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 BELTS
According to legend, Chinese martial
artists practiced in their everyday clothing, which included
a simple cloth belt to hold up their pants. The belt was white
because the Chinese were generally poor and couldn't afford to
buy dyed belts.
These early fighters took pride
in the wear and tear their white belts suffered during the ensuing
years of training. The white belt first turned yellow from sweat.
As training became more brutal and incorporated groundwork, the
belt turned green.
 It
became an entrenched tradition in many schools for a student
not to wash his belt, since it showed the world the time and
toil that went into his training. As the years passed, he and
his sparring partners bled into their belts, turning them from
light green to a dark brown color. Eventually this unwashed belt
took on a black appearance. Thus were born the first black belts
in the martial arts.
In Kenpo, the belt system provides
an easy way for a student to measure his progress. Fundamentals
such as stances, blocks, kicks, parries, and strikes are taught
first. Then, the student starts to learn the self-defense techniques
that the art is renowned for. These techniques, which have unique
names, combine a series of moves into logical sequences that
are used to counter a specific attack. Forms are introduced very
early in the system and weapons are taught at the higher levels.
To learn more about the requirements
to earn a specific belt, click on the desired belt below.
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Youth Yellow
Belt
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| STANCES |
Horse
Attention
Cat
Front (Fighting) |
| BLOCKS |
Inward
Extended
Parry
Middle
Downward |
| KICKS |
Front
Snap
Back Snap
Chicken
Front Thrust
Side Snap |
| STRIKES |
Back
Fist
Jab
Elbow Sandwich
Cross Punch
Sword Hand
Ridge Hand |
| OTHER |
Front
Rolls
Sausage Rolls (Basic Grappling)
Little Ninjas Motto: Listen, Focus and Do Your Best!
Front Rolls to Chicken Kick
Gladiators, Boxing & Kickboxing Intro |
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Youth Orange
Belt
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| STANCES |
Twist
Crane |
| BLOCKS |
Trapping
Deflection
Push
Smother
Cross Hand
Windmill Party |
| KICKS |
Spinning
Back
Crossing Back
Wheel
Shuffle Side Thrust
Front Chicken |
| STRIKES |
Side
Fist
Corkscrew
Tiger's Claw
Butterfly Strike |
| GRAPPLING
(From Standing Position) |
Scarf
Hold
Mount
Guard
Side Mount |
| OTHER |
Combination
#1 (Back Fist / Cross / Front Kick / Wheel Kick /
Heel Palm)
Sparring (Full Gear) |
| SELF
DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Chinese
Sword
Japanese Sword
Kenpo Shield
Twisting Talon
Delayed Sword
Evasion
Returning Dragon
Fang of the Cobra
Breaking the Sword
Knee of Vengeance |
| FORMS |
Short
1 |
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Youth Purple
Belt
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| KICKS |
Knee
Thrust
Crescent
Inside Crescent |
| STRIKES |
Seer
Hand
Heel Palm
Tiger's Jaw
Eagle's Beak
Butterfly Strike
Hammer Fist
Vertical Elbow
Horizontal Elbow |
| GRAPPLING |
Intro
to the "Shoot"
Guillotine Choke
Rear Choke
Escape from the Mount
Escape from the Guard |
| FALLS & ROLLS |
Back
Side |
| SPARRING |
Minimum
of 8 Kickboxing Classes |
| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Attacking
Circle
Sumo
Japanese Strangle Hold
Blocking the Kick
Crash of the Eagle 1
Headlock
Grasping Talon
Tackle Techniques
Dancer
Opponent at Sides |
| FORMS |
Short
2 |
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Youth Blue Belt
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| BASICS |
Double
Brush Parry
Chinese Swing
Hidden Foot
Leg Sweep
Wrist Hook
Scissors Strike |
| KENPO SWORDFIGHTING |
Basic
Stances
Strikes
Defenses
Point System |
| SHOOT FIGHTING |
Minimum
of 15 Classes Combining Kickboxing and Grappling
Techniques |
| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Passing
the Horizon
Kimono Grab
Lever
Crashing Elbows
Heel Hook
Bridge
Eagle's Beak
Front Bearhug
Breaking the Cross
Simitar |
| FORMS |
Long
1 |
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Junior Brown
Belt 1
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| SHOOT FIGHTING |
15
Hours |
| KENPO SWORDFIGHTING |
5
Hours |
| OTHER |
Mandatory
Tournament Competition
2-Page Paper on "The History of Kenpo Karate" |
| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Breaking
the Cross
Aiming the Spear
Raising the Staff
Lowering the Gate
Rocking Elbow
Anvil
Knee Lift
Crane Leap
Driving Elbows
Crossing Guard |
| FORMS |
Long
2
Panther Set |
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Adult Yellow
Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Japanese
Sword
Fang of the Cobra
Breaking the Sword
Chinese Sword
Twisting Talon
Kenpo Shield
Delayed Sword
Returning Dragon
Evasion
Knee of Vengeance |
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Adult Orange
Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Attacking
Circle
Passing the Horizon
Aiming the Spear
Sumo
Kimono Grab
Raising the Staff
Japanese Strangle Hold
Lever
Lowering the Gate
Blocking the Kick
Crashing Elbow
Rocking Elbow
Headlock
Heel Hook
Reverse Hammerlock
Crash of the Eagle I (ABCDE)
Bridge
Anvil
Grasping Talon
Eagle's Beak
Knee Lift
Tackle Techniques
Front Bearhug
Crane Leap
Dancer
Simitar
Driving Elbows
Opponent at Sides
Breaking the Cross
Crossing Guard |
| FORMS |
Short
1 |
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Adult Purple
Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Striking
Mace
Eagle Pin
Ascending to Heaven
Crossing Talon
Striking Fang
Raising the Sword
Circling Elbows
Shackle Break
Arm Hook
Locking Arm
Drawbridge
Crossing the Sun
Windmill Guard
Full Nelson
Attack from the Temple
Spiraling Wrist
Kung Fu Cross
Bowing to Buddha
Crash of the Eagle II (ABCDEFGHI)
Divided Swords
Dart
Encircling Arms
Gift
Covering Talon
Rising Elbow
Opening Cowl
Wind Break
Guarding the Wall
Slicing Dragon
"U" Punch |
| FORMS |
Long
1
Short 2 |
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Adult Blue Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Turning
the Handle
Darting Serpent
Arcing Blades
Bridging the Gap
Silk Wind
Circle of China
Advancing Phoenix
Spreading the Leaves
Silent Escape
Two-Headed Serpent
Crossing the Lock
Returning Viper
Reversing Grasp
Darkness
Returning Thunder
Reaching for the Moon
Spinning from the Sun
The Serpent
Flashing Daggers
Folding Wings
Broken Staff
Bending the Limb
Vice
Circling Serpent
Wrap Arounds
Swinging Gate
Chinese "L" Choke
Crouching Falcon
Stretching the Bow
Five Swords |
| FORMS |
Long
2
Short 3 |
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Adult Green Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Snapping
the Rod
Knee Sweep
Thundering Hammers
Turning the Key
Kung Fu Wrist
Checking the Tide
The Butterfly
Stone Warrior
Crossing the Mountain
Whirling Warrior
Praying Mantis
Whirling Leaves
Flowing Hands
Drums of Manchu
Sweeping Wings
Whirling Blades
Sowing the Seeds
Kneeling Tiger
Thrusting Limb
Flashing Wings
The Lotus
Crossing Hammers
Parting the Waves
Attacking the Wall
Two Man Swinging Gate
Winding Limbs
Seven Swords
Sweeping Branches
Brushing Wind
Reversing Hammers |
| FORMS |
Long
3
Panther Set |
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Adult Third Brown
Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Spinning
Hammers
Shaolin Warrior
Uncovering the Flame
Dance of Death
Springing Tiger
Opening the Fan
Leap of Death
Raking the Ground
Double Blades
Miss of the Leap
Slicing Knee
Clawing Panther
Eagle Claw
Turning the Rod
Spear of Jade
Eagle Miss
Eagle's Talons
Three Winds Claw
Foot Rake
Crossing Darts
Three Winds Fist
Sleeper
Bending the Staff
Chinese Cobra
Startled Cat
Dropping the Staff
The Phoenix
Manchurian Takedown
The Escape
Retreating Phoenix |
| FORMS |
Long
4
Darkroom Staff |
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Adult Second
Brown Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Hidden
Fist
Circles of Grass
Dance of the Mongoose
Rocker
Japanese Hands
Offer of Dust
Circling the Sun
Waterwheel
Ming's Sword
Leveling the Clouds
Tumbling Clouds
Chinese Fan
Plucking a Bird from the Sky
Rising Kick
Locking the Gate
Sleeves of China
Crane Kick
Waterfall
Monkey Elbow
Sweeping Serpent
Prance of the Tiger
Striking Asp
Covering the Flame
The Rake
Shooting Star
Cobra and the Mongoose
Three Tongues of the Dragon
Pushing the Circle
Chinese Junk
Blocking the Sun |
| FORMS |
Tiger
and Crane
Skylight Staff |
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Adult First Brown
Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Legions
of Ming
Snapping Twig
Cyclone
Fish Hook
Breaking the Yoke
Double Spear
The Sickle
Prayer of Death
Crossing Swords
The Dagger
Raising the Shield
Whirling Thorn
Mantis
Circling the Pagoda
The Wedge
Whirling Mantis
The Thistle
Slashing Cougar
Sticks of Satin
Passing Wind
Twisting Knee
Diving Hawk
Reversing Wind
Double Asp
Advancing Hammers
Twisting Staves
Oriental Lever
Sweeping Arm Hook
Guiding the Staff
Parting the Reeds |
| FORMS |
Long
5
Mass Attack A & B |
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Adult First Black
Belt
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| SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES |
Chinese
Pincers
Double Lance
Chopping the Log
Crossing Hooks
Covering the Moon
Falling Tree
Turning the Flame
Returning Fist
The Python
Stopping the Staff
Falling Blades
Twisting Dragon
Twisting the Vine
Dance of the Dragon
Slicing Hands
Breaking the Staves
Falling Hammers
The Scorpion
Hands of Jade
Corkscrew
Chinese Thumbscrew
Spinning Log
The Whip
Four Fists
Lever of Ming
Winding Elbows
Advancing Dragon
The Lion
Twisting Serpent
The Lock |
| FORMS |
Long
6
Two Person Set (Both Sides)
& With Partner |
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