Kempo Foundational Skills – Adult

Foundational Skills – White Belt, Yellow Belt, Orange Belt and Purple Belt

Falls and Rolls

  1. Double Back Fall
  2. Side Falls
  3. Forward Fall
  4. Shoulder Rolls

Patterns of Movement

  1. Forward and Rear Push-Steps
  2. Forward and Rear Pivot
  3. Side-Steps
  4. Diagonal Steps

Blocking

  1. 8-Point Blocking
  2. Blocking with Movement

Stances

  1. Defensive Stance
  2. Fighting Stance
  3. Horse Stance
  4. Half-Moon Stance
  5. Soft-Bow Stance
  6. Hard-Bow Stance
  7. Scissor Stance
  8. Cat Stance
  9. Crane Stance

Defensive Maneuvers

  1. Evading
  2. Ducking
  3. Slipping

Other Essential Skills

  1. Being a Good Training Partner
  2. Keeping Hands Up
  3. Chin Down
  4. Elbows In
  5. Good Control vs. Resistance
  6. Verbal Skills and Commands
  7. Tapping
  8. Proper Chambering
  9. Holding Pads Properly

Foundational Skills – Blue Belt, Green Belt, Brown Belt and Black Belt

Understanding and application of all previously listed foundational skills.