Black Belt Self-Defence requirements

Dojo etiquette.
Student knowlege.

All grading examinations must be conducted under and with the authority of the School Principal.
Promotional opportunities are provided three to four times per year for all students to grade. Individual gradings can be held outside designated times at the discretion of the School Principal.
The nominated time limits between gradings require full and active participation in structured classes in the dojo and are to be regarded as an absolute minimum standard.
Grading examinations may be conducted in separate sessions at the discretion of the School Principal.
Black Belts to be a min age of 16 years.
Each belt with a white stripe through the middle indicates that the student has achieved the required fitness level.

*Students will be recognised at each grading for their efforts and knowledge they have achieved over the previous 4 months training. Students can achieve more then one bar at a time at gradings based on their ability.

Defence System	Time
Yellow	4 months
Orange	8 months
Green with white stripe	12 months
Green	16 months
Green 1^st bar	*
Green 2^ndbar	*
Green 3^rd bar	*
Green 4^th bar	*
Blue with white stripe	*
Blue	*
Blue 1^st bar	*
Blue 2^nd bar	*
Blue 3^rd bar	*
Blue 4^th bar	*
Purple with white stripe	*
Purple	*
Purple 1^st bar	*
Purple 2^nd bar	*
Purple 3^rd bar	*
Purple 3^rd bar	*
Brown with white stripe	*
Brown	*
Brown 1^st bar	*
Brown 2^nd bar	*
Brown 3^rd bar	*
Brown 4^th bar	*
Black	*

Demonstrate the following Tai Sabaki (body Movements)

Y Nagashi Avoiding

O Irimi Entering

G Irimi Senkai Entering rotation

B Okuri Sliding

P O Irimi Senkai Major Entering rotation

Br Kawashi Dodging

Show Tai sabaki in response to attacks:

Y (A) Straight punch

O (B) Hook punch

O (C) Overhead strike

G (D) Backfist

G (E) Front kick

P (H) Roundhouse

Br (I) Side Kick

Br (J) Spinning Back Kick

Demonstrate the following Kansetsu Waza

(Joint locking techniques)

Y 1. Ude Gatame Straight arm lock x 6

G 2. Ude Garami Bent arm lock x 3

B 3. Kote Gaeshi Wrist twist x 2

B 4. Ude Gaeshi Arm returning

P 5. Waki Gatame Armpit hold

P 6. Kote Hineri Under arm wrist twist

P 7. Ushiro Ude Garami Rear arm Entanglement

Br 8. Te Kubi Hishgi Wrist crush x 3

Br 9. Yoko Te Kubi Hishigi Side wrist crush x 3

Br 10. Shio Nage (Te Kubi Te Nage) Wrist hand throw x 2

Br. Move through different joint locks whilst controlling Uke

Demonstrate the following Kansetsu Waza

(Joint locking techniques on the ground)

G Ude Gatame Straight arm lock x 4

B Ude Garami Bent arm lock x 2

4 controlling techniques of student’s choice standing

Demonstrate the following Shime Waza(Choke & strangulation techniques)

G Hadaka Jime Naked choke x 2

Move through different joint locks whilst controlling Uke

Demonstrate on pads the following Ude Ate (hand Strike’s):

O Jab

O Cross

O Hook

P Descending Elbow

P Crossing Elbow

P Rising Elbow

P Spinning Elbow

(Show use of hand techniques of student’s choice against moving opponent)

Demonstrate the following Ashi Ate (leg strikes) on pads

Y Mae Geri Front kick

Y Mawashi Geri Roundhouse kick

G Hiza Geri Knee kick

B Yoko Geri Side kick

Br Kaiten Yoko Geri Spinning side kick

Demonstrate the following Uke Waza (blocking techniques)

Y Nashi Uke Empty Block

O Midari Uke Deflecting block

O Tome Uke Stopping block

O Covering

O Caging

G Torae Uke Grabbing block

P Juji Uke Cross block

B Nacare Uke Pulling block

(Combination of blocks against an attacking opponent with follow up techniques)

Demonstrate the following Nage Waza Throws

B O uchi gari Major inner reaping

B Suki Nage Scooping throw

B O Soto Gari Major outer reaping

B Ippon Seoi Nage One arm shoulder throw B O Goshi Major hip

Knowledge

B Demonstrate basic knowledge and the countering of the following attackers.

(1) Boxer

(2) Brawler

(3) Wrestler

(4) Martial Artist

BOXER: Characteristics

-Usually a well conditioned body (physically fit and strong).

-Strong rigid stance.

-Can take a hit to the head & body.

-Very good at close range with his hands.

-Must move to hit you (boxers usually move forward to attack).

Defence

-DO NOT TRADE PUNCHES WITH A BOXER

-Put up your hands and let him think you are going to fight his fight, when he commits, change your fighting stance and attack to suit your own style of fighting.

-Use kicking techniques to counter his strong punching, kicking will give

you distance to work with.

-Striking areas should include groin, knees, temples and also the use of the hair to control the attacker.

-Taking the boxer to the ground and use submission techniques

e.g. strangles, chokes and joint locking.

BRAWLER: Characteristics

-The brawlers advantage is his unpredictability.

-Usually the brawler has allot of fights and there for can take allot of punishment and is not afraid of being hit.

-The brawler can shock you with his type of attack e.g. throwing dirt, his drink or spitting in your face.

-Will not stop until he has defeated his victim at any cost

Defence

-With a brawler not having a specific fighting style, you must be able to adapt to him very quickly and read his advances.

-An advantage of a trained Ju-Jutsu exponent has over the untrained fighter is that his techniques are usually thrown at random and is happy no matter what he hits. A trained fighter can focus his techniques to be sure they connect with their targets thus saving valuable energy and time.

-Take your time and pick your targets don't fight his fight.

WRESTLER Characteristics

-Physically strong in the arms and upper body. (strong grip very hard to break free from).

-Wrestlers are usually in a low, strong and open stance.

-Wants to take you to the ground.

Defence

-DO NOT GRAPPLE WITH THE WRESTLER

-Use kicks to keep maintain distance (aim for knees and groin).

-Maintain distance from attacker to ensure he does not grab you.

-If grappling situation occurs use your elbows and knees to strike also use the attackers hair and eye’s to avoid being thrown to the ground (finish as quickly as possible).

MARTIAL ARTIST Characteristics

-Very proficient with legs and hands as weapons.

-Depending on style aggressive or defensive tactics used.

-Physically fit, strong with quick reflexes.

-Can use long or short range weapons e.g. kicks, knees, elbows and grappling.

-Mentally trained to fight and win at any cost.

-stances will vary depending on style.

Defence

-Surprise.

-Attack vital areas e.g. knees, groin and throat.

-Work out what type of fighter he is and use this against him e.g. A Tae kwon Do fighter prefers to use his legs so bridge the gap and take him to the ground, A judo player likes to grapple so keep him at a distance with your legs.

-Put up your hands and drop into a stance let him think you are going to fight his fight, when he commits, change your fighting stance and attack to suit your own style of fighting (finish as quickly as possible).

Basic knowledge of pressure points and their application

B Theory of unbalancing

B-8 points of balance

B- Centre of gravity

Body positioning

O- Pretence weak position

G- Safe positions distance

Legalities of self defence

G- Location of target areas

B- Duties and obligations

B- Criminal Code

B- Recovery position

P. Principles of Jujitsu

- Leverage

- Water

- Balance

- Redirection

- Circularity

- Ki

Y. Basic knowledge of Japanese terminology

Self Defence

Demonstrate the following Kaeshi Waza (self defence techniques)

Techniques shown must be combination of light, controlling and straight self defence with finishing techniques

Type of attack Type of defence

Aggressive handshake 1. Strike to hand and pull away (PWP).

2. Thumb lock (put uke to the ground).

3. Straight arm lock (Ude Gatame).

4. Knuckle rub.

5. Elevation wrist lock.

6. Own choice or (Shio Nage).

Inside wrist grip 1. Heel palm to face.

2. Soften, straight arm lock (Ude Gatame).

3. Kick to knee.

4. Pull away (PWP).

5. Ushiro Ude Gatame.

6. Own choice.

Outside wrist grip 1. Heel palm to face.

2. Soften, straight arm lock (Ude Gatame).

3. Kick to groin, straight arm lock.

4. Pull away (PWP).

5. Under, Over, trap, strike.

6. Own choice.

Both hands holding wrist 1. Heel palm to face.

2. Reach through, hold hands, pull away (PWP).

3. Back fist, grab hair take down & finish.

4. Soften, straight arm lock (Ude Gatame).

5. Front kick to knee.

6. Own choice.

Both wrists held 1. Hands apart kick to groin.

2. Hands together pull away (PWP).

3. Hands apart kick knee.

4. Under over trap & strike.

5. Raise one hand slightly reach under apply wrist twist (Gyaku Kote Gaeshi).

6. Own choice.

Strangles front: 1. Over arm hit back.

(one & two hands) 2. Press jugular notch (PWP).

3. Soften, straight arm lock (Ude Gatame).

4. As it comes on double outer parry strike to neck.

5. Pull down at one elbow, heel palm to face,

Shomen Ate.

6. Own choice.

Strangles side: 1. Back fist to groin, turn, and knee to groin.

2. Press jugular notch (PWP).

3. Back hand to ribs, Ude Garami.

4. Back hand to ribs, Waki Gatame.

5. Side kick to knee.

6. Own choice.

Strangles rear: 1. Back fist to groin turn and knee to groin

2. Back kick to knee

3. Arm up and around Straight arm lock

4. Arm up and around heel palm to face

5. Back fist to ribs, shoulder lock (Waki Gatame)

6. Own choice

Headlock side 1. Reach up grab face, pull back & strike to groin 2. Press sub-clavian nerve point

3. Pressure point in back of knee (Popliteal)

4. As coming on block turn underneath, Ushiro Ude Garami

5. As coming on, push on their elbow slide underneath trap hand, chain punch to face and body

6. Own choice

Headlock front: 1. Place arm around attacker’s neck, turn up & out

2. As coming on block turn underneath, apply a straight arm lock (Ude Gatame)

3. Place left hand on side of knee, apply pressure to femoral nerve with knuckle or thumb

4. Place arm around attacker’s neck, and turn, neck lock

5. Push to jugular notch.

Bearhugs Behind (over arms): 1. Hip aside, strike to groin with knife hand

2. Scrape shin stomp on foot

3. Knuckle rub and control

4. As coming on block both hands slide underneath apply shoulder lock (Waki Gatame) knee to face

5. Hip aside, strike to groin with knife hand, Suki Nage.

6. Own choice.

Bearhugs behind (under arms) 1. Hip aside, strike to groin with knife hand

(bent arm)