BELT STUDY GUIDES

What to learn · What it means

What you will learn

StretchComplete
MaraMara completeMastery over subtle body torsion
SanchinSanchin section 2
KihonJiu Jitsu (JJ) - Module 1
Jiu Jitsu (JJ) - Module 2
Jiu Jitsu (JJ) - Module 3
Kihon KumiteKumite 1 to 12Show variations (Ohyo Kumite)
Jiyu KumiteFree flow exchange
Hansha KumiteComplete Mara reflex flow drill
Kakie (Child)1st ChangeJUNIORS
RokushuComplete kataADULTS 16+
KakieDouble hand pushADULTS 16+
Double hand push with footworkADULTS 16+

Key terms at this stage

JJ — Jiu Jitsu — the grappling modules
Sanchin — Core kata — Sanchin boxing
Rokushu — Kata of grip releasing
Naifuanchin — Kata of grappling
Ohyo Kumite — Variations on the kumite
Tui Shou — Pushing hands
Hara — The centre — everything moves from it
Gassho — Palms together — salutation
Kyu — Student grade
Dan — Black-belt degree
Mon — Junior tag grades
Shodan — First degree — 'first step'
Nidan — Second degree
Sandan — Third degree
Shihan — Master of instructors
Renshi — Polished / trained instructor
Kyoshi — Teacher / expert
Hanshi — Model / grandmaster

Mind

Contribution completes training. A life — and a dojo — is incomplete without giving back. Help the junior grades; teaching a technique is the fastest way to discover what you don't yet understand about it.
“Control and strike the opponent at the same time.”
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