Yellow Belt Training Guide

Yellow Belt: Shichikyu

Observation
Basics: 8-point knifehand blocks (see blocking systems), balance, weight distribution, shuffle

Sparring: Shuffle steps, rules & safety, freestyle no-contact

Defense Training: Lapel grab escape, Tiger #1, Snake #1

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1st Degree
Basics: 8-point knifehand blocks with extensions 9-15 (see blocking systems), box step

Sparring: 1-step Set B

Defense Training: Bully defense strategies, Leopard #1, Crane #1, Kempo combination #5 (see combinations section)

Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 2 (see forms section)

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2nd Degree
Basics: 8-point knifehand blocks with extensions 9-15 (see blocking systems), halfmoon step

Sparring: Basic padwork, basic counterstrikes, maneuvering around opponent

Defense Training: Single wrist grab escape, Dragon #1, Kempo combination #2 (see combinations section)

Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 2 (see forms section)

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3rd Degree
Basics: Review all; kicking low to mid height

Sparring: Review all

Defense Training: Review all

Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 1 & 2 (see forms section)

Minimum time in rank: 3 months

White Belt Training Guide

White Belt: Hachikyu

Observation
Basics: front position, chamber, shifting stances

Sparring: moving forward & backward, basic padwork

Defense Training: Learn the 5 Kempo animals (tiger, snake, leopard, crane, dragon), front choke escape

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1st Degree
Basics: 8-point blocks (see blocking systems), pivot, guard, out-on-elbows

Sparring: Basic padwork, moving forward & backward in time with partner

Defense Training: Intro to bully defense strategies, Kempo combination #6 (see combinations section)

Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 1 (see forms section)

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2nd Degree
Basics: breathing techniques, 8-point blocks with extensions 9-12
(see blocking systems)

Sparring: 1-step Set A

Defense Training: double wrist grab escape, Kempo combination #7 
(see combinations section)

Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 1 (see forms section)

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3rd Degree
Basics: Review all

Sparring: Review all

Defense Training: Review all

Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 1 (see forms section)

Minimum time in rank: 3 months