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