XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 1 – Youth · 1) Jab, cross 7) Hair pull from behind: 2) Lead hook, rear hook a) Pivot & smash into grabbing arm with forearm 3) Cross, hook b) Stomp

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WHITE BELT SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUESStudent Creed – Part 1 1) Back leg snap kick to groin

2) Back leg knee to stomach or groinSTANCES

J.K.D. “Bi Jong” guard stance 3) Double or single wrist grab a) Bite the grabbing hand and run (yell “stranger!”)

FOOTWORK1) Push shuffle 4) Mounted position - Attacker striking to face

a) Hip heist, hug waist, hook leg, bridge and reverse position b) Break guard and get out

5) Mounted position with attacker posting arms a) Hip heist, hook foot, bear hug posting arm b) Apply elbow to opponent’s chest, bridge and reverse position

PUNCHES c) Break guard and get out1) Jab (standard)2) Cross (standard) CARING FOR MY EQUIPMENT

1) The night before class – Uniform check, equipment checkKICKS 2) Make sure my gear is clean and ready for the next class

1) Back leg front push kick

DEFENSE1) Straight punch defense – Catch

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 1 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR YELLOW BELT)

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Attention Training: Attention Training: • At ease position for 15 seconds without moving and eyes directly on instructor • At ease position for 30 seconds without moving and eyes directly on instructor

Character Training: Character Training:• Student Creed Part 1 • Student Creed Part 1 meaning• What martial art are you learning? • What are the 4 gates to a good attitude?

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• What are the ABC’s of Conflict Avoidance? • What is a boundary?

Footwork: Footwork:• Push shuffle (4 directions) • Push shuffle, skipping

Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• Up push up position – 15 seconds • ¼ perfect push up • Low squat position – 15 seconds • Low squat position – 15 seconds• X lift – creep position • X lift – forward/back creep

Flexibility: Flexibility:• Hamstring stretch • Lunge stretch

Focus Mitt/Partner Training: Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Jab/cross – single punches • Jab/cross – single punches

• Front push kick – shield Self Defense:

• Self-Defense #1-3 Self Defense:• Self-Defense #4-5

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YELLOW BELT SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUESStudent Creed – Parts 1 & 2 1) Palm thrust

2) Palm slapAll sequences to be performed on right & left lead, bi-jong guard stance 3) Switch knee to stomach or groin

FOOTWORK 4) Throat grab from front (extended arms)1) Push shuffle a) Jab to body as you step back2) Pendulum step b) Place arms over and under & lever elbow

c) Push attacker away PUNCHES

1) Jab 5) Bear hug from rear (arms free)2) Cross a) Drop weight3) Lead and Rear uppercuts b) Stomp foot4) Backfist c) Smash back of attacker's hand, peel fingers back, turn & push away5) Lead and Rear hooks

6) Bear hug from rear (arms pinned)KICKS a) Drop weight

1) Lead leg front snap kick b) Punch forward w/ both arms & step out to the side into horse stance2) Lead leg low side kick c) Back elbow to stomach, turn and push away

DEFENSE1) Defense against round punch – Turtle (cover with gloves)2) Defense against straight punch – Woang Pak (cross parry)

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 2 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR HIGH YELLOW BELT)


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Attention Training: Attention Training:

• At ease position for 60 seconds without moving and eyes directly on instructor • At ease position for 60 seconds without moving and eyes directly on instructor with distraction

Character Training: Character Training:• Student Creed Part 1 & 2 • Student Creed Part 1 & 2 meaning• What does Jeet Kune Do mean? (translation) • What are the 4 gates to good habits?

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• What are the 4 stranger alerts? • What is Run, Yell, Tell?

Footwork: Footwork:• Push shuffle (4 directions) • Push shuffle, skipping• Pendulum • Pendulum• Improve stance, hand, foot position • Improve stance, hand, foot position

Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• Up push up position – 30 seconds • ¼ or ½ perfect push up x 5 • Low squat position – 30 seconds • Perfect squat x 5• X lift – crawl position • X lift – crawl forward & back

• Creeping sit upFlexibility:

• Side lunge Flexibility:• Side lunge toe up

Focus Mitt/Partner Training: • Show stretch sequence so far• Single punches – jab, cross, UC, hooks

Focus Mitt/Partner Training:Offense/Defense: • 2 punch combinations – static

• Catch – jab, cross, UC • Shield – Push kick, side kick• Lean – jab, cross, hooks, UC

Offense/Defense:Self Defense: • Catch, lean, cover

• Self-Defense #1-4Self Defense:

Polite Behavior: • Self-Defense #1-6• Exhibit kind, respectful behavior in class

Polite Behavior:Strikes: • Help out in class – put pads away, help clean up

• Jab, Cross, Hook, UppercutStrikes:

• All punches and kicks on page 1

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HIGH YELLOW BELT SHIELD WORK – KICK COMBINATIONS (examples)Student Creed – Parts 1, 2, & 3 1) Front push kick, low roundhouse kick

2) Front snap kick, medium side kickFOOTWORK 3) Lead leg roundhouse, back leg roundhouse

1) Push shuffle 4) Use these examples to practice 2-kick combinations.2) Pendulum3) Replacement step SPARRING TECHNIQUES4) Hex agility drill 1) Defend against a preset 2-punch combination.

2) Defend against a preset single kick.PUNCHES

1) Jab to body SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES2) Cross to body 1) Straight elbow

2) Drop elbowKICKS 3) Biu-Jee to eyes (spear hand)

1) Lead leg round kick (mid) 4) Stomp kick2) Back leg round kick (mid)

5) Choke from rearDEFENSE a) Drop weight & tuck chin

1) Catch b) Quickly turn into choke & bite arm to release2) Lean c) Push attacker away, groin kick if attacked again3) Cover 4) Forearm block against body punches 6) Headlock with punches to the face5) Parry down against side kick a) Block punching arm 6) Parry by opposition against mid round kick b) Turn head into attacker's body, bite ribs, pop head out

c) Knee to back of attacker's leg, push offFOCUS PAD WORK – PUNCHES (examples)

1) Jab, cross 7) Hair pull from behind:2) Lead hook, rear hook a) Pivot & smash into grabbing arm with forearm 3) Cross, hook b) Stomp kick to attacker's leg4) Uppercut, hook5) Use these examples to practice three 2-punch combinations.

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 3 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR ORANGE BELT)


Black Tip Red TipAttention Training: Attention Training:

• Meditation – 2 minutes • Meditation – 2 minutes• Perfect position, no movement, no sound • Perfect position, no movement, no sound

Character Training: Character Training:• Student Creed Part 1 & 2 & 3 meaning • What are the 4 gates to good self-control?

• What does it mean to be quiet and confident?Safety Lesson:

• Name 3 ways to deal with a bully Safety Lesson:• Why do bullies act like that?

Footwork: • Name 5 ways to deal with a bully• Push shuffle (4 directions)• Pendulum Footwork:• Replacement step • Push shuffle, skipping• Hex agility • Pendulum

• Replacement stepAgility/Strength: • Hex agility

• 1 perfect full push up or 7 half push ups• 7 perfect squats Agility/Strength:• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • 3 perfect push ups or 10 half push ups• Spear sit ups x 5 • 10 perfect squats

• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crabFlexibility: • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 1

• Front split to push up and back • Spear sit ups x 10• 3 pull ups 3 pull up

Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Single punches while moving Flexibility:

• Flamingo stretchOffense/Defense: • Hip circles, twists, arm circles, neck rotations

• Catch – jab, cross, UC• Lean/cover – jab, cross, hooks, UC Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Parry down – side kick • 2 punch combinations – while moving

• Shield – Push kick, side kick, round kicksSelf Defense:

• Self-Defense #1-5 Offense/Defense:• Catch, lean, cover, parry down, parry by opposition

Polite Behavior:• Exhibit kind, respectful behavior at home Self Defense:

• Sef-Defense #1-7Strikes:

• Palm thrust, slap, low jab & cross Polite Behavior:• Be respectful and helpful at home, school and in class

Strikes:• All strikes from Orange Belt Requirements

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ORANGE BELT FOCUS PAD WORK – KICK COMBINATIONS (examples)1) Front snap kick, lead round kick

PREPARATION FOR LEVEL 2 CLASSES 2) Lead side kick low, lead roundhouse kick mid1) In High Orange belt you are preparing for the Level 2 test when you will earn the right to transition into Level 2 classes in 6 months. 3) Lead roundhouse kick high, back leg front push kick

2) You must increase the intensity of your movements while demonstrating focus mitt and shield drills. 4) Use these examples to practice 2-kick combinations

3) You must be stronger and more stable while performing calisthenics.4) You must show good body control and accuracy while demonstrating sparring SPARRING TECHNIQUES5) You must show that you are learning and integrating the following into your life: 1) Defend against a preset 2-punch combination a) Quiet time – breath meditation 2) Defend against a preset single kick b) Character Training – Show that you are becoming a helpful, respectful person. c) Awareness of strangers and how to deal with bullies. SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES d) Self-care. You must complete your job lists, care for your equipment, uniform, look sharp and be sharp for class. 1) Front choke with opponent mounted on top

a) Pull arms in w/ simultaneous hip heistFOOTWORK b) Bridge opponent off and escape

1) Push shuffle2) Pendulum 2) Pinned on ground in mount with arms held3) Replacement step a) Push one arm up, pull the other down w/ simultaneous hip heist4) 5 dot agility b) Bridge opponent off and escape

PUNCHES 3) Full Nelson1) Jab, cross, hook, uppercut a) Drop arms hard & stomp foot2) Must show improved coordination and ability b) Turn and push attacker away

KICKS ROLLS/FALLS3) Front push, side, lead and rear roundhouse kick – mid 1) Front fall4) Lead and rear roundhouse kick – low 2) Back fall

3) Front shoulder rollFOCUS PAD WORK – PUNCHES (examples) 4) Back shoulder roll

1) Jab, cross, hook2) Cross, hook, cross3) Jab, cross, hook, cross4) Jab, cross, uppercut, hook5) Use these examples to practice 3-punch & 4-punch combinations.

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 4 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR HIGH ORANGE BELT)


Black Tip Red TipAttention Training: Attention Training:

• At ease position for 90 seconds without moving and eyes directly on instructor • At ease position for 90 seconds without moving and eyes directly on instructor with distraction

Character Training: Character Training:• How can you contribute to your community? • What are the 4 gates to good manners?

• Bring in an example of how you’ve helped your communitySafety Lesson:

• Name 4 ways to trust your intuition. Safety Lesson:• Give examples of ABC’s of conflict avoidance

Footwork:• Push shuffle (4 directions) Footwork:• Pendulum • Push shuffle, skipping• Replacement step • Pendulum• 5 dot agility #1 • Replacement step

• 5 dot agility #2Agility/Strength:

• 5 perfect full push ups or 10 half push ups Agility/Strength:• 12 perfect squats • 7 perfect push ups or 12 half push ups• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • 14 perfect squats• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 2 each side • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Spear sit ups x 12 • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 3 each side• 5 pull ups • Spear sit ups x 14

• 7 pull upsFlexibility:

• Full stretch set Flexibility:• Flamingo stretch

Focus Mitt/Partner Training: • Hip circles, twists, arm circles, neck rotations • 3 punch combinations – while moving• Shield – All kicks - singles Focus Mitt/Partner Training:

• 2 punch combinations – while movingOffense/Defense: • Shield – All kicks - doubles

• All defensesOffense/Defense:

Self Defense: • Catch, lean, cover, parry down, parry by opposition• Self-Defense #1-2

Self Defense:Polite Behavior: • Self-Defense #1-3

• Do something nice for someone without them knowingPolite Behavior:

Strikes: • Be kind on purpose to someone you don’t like – bring back your story• Palm thrust, slap, low jab & cross

Strikes: All high orange strikesRolls/falls:

• Front & Back falls Rolls/falls:• Front & Back shoulder rolls

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HIGH ORANGE BELT FOCUS PAD WORK – PUNCH & KICK COMBINATIONS (examples)Student Creed Parts 1, 2, & 3 1) Lead leg front snap kick, jab, cross

2) Jab, rear roundhouse kick (low, medium, high)FOOTWORK 3) Cross, lead roundhouse kick (low, medium, high)

1) Push shuffle 4) Lead leg roundhouse kick, jab, cross2) Pendulum 5) Stomp kick, jab3) Replacement step 6) Inside crescent kick, jab, cross

7) Rear roundhouse kick, jab, crossPUNCHES & KICKS 8) Jab, cross lead roundhouse kick

All punches & kicks should be reviewed and presented: 9) Cross, jab, lead roundhouse kick1) Jab, cross, hook, uppercut, backfist 10) Use these examples to create three kick/punch combinations with focus mitts to be 2) Low jab and cross3) Overhand rear SHIELD WORK – KICK COMBINATIONS (examples)4) Front push kick, front snap kick, side kick, roundhouse kick, stomp kick – must show head kicks for test 1) Front push kick, low roundhouse kick

5) Inside crescent kick 2) Front snap kick, medium side kick3) Lead leg roundhouse, back leg roundhouse

DEFENSE 4) Use these examples to create three 2-kick combinations you can demonstrate with a 1) Catch2) Lean SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES3) Bob and weave 1) One hand grab to shirt, punch with other hand (hook)4) Cover – show cover for all kicks and punches a) Chop block as you step away from punch5) Forearm block – body punches b) Palm heel with blocking hand6) Parry down – side kick c) Push attacker and run7) Parry by opposition – mid round kick8) Evade low kicks 2) Rear overhand or hook

a) Wedge SPARRING TECHNIQUES b) Grab arm and neck of opponent

1) Defend against a preset 2 to 3-punch combination c) Two knee strikes to thigh/abdomen and escape2) Defend against a preset single kick

3) Bear hug from front (arms free)ROLLS/FALLS a) Hook nose with thumb, pull head back or stomp foot

1) Side fall b) Punch or front kick to stomach2) Rolling break fall3) Diving shoulder roll 4) Bear hug from front (arms pinned)

a) Kick shins or stomp footFOCUS PAD WORK – PUNCHES (examples) b) Push off on hips and break out

1) Three to four punch combinations2) Use these examples to create three 3-4 punch combinations you can demonstrate with a partner 5) Demonstrate all Level 1 self-defense techniques

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 5 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR GREEN BELT)


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Attention Training: Attention Training: • Meditation for 2 minutes without moving and eyes directed to floor • Meditation for 3 minutes without moving and eyes directed to floor

Character Training: Character Training:• What did Bruce Lee mean when he said, “Be Water”? • As martial artists, why do we learn meditation?

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:

• How do we become still and aware? • As martial artists, we are expected to act in accordance to traditions of the arts. How should you behave…

Footwork: a. At home?• Push shuffle (4 directions) b. At school?• Pendulum c. At Ekata?

• Replacement step i. You should prepare a written list with examples of how you behave for each location. Must be signed by parent.

• 5 dot agility #3 1. Attitude and emotionAgility/Strength: 2. Self care and care for environment

• 10 perfect full push ups or 15 half push ups 3. Care and empathy for others• 16 perfect squats Footwork:• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • Push shuffle, skipping• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 4 each side • Pendulum• Spear sit ups x 16 • Replacement step• 8 pull ups • 5 dot agility #4

Flexibility: Agility/Strength:• Full stretch set • 12 perfect push ups or 17 half push ups

Focus Mitt/Partner Training: • 20 perfect squats• 3 punch combinations – while moving • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Shield – All kicks - doubles • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side

Offense/Defense: • Spear sit ups x 20• All defenses • 10 pull ups

Self Defense: Flexibility:• Green #1 - #3 • Full stretch set

Breath Meditation: Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• 2 minutes per day morning and night • 3 prearranged punch combinations

Strikes: • 3 prearranged kick combinations• All open hand techniques and punches • 3 prearranged punch/kick combinations

Rolls/falls: • 1 round random feeds with instructor• Side falls & Rolling break falls Offense/Defense:

• All offense/defenseSelf Defense:

• All self defense techniques practiced with partnerBreath meditation:

• 3 minutes per day morning and nightStrikes: All strikesRolls/falls:

• Diving shoulder rolls

GREEN BELT

In Level 2 (Green Belt thru High Blue Belt) you must attend 2 Savate classes per week.

SAVATE SPARRING

1) 1st degree – Blue Glove 1) See tip tests on page 22) Your coordination and efficiency should improve with every level.

PUNCHES/KICKSFITNESS

1) Low, Mid Fouette2) Low, Mid Chasse 1) See tip tests below3) Low, Mid Reverse4) Jab and Cross to body and head

SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES

DEFENSES 1) Review yellow belt self defense techniques.

1) Parry by opposition2) Catch and parry

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Character Training: Character Training:

• What is empathy? How do we develop empathy? • A common rule that was followed during the days of the ancient sages was, “Value and respect heaven and earth.” What does that mean?

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:

• If someone is being aggressive at what point should you defend yourself? • What are the most common types of attack and how do you avoid/deal with them?

Footwork: Footwork:• Savate Idle • Savate Idle• Savate shuffle(4 directions) • Savate shuffle(4 directions)• Savate chamber • Savate chamber

Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• 15 perfect full push ups or 20 half push ups • 17 perfect push ups or 22 half push ups • 20 perfect squats • 10 perfect jump squats• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • 10 step back lunges• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Spear sit ups x 20 • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• 10 pull ups • Spear sit ups x 20 + 5 surrender sit ups

• 12 pull upsFlexibility:

• Full stretch set (savate) Flexibility:• Full stretch set (savate)

Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Demonstrate techniques from Savate new blue rank material(1st and 2nd degree) Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Demonstrate knowledge of: one attack, one block or parry, movement • Demonstrate techniques from Savate new blue rank material(2nd and 3rd degree)

• Demonstrate knowledge of: one attack, one block or parry, movementSparring:

• 2x 1:30 rounds theme sparring Sparring:• 2x 1:30 rounds free sparring • 2x 1:30 rounds theme sparring

• 2x 1:30 rounds free sparringSelf Defense:

• Review Yellow belt self defense Self Defense:• Review Yellow belt self defense

Breath Meditation:• 3 minutes per day morning and night Breath meditation:

• 5 minutes per day morning and nightStrikes:

• Review all strikes on page 1 Strikes:• All punches and kicks on page 1

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HIGH GREEN BELT

SAVATE SELF-DEFENSE

1) Blue Glove rank completion 1) Review High yellow self defense techniques

PUNCHES/KICKS SPARRING

1) See tip tests on page 21) Mid, High Fouette 2) Your coordination and efficiency should improve with every level.2) Mid Chasse3) Mid, High Reverse4) Coup de pied Bas

DEFENSES

1) Lateral Escape2) High escape

3) Parry by opposition

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XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 7 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR BLUE BELT)

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Character Training: Character Training:• Appreciate and honor all the good role models, sages and teachers who have come before us. • Honoring and respecting the opinions of others.

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• What is peer pressure? • Environmental Awareness

o Scenarios

o Understand your surroundings. Walk or hang out in areas that are open, well lit, and well traveled. Become familiar with the buildings, parking lots, parks, and other places you walk. Pay particular attention to places where someone could hide — such as stairways and bushes.

§ Clowning around in school. Footwork:§ Come on, try it! – How to say no. • Savate Idle§ If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it! • Savate shuffle(4 directions)

Footwork: • Savate chamber• Savate Idle Agility/Strength:• Savate shuffle(4 directions) • 22 push ups• Savate chamber • 15 perfect jump squats

Agility/Strength: • 5 pistol squats• 20 push ups • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• 25 perfect squats • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • Spear sit ups x 22 + surrender sit ups x 7• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • 17 pull ups• Spear sit ups x 22 Flexibility:• 15 pull ups • Full stretch set

Flexibility: Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Full stretch set • Demonstrate techniques from Savate old blue rank material(2nd half combinations)

Focus Mitt/Partner Training: • Demonstrate knowledge of: evade single attack, respond with single attack, movement• Demonstrate techniques from Savate old blue rank material(1st half combinations) Sparring:• Demonstrate knowledge of: evade single attack, respond with single attack, movement • 2x 1:30 rounds theme sparring

Sparring: • 2x 1:30 rounds free sparring• 2x 1:30 rounds theme sparring Self Defense:• 2x 1:30 rounds free sparring • Review High Yellow self defense material

Self Defense: Breath meditation:• Review High Yellow self defense material • 5 minutes per day morning and night

Breath Meditation: Strikes:• 5 minutes per day morning and night • Review all strikes

Strikes:• Review all strikes

BLUE BELT

SAVATE SELF-DEFENSE

1) Green Glove - 1st Degree 1) Review Orange self defense techniques


1) See tip tests on page 21) Swing (wide hook) 2) Your coordination and efficiency should improve with every level.2) Spinning Reverse

DEFENSES

1) Bob and weave2) Escape in place (low attacks)

3) Lean back

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XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 8 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR HIGH BLUE BELT)

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Character Training: Character Training:• Be patriotic and responsible – Respect and honor the good things about your country and its government and work to change things that could be done better; fulfill your civic duties

o Demeanor, deportment, speech, conduct, leading by example and appropriate behavior with the opposite sex.

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• Environmental Awareness • Environmental Awareness

o Avoid shortcuts that take you through isolated areas.o Check out hangouts. Do they look safe? Are you comfortable being there? Ask yourself if the people around you seem to share your views on fun activities — if you think they're being reckless, move on.

o If you're going out at night, travel in a group. o Be sure your body language shows a sense of confidence. Look like you know where you're going and act alert.

o Make sure your friends and parents know your daily schedule (classes, sports practice, club meetings, etc.). If you go on a date or with friends for an after-game snack, let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.

o When riding on public transportation, sit near the driver and stay awake. Attackers are looking for vulnerable targets.

Footwork: Footwork:• Savate Idle • Savate Idle• Savate shuffle(4 directions) • Savate shuffle(4 directions)• Savate chamber • Savate chamber

• Agility ladder drill #1 • Agility ladder drill #2Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:

• 25 push ups • 27 push ups • 35 perfect squats • 17 perfect jump squats• 5 pistol squats • 7 pistol squats• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• Spear sit ups x 25 + surrender sit ups x 10 • Spear sit ups x 27 + surrender sit ups x 10• 20 supine pull ups • 22 supine pull ups

Flexibility: Flexibility:• Full stretch set • Full stretch set

Focus Mitt/Partner Training: Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Demonstrate techniques from Savate new green rank material(1st and 2nd degree) • Demonstrate techniques from Savate new green rank material(2nd and 3rd degree)• Demonstrate knowledge of: blocking a mid and high attack, escape low attack • Demonstrate knowledge of: blocking a mid and high attack, escape low attack

Sparring: Sparring:• 3x 1:30 rounds theme sparring • 3x 1:30 rounds theme sparring• 3x 1:30 rounds free sparring • 3x 1:30 rounds free sparring

Self Defense: Self Defense:• Review Orange self defense material • Review Orange self defense material

Breath Meditation: Breath meditation:• 7 minutes per day morning and night • 10 minutes per day morning and night

Strikes: Strikes:• Review all strikes • Review all strikes

HIGH BLUE BELT

SAVATE SELF-DEFENSE

1) Green Glove rank completion 1) Review High Orange and Green self defense techniques


1) See tip tests on page 21) Double kicks 2) Your coordination and efficiency should improve with every level.

DEFENSES

1) Parry push2) Escape in place

3) Escape by changing leads

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XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 9 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR PURPLE BELT)

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• Honor your parents – Love, honor, respect, support your parents • Value the teachers – Honor and respect one’s teachers and elders for their efforts to educate you and for the wisdom of their years.

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• When do you know if something doesn’t “feel right”? Learn to trust your feelings. This works with the “Trust Your Intuition” lessons from level 1, but requires a continued elevation of awareness.

• Carry a cell phone if possible. Make sure it's programmed with your parents' phone number. Consider GPS activation so in case you can’t call, you can be tracked.

Footwork: Footwork:• Push shuffle (4 directions) • Push shuffle, skipping• Pendulum • Pendulum• Replacement step • Replacement step• Agility ladder drill #3 • Agility ladder drill #4

Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• 30 push ups • 35 push ups • 40 perfect squats • 20 perfect jump squats• 8 pistol squats • 10 pistol squats• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• Spear sit ups x 30 + surrender sit ups x 12 • Spear sit ups x 35 + surrender sit ups x 12• 1 - 3 overhand or underhand pull ups • 22 supine pull ups


Focus Mitt/Partner Training: Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Demonstrate techniques from Savate old green rank material(1st half combinations) • Demonstrate techniques from Savate old green rank material(2nd half combinations)• Demonstrate knowledge of: variety of blocks and escapes • Demonstrate knowledge of: variety of blocks and escapes

Sparring: Sparring:• 3x 1:30 rounds theme sparring • 3x 1:30 rounds theme sparring• 3x 1:30 rounds free sparring • 3x 1:30 rounds free sparring

Self Defense: Self Defense:• Review High Orange self defense material • Review Green self defense material



PURPLE BELTKNEE DEFENSES

THROWS / TAKEDOWNS 1) Blocks/Counters a) Palm block

1) Technical stand-up into fighting stance b) Clinch2) Standing outside leg sweep (“Osoto-gari”) c) Rotate away from attacking knee and counter3) Body clinch takedown4) Double leg takedown NECK TRAP & COUNTER - KNEES

GRAPPLING / JIU-JITSU 1) Neck lock ("Muay Thai clinch")2) Straight arm lever against closed elbows

1) Demonstrate & understand proper positions a) Full mount SELF DEFENSE b) Closed guard c) Side control (aka "cross-body") 1) Review & be able to demonstrate all self defense techniques d) Sit-out position w/ headlock (aka "Kesagatame") e) Back mount w/ “hooks in” & seatbelt control SAVATE2) Hip escape (“shrimping”)3) Simple sweep (aka Scissor sweep) from closed guard 1) Review & be able to demonstrate techniques thru Green Glove4) Escaping the mount – Trap & roll 5) Escaping side control – basic neck control & hip bridge SPARRING a) hug & control neck w/ one arm, block knee w/ the other b) bridge partner over and end up in sit-out position 1) Submission grappling starting from the knees (NO strikes allowed)6) Closed guard pass – over the legs 2) "Thai rules" w/ boxing gloves - kickboxing w/ punches, kicks, & knees to the body allowed a) pin partner's hips into the ground b) one knee in tailbone, other knee posted to unlock ankles c) pass over legs into mount position or side control7) “Americana” shoulder lock from mount position8) “Americana” shoulder lock from side control

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 10 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR HIGH PURPLE BELT)

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• Keep faith with friends – Be trustworthy, dependable and honest with your friends. • Live harmoniously with neighbors – be a good neighbor. Be helpful and friendly with those who share your neighborhood.

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• Review • Review

Footwork: Footwork:• JKD Footwork • JKD Footwork• Review 5 dot and ladder agility • Review 5 dot and ladder agility

Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• 40 push ups • 45 push ups• 50 perfect squats • 25 perfect jump squats• 10 pistol squats • 10 pistol squats• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• Spear sit ups x 40 + surrender sit ups x 15 • Spear sit ups x 45 + surrender sit ups x 17• 3 - 5 overhand or underhand pull ups • 24 supine pull ups


Focus Mitt/Partner Training: Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Basic use of Thai pads • Random feeds with partner – show improved ability to hold Thai pads.• Know how to hold pads correctly for basic punches, kicks, elbows and knees Self Defense:

Self Defense: • Self-defense review• Self-defense review Breath meditation:

Breath Meditation: • 14 minutes per day morning and night• 12 minutes per day morning and night Strikes:

Strikes: • Review all strikes• Review all strikes Throws/takedowns:

Throws/takedowns: • #1-4• #1-2 Jiu-jitsu/Grappling:

Jiu-jitsu/Grappling: • #1-8• #1-5

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HIGH PURPLE BELTTRAPPING

THROWS / TAKEDOWNS From high outside reference point:1) Pak-sao & punch w/ cross-parry

1) Hip throw2) Shoulder or Neck throw SELF DEFENSE

GRAPPLING / JIU-JITSU 1) Review & be able to demonstrate all self defense techniques

1) Escaping mount – Elbow-knee escape & recompose guard SAVATE2) Escaping side control – swim move to get to knees3) Escaping the sit-out w/ headlock 1) Review & be able to demonstrate techniques thru Green Glove a) frame w/ arm(s) into partner's neck b) shrimp out and throw leg over partner's head SPARRING4) Armbar from mount position5) Armbar from closed guard 1) Throws & submission grappling starting from standing (NO strikes allowed)6) Armbar vs. opponent after a throw (single hook variation) 2) "Thai rules" w/ boxing gloves - kickboxing w/ punches, kicks, & knees to the body allowed

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 11 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR RED BELT)

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Character Training: Character Training:• To discard the bad and seek the good – Rid oneself of bad habits and pursue good thoughts and deeds.

• The Bonds of Human Relationships - between parents and children, husband and wife, between siblings, and between friends• Eight Cardinal Virtues - filial piety, brotherly love, loyalty, truthfulness, courtesy, righteousness, integrity, and humility.

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• Review scenario based role playing – “Red Man” • Solve self defense scenarios – includes “Red Man”

Footwork: Footwork:• JKD Footwork • JKD Footwork• Review 5 dot and ladder agility – improve times • Review 5 dot and ladder agility – improve times

Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• 50 push ups • 55 push ups• 50 perfect squats • 30 perfect jump squats• 20 Step back lunges • 20 jump lunges (proper form and stability)• 10 pistol squats • 10 pistol squats• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• Spear sit ups x 50 + surrender sit ups x 20 • Spear sit ups x 50 + surrender sit ups x 25• 5 - 7 overhand or underhand pull ups • 26 supine pull ups


Focus Mitt/Partner Training: Focus Mitt/Partner Training:• Improved use of Thai pads • Random feeds with partner – show improved ability to hold Thai pads.• Know how to hold pads correctly for basic punches, kicks, elbows, knees and combinations

Self Defense/Trapping:Self Defense/Trapping: • Reference Point Review

• Reference point review • Self Defense Review• Self-defense review Breath meditation:

Breath Meditation: • 18 minutes per day morning and night• 16 minutes per day morning and night Strikes:

Strikes: • Review all strikes• Review all strikes Jiu-jitsu/Grappling:

Jiu-jitsu/Grappling: • #1-6• #1-3 Throws/takedowns:

Throws/takedowns: • #1-2• #1-2

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GRAPPLING / JIU-JITSU From high outside reference point:1) Pak-sao & punch w/ cross-parry

1) Rear naked choke from back control 2) Front arm barrier - Lop-sao & punch 2) Triangle from closed guard (w/ wrist control) 3) Triangle from open guard (w/ opponent punching) SELF DEFENSE 4) Defense against the “Americana” from mount position a) use free hand to grab partner in the lat w/ thumb in armpit 1) Review & be able to demonstrate all self defense techniques b) bridge opponent over the direction of the armlock5) Defense against the “Americana” from side-control SAVATE a) bridge into the opponent & simultaneously punch the arm up b) turn onto your knees and recover 1) Review & be able to demonstrate techniques thru Green Glove6) Defense against the armbar from mount a) figure-four your arm to defend SPARRING b) push opponent's leg over your head and sit up into guard7) Defense against the triangle from guard 1) Throws & submission grappling starting from standing, punches allowed once on the a) stack opponent and drive their knee towards their face ground ONLY (w/ MMA gloves) b) pass leg into side control or mount 2) "Trap sparring" w/ MMA gloves - punches, kicks, & knees to the body allowed

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 12 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR HIGH RED BELT)

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Character Training: Character Training:• The Five Constant Virtues - benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and truthfulness

• To cleanse the mind and purify the spirit - Eliminate harmful/destructive thoughts. Maintain a happy positive attitude.

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• Review scenario based role playing – “Red Man” • Solve self defense scenarios – includes “Red Man”• Review safety lessons • Safety lessons review


Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• 60 push ups • 65 push ups• 60 perfect squats • 36 perfect jump squats• 30 Step back lunges • 24 jump lunges (proper form and stability)• 10 pistol squats • 10 pistol squats• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• Spear sit ups x 60 + surrender sit ups x 20 • Spear sit ups x 65 + surrender sit ups x 30• 10 overhand or underhand pull ups • 30 supine pull ups


Savate: Savate:• Review Blue Glove • Review Green Glove

Self Defense/Trapping: Self Defense/Trapping:• Reference point review • Reference point review• Self-defense review • Self-defense review



Jiu-jitsu/Grappling: Jiu-jitsu/Grappling:• #1-3 • #1-7

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HIGH RED BELTTRAPPING

THROWS / TAKEDOWNS - REVERSES From high outside reference point:1) Pak-sao & punch w/ cross-parry

1) Hip throw 2) Front arm barrier - Lop-sao & punch a) Turn into throw, land on opponent and achieve top control 3) Rear arm barrier - cross energy2) Shoulder throw a) Step back while applying palm heel to hip of opponent SELF DEFENSE b) Hook neck with arm, loop free arm over opponents other arm c) C-clamp hands together, fall back, sink in hooks and restrain 1) Review & be able to demonstrate all self defense techniques3) Neck Throw – Option #1 a) Quickly drop elevation and turn toward opponent and apply double leg take down SAVATE4) Neck Throw – Option #2 a) Pop head out and knee to thigh, push away 1) Review & be able to demonstrate techniques thru Green Glove

GRAPPLING / JIU-JITSU SPARRING

1) Waist grab / tackle from the front 1) "Top-down" - punches, kicks, elbows, knees, throws, submissions a) Sprawl, pull opponent down and take the back (w/ MMA gloves, elbow pads, & headgear)2) Attack from front with choke or grab. Respond w/ sacrifice throw a) Grab opponent's arms or collar while falling backward b) Drop into back roll w/ foot or shin on opponent's stomach or hip c) Flip over on top and draw out arm bar3) Opponent on top in high mount w/ 1 leg posted and punching a) Pass the punch to the outside and control/trap the arm b) Underhook partner's posted leg with the other arm c) Bridge and throw his/her leg over your head to escape out d) Pin partner's hips and transition to back mount

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 13 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR BROWN BELT 3RD DEGREE)

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Character Training: Character Training:• Looking beyond the surface. We must learn to see beyond the material world in order to recognize the importance of making choices that affect others in a positive manner.

• Recognizing our “spark of the divine”. That is, you are a sentient being with an infinite potential for understanding, or “enlightenment” if you prefer, and for doing good.

Safety Lesson: Safety Lesson:• Review scenario based role playing – “Red Man” • Solve self defense scenarios – includes “Red Man”• Review safety lessons • Safety lesson review




Savate: Savate:• Review Blue Glove • Review Green Glove



Strikes: Strikes:• Review all strikes• Review all strikes • Review all strikes

Throws/Takedowns: Throws/Takedowns:• Review all throws & takedowns • Review all throws & takedowns

Reverses to throws: Reverses to throws:• Reverse to hip throw • Reverse to hip throw• Reverse to shoulder throw • Reverse to shoulder throw• Reverse to neck throw – Option #1 • Reverse to neck throw – Option #1• Reverse to neck throw – Option #2 • Reverse to neck throw – Option #2

Jiu-jitsu/Grappling:• Response to tackle from front• Sacrifice throw against charge/attack from front• Response to high mount w/ opponent punching

BROWN BELT 3rd DEGREEREFINE ALL STRIKING TECHNIQUES

After successful promotion to the rank of Brown Belt, the student will be expected to train 3 times per week in accordance with a schedule to be decided upon by Sifu Ed Monaghan. This may include assisting instructors in lower level classes.

TRAPPINGSAVATE

1) All reference points1) Red Glove

SELF DEFENSE

1) All self defense techniques

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 14 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR BROWN BELT 2ND DEGREE)

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Character Training: Character Training:• To develop the perfection of conscience - Continually work to develop one's innate wisdom with respect to acting in harmony with nature.

• To establish oneself and help others in establishment - First secure for yourself a stable position in society and then help those less fortunate to secure a stable position too.





Savate: Savate:• Red Glove • Red Glove




BROWN BELT 2nd DEGREEREFINE ALL STRIKING TECHNIQUES

After successful promotion to the rank of Brown Belt, the student will be expected to train 3 times per week in accordance with a schedule to be decided upon by Sifu Ed Monaghan. This may include assisting instructors in lower level classes.

TRAPPINGGRAPPLING / JIU-JITSU

1) All reference points1) Straight ankle lock – while standing after kick catch & sweep2) Straight ankle lock – lying down SELF DEFENSE3) Knee bar vs. opponent's open guard4) “Kimura” shoulder lock from closed guard 1) All self defense techniques5) “Omoplata” shoulder lock from closed guard6) Create your own tumbling sequence, incorporating the various rolls and break-falling

After you receive your 1st Degree Brown Belt (Red Tip), you will have 3 months to prepare for your 1st Degree Black Belt test.

You will receive a folder stating the requirements for black belt in addition to knowing all of the belt level material.

You will have fitness, community service and writing commitments to complete along with other tasks before you are allowed to test for the rank of Black Belt.

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 15 – Youth (REQUIREMENTS TO TEST FOR BROWN BELT 1ST DEGREE / BLACK BELT CANDIDATE)

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Character Training: Character Training:• To achieve goals and help others in achievement - Set and reach one's own goals and help others do so too.

• To bring the world into peace - Work to transform the world into a peaceful, honest, and orderly society.



Agility/Strength: Agility/Strength:• 85 push ups • 90 push ups • 80 perfect squats • 45 perfect jump squats• 40 Step back lunges • 46 jump lunges (proper form and stability)• 10 pistol squats • 10 pistol squats• X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab • X lift – crawl, forward/back, crawl to crab• Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side • Push up to scorpion to crab and back x 5 each side• Spear sit ups x 85 and 35 surrender sit ups • Spear sit ups x 90 + 40 surrender sit ups• 20 overhand or underhand pull ups • 50 supine pull ups


Savate: Savate:• Red Glove • Red Glove




Throws/Takedowns: Throws/Takedowns:• Review all throws & takedowns • Review all throws & takedowns

Reverses to throws: Reverses to throws:• Review all reverses to throws • Review all reverses to throws

Jiu-jitsu/Grappling: Jiu-jitsu/Grappling:• Straight ankle lock – while standing after kick catch & sweep • Straight ankle lock – while standing after kick catch & sweep• Straight ankle lock – lying down • Straight ankle lock – lying down• Knee bar vs. opponent's open guard • Knee bar vs. opponent's open guard• Review all Jiu-jitsu/Grappling techniques • “Kimura” shoulder lock from closed guard

• “Omoplata” shoulder lock from closed guard• Create your own tumbling sequence demonstrating rolls & break-falls• Review all Jiu-jitsu/Grappling techniques

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BROWN BELT 1st DEGREE

This last 3 to 6 months should emphasize refining all techniques learned in the previous belt levels. It should also be spent completing the Black Belt Prep manual and preparing to meet the physical demands of the test.

After you receive your 1st Degree Brown Belt (Red Tip), you will have 3 months to prepare for your 1st Degree Junior Black Belt test.

REFINE ALL STRIKING TECHNIQUESYou will receive a folder stating the requirements for Black Belt in addition to knowing all of the belt level material.

GRAPPLING / JIU-JITSUYou will have fitness, community service and writing commitments to complete along with other tasks before you are allowed to test for the rank of Black Belt.

1) Create your own flow drill that you can do with your partner, so that each side has a minimum of 3 techniques (6 techniques total). The techniques should fit together in a logical manner, like a chess match going back and forth.

SAVATE

1) All techniques through Red Glove

TRAPPING

1) All reference points

SELF DEFENSE

1) All self defense techniques

XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 16 – Youth (JUNIOR BLACK BELT TEST PREPARATION)

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Character Training: Character Training:• To change hearts into goodness - Enlighten the minds of people, by your actions and your words, and enable them to return to a natural state of benevolence

• To transform the world into Great Unity - By pursuing this path, to bring the world into a state of harmony, equality, fraternity, and justice.

• Review all character training • Review all character trainingSafety Lesson: Safety Lesson:

• Review scenario based role playing – “Red Man” • Solve self defense scenarios – includes “Red Man”• Review safety lessons • Safety lesson review




Savate: Savate:• Blue, Green, Red Glove • Blue, Green, Red Glove



Strikes: Strikes:• Review all strikes• Review all strikes • Review all strikes• Review all strikes

Throws/Takedowns: Throws/Takedowns:• Review all throws & takedowns • Review all throws & takedowns• Create your own tumbling sequence • Create your own tumbling sequence

Reverses to throws: Reverses to throws:• Review all reverses to throws • Review all reverses to throws

Jiu-jitsu/Grappling: Jiu-jitsu/Grappling:• Review all Jiu-jitsu/Grappling techniques • Review all Jiu-jitsu/Grappling techniques• Review tumbling sequence demonstrating rolls & break-falls • Review tumbling sequence demonstrating rolls & break-falls• Create your own grappling flow drill w/ a partner • Create your own grappling flow drill w/ a partner

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XUAN TONG GUNG FU BELT LEVEL 1 – Youth · 1) Jab, cross 7) Hair pull from behind: 2) Lead hook, rear hook a) Pivot & smash into grabbing arm with forearm 3) Cross, hook b) Stomp