Purple Belt Training Guide

Purple Belt: Sankyu

Observation
Blocks: star blocks (see blocking systems)

Sparring: 1-step Set B alternate

Defense Training: Crane #2, Kempo combination #12 & #26 (see combinations section)

Weapons: 2nd weapon basics

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

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1st Degree
Basics: speed, accuracy

Sparring: Speed & accuracy padwork, counter techniques

Defense Training: Control & subdue techniques, double wrist grab escape, Kempo combination #14, #19 (see combinations section)

Weapons: 2nd weapon basics

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

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2nd Degree
Basics: Iron Fortress blocks (see blocking systems)

Sparring: Speed & accuracy padwork, counter techniques, take-downs

Defense Training: Take-down techniques, swinging club disarm, Dragon #2, Kempo combination #1 & #20 (see combinations section)

Weapons: 2nd weapon basics

Forms: Circle 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: Bo Form 1 (see weapons section), 2nd weapon basics

Forms:

• Kata Chukantai (see forms section)
• Circle of the Tiger OR Statue of the Crane (see forms section)

Minimum time in rank: 6 months