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Kickboxing Grading Requirements - (Last updated 21/5/10 )

Yellow Singlet
Orange Singlet
Blue -Singlet
Green Singlet
Green - 1 Bar
Brown Singlet
Brown - 1 Bar
Senior Black Singlet - (Probationary Black Singlet)
Black Singlet - 1st Dan (Wildcat Badge)
Black Singlet Red Writing - 2nd Dan
Black Singlet Red Writing - 1 White Bar - (Probationary 3rd Dan)
Red Singlet White Writing - 3rd Dan
Red Singlet White Writing - 1 White Bar - (Probationary 4th Dan )
White Singlet with Red Writing - 4th Dan
White Singlet with Red Writing - 5th Dan
White Singlet with Red Writing - 6th Dan
White Singlet with Red Writing - 7th Dan
White Singlet with Red Writing - 8th Dan
White Singlet with Red Writing - 9th Dan
White Singlet with Red Writing - 10th Dan

Adults
White - Yellow Singlet
Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (10)
-2x1 minute rounds of skipping non stop

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward

Blocks demonstrated in pairs
-inside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm
-jamming of a jab punch of either arm
-downward deflection on either arm

Checks demonstrated in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks & knees demonstrated on pads;
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Orange Singlet

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (20)
-3x1 minute rounds of skipping non stop

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward

Blocks demonstrated in pairs;
-inside deflection of either arm
-lower deflection of either arm
-jamming of a jab punch of either arm
-downward deflection on either arm

Checks demonstrated in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated on pads;
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated
-1x1 minute round of hands elbows only
-1x1 minute round of legs knees only

Blue Singlet

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (25)
-1x2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated moving
-lunge forward, backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backweard

Blocks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-inside deflection off either arm
-lower deflection off either arm
-jamming of a jab off either arm
-downward deflectiion off either arm

Checks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving on pads;
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated moving
-2x1 minute round of legs only

Focus pad work demonstrated moving
-2x1 minute round of hands only

Sparring drills demonstrated
Blue singlet
-defence against a left jab, right cross
-defence against a right cross

Sparring optional
-1x1 minute round of attacking sparring only
-1x1 minute round of defending sparring only

Shadow sparring
-1x1 minute round of fighting in with hands,
-1x1 minute round of fighting out with hands and legs only

Green Singlet

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (30)
-2x2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated moving
-lunge forward, backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backweard

Blocks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-inside deflection off either arm
-lower deflection off either arm
-jamming of a jab off either arm
-downward deflectiion off either arm

Checks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving on pads;
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated moving
-2x2 minute round of legs only

Focus pad work demonstrated moving
-3x1 minute round of hands only

Sparring drills demonstrated
Blue singlet
-defence against a left jab, right cross
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick

Sparring optional
-1x1 minute round of attacking only
-1x1 minute round of defending only
-1x1 minute round of mixed sparring

Shadow sparring
-1x1 minute round of fighting in with hands
-1x1 minute round of fighting out with hands and legs only
-1x1 minute round of circle work with hands, legs.

Green – 1 Bar

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (40)
-3x2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated moving
-lunge forward and backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backweard
-stamp on either side

Blocks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-inside deflection off either arm
-lower deflection off either arm
-jamming of a jab off either arm
-downward deflection on either arm

Checks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving / slipping / bobbing demonstrated in pairs
-weaving/slipping /bobbing a left punch
-weaving /slipping/bobbing a right cross

Strikes demonstrated moving on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving on pads;
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-roundhouse kick off either leg
-push front kick off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated moving
-3x2 minute round of legs only

Focus pad work demonstrated moving
-2x2 minute round of hands only

Forearm pad work demonstrated moving
-2x1 minute round of hands and legs

Sparring drills demonstrated
Green –brown singlet
-defence against a left hook
-defence against a right cross

Sparring optional
-1x2 minute round of attacking sparring only
-1x2 minute round of defending sparring only

Shadow sparring
-1x2 minute round of fighting in with hands,
-1x2 minute round of fighting out with hands and legs only

Brown Singlet

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (50)
-3x2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated moving
-lunge forward and backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backweard
-stamp on either side

Blocks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-inside deflection off either arm
-lower deflection off either arm
-jamming of a jab off either arm
-downward deflection on either arm

Checks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving / slipping / bobbing demonstrated in pairs
-weaving/slipping /bobbing a left punch
-weaving /slipping/bobbing a right cross

Strikes demonstrated moving on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-circular and straight elbows

Shield work demonstrated moving
-3x2 minute round of legs only

Focus pad work demonstrated moving
-2x2 minute round of hands only

Forearm pad work demonstrated moving
-3x1 minute round of hands and legs

Sparring drills demonstrated
Green –brown singlet
-defence against a left hook
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick, left leg round house kick

Sparring optional
-1x2 minute round of attacking sparring only
-1x2 minute round of defending sparring only
-1x2 minute round of mixed sparring

Shadow sparring
-1x2 minute round of fighting in with hands,
-2x2 minute round of fighting out with hands and legs only

Brown – 1 Bar

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (75)
-3x2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated moving
-lunge forward and backward sideways
-change over coming forward and going backward
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backweard
-stamp on either side
-blitz on either side

Blocks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-inside deflection off either arm
-lower deflection off either arm
-jamming of a jab off either arm
-downward deflection off either arm

Checks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving / slipping / bobbing demonstrated in pairs
-weaving/slipping/bobbing a left punch
-weaving/slipping/bobbing a right cross

Strikes demonstrated moving on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-circular and straight elbows

Shield work demonstrated moving
-3x2 minute round of legs only

Focus pad work demonstrated moving
-3x2 minute round of hands only

Forearm pad work demonstrated moving
-2x2 minute round of hands and legs

Sparring drills demonstrated
Brown- black singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross

Sparring optional
-1x2 minute round of attacking sparring only
-1x2 minute round of defending sparring only
-1x2 minute round of hands only sparring
-1x2 minute round of legs, sparring only
-1x2 minute round of mixed only sparring

Shadow sparring
-1x2 minute round of fighting in with hands,
-1x2 minute round of fighting out with hands and legs only
-1x2 minute round of circle work with hands, legs

Senior - Black Singlet (Probationary)

“A TRUE BLACK BELT FOLLING THE PATH OF BUSHIDO UNWITTINGLY CHANGES HIS/HER WAY OF LIFE, FOR THEY CAN NEVER BE THE SAME PERSON AGAIN.”

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

SPIRITUAL TRAINING:The spiritual training is the path of the internal warrior; that means that the student gives up the idea of fighting against anyone and concentrates in finding the source that stops him from reaching his true self. Reaching this point, compassion can be understood. Helping others is perhaps the most direct way of helping ourselves. Success at this stage may be due to the accumulation of good actions and many hours of mediation during many lifetimes.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
MATURITY– COMING OF AGE AS A MARTIAL ARTIST
CONTROL - LEARNING TO CONTROL YOUR PHYSICAL SENSES, sight, feel, touch, hearing and taste

6 months duration minimum on brown 1 black bar

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Repeat out aloud the black belt pledge
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (100)
-3x2 minute rounds of skipping

Conditioning demonstrated
-10 thigh conditioning
-10 shin conditioning
-10 forearm conditioning
-10 stomach conditioning
-5 floor sprints, across and back
-1x1 minute round of hand sprints(push pull

Blocks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-inside deflection off either arm
-lower deflection off either arm
-jamming of a jab off either arm
-downward deflection off either arm

Checks demonstrated moving in pairs;
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving / slipping / bobbing demonstrated in pairs
-weaving/slipping/bobbing a left punch
-weaving/slipping/bobbing a right cross

Strikes demonstrated moving on pads;
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-straight circular, spinning elbows

Shield work demonstrated moving
-3x2 minute round of legs only

Focus pad work demonstrated moving
-3x2 minute round of hands only

Forearm pad work demonstrated moving
-3x2 minute round of hands and legs

Sparring drills demonstrated
Brown- black singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg roundhouse kick

Shadow sparring
-1x2 minute round of fighting in with hands,
-1x2 minute round of fighting out with hands and legs only
-1x2 minute round of circle work with hands, legs,

Black Singlet - (1st Dan) Wildcat Badge on Shirt

“A TRUE BLACK BELT FOLLING THE PATH OF BUSHIDO UNWITTINGLY CHANGES HIS/HER WAY OF LIFE, FOR THEY CAN NEVER BE THE SAME PERSON AGAIN.”

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
MATURITY– COMING OF AGE AS A MARTIAL ARTIST
CONTROL - LEARNING TO CONTROL YOUR PHYSICAL SENSES, sight, feel, touch, hearing and taste

1 year duration minimum on black singlet

Demonstrate the following

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be black/ white in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Min 1 year teaching block

Essay

-Personal essay of 250 words minimum on your thoughts, feelings and experiences of martial arts to this level of your understanding. Research is recommended.

Sparring drills demonstrated

Blue –green singlet
-defence against a left jab, right cross
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick

Green –brown singlet
-defence against a left hook
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick, left leg round house kick

Brown- black singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg roundhouse kick

Forms

-Puching Elbows, Knees Form - Haishu Waza
-Kicking form - Keri Jutsu
-Personal form (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)
-weapons Bo kata solo (Compulsory) New in 2011

Black Singlet Red Writing (2nd Dan)
The Martial Arts Marathon- "A way to free the ego from the limitations of its physical equality" " The red is symbolic of blood, a representation of the journey travelled with much sacrifice, hardwork and pain to reach this mile, stone of achievement and personal development. "

PREMISE OF TRAINING
FITNESS: Aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels to be high.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
FIGHTING - "To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the greastest skill, but to subdue the enemy without fighting is the greatest skill."
JOURNEY - “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”

Medical certificate required no older than 7 days.
See example attached - Martial Arts Medical Examination Form for Black Belt & Singlet Grades

2 year duration minimum on 1st Dan

Demonstrate the following

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly must be black / red in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-3x2 minute rounds of skipping
-Min 2 year teaching block

Conditioning demonstrated

-10 thigh conditioning
-10 shin conditioning
-10 forearm conditioning
-10 stomach conditioning
-10 floor sprints, across and back
-1x2 minute round of hand sprints(push pull)

Shield work demonstrated moving

-1x2 minute round of legs only
-1x2 minute round of knees only
-1x2 minute round of kicks and knees

Focus pad work demonstrated moving

-3x2 minute round of hands only

Forearm pad work demonstrated moving

-3x2 minute round of hands and legs

Sparring drills demonstrated

Black-black/red singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg round house kick

Sparring

-1x2 minute round attacking only
-1x2 minute round of defending only
-1x2 minute round of hand sparring only
-1x2 minute round of leg sparring only
-1x2 minute round of hands and legs sparring
-1x2 minute round of hands, legs, sparring
-1x2 minute round of hands, legs, sparring
-3x2 minute rounds of mixed sparring

Shadow sparring demonstrated

-1x2minute round of hands
-1x2 minute round of legs
-1x2 minute round of hands and legs

Red Singlet White Writing (3rd Dan)
"Mirror reflection of self through students"

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
CALMNESS–“calm meditative mind”“When you are confronted with a problem, a challenge, or an important decision, first of all be calm like still water.”
KNOW YOURSELF - "Knowing others is intelliegence, knowing yourself is wisdom. Mastering others is strength, Mastering yourself is true power."

3 year duration minimum on 2nd Dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be mostly red/ white in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-5 minute audio cassette on your chosen study Muay Boran (Ancient Boxing)
-Min 3 year teaching block

Lecture

-Personal synopsis of the martial arts to this point of your training (Approximately 3 minutes)

Demonstrate all the ring craft strategies, 5 x 2 min rounds (Min to demonstrate)

-Shoulder Bump
-Switcharoo
-Holding centre
-Holding outside
-Working the corners

Demonstrate all the fighters strategies 5 x 2 min rounds (Min to demonstrate)

-Stick and move (hit then move away)
-Crush (crush your opponent)
-Play Possum (fake weakness)
-Corners (strike to the outside of his body)
-Combination (use all of the above to win)

Demonstrate all the fight training grappling techniques 3 x 2 min rounds (Min to demonstrate)

-Stand up grappling - upperbody & legs
-On the ground grappling drills 1, 2, 3

White Singlet Red Writing (4th Dan)
Lower Masters Level - WEAPONS GRADE, "Man cannot discover new oceans until he has the courage to lose sight of the shore"

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
MIND & BODY CONNECTION - "Your mind is your only limit",
COMPASSION - Mindfulness is Paying Attention on the Purpose to the Present Moment with Compassion & Without Judgement.

4 year duration minimum on 3rd Dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be mostly white / red in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
- 5 minute audio cassette on your chosen study of Muay Kaad Chuek (Bound Fist Boxing )
-Min 4 year teaching block
-Passed the teachers course
-Brought students through to black singlet

Kata’s demonstrated;-Choose 3 weapons kata no 3's to learn and demonstrate from list below

-Two Stick (Eskrima or Kali Sticks)
-Short Spear and Shield
-Tonfa
-Staff / Pole Compulsory
-Sword one hand (Not Samaurai) Compulsory
-Double Swords
-Trishula Spear / Long or short Sai

Self defence demonstrated;(No real weapons used during self defence)-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated and 4 personal responses for each of the 3 chosen weapons.

-Two Stick (Eskrima or Kali Sticks)
-Short Spear and Shield
-Tonfa
-Staff / Pole Compulsory
-Sword one hand (Not Samaurai) Compulsory
-Double Swords
-Trishula Spear / Long or short Sai

White Singlet Red Writing (5th Dan)
Upper Masters Level - 360 DEGREE AWARENESS, "It is then philosophy of calmness and confidence which is the antithesis of aggression and inhumanity"

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

CONCEPTS OF THE BELT:
ATTITUDE - "Attitude is contagious. Is yours worth catching?"
SPIRITUAL AWAKENING - "Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenmen

5 year duration minimum on 4th Dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be mostly white / red in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 5 year teaching block

Thesis

-A subject concerning history of Muay Boran (Min 500 words)

Forms demonstrated;

-Punching, elbow & knee form (Haishu Waza)
-Personal form (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;

-Haishu waza form two person drill (with & without pad) from , ( using one partner only)

White Singlet Red Writing (6th Dan)
Lower Wizards Level - Mans ability to put his ideas into practice. "It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters, in the end"

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

6 year duration minimum on 5th Dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be mostly white / red in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 6 year teaching block

Thesis

-A subject concerning the further development of Muay Boran forms and how relates to self defence (Min 800 words)

Forms demonstrated;

-Kicking form (Keri Jutsu)
-Personal form (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;

-Keri Jutsu form two person drill, ( using one partner only)

White Singlet Red Writing (7th dan)
Middle Wizard Level - Mans ability to consolidate and organize the material world. "One must empty out the old to make room for the new"

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be mostly white / red in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 7 year teaching block

7 year duration minimum on 6th Dan

Thesis

-A subject concerning philosophy (Min 1200 words)

Forms demonstrated;

-Muay Boran form 1
-Personal form (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;

-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces from Muay Boran form 1,

White Singlet Red Writing (8th dan)
Upper Wizard Level- Mans ability to analyze, to divide up the world into its constituent parts.

REMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

8 year duration minimum on 7th dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be mostly white / red in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 8 year teaching block

Thesis

-A subject concerning forms origins & history (Min 2000 words)

Forms demonstrated;

-Muay Boran form 2
-Personal form (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces

-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces from Muay Boran form 2,

White Singlet Red Writing (9th Dan)
Professional and Chief Grand Professional Levels - Mans ability to penetrate and unite all worlds of matter and spirit.

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

9 year duration minimum on 8 dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly and must be mostly white / red in colour.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 9 year teaching block

Thesis

-A subject concerning Muay Thai weapons form origins & history (Min 2000 words)

Forms demonstrated;

-Punching, elbow & knee form (Haishu Waza)
-Kicking form (Keri Jutsu)
-Muay Boran form 1
-Muay Boran form 2
-Personal form (Start & Finish on same spot , 60 Sec time limit, cover all 8 angles, name)

Self defence demonstrated;-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces

-Haishu waza form two person drill (with & without pad) from , ( using one partner only)
-Keri Jutsu form two person drill, ( using one partner only)
-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces from Muay Boran form 1,
-4 nominated attacks with 4 nominated & 4 personal responces from Muay Boran form 2,

White Singlet Red Writing (10th dan)
Professional and Chief Grand Professional Levels - Mans ability to penetrate and unite all worlds of matter and spirit.

PREMISE OF TRAINING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: All areas of the syllabus must be of a high standard.

MENTAL ATTITUDE: Training-Must show desire to attain next rank. Judged through attendance (Minimum 90% attendance), weekly performance and attitude. Some training to be placed under pressure.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Needed for all senior ranks as you are regarded as an instructor. You will be responsible for taking some classes, this will foster an ability to motivate yourself and others.

10 year duration minimum on 9 dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-head band (Mong Kol) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 10 year teaching block

Thesis

-A subject concerning Muay Thai weapons form origins & history (Min 2000 words)

Forms demonstrated;all Muay Thai weapons forms one of each weapon form no 3

-Two Stick (Eskrima or Kali Sticks)
-Short Spear and Shield
-Tonfa
-Staff / Pole Compulsory
-Sword one hand (Not Samaurai) Compulsory
-Double Swords
-Trishula Spear / Long or short Sai

Self defence demonstrated;4 nominated attacks with4 nominated & 4 personal responses from each weapons form

-Two Stick (Eskrima or Kali Sticks)
-Short Spear and Shield
-Tonfa
-Staff / Pole Compulsory
-Sword one hand (Not Samaurai) Compulsory
-Double Swords
-Trishula Spear / Long or short Sai