Orange Belt: Rokkyu
Observation
Basics: 8-point palm (see blocking systems), coordination
Sparring: Counter strikes, basic padwork
Defense Training: Bully defense strategies, Kempo combination #3 (see combinations section)
Weapons: Bo staff basics
Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 3 (see forms section)
1st Degree
Basics: 8-point palm with extensions 9-20 (see blocking systems)
Sparring: 2-step Set A
Defense Training: Bully defense strategies, back choke escape, Tiger #2
Weapons: Bo staff basics
Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 3 (see forms section)
2nd Degree
Basics: 8-point palm with extensions 9-20 (see blocking systems)
Sparring: Basic padwork, basic footwork & maneuvers, counter strikes
Defense Training: Bully defense strategies, Kempo combination #18 (see combinations section)
Weapons: Bo staff basics
Form: Kata Shoshinsha, segment 3 (see forms section)
3rd Degree
Basics: Review all
Sparring: Review all
Defense Training: Review all
Weapons: Bo staff basics
Form: Kata Shoshinsha (see forms section)
Minimum time in rank: 4 months
