The School Pledge (optional must be memorize before brown belt.)
Refrain from fighting. Have courage to fight for emergency situations, and self defense only.
Find and conquer our weaknesses.
Be the observer of our past regrets, future fears, and present doubts.
Liberate ourselves from attachment to negativity
Find and conquer the opponents weakness.
Be victorious, complete, and fullfilled
Find peace within ourselves, and within the world.
_____ Tie belt properly.
_____ Stances: Forward, fighting, bow and arrow, cat, horse stance, cross stance, relaxed stance
_____ Blocking: Numbers one through seven.
_____ Hand Strikes: Back fist strike, palm heel strike, bottom fist chop, fore fist strike.
_____ Elbow Strikes: Upward, downward, roundhouse, reverse, side, rear high and low.
_____ Knee Strikes: Upward, roundhouse. Floor Fighting Techniques:
The mount, and guard positions_____
Elbow escape_____
MEANINGS:
SENSEI: Teacher
KATA: Form
KIAI: Shout
11th Kyu Yellow Belt
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Block reverse punch.
_____ Turning.
_____ Cornering.
_____ 90 degree movement.
_____ Wrist Bends: Six variations
Offensive Kata's 1 4b:
1a) _____ With a shuffle; from left fighting stance: Move right foot to left. Left front snapping kick. Step forward with left foot. Left fore fist or palm strike. Right hand strike then right knee strike. Step forward with right foot. Right elbow strike. Finish with left elbow strike.
1b) _____ With a step; from left forward stance: Front snapping kick with the right foot. Step forward with right foot. Right hand strike (palm or fore fist). Left hand strike. Left knee strike. Step forward with left foot. Left elbow strike. Finish with right elbow strike.
NOTE: Elbow, knee, hand, and foot strike vary with distancing.
2 ) _____ Flying front snap kick: From left forward stance. Throw right knee up into the air. When right foot touches the ground left foot strike hits the target. Left foot hits target the same time right foot touches the ground. Follow through with hand strikes, knee strike, and elbow strikes.
NOTES: The throwing of the knee amounts to how much distance the body will travel.
3 ) _____ Side kick, from left horse stance: Do left side kick. Bring left foot back into chamber position. Move left foot forward into left forward stance. Finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or shuffle.
NOTE: If more distance is needed one can use cross stance.
4a) _____ Spinning back kick, from a left horse stance: Point left toes inward toward ones right foot. Lift right knee up as high as possible, and spin 180° on left foot. Kick with right heel. Bring right foot back into chamber position. Move right foot forward into a right forward stance. Finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or a shuffle.
NOTE: Whip hand in a180° turn, and bring knee high for maximum effects.
4b) _____ Spinning back kick with a step, from left forward stance: Step with right foot into a right horse stance. Bring right toes inward towards left foot. Spin on right foot 180° turn as left heel hits target
Note: In order to earn rank, all offensive kata's as listed for 11th Kyu Yellow Belt must be performed starting with the right foot forward as well as the left.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
____ Upward hip lift escape
MEANINGS:
WAZA: Technique
10th Kyu Yellow Belt With Black Stripe
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ Falling Ways: Left and right forward rolls, rear roll, side to side falling, dive roll and get up.
_____ Floor fighting techniques: Arm bar scissors between the legs (2 variations).
Ippons 1 4:
1) _____ Slap, block, shoto chop, ridge hand to the neck, under arm to armbar then take down.
2) _____ Slap, block, grab elbow, opposite ridge hand strike then leg sweep.
3) _____ Slap, block, double strike, ankle knee take down.
4) _____ Back slap, block, arm bar over the shoulder, hand throw, leg sweep.
9th Kyu Orange Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ Defense against: Front reverse choke, front finger choke, rear finger choke, rear hammerlock forearm choke.
_____ Bear hugs: Front over arm, front underarm, rear over arm, rear underarm.
_____ Full nelson.
_____ Double chicken wing.
_____ Head locks: Straight headlock, reverse headlock.
_____ Wrist grabs: Straight wrist grab, cross wrist grab, two- handed wrist grab (front and rear).
Floor Fighting Techniques:
______ Escape from the guard (four variations)
______ The crab (rear naked choke)
_____ Side mount, Americana (key lock). Americana counter.
8th kyuu Orange Belt with Black Stripe. In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
Offensive kata's 5 - 7:
5a) _____ Helicopter kick: Start in left horse stance, left toes towards right foot. Throw right knee high in the air, while spinning at 180°. Left foot hits target at the same time the right foot lands on the ground. Bring left foot forward and finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or shuffle.
5b) _____ Helicopter kick with a step: Start in a left forward stance. Step forward with right foot into a horse stance. Right toes towards left foot. Throw and spin left knee 180° turn in the air as your right foot hits the target. Bring right foot back into chamber position. Move right foot forward into forward stance, and finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or a shuffle.
6 ) _____ Start in left forward stance. Bring right leg into a inside crescent kick. Step forward with right foot into right horse stance with right toes towards left foot. Spin 180° on the right ball of foot. The left heel hits the target. Bring left foot back into chamber position. Move left foot forward ino left forward stance, then finish with offensive kata #1 with step or shuffle.
7 ) _____ From left forward stance. Outside crescent kick with right side or heel of foot. Bring right foot back into chamber position. Step forward with right foot. Round house kick with the kleft ball of the foot. Move left foot into chamber position. Step forward with the left foot into left horse stance. Left toes towards right foot. Spin 180° on the left ball of the foot. Strike target with heel of the right foot.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Framing the arms (three variations from a straight on the ground headlock)
_____ Elbow push into a choke, Oma plater into two variations of armbar, and go go plater.
Knuckle strikes: One knuckle, middle finger knuckle, fore knuckles.
Major Striking Areas: Eyes, neck, solar plexus, groin.
Basic Striking Points: Temple, top and bottom of the lips, abdomen, hollow of the knee, side of the knee, charlie horse, collar bone, foot in step.
Ippons 5 8:
5) _____ Back hand block, spinning elbow, hand to chin, takedown.
6) _____ From a slap, block, shuto shop, grab, knee strike, elbow strike.
7) _____ Kick, move to rear corner, rear kick, strike, grab neck, knee strike, elbow strike.
8) _____ Straight punch, block, ridge hand, choke.
7th Kyu Green Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
Offensive Kata's 8 10:
8 ) _____ From left forward stance, outside crescent kick with the right foot. Bring right foot into chamber position. Step back with the foot. Roundhouse kick with the right foot. Bring right foot into chamber position. Step forward into right horse stance. Spin 180°
on right foot, into a spinning back kick. Left foot hits target.
9 ) _____ From left forward stance, shuffle right foot to left foot. Outside crescent kick with the left foot. Bring the left foot into chamber position. Step forward with the left foot. Roundhouse kick with the right foot. Bring right foot in to chamber position. Step forward with the right foot into right horse stance. Spin 180° on the right foot, into a spinning back kick with the left foot hitting the target.
10)_____ From left forward stance, bring the left foot at a 90° angle away from the body. Side kick the right foot. Bring the right foot into chamber position. Step forward with the right foot, into a right horse stance. Shuffle forward, and side kick with the right foot. Bring right foot into chamber position. Step forward with the right foot. Spin on the right foot 180° turn, into a spinning back kick with the left foot hitting the target.
_____ Scissor choke.
_____ Stomach throw.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Triangle choke
_____ Standing takedown #1
_____ Standing takedown #2
Ippons 9 12:
9) _____ Straight punch, block, kidney strike, two-leg takedown.
10) _____ From a tackle, side step, grab, takedown or throw into object.
11) _____ Straight punch, block, drop to floor, leg takedown.
12) _____ From a push, wedge block, double palm strike, head grab, takedown.
6th Kyu Green Belt With Black Stripe
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Double sticking and blocking.
_____ Circle throw.
_____ Hand circle throw.
_____ One arm hip throw.
_____ Straight arm throat attack.
_____ Arm bar winding throw.
_____ Elbow roll takedown and submission hold.
_____ Leg lift throw.
_____ Corkscrew leg sweep throw.
_____ Corkscrew arm drag takedown.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Camora
_____ Elbow escape
_____ Grapevine.
5th Kyu Blue Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ 5 variations of arm bars.
_____ 5 variations of arm bars on the ground.
_____ Defense against a gun (3 variations).
_____ Wrist bend #3 to arm bar.
_____ Osae dori from straight and cross wrist grab.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Crusifix
_____ Escape's from reverse choke on the ground.
Ippons 13 -16:
13) _____ Elbow block, groin strike, grab groin and neck, and throw to the ground.
14) _____ From a tackle, step aside, grab base of skull, throw to floor (3 Variations).
15) _____ Roundhouse punch block, spinning elbow strike, grab-strike underarm, elbow roll to takedown.
16) _____ Cross wrist grab: Go with the force, grab opponents arm, step behind opponent, side elbow strike to opponents neck, apply a shoulderlock with opposite hand.
4th Kyu Blue Belt With Black Stripe
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ Unarmed knife and stick defense: Static, dynamic, semi dynamic.
_____ Stick and knife defenses: (Dynamic and semi dynamic).
_____ Stick swings: Numbers one through five.
_____ Stick against stick.
_____ Knife against stick.
_____ Knife against knife.
_____ 8 Different throws done from grappling grabs and lockups.
_____ 8 Different ippons done from grappling grabs and lockups.
_____ Wrist lift takedown and submission holds (2 variations).
3rd Kyu Brown Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ 3 to 5 Variations of floor submission holds.
_____ Leg left throw.
_____ 3 Variations of rear headlock chokes.
_____ 2 Variations of clothesline throws.
_____ Corkscrew hip throw.
_____ Front double leg takedown from a punch.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Floor shoulder lock submission hold.
_____ Reverse headlock from ground.
_____ Arm bar from the guard position (2 variations).
Ippons 17 - 20:
17) _____ Straight punch, iron crane block, ridge hand, turn, ridge hand.
a. Neck break
b. Choke hold
18) _____ Roundhouse punch, back hair pull, strike chin.
19) _____ Straight punch, reverse hand, palm heel strike to chin, lower back throw.
20) _____ Straight punch, side step, block, rear groin strike.
2nd Kyu Brown Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ 3 Variations of shoulder lock throws.
_____ Shoulder locks submission hold.
_____ Ridge hand chin turn.
_____ Under armpit reversal (from hammerlock).
_____ Wrist winding throw.
_____ Drop throw.
_____ Two arm hip throw.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Side reverse choke (from the mounted position).
_____ Guillotine.
Ippons 21 24:
21) _____ Straight punch, side step, reverse ridge hand, to straight ridge hand.
22) _____ Straight punch, elbow block to ridge hand takedown.
23) _____ Straight punch, grab hand, shoulder lock throw.
24) _____ Roundhouse, block strike, opposite shoulder, turn into shoulderlock throw.
1st Kyu Brown Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ 3 Variations of floor fighting take downs.
_____ Kicks from the ground (back kick, front snapping kick, roundhouse kick, and side kick).
_____ Side elbow strike, neck break to the rear.
_____ Side elbow strike, head smash to the ground (DDT).
_____ Reverse choke, (from opponent in the ground position).
_____ DDT into choke hold.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Back and arms pinned to ground.
_____ Sit out and turn in technique.
_____ Reversal.
_____ Stomach pinned to the ground with arm or arms in half of full nelson.
_____ Defense against stomach to ground rear finger choke.
Ippons 25 - 28:
25) _____ From backhand strike, block backhand strike, grab opposite hand, shoulder lock throw.
26) _____ Roundhouse punch, ippon #1 to #4 to hand throw.
27) _____ Roundhouse punch, ippon #1 to #4 to choke hold.
28) _____ Roundhouse punch, ippon #1 to #4 to shoulderlock throws.
1st Degree Black Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ Finger lock from rear under arm bear hug.
_____ Boxing techniques.
_____ Stick, knife, and sword kata.
_____ Defense against multiple attackers.
_____ Police techniques.
_____ 8 Different throws and ippons done from grappling grabs and lockups blindfolded.
_____ Knowledge of the martial arts and the law.
_____ Floor Fighting Techniques: Granby roll into arm lock, Neck choke submission hold.
_____ Defense against standing tie-up.
Frank Raimondi ©2003
Body Awake Jujitsu and Tai Chi School of Self Defense
863-559-7449
www.bodyawakejujitsu.com
Steps to Junior Black Belt Ages 8 - 13 Belt Requirements
Note: The following pertains to each and every rank from White Belt to Black Belt.
To earn rank students must be able to perform all the techniques as listed within their belt requirements. Students testing for higher rank must not only pass the higher belt rank, but they must also perform and improve all previous belt requirements. All students must be able to perform all techniques from the left side as well as the right.
The Junior Black Belt Program is designed to accommodate a Childs maturity level. Which pertains to the lack of maturity required to learn such techniques as chokeholds, arm bars, and any other and all techniques determined by the instructor to be dangerous knowledge in the hands of a child.
How to tie your belt
Hold the center of the belt so that the two ends are touching the floor.
Take the center of the belt and put it below your bellybutton crossing the two ends behind you.
Bring the two ends in front of you placing the left end over the right end.
Bring the left end under the two layers of belt that are at your bellybutton.
The left end now becomes the right end.
Take the right end in your right hand and put the right end over the left.
The right end now becomes the left end.
Take the left end and bring it threw the hole that you have made at your belly button.
Tie your belt.
12th Kyu White Belt With Black Stripe
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Tie belt properly.
_____ Stances: Forward, fighting, relax, bow and arrow, cat, horse stance.
_____ Blocking: Numbers one through seven.
_____ Hand Strikes: Back fist strike, palm heel strike, bottom fist chop, fore fist strike.
_____ Elbow Strikes: Upward, downward, roundhouse, reverse, side, rear high and low.
_____ Knee Strikes: Upward, roundhouse.
MEANINGS:
SENSEI: Teacher
KATA: Form
KIAI: Shout
11th Kyu Yellow Belt
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Block reverse punch.
_____ Turning.
_____ Cornering.
_____ 90 degree movement.
_____ Wrist Bends: Six variations
Offensive Kata's 1 4b:
1a) _____ With a shuffle; from left fighting stance: Move right foot to left. Left front snapping kick. Step forward with left foot. Left fore fist or palm strike. Right hand strike then right knee strike. Step forward with right foot. Right elbow strike. Finish with left elbow strike.
1b) _____ With a step; from left forward stance: Front snapping kick with the right foot. Step forward with right foot. Right hand strike (palm or fore fist). Left hand strike. Left knee strike. Step forward with left foot. Left elbow strike. Finish with right elbow strike.
NOTE: Elbow, knee, hand, and foot strike vary with distancing.
2 ) _____ Flying front snap kick: From left forward stance. Throw right knee up into the air. When right foot touches the ground left foot strike hits the target. Left foot hits target the same time right foot touches the ground. Follow through with hand strikes, knee strike, and elbow strikes.
NOTES: The throwing of the knee amounts to how much distance the body will travel.
3 ) _____ Side kick, from left horse stance: Do left side kick. Bring left foot back into chamber position. Move left foot forward into left forward stance. Finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or shuffle.
NOTE: If more distance is needed one can use cross stance.
4a) _____ Spinning back kick, from a left horse stance: Point left toes inward toward ones right foot. Lift right knee up as high as possible, and spin 180° on left foot. Kick with right heel. Bring right foot back into chamber position. Move right foot forward into a right forward stance. Finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or a shuffle.
NOTE: Whip hand in a180° turn, and bring knee high for maximum effects.
4b) _____ Spinning back kick with a step, from left forward stance: Step with right foot into a right horse stance. Bring right toes inward towards left foot. Spin on right foot 180° turn as left heel hits target
Note: In order to earn rank, all offensive kata's as listed for 11th Kyu Yellow Belt must be performed starting with the right foot forward as well as the left.
MEANINGS:
WAZA: Technique
10th Kyu Yellow Belt With Black Stripe
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory.
_____ Falling Ways: Left and right forward rolls, rear roll, side to side falling, dive roll and get up.
_____ Floor fighting techniques: Upward hip lift escape.
Ippon # 2:
_____ Slap, block, grab elbow, opposite ridge hand strike then leg sweep.
9th Kyu Orange Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ Defense against: Front reverse choke, front finger choke, rear finger choke, rear hammerlock forearm choke.
_____ Bear hugs: Front over arm, front underarm, rear over arm, rear underarm.
_____ Full nelson.
_____ Double chicken wing.
_____ Head locks: Straight headlock, reverse headlock.
_____ Wrist grabs: Straight wrist grab, cross wrist grab, two- handed wrist grab (front and rear).
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Escape from the guard (two variations)
8th Kyu Orange Belt With Black Stripe
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory.
Offensive kata's 5 - 7:
5a) _____ Helicopter kick: Start in left horse stance, left toes towards right foot. Throw right knee high in the air, while spinning at 180°. Left foot hits target at the same time the right foot lands on the ground. Bring left foot forward and finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or shuffle.
5b) _____ Helicopter kick with a step: Start in a left forward stance. Step forward with right foot into a horse stance. Right toes towards left foot. Throw and spin left knee 180° turn in the air as your right foot hits the target. Bring right foot back into chamber position. Move right foot forward into forward stance, and finish with offensive kata #1 with a step or a shuffle.
6 ) _____ Start in left forward stance. Bring right leg into a inside crescent kick. Step forward with right foot into right horse stance with right toes towards left foot. Spin 180° on the right ball of foot. The left heel hits the target. Bring left foot back into chamber position. Move left foot forward ino left forward stance, then finish with offensive kata #1 with step or shuffle.
7 ) _____ From left forward stance. Outside crescent kick with right side or heel of foot. Bring right foot back into chamber position. Step forward with right foot. Round house kick with the kleft ball of the foot. Move left foot into chamber position. Step forward with the left foot into left horse stance. Left toes towards right foot. Spin 180° on the left ball of the foot. Strike target with heel of the right foot.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Framing the arms
Knuckle strikes: One knuckle, middle finger knuckle, fore knuckles.
Major Striking Areas: Eyes, neck, solar plexus, groin.
Basic Striking Points: Temple, top and bottom of the lips, abdomen, hollow of the knee, side of the knee, charlie horse, collar bone, foot in step.
Ippons 5 - 7
5). ____ Back hand block, spinning elbow, hand to chin, takedown.
6). _____ From a slap, block, shuto shop, grab, knee strike, elbow strike.
7). _____ Kick, move to rear corner, rear kick, strike, grab neck, knee strike, elbow strike.
7th Kyu Green Belt
Offensive Kata's 8 10:
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory.
8 ) _____ From left forward stance, outside crescent kick with the right foot. Bring right foot into chamber position. Step back with the foot. Roundhouse kick with the right foot. Bring right foot into chamber position. Step forward into right horse stance. Spin 180°
on right foot, into a spinning back kick. Left foot hits target.
9 ) _____ From left forward stance, shuffle right foot to left foot. Outside crescent kick with the left foot. Bring the left foot into chamber position. Step forward with the left foot. Roundhouse kick with the right foot. Bring right foot in to chamber position. Step forward with the right foot into right horse stance. Spin 180° on the right foot, into a spinning back kick with the left foot hitting the target.
10)_____ From left forward stance, bring the left foot at a 90° angle away from the body. Side kick the right foot. Bring the right foot into chamber position. Step forward with the right foot, into a right horse stance. Shuffle forward, and side kick with the right foot. Bring right foot into chamber position. Step forward with the right foot. Spin on the right foot 180° turn, into a spinning back kick with the left foot hitting the target.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Standing takedown #1
_____ Standing takedown #2
Ippon # 10
10). _____ From a tackle, side step, grab, takedown or throw into object.
6th Kyu Green Belt With Black Stripe
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Circle throw.
_____ Arm bar winding throw.
_____ Elbow roll takedown and submission hold.
_____ Leg lift throw.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Elbow escape
_____ Grapevine.
5th Kyu Blue Belt
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Defense against a gun (3 variations).
_____ Wrist bend #3 to arm bar.
_____ Osae dori from straight and cross wrist grab.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Escape's from reverse choke on the ground.
Ippons 13 - 16:
_____ From a tackle, step aside, grab base of skull, throw to floor (3 Variations).
_____ Roundhouse punch block, spinning elbow strike, grab-strike underarm, elbow roll to takedown.
4th Kyu Blue Belt With Black Stripe
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Unarmed stick defense: Static, dynamic, semi dynamic.
_____ Stick defenses: (Dynamic and semi dynamic).
_____ Stick against stick.
_____ 4 Different throws done from grappling grabs and lockups.
_____ 4 Different ippons done from grappling grabs and lockups.
_____ Wrist lift takedown and submission holds (2 variations).
3rd Kyu Brown BeltIn order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Leg left throw.
_____ Front double leg takedown from a punch.
Ippons 18 & 19
18). _____ Roundhouse punch, back hair pull, grab chin.
19). _____ Straight punch, reverse hand, grab chin, lower back throw.
2nd Kyu Brown Belt
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ Shoulder lock submission hold.
_____ Under armpit reversal (from hammerlock).
_____ Drop throw.
_____ Basic arm hip throw.
_____ One arm hip throw.
_____ Two arm hip throw.
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Defense against headlocks from a kneeling position (3 Variations ).
Ippon 22
22). _____ Straight punch, elbow block.
1st Kyu Brown Belt
In order to make rank the following belt requirements are mandatory:
_____ 3 Variations of floor fighting take downs.
_____ Kicks from the ground (back kick, front snapping kick, roundhouse kick, and side kick).
Floor Fighting Techniques:
_____ Back and arms pinned to ground.
_____ Sit out and turn in technique.
_____ Reversal.
_____ Stomach pinned to the ground with arm or arms in half of full nelson.
_____ Defense against stomach to ground rear finger choke.
1st Degree Black Belt
In order to earn rank the following Belt Requirements are mandatory:
_____ Finger lock from rear under arm bear hug.
_____ Boxing techniques.
_____ Stick, Kata.
_____ Defense against multiple attackers.
_____ 4 Different throws and ippons done from grappling grabs and lockups blindfolded.
_____ Knowledge of the martial arts character.
_____ Defense against standing tie-up.
Congratulations!!!
Frank Raimondi ©2003
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