(j). Kyu 1
Requirements for Kyu 1 High Brown Belt
Kata
UFAF Advanced Form 3
Re-Call
Three directional kick
(Front, side, back without setting down)
Any combination called for
Strikes & Kicks (See Bottom)
Questions & Answers
During your training, what was the hardest thing for you to learn?
What is your favorite weapon?
What is the difference between self-defense and competition sparring?
*Kyu 8 & Above:
Must follow up with counter attack
De-escalation techniques from "What are you looking at?" and non-verbal aggression
Demonstrate escaping safely
One-Steps
Any combination asked
Self-Defense
All defenses
Gun and knife defense
Threat level 1 attacks
Knowledge of and proficiency in combat and ranges
(Kyu 4 & Above: Must show threat level one responses to attacks)
Strikes:
Inside Ridge Hand
Outside Ridge Hand
Uppercut
Half Punch
Vertical Spear Hand
Horizontal Spear Hand
Vertical Elbow Strike
Horizontal Elbow Strike
Three Zone Strike
Finger-eye rake
Thumb Strike
Palm-heel Strike
Tiger Claw
Center Punch
Back Fist
Cupped Hands to the Ears
Knife Hand Chop
Kicks:
Front Kick
Side Kick
Round Kick
Inside Crescent
Outside Crescent
Jumping Front Kick
Fake Jumping Front Kick
Hook Kick
Knee strike
Double Round Kick
Leg Sweep
Back Kick
Ax Kick
Spining Heel Kick
Spinning Side Kick