belt in 6 months.

Combatives / Striking

Head-butt Forward

Head-butt Upward

Head-butt to the Side (bear hug context)

Head-butt to the Back (bear hug context)

Over Hand Punch

Liver Punch

Combo’s

#5 Right Straight -Left Hook – Right Straight – Left Hook – Right Straight

#6 Left & Right Straight – Left & Right Hook – Left & Right Uppercut

Kicks

Defensive Back Kick with a Spin

Side Heel Kick

Spinning Heel Kick

Diagonal Downward Round Kick

Switch Knees

Level 3-A Green Belt

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Fight Defenses

Outside Defenses (1-5)

# 1 & 2 Palm to Self / Thumb Out

#3 Self-Ducking Under Punch / Roll Punch Over Head (similar to #2 360 defense )

#4 Stabbing Inward Then Out On Contact vs Wild haymaker Punch odd angle punch

#5 Defense against Straight Punch from the Side (rolling out) Similar to #1 & #2

#6 Punching/Over Hand Punch in defense Vs Right Punch

Kick Defenses

Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (reflexive)

Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance – 2 contact points)

Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance – 3 contact points)

Fall Breaks / Rolls

High Fall Break (back, side, front)

Forward Roll (regular)

Forward Roll/Back Fall Break

Self Defense

Bear hug From Behind (leverage on finger)

Bear hug From Behind (lifting)

Bear hug From the Front (lifting)

Bear Hug From Behind with Arms Free – Leverage On Neck

Fight Defenses

Inside Defense vs. Left/Right

Inside Defense vs. Left/Right (lean back & trap)

Inside Defense vs. Left/Right (using forward hand)

Overhead Punch in Defense vs. Right Cross

Kick Defenses

Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (360° defense #3)

Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (360° defense #4)

Level 3-A Green Belt

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Ground Work

Omo Plata Shoulder Lock -Attacking From Guard

Kimura Arm Lock (AKA: Americana) – Attacking From Mount and Side Control

Achilles’ Ankle Lock

Side Control to Triangle Choke

Knee Bars Attacking From Guard

Arm Bar: From Guard (offense and defense)

Scissor Sweep: From Guard

Guard Pass – Standing & From Knees

Sit Up And Sweep From Guard

Side Control Elbow Escape

Arm Triangle: From Guard & Side Control

Level 4 Blue Belt

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The average student will pass from Green belt to Blue belt in 6-8 months.

Combatives / Striking

Punches All Levels/Combo’s

Chops, Inside and Outside

Ridge Hand/Mouth of Hand Strikes

Swing Out Hammer Fist – Element of Surprise

Axe Kick

Outside Slap Kick with a Spin - In A Combo / Context

Heel Kick with a Spin- In A Combo / Context

Combo’s

#7 Left Uppercut – Right Overhand – Left Liver Shot – Left Hook- Right Uppercut – Left Hook

– Right Straight

#8: #4 + Bob Right – Right Straight – Left Hook – Bob Left – Left Hook – Right Straight

Kicks

Inside Slap Kick

Outside Slap Kick

Spinning Slap Kicks

Inward Angle Knee

Fight Defenses

General Defense vs. Medium to High Kick Attacks

Sliding Defense vs. High Round Kick

Plucking Defense vs. Low to Medium Side Kick

Level 4 Blue Belt

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Sliding Defense vs. Spinning Heel Kick

Kicking Defense vs. Spinning Heel Kick

Fall Breaks / Rolls Sweeps

Forward Roll (diving)

Forward Roll into Backward Roll (kick defense)

Sweeps and Takedowns

Sweep – Forward Kick

Sweep – Heel Kick

Weapon Defenses

Gun from the Front, Side & Back

Gun from the Side of the Head

Gun from the Side, Behind the Arm

Gun from the Side, in Front of the Arm (touching)

Gun from the Front, Being Pushed: Gun Into Stomach or Chest

Gun from Behind (touching)

Knife Defenses

Kick Defense vs. Straight Stab from a distance

Kick Defense vs. Straight Stab (bail out)

Kick Defense vs. Upward Stab

Cavaliers

Cavalier #1 (grab Right wrist and cap, pushing down)

Cavalier #2 (grab Right wrist and cap, twist and push down)

Cavalier #3 (both hands grab wrist, thumbs on back of hand)

Cavalier #4 (grab wrist and deliver elbow to break)

Level 4 Blue Belt

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Groundwork

Guard bottom position:

Triangle Choke: Offense & Defense

Guillotine from the Guard – Defense

Headlock from Behind – Rear Naked Choke Offense & Defense (attacker has back on

ground)

Half Guard: Pass

Side Control: Attack Opposite Arm with Americana / Kimura (can transition to arm bar)

Knowledge Of Leg Triangle Attack From Side or Mounted Position

Take Down: when attacker stands from your guard

Hair Grabs & Pulls

Grab From The Front

Being Pulled Forward And Down

Pull From Side

Pull From Behind

All hair grabs have the danger of being punch or hit with a knee strike.

Level 5-A Brown Belt

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The average student will pass from Blue belt to Brown belt in 6-8 months.

Combo’s

#9: Right Straight – Left Hook – Bob Left -Left Hook – Right Straight – Bob Right – Right

Straight – Left Hook – Bob Left -Left Hook – Right Straight – Bob Right – Right Straight – Left

Hook – Bob Left -Left Hook – Right Straight – Bob Right – Right Straight – Left Hook – Bob

Left -Left Hook – Right Straight

#10 Right Uppercut – Left Hook – Right Straight – Left Uppercut – Right Straight – Left Hook –

Right Knee – Left Knee – Left & Right Elbow #1

Kicks

Front Kick/Round Kick with switching move

Two front kicks with a switch

Outside slap kick and front kick with a switch

Two straight knees with a switch

Two back kicks with a switch

Headlock Defenses

Throwing defense against headlock from behind (attacker jumping on defender)

Defense against headlock while being spun inwards

Defense against side headlock: Neck Break (with pressure lifting chin and weight being

put down on neck)

Level 5-A Brown Belt

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Fall Breaks / Rolls Sweeps

Round Kick sweep taking out one or both legs

Takedown #1: simple takedown

Takedown #2: double-leg takedown

Takedown #3: toe pick

Full Nelson Defenses

Release using leverage on fingers

Release using throw/flip forward

Release using sweep

Weapons Defenses

Stick Defenses

Stick, Overhead Swing

Stick, Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (1 step)

Stick, Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (2 steps)

Stick Defense, Baseball Bat Swing (horizontal swing)

Stick Defense, Backhand Baseball Bat Swing (take away changes)

Ground Work

Sparring

Flow Drills

Knife Defense: From Mount

Basic Pistol

CCW Permit or Basic Hand Gun Use Course

Level 5 - B Red Belt

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The average student will pass from Brown belt to Red belt in 12 months.

Combatives / Striking Punches

Left Jab – Overhead right punch in combination

Combos 1-4 with Elbow 1 & 6 at the end

Kicks

Jumping front kick – 1) downward kick, 2) scissors kick

Jumping round kick – 1) downward kick, 2) scissors kick

Jumping sidekick – 1) downward kick, 2) scissors kick

Jumping / spinning defensive back kick with back leg

Jumping front kick and round kick combo

Jumping front kick twice in a row

Kick Defenses

Defense against back kicks

Defense against spinning kicks

Level 5 - B Red Belt

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Ground Work

2 one 1 Sparring Scenarios

Knife Defense: From Guard & Being Held In Side Control

Throws / Holds

Machine-Gun Take-Down

One arm shoulder throw

Hip throw

Face to face flip (with partner-falling back-one foot at their waist and throw over your head)

also known as sacrifice throw

Knife Defense

Defense against downward stab (ice pick stab)

Defense against upward stab

Defense against straight stab

Defense against straight stab – live side

Defense against forward slash

Defense against backhand slash

Handgun Defense

Hand gun from behind – gun at a distance

Basic handgun defenses – when gun is held off-center and/or with two hands: Front, Side

& Rear

Long Gun

Long Gun from the Front – live side

Long Gun from the Front – dead side (disarming under gunman’s arm)

Long Gun from the Side, behind the arm

Long Gun from Behind (touching)

Long Gun or bayonet in stabbing attack – live side

Long Gun or bayonet in stabbing attack – dead side

Level 6 + Black Belt 1,2,3,4

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The average student will pass from Red belt to 1st Degree Black Belt in 12-18 months.

Advanced – 1st Degree Black Belt Curriculum

All Belt Levels With Black Belt Expertise

General Movement and Training

Fast fighting drills including protective gear

Fast fighting drills without protective gear

Slow fighting to see and identify actions

Test in fighting: two rounds

Exercise all techniques from an opposite outlet stance

Fighting Against Multiple Attackers

Level 6 + Black Belt 1,2,3,4

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Punches

Grabbing and pulling target by clothing, skin, hair, etc. and striking with punches and /

or elbows

Changing or altering the striking surface of the hand to create a more potent punch or strike

Punch / Kick Combinations

Bursting forward with a defensive front kick and double straight punches

Punching to one direction and kicking to another direction

Single jumping front kick and while in air, grab opponent with one hand and hammer fist

/ strike with other hand

Advanced Weapon Defenses

Defenses against carjacking

Attacker inside the car

Attacker outside the car

Third party defenses Front, Side & Behind

Hostage Position

Gun Threat Being Pushed

Gun Threat Attacker Standing Victim On Back

Gun Threat Execution Position From Knees (Behind and in Front)

Gun Threat With Wall Pin

Gun Threat With Hand Other Hand On Chest (Space)

Gun Threat With Hand Other Hand On Chest (No Space For Gun Front Redirection)

Gun Threat Mounted Face Down

Defenses against knife attacks

Use of blunt objects

Knife Vs. Knife

Stick Vs. Stick

One Hand

Two Handed

Level 6 + Black Belt 1,2,3,4

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Advanced Cavilers

General

Defense against hand grenades

2nd Degree Black Belt 3 years

3rd Degree Black Belt 4 Years

4th Degree Black Belt 5 Years