Red Belt Training Guide

Red Belt: Ikkyu

Observation
Basics: Ground grappling techniques

Sparring: 2-step Set A alternate

Defense Training: Rear headlock escape, full nelson escape, Tiger #4, Kempo combination #27 (see combinations section)

Weapons: Shushi No Kon Sho, segment 1 (see weapons section), 3rd weapon basics

Form: 2 Man Fist Set, North OR South (see forms section)

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1st Degree
Basics: plum tree blocks (see blocking systems)

Sparring: 2-step Set B alternate

Defense Training: Knife/gun rear disarm, Snake #4, Leopard #4, Kempo combination #28 & #29 (see combinations section)

Weapons: Shushi No Kon Sho, segment 2 (see weapons section), 3rd weapon basics

Forms: Kata Kodona, segment 1 & 2 (see forms section)

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2nd Degree
Basics: Ground grappling techniques

Sparring: 2-step Set C alternate

Defense Training: Gun front disarm, Crane #4, Dragon #4, Kempo combination #30 (see combinations section)

Weapons: Shushi No Kon Sho, segment 3 (see weapons section)

Form: Kata Kodona, segment 3 & 4 (see forms section)

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3rd Degree
Basics: Review all

Sparring: Review all

Defense Training: Review all

Weapons: 3rd weapon basics, [2nd weapon] Form 1, Shushi No Kon Sho (see weapons section)

Forms: Kata Kodona, Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane, 2 Man Fist Set North OR South (see forms section)

Minimum time in rank: 8 months