Belt Ranks
BELT RANKING
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WHITE BELT
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1 Block Sparring=1 Block followed by a reverse punch
Low Block / Reverse Punch
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
Stances
Horse Stance
Self-Defense/Sparring Stance
Ready Stance

Blocks
High Block
Low Block
Inside Block
Outside Block

Hand Techniques
Reverse Punch
Jab Punch
Mid Rear Elbow Strike (Stomach)

Kicks
Front Snap Kick (Back Leg)
Sitting Side Kick
Side Kick (Front Leg)
Skip Side Kick (Front Leg>
Front Snap Kick (Stepping Forward)
Front Round House Kick (Front Leg) (9-15 Years Old)
One Block Sparring
Escape maneuvers
Work on Stretching

YELLOW BELT
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2 Block Sparring = 2 Blocks followed by a reverse punch
Outside Block / Inside Block/ Reverse Punch
High Block / Low Block / Reverse Punch
Double Forearm Block / Outside Block / Reverse Punch
Low Block / Outside Block / Reverse Punch
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
1st Degree
Guarding Block
Double Forearm Block
Low Rear Hammer Fist (Groin)
Back Fist
Press Kick (Shin) (Front Leg)
Front Kick (Front Leg)
Turning Round House Kick (Stepping Forward)
Back Kick (Stationary) (Ready Stance)

2nd Degree
Foot Stomp
Palm Heal Push (Front & Back Hand)
Knee Strike (Groin) (Front & Back Leg)
Skip Round House Kick (Front Leg)

3rd Degree
Step Jump Front Snap Kick
Two Block Sparring
Turning Back Kick (Stepping Forward)
High Rear Elbow Strike (Face)
Escape Maneuvers
Work on Stretching & Balance

ORANGE BELT
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Step-Away Self-Defense
1-2 Blocks steppng away from an attacker followed by a Counter Attack
Step In Counter Attack
All upper Body Counter Attack techniques with the Hand.Arm in the Front & Back
All Upper Body Counter Attack techniques stepping in & stepping forward
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
1st Degree
Defensive Postures
Front Snap kick & Back Kick (From Ground)
1 Block Step Away Self-Defense
Step-In Counter Attack
High Downward Hammer Fist (Nose)
Inside Crescent Kick (Stepping Forward)
Knifehand Strike (Front & Back Hand)
Skip Front Kick (Front Leg)

2nd Degree
Ridgehand Strike (Front & Back Hand)
Turning Side Kick (Stepping Forward)
2 Block Step-Away Self-Defense

3rd & 4th Degree
Inside Crescent Kick (Front Leg)
Outside Crescent Kick (Front Leg)
Sweeping Elbow Strike
Advanced 2 Block Step Away Self-Defense
Escape Maneuvers
Work on Form, Flexibility, Speed, Power & Accuracy

PURPLE BELT
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3 Block Step-Away Self-Defense
3 Blocks steppng away from an attacker followed by a Counter Attack
All upper Body Counter Attack techniques with the Hand.Arm in the Front & Back
All Upper Body Counter Attack techniques stepping in & stepping forward
FORM 14-16 Moves In All 4 Directions
Create your own form of previously learned AIM USA techniques & advanced level techniques that you are currently learning in class
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
1st Degree
Upward Elbow Strike (Front & Back Arm)
Downward Elbow Strike (Front & Back Arm)
Scoop Kick (Groin) (Front & Back Leg)
Knee Strike (Thigh) (Back Leg)
Advanced Blocking (Back Arm) High, Low, In, Out

2nd Degree
Reverse Turning Side Kick (Stepping Forward)
Reverse Knifehand Strike (Front Hand)

3rd & 4th Degree
Spinning Crescent Kick (Optional)
3 Block Step-Away Self-Defense
2 on 1 Sparring
Escape Maneuvers
Form 14-16 Moves
Work on Form, Flexibility, Speed, Power & Accuracy

GREEN BELT
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4 Block Step-Away Self-Defense
4 Blocks steppng away from an attacker followed by a Counter Attack
All upper Body Counter Attack techniques with the Hand/Arm in the Front & Back
All Upper Body Counter Attack techniques stepping in & stepping forward
FORM 16-18 Moves In All 4 Directions
Create your own form of previously learned AIM USA techniques & advanced level techniques that you are currently learning in class
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
1st & 2nd Degree
Turning Backfist
Turning Reverse Knifehand Strike
Turning Mid Elbow Strike
Turning High Elbow Strike

3rd & 4th Degree
Skip Outside Crescent Kick (Front Leg)
4 Block Step-Away Self-Defense
Advanced Sparring Techniques
Continue Working on Form, Flexibility, Speed, Power & Accuracy
Assistance Instructor Training Begins
Form 16-18 Moves
Escape maneuvers
Refine All Previous Techniques

BLUE BELT
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All upper Body Counter Attack techniques with the Hand/Arm in the Front & Back
All Upper Body Counter Attack techniques stepping in & stepping forward
FORM 18-20 Moves In All 4 Directions
Create your own form of previously learned AIM USA techniques & advanced level techniques that you are currently learning in class
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
1st - 4th Degree
Downard Sweeping Elbow Strike (Front & Back Arm)
Upward Sweeping Elbow Strike (Front & Back Arm)
Stepping Back Kick
Advanced Sparring Techniques
Form 18-20 Moves
Escape Maneuvers
Refine All Previous Techniques
Student Should Be Able To Execute All Techniques With Advanced Lvel Form, Speed, Power, Accuracy & Control

RED BELT
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FORM 18-20 Moves In All 4 Directions
Create your own form of previously learned AIM USA techniques & advanced level techniques that you are currently learning in class
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
1st - 4th Degree
Hook Kick (Front Leg)
Skip Hook Kick (Front Leg)
Advanced Sparring Techniques
Form 18-20 Moves
Escape Maneuvers
Refine All Previous Techniques
Student Should Be Able To Execute All Techniques With Advanced Lvel Form, Speed, Power, Accuracy & Control

BROWN BELT
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All upper Body Counter Attack techniques with the Hand/Arm in the Front & Back
All Upper Body Counter Attack techniques stepping in & stepping forward
FORM 20-25 Moves In All 4 Directions
Create your own form of previously learned AIM USA techniques & advanced level techniques that you are currently learning in class
Escape maneuvers = 2 (Instructors Discretion)
 
1st - 4th
Degree Mid Sweeping Hammer Fist (Front & Back Hand)
High Sweeping Hammer Fist (Front & Back Hand)
Spinning Hook Kick (Optional)
Advanced Sparring Techniques
Form 20-25 Moves
Escape Maneuvers
Refine All Previous Techniques
Student Should Be Able To Execute All Techniques With Advanced Lvel Form, Speed, Power, Accuracy & Control

BLACK BELT


Our Ranking System has been set up in proportion to the amount of time we are able to                    see our students through the course of a semester.  Most of the students will advance in rank.  The requirements for advancement are as follows: Effort, Participation, Perfect Attendance (missed lessons can be made up), Positive attitude, and Self – Defense skills.                         Click here for belt tying directions
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