WHITE BELT CURRICULUM rev 8.07 3rd DEGREE BROWN BELT CURRICULUM rev 8.07
GERI WAZA: kicking techniques review current kicks or choose from a list of electives
NAGE WAZA: throwing techniques mobility throw
KATA: naihanchi shodan | gekisai dai ni | naihanchi nidan | pinan shodan | rohai | pinan yondon seisan* | naihanchi sandan
BUNKAI / OYO: form interpretation* Call 2 Call 4 Call Call Call Call ATTACK: single hand push / grab ATTACK: double lapel grab ATTACK: ATTACK: ATTACK: karateka bunkai ATTACK: karateka bunkai DEFENSE: slap parry, capture arm, rib strike, tolete DEFENSE: double ridge hand strike to back of head (GB-20), capture opposite elbow, turn head w/chin, takedown DEFENSE: DEFENSE: DEFENSE: karateka bunkai DEFENSE: karateka bunkai
KYUSHO: Meridians Diurnal Cycle
GOSHIN WAZA: self-defense against knives front back side @ throat (front and back)
TAMESHIWARI: 5 boards
KUMITE: free sparring
SPONTANEOUS RESPONSE: random grabbing attacks
STUDY: Nine Principles of Self-Defense
- instructors may alter requirements as deemed appropriate -
Kyusho Meridian Theory 4 Diurnal Cycle
NINE PRINCIPLES OF SELF-DEFENSE A clearly defined self-defense philosophy helps a person determine appropriate responses to given situations. Thoughtful consideration allows a person to weigh the moral and legal ramifications of a given course of action before they are faced with having to make such a decision. It helps people form accurate mental maps with regard to self-defense situations. A well considered self-defense philosophy is crucial when one must make tough, quick decisions under extreme stress. Multiple strategies for dealing with different situations are necessary in order to make good decisions in high stress circumstances. Once a self-defense event has begun, it is too late to thoughtfully consider your options. Your attacker is dictating the options to you. A person runs the risk of over-responding or under-responding. Both can have devastating results. Watch out for techniques that are demonstrably ineffective or too complex for the average person to carry out while suffering from the effects of adrenal stress response. Some techniques are quite simply dangerous; they unnecessarily expose a person to violent counter attack and/or criminal or civil litigation. Without a complete set of tools a person is more easily overwhelmed by an attacker and, if not overwhelmed, risks potential liability for using unlawful, excessive force. It is important for the student of self-defense to evaluate all techniques and strategies and consider whether they offer practical solutions. People are often curious about using military or police techniques and tactics as a basis for civilian self-defense training. While useful, military and police training are intended for different purposes than civilian self-defense. Employing military or police training to civilian self-defense situations might be compared to making breakfast by smashing an egg with a sledge hammer as opposed to cracking it on the edge of a pan. The goal of civilian self-defense training is the protection of innocent life and health with an emphasis on escape. For this reason the philosophy behind military and police training fundamentally misses the mark in training civilians for self-defense. To be sure many of the physical techniques overlap but there is a fundamental difference in thinking between military, police and civilian conflict resolution that requires a separate philosophy for the civilian population. In military hand to hand combat the object is to kill the enemy and acquire their territory. The soldier on the battlefield is not trained to escape and go someplace safe. It is a soldier’s duty to stand in harm’s way in order to defeat the enemy. Each confrontation is a kill or be killed scenario. Due to the nature of military combat, a soldier’s duty is to confront the enemy and expose themselves to more risk than civilians. Police training is used by peace officers in the exercise of their duties. Police protect the general public, in part, through the capture and restraint of criminals and criminal suspects. Here again, the peace officer’s duty is to put themselves in harms way in order to apprehend criminals. They are not allowed to escape, go someplace safe and let the authorities handle the rest. The police are the authorities and are therefore required to confront criminals and expose themselves to more risk than civilians. Civilian self-defense is more subtle and nuanced that either military hand to hand combat or police arresting techniques. Firstly, in both the military and most police cases it has already been determined who the enemy is. Civilians are often required to determine a person’s intent in ambiguous circumstances and choose a course of action calculated to prevent a violent confrontation well before any illegal action has taken place. Civilians are not duty-bound to put themselves in harm’s way and – more often than not – do not face kill or be killed scenarios. Civilians must deal with everything from purse snatching to armed robbery…from verbal assault to attempted murder. In each case civilians are required by law to use no more force than appears reasonably necessary to control the situation. Therefore, civilian self-defense training must include a functional philosophy of self-defense,
strategy and tactics which employ that philosophy and simple, easy to learn techniques that actually work. So, let's consider a philosophy of self-defense. The following principles were developed by Full Circle and comprise foundation of the schools' self-defense philosophy. 1. LIFE HAS VALUE: Innocent life has value and meaning. Therefore the defense of innocent life and health is imperative. 2. FOCUS OF SELF-DEFENSE: The focus of self-defense is the preservation of innocent life and health. The preservation of innocent life and health is a higher ethic than the preservation of the life and health of a violent person. 3. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY: Each person is responsible for his or her own self-defense. Aperson can be proactive; the authorities can only be reactive. 4. PREVENTION: The ultimate goal of self-defense is to prevent violent encounters. The ultimate result of a good self-defense strategy is when nothing happens. 5. WORLD VIEW: Some people are non-violent all of the time. Some people are violent some of the time. Some people are predators. A person needs to have functional self-defense strategies to deal with people in the last two categories. 6. LEGAL JUSTIFICATION: Use of force is justified when a person reasonably believes that it is necessary for the defense of oneself or another against the immediate use of unlawful force. However, a person must use no more force than appears reasonably necessary in the circumstances. 7. NATURAL LAW JUSTIFICATION: Self-defense is a component of natural law. For example: when a predator in the wild attacks an animal, the attacked animal defends itself, its offspring, its mate and other members of its social order. 8. SELF-DEFENSE TOOLS: The greatest tool for self-defense is the mind. A person must be aware of their surroundings, aware of people’s mood and body language. Action must be taken at an early stage to prevent a violent confrontation. The second most important tool for self-defense is words. Words are used to calm an aggressive person. A well-placed apology, regardless of fault, can go a long way to preventing a violent confrontation. The third most important tool for self-defense is the feet. Walk, jog or run away. The fourth tool, and last resort, is a person’s physical capacity to defend themselves and the will to use force, if necessary. Force is employed to create an opportunity to leave the danger zone. 9. ONGOING PROCESS: Self-defense is not a one-time class, a book or video. It is an ongoing process and lifestyle component that requires regular evaluation and consideration.