Brown Belt Training Guide

Brown Belt: Nikyu

Observation
Basics: 10-point blocks (see blocking systems), impact minimizing

Sparring: 3-step Set A

Defense Training: Rear bear hug escape, Tiger #3, Kempo combination #16, #17 & #13 (see combinations section)

Weapons: [2nd weapon] Form 1, segment 1 (see weapons section)

Form: Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane (see forms section)

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1st Degree
Basics: standing grappling techniques

Sparring: impact minimizing drills, advanced padwork

Defense Training: Knife front disarm, Snake #3, Leopard #3, Kempo combination #21 & #22 (see combinations section)

Weapons: [2nd weapon] Form 1, segment 2 (see weapons section)

Form: Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane (see forms section)

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2nd Degree
Basics: Dragon blocks (see blocking systems), standing grappling techniques

Sparring: 3-step Set B

Defense Training: Back choke escape, poking club disarm, Crane #3, Dragon #3, Kempo combination #23 & #25 (see combinations section)

Weapons: [2nd weapon] Form 1, segment 3 (see weapons section)

Forms: Cirlcle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane (see forms section) 

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3rd Degree
Basics: Review all

Sparring: Review all

Defense Training: Review all

Weapons: [2nd weapon] Form 1 (see weapons section)

Forms: Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane (see forms section)

Minimum time in rank: 7 months