What you have to know


Combat Academy Syllabus
Below is a quick look at what you will be required to know to proceed through the grades. For a complete and in-depth syllabus please visit Combat Academy UK downloads page. Grading exam days are held twice a year and are a demanding test of Combat Academy UK students. It will take on average around 5 years to achieve Black Belt status.
	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.
Start practicing your kickboxing technique and sparring now. It will form part of your grading assessment from Green belt onwards. Make sure you have the correct equipment too.

	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.
Expect both ground fighting and kickboxing to be part of your grading assessment. Make sure you have trained in these regularly to improve your skill level.
Now you have achieved Green belt you must attend a High Grade Master Class every year before applying for your next belt assessment and can now attend Ian Gauldie’s High grade Class on a Wednesday evening.

	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
	For a guide to Dan please visit Combat Academy UK downloads page.

Combat Academy Syllabus