Belt Requirements

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Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

As you learn the requirements for each belt, be sure to locate the set, kick, or technique in the
Family Groupings Practice Guide.
In each belt the required techniques represent a cross-section of the entire system. You'll
begin by learning how to defend a 1-handed grab or push, then a 2-handed grab or push. From there
you move into wrist grabs, arm locks, tackle defenses, and ground fighting. You will also examine
situations when the opponent is beside you and behind you. And near the end of each belt you will
learn defenses against strikes, clubs, knives, guns, and multiple opponents.
This document can be found on the Supplements dvd.

Yellow Belt

Basics
Stances
Blocks
Strikes
Foot Maneuvers
Principles

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Delayed Sword
Alternating Maces
Mace of Aggression
Sword and Hammer
Grasp of Death
Captured Twigs
Sword of Destruction
Checking the Storm
Deflecting Hammer
Attacking Mace

Reference
1-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

2-handed Push; Front

Page 4

2-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

Shoulder Grab

Page 7

Side Head Lock

Page 7

Rear Bear Hug (arms pinned)

Page 8

Roundhousing Punch

Page 9

Overhead Club Attack

Page 9

Front Thrust Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Kicks

Page 2

front snap kick

rear snap kick
side snap kick
wheel kick
side thrust kick (side)

roundhouse kick
front knee thrust
front thrust kick
side thrust kick
rear thrust kick

Sets

Page 1

Blocking Set 1

Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

Orange Belt
Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Triggered Salute
Clutching Feathers
Lone Kimono
Glancing Salute
Crossing Talon
Gift of Destruction
Twisted Twig
Locking Horns
Thrusting Knee
Bridge and Roll
Reach Back
Scissor Sweep
Obscure Sword
Grip of Death
Locked Wing
Scraping Hoof
Crashing Wings
Five Swords
Raining Claw
Thrusting Salute
Shielding Hammer
Buckling Branch
Destructive Wing
Dance of Death
Reversing Mace
Obstructing the Storm

Reference
1-handed Direct Push

Page 4

Hair Grab

Page 4

1-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

1-handed Cross Push

Page 4

Cross Wrist Grab

Page 5

Hand Shake

Page 5

Wrist Lock

Page 5

Front Head Lock

Page 5

Tackle

Page 6

Escaping the Mount

Page 6

Escaping the Guard

Page 6

Sweep from Guard

Page 6

Shoulder Grab

Page 7

Side Head Lock

Page 7

Hammer Lock

Page 8

Full Nelson

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 8

Roundhousing Punch

Page 9

Uppercut

Page 9

Front Thrust Kick

Page 9

Roundhousing Punch

Page 9

Front Thrust Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Overhead Club Attack

Page 10

Kicks

Page 2

rear scoop kick

front-back kick comb
front-wheel kick comb
front-roundhouse kick comb
front-side kick comb

front-back-side-wheel kick comb

front crossover wheel kick
front cross snapping knife-edge
rear crossover back kick
thrusting sweep kick (instep)

Sets

Page 1

Kicking Set 1
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

Purple Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Snapping Twig
Parting Wings
Hooking Wings
Darting Mace
Striking Serpent's Head
Thrusting Prongs
Riding High
Cowboy (to side mount)
Establish Guard
Obscure Wing
Cross of Destruction
Circling Wing
Twirling Wings
Flight to Freedom
Spiraling Twig
Crushing Hammer
Squeezing the Peach
Swinging Pendulum
Capturing the Branch
Thundering Hammers
Sleeper
Leaping Crane
Shield and Sword
Shield and Mace
Evading the Storm

Reference
1-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Push; Low

Page 5

Double to Single Wrist Grab

Page 5

Front Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 6

Front Bear Hug (arms pinned)

Page 6

Attack from Mount

Page 6

Attack from Mount

Page 6

Escaping Side Mount

Page 7

Shoulder Grab

Page 7

2-handed Choke; Rear

Page 8

2-handed Choke; Rear

Page 8

2-handed Shoulder Grab; Rear

Page 8

Hammer Lock

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms pinned)

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms pinned)

Page 8

Roundhouse Kick

Page 9

Front Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Overhead Club Attack

Page 10

Kicks

Page 2

hooking heel kick

spinning back kick
spinning side kick
heel hook-wheel kick comb
wheel kick-heel hook comb

rear crossover hooking heel kick

dropping back kick
replacement wheel kick
jump front snap kick

Sets

Page 1

Coordination Set 1
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

Blue Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Snaking Talon
Thrusting Wedge
Destructive Twins
Raking Mace
Begging Hands
Gripping Talon
Gift of Destiny
Bow of Compulsion
Entangled Wing
Tripping Arrow
Knee to Elbow
Knee Push
Key Lock
Knee on Chest
Fallen Cross
Crossed Twigs
Wings of Silk
Repeated Devastation
Squatting Sacrifice
Defying the Storm
Securing the Storm
Hugging Pendulum
Flashing Wing
Flashing Mace
Gathering Clouds

Reference
2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Choke; Front

Page 4

2-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

2-handed Wrist Grab

Page 5

Direct Wrist Grab

Page 5

Hand Shake

Page 5

Wrist Lock

Page 5

Firgure 4 Arm Lock

Page 5

Front Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 6

Escaping the Mount

Page 6

Sweep from Guard

Page 6

Attack from Mount

Page 6

Attack from Side Mount

Page 7

2-handed Choke; Rear

Page 8

2-handed Wrist Grab; Rear

Page 8

Double Hammer Lock

Page 8

Full Nelson

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug; arms free

Page 8

Roundhousing Club Attack

Page 9

Roundhousing Club Attack

Page 9

Side Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Kicks

Page 2

gravity side kick

gravity wheel kick
slicing knife-edge kick
inward crescent kick
outward crescent kick

front scoop kick

spinning heel hook
inward crescent-side thrust
front chicken kick

Sets

Page 1

Striking Set 1
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

Green Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

Reference

Conquering Shield
Encounter with Danger
Heavenly Ascent
Broken Gift
Intercepting the Ram
The Guillotine
Scissor Sweep (from under side mount)
Hook the Head
Pushing to Mount
Knee through the Gap
Obscure Claws
Leap from Danger
Twirling Sacrifice
Escape from Death
Detour from Doom
Returning Storm
Glancing Wing
Retreating Pendulum
Kneel of Compulsion
Back Breaker
Taming the Mace
Circling Destruction
Clipping the Storm

1-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Choke; Front

Page 4

Hand Shake

Page 5

Tackle

Page 5

Tackle

Page 6

Escaping Side Mount

Page 7

Escaping Scarf Hold

Page 7

Attack fron Side Mount

Page 7

Attack fron Side Mount

Page 7

Shoulder Grab

Page 7

2-handed Push; Rear

Page 8

Full Nelson

Page 8

Rear Forearm Choke

Page 8

Roundhouse Kick

Page 9

Roundhousing Club Attack

Page 9

Uppercut

Page 9

Side or Back Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Club Thrust; Low

Page 10

Kicks

Page 2

shuffle side-spining back comb

front-wheel-spinning back kick
wheel kick-back kick comb
shuffle outward crescent kick
jump wheel kick

rear chicken kick

front shovel kick
rear stiff leg raise
outward roundhouse kick
downward roundhouse kick

Sets

Page 1

Stance Set 1
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Brown Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

Falling Falcon
Glancing Spear
Elevator Sweep
Mayflower
Get to Knees
Deceptive Panther
Unfurling Crane
Circling Fans
Protecting Fans
Leap of Death
Spiraling Lance
Defying the Lance
Raining Lance
Falling Lance
Spiraling Rod
Capturing the Rod
Desperate Rod
Broken Rod
Grasping Eagles
Falcons of Force
The Bear and the Ram
Parting of the Snakes
Gathering of the Snakes

Reference
Lapel Grab

Page 4

Direct Wrist Grab

Page 5

Sweep from Guard

Page 6

Sweep from Guard

Page 6

Escaping Scarf Hold

Page 7

Roundhouse Kick

Page 9

Jab, Punch Combination

Page 9

Jab, Punch Combination

Page 10

Jab, Punch Combination

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Overhead Knife Attack

Knife Thrust; High

Page 9
Page 9

Overhead Knife Attack

Page 10

Knife Thrust; High

Page 10

Gun Hold-up; Front

Page 9

Gun Hold-up; Front

Page 9

Gun Hold-up; Rear

Page 10

Gun Hold-up; Rear

Page 10

2-Man Lapel & Shoulder Grabs

Page 4

2-Man Shoulder Grabs

Page 7

2-Man Bear Hug & Punch

Page 8

2-Man Punching; Front & Rear

Page 8

2-Man Punching; Front & Rear

Page 10

Kicks

Page 2

inward check kick

outward check kick
inward check-replacement wheel
jump back kick
jump side thrust kick

jump heel hook kick

jump front thrust kick
jump inward crescent
flying side kick
snapping calf raise

Sets

Page 1

Stick Set 1
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

1st Degree Black Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

Desperate Falcons
RNC Escape
Key Lock
Thrust into Darkness
Defensive Cross
Bowing to Buddha
Fatal Deviation
Twirling Hammers
Dance of Darkness
Entwined Maces
Destructive Kneel
Slashing Lance
Reversing Lance
Escaping the Lance
Bending the Rod
Entangled Rod
Folding the Rod
Entwined Rod
Escaping the Rod
Marriage of the Rams
Courting the Tiger
Reprimanding the Bears
The Ram and the Eagle

Reference
2-handed Wrist Grab

Page 5

Rear Naked Choke (ground)

Page 7

Attack fron Side Mount

Page 7

Punch/Grab; Flank

Page 7

Front Kick

Page 9

Roundhouse Kick; Kneeling

Page 9

Jab, Punch Comb.

Page 9

Straight Punch

Page 10

Kick, Punch Comb.

Page 10

Jab, Punch Comb.

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Inward Knife Slash; Low

Page 9

Outward Knife Slash; Low

Page 10

Knife to Throat; rear

Page 10

Gun Hold-up; Front

Page 9

Gun Hold-up; Rear

Page 9

Gun Hold-up; Front

Page 10

Gun Hold-up; Rear

Page 10

Gun Hold-up with Forearm Choke

Page 10

2-Man Shoulder Grabs

Page 7

2-Man Wrist Grabs

Page 7

2-Man Bear Hug & Punch

2-Man Shoulder Grab & Punch

Kicks

Page 8
Page 10

Page 2

hopping front thrust kick

sliding front thrust kick
rear leg reap (step-through)
front crossover sweep
front crossover stomp
rear crossover stomp

jump spinning crescent kick

crescent-jump spinning crescent
jump spinning back kick
front-jump spinning back kick
wheel-jump spinning back kick

Sets

Page 1

Blocking Set 2
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

2nd Degree Black Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Triggered Salute
Clutching Feathers
Lone Kimono
Glancing Salute
Crossing Talon
Gift of Destruction
Twisted Twig
Locking Horns
Thrusting Knee
Arm Triangle (from mount)
Gift Wrap (from mount)
Obscure Sword
Grip of Death
Locked Wing
Scraping Hoof
Crashing Wings
Five Swords
Raining Claw
Thrusting Salute
Shielding Hammer
Buckling Branch
Destructive Wing
Dance of Death
Reversing Mace
Obstructing the Storm

Reference
1-handed Direct Push

Page 4

Hair Grab

Page 4

1-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

1-handed Cross Push

Page 4

Cross Wrist Grab

Page 5

Hand Shake

Page 5

Wrist Lock

Page 5

Front Head Lock

Page 5

Tackle

Page 6

Attack from Mount

Page 6

Attack from Mount

Page 6

Shoulder Grab

Page 7

Side Head Lock

Page 7

Hammer Lock

Page 8

Full Nelson

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 8

Roundhousing Punch

Page 9

Uppercut

Page 9

Front Thrust Kick

Page 9

Roundhousing Punch

Page 9

Front Thrust Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Overhead Club Attack

Page 10

Kicks

Page 2

front thrust kick (heel of foot)

reverse spinning wheel kick
sliding wheel kick (S.W.K.)
S.W.K.-spinning outward crescent
S.W.K.-reverse spinning wheel kick

S.W.K.-jumping wheel kick

S.W.K.-jump spinning crescent
S.W.K.-jumping wheel kick (rear foot)
spring side thrust kick
spring back thrust kick

Sets

Page 1

Kicking Set 2
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

3rd Degree Black Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Snapping Twig
Parting Wings
Hooking Wings
Darting Mace
Striking Serpent's Head
Thrusting Prongs
Arm Triangle (from guard)
Gift Wrap (from guard)
Obscure Wing
Cross of Destruction
Circling Wing
Twirling Wings
Flight to Freedom
Spiraling Twig
Crushing Hammer
Squeezing the Peach
Swinging Pendulum
Capturing the Branch
Thundering Hammers
Sleeper
Leaping Crane
Shield and Sword
Shield and Mace
Evading the Storm

Reference
1-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Push; Low

Page 5

Double to Single Wrist Grab

Page 5

Front Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 6

Front Bear Hug (arms pinned)

Page 6

Attack from Guard

Page 6

Attack from Guard

Page 6

Shoulder Grab

Page 7

2-handed Choke; Rear

Page 8

2-handed Choke; Rear

Page 8

2-handed Shoulder Grab; Rear

Page 8

Hammer Lock

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms pinned)

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug (arms pinned)

Page 8

Roundhouse Kick

Page 9

Front Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Overhead Club Attack

Page 10

Kicks

Page 3

spring wheel kick

spring heel hook
spring spinning roundhouse
spring spinning heel hook
wheel-jump wheel kick comb
front-wheel-jump spinning back
dropping side kick
dropping wheel kick

jump reverse spinning roundhouse

jump spinning heel hook
flying front kick
flying front kick-back kick
flying front-side thrust
flying front-wheel kick
flying front-heel hook

Sets

Page 1

Coordination Set 2
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

4th Degree Black Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Snaking Talon
Thrusting Wedge
Destructive Twins
Raking Mace
Begging Hands
Gripping Talon
Gift of Destiny
Bow of Compulsion
Entangled Wing
Tripping Arrow
Back Roll to Foot Lock
Fallen Cross
Crossed Twigs
Wings of Silk
Repeated Devastation
Squatting Sacrifice
Defying the Storm
Securing the Storm
Hugging Pendulum
Flashing Wing
Flashing Mace
Gathering Clouds

Reference
2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Choke; Front

Page 4

2-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

2-handed Wrist Grab

Page 5

Direct Wrist Grab

Page 5

Hand Shake

Page 5

Wrist Lock

Page 5

Firgure 4 Arm Lock

Page 5

Front Bear Hug (arms free)

Page 6

Escaping the Mount

Page 6

2-handed Choke; Rear

Page 8

2-handed Wrist Grab; Rear

Page 8

Double Hammer Lock

Page 8

Full Nelson

Page 8

Rear Bear Hug; arms free

Page 8

Roundhousing Club Attack

Page 9

Roundhousing Club Attack

Page 9

Side Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Kicks

Page 3

chicken knee kick

jump spin dropping back kick
spring double front snap kick
forward roll-dropping back kick
forward roll-jump front snap kick
forward roll-jump back kick
forward roll-jump wheel kick
forward roll-jump side kick (side)

raking front kick

axe kick (inward)
axe kick (outward)
dropping back-side (side roll)
side roll-downward roundhouse
side roll-downward heel (inward)
side roll-downward heel (outward)

Sets

Page 1

Striking Set 2
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson

5th Degree Black Belt

Family Grouping
Practice Guide

Techniques
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Conquering Shield
Encounter with Danger
Heavenly Ascent
Broken Gift
Intercepting the Ram
Arm Bar (from guard)
Arm bar (from under side mount)
Obscure Claws
Leap from Danger
Twirling Sacrifice
Escape from Death
Detour from Doom
Returning Storm
Glancing Wing
Retreating Pendulum
Kneel of Compulsion
Back Breaker
Taming the Mace
Circling Destruction
Clipping the Storm

Reference
1-handed Lapel Grab

Page 4

2-handed Push

Page 4

2-handed Choke; Front

Page 4

Hand Shake

Page 5

Tackle

Page 5

Attack from Guard

Page 6

Escaping Side Mount

Page 7

Shoulder Grab

Page 7

2-handed Push; Rear

Page 8

Full Nelson

Page 8

Rear Forearm Choke

Page 8

Roundhouse Kick

Page 9

Roundhousing Club Attack

Page 9

Uppercut

Page 9

Side or Back Kick

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Straight Punch

Page 10

Club Thrust; Low

Page 10

Kicks

Page 3

forward roll-spring double front snap

forward roll-jump side kick (front)
forward roll-jump front-back
forward roll-jump front-side
forward roll-jump front-wheel
forward roll-chicken

forward roll-wheel-jump wheel

forward roll-jump spinning back
vaulting side thrust
vaulting spinning back kick
vaulting chicken
jump spinning back-dropping back kick

Sets

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Stance Set 2
Stick Set 2
Copyright 2010 Geoff Johnson