Red Belt - Double wrist attack

• Correct Bow & Etiquette.
• All Attacking & Defending Stances.
• Forward break roll on dominant arm.
• Simple left and right arm break falls.
• 8 techniques to include; punch palm strike, sweep, hip throw and outside wrist lock.
• Overall aim – demonstration of strong stances.

Yellow Belt - Double Jacket Grab

• Demonstration of previous syllabus.
• Backward break roll.
• 8 techniques from double jacket attack, to include; elbow strike, half shoulder throw.
• Knowledge of three simple stretches.
• Overall aim – the movement of strong stances.

Orange Belt - Single Strangle

• Demonstration of previous syllabus.
• Front slam break fall.
• 8 techniques from single strangle to include; back fist, full shoulder throw, under arm head throw.
• Overall aim – technique.

Green Belt - Double Front Strangle

• Demonstration of previous syllabus.
• Forward break roll on non-dominant arm.
• The ability to teach advanced stretches and cool down to a Small group.
• 8 techniques from a double front strangle to include: spear hand, jacket throw and crab scissors.
• Overall aim – flow of technique.

Blue Belt - Single Roundhouse Punch

• Demonstration of previous syllabus.
• A forward break roll without the use of hands.
• Training as a supervised assistant instructor on a regular basis.
• 8 techniques from single roundhouse punch. To include: ridge hand, throws from wrist and arm lock positions.
• Overall aim – speed of technique.

Brown Belt - Weapon Defenses

• Demonstration of previous syllabus.
• Weapon defenses against baton and knife attack.
• Ground fighting bout.
• Testimonial (and grading nomination) from your instructor that You have gained experience as a supervised assistant instructor Over the past year.
• All adult candidates will be assessed on Coaching skills on the grading day.

Black Belt

• Extremely demanding physical test requiring demonstration of the complete syllabus.
• A minimum of two years of preparation.
• Applicants will only be accepted if in good standing with the Association, and will be required to have a high standard of technique and moral character.
• Testimonial (and grading nomination) from your instructor that You have gained experience as a supervised assistant instructor Over the past year.
• Controlled sparring against two opponents at once forms part of the assessment.

Dan Grades

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