Thai Kickboxing

1st Khan White Singlet
2nd Khan Yellow Singlet
3rd Khan Orange Singlet
4th Khan Blue -Singlet
5th Khan Green Singlet
6th Khan Green – 1 Bar
7th Khan Brown Singlet
8th Khan Brown – 1 Bar
9th Khan Senior Black Singlet with White – (Probationary Black Singlet)
10th Khan Black Singlet with White Writing – 1st Dan (Wildcat Badge on RHS Shirt)
11th Khan Black Singlet Red Writing – 2nd Dan (Min age 15 years)
12th Khan Red Singlet with Black Writing – 3rd Dan
13th Khan Red Singlet with White Writing – 4th Dan Honorary – presentedat mid year grading
14th Khan White Singlet with Red Writing – 5th Dan Honorary – presentedat mid year grading
15th Khan White Singlet with Red Writing – 6th Dan Honorary – presentedat mid year grading
16th Khan White Singlet with Red Writing – 7th Dan  Honorary – presentedat mid year grading
17th Khan White Singlet with Red Writing – 8th Dan Honorary – presentedat mid year grading
18th Khan White Singlet with Red Writing – 9th Dan Honorary – presentedat mid year grading
19th Khan White Singlet with Red Writing – 10th Dan Honorary – presentedat mid year grading  

White – Yellow Singlet

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchased our All Stars kickboxing uniform comprising kickboxing shorts, kickboxing white T’shirt, hand wraps, ankle supports and All Stars patch on LHS leg
-Purchase Skipping rope, 16 oz boxing gloves or bag gloves

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (10)
-2×1 minute rounds of skipping non stop

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches    
-jam a left jab with L/R Hand

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated ;moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks & knees demonstrated ;moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated
-1×1 minute round of hands & elbows only
-1×1 minute round of legs knees only

Shadow sparring
1 x 1 min round

Yellow to Orange Singlet

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (20)
-3×1 minute rounds of skipping non stop

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches    
-jam a left jab with L/R Hand
-inside deflection with L / R Hand,

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated
-1×1 minute round of hands elbows only
-1×1 minute round of legs knees only
-1×1 minute round mixed

Shadow Sparring
-1×1 minute round mixed

Orange to Blue Singlet 

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchase our heavy duty shin guards, mouth & groin guards

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (25)
-1×2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches
-jam with L/R Hand
-inside deflection with L / R Hand,

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated
-1×1 minute round of hands elbows only
-1×1 minute round of legs knees only
-2×1 minute round mixed

Sparring drills demonstrated
Blue singlet
-defence against a left jab, right cross
-defence against a right cross

Sparring optional otherwise replaced with bag rounds
-2×1 minute round of attacking sparring hands only both sides
-2×1 minute round of defending sparring legs only both side

Shadow sparring
-1×1 minute round mixed

Blue to Green Singlet

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (30)
-2×2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches
-jam with L/R Hand
-inside deflection with L / R Hand,
-lower deflection with L/R Hand with kicks

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check or high check off either leg

Strikes demonstrated moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated
-2×1 minute round of hands elbows only
-2×1 minute round of legs knees only
-1×1 minute rounds mixed

Sparring drills demonstrated
Blue singlet
-defence against a left jab, right cross
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick

Sparring optional otherwise replaced with bag rounds
-2×1 minute round of attacking hands only both sides
-2×1 minute round of defending legs only both sides
-1×1 minute round of mixed sparring

Shadow sparring
-1×1 minute round mixed

Green to Green 1 Bar

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (40)
-3×2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks
-stamp left foot then changeover with kicks

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches
-jam with L/R Hand
-inside deflection with L / R Hand,
-lower deflection with L/R Hand with kicks

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving demonstrated moving with hands
-weaving left and right side

Strikes demonstrated moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-circular elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-roundhouse kick off either leg
-push front kick off either leg
-straight knees

Shield work demonstrated
-2×1 minute round of hands elbows only
-2×1 minute round of legs knees only
-1×1 minute mixed rounds

Sparring drills demonstrated
Green –brown singlet
-defence against a left hook
-defence against a right cross

Sparring optional otherwise replaced with bag rounds
-2×1 minute round of attacking sparring hands only both sides
-2×1 minute round of defending sparring legs only both sides
-2×1 minute rounds mixed

Shadow sparring
-1×1 minute round mixed

Green 1 Bar to Brown Singlet

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (50)
-3×2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks d
-stamp left foot then changeover with kicks

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches
-jam with L/R Hand
-inside deflection with L / R Hand,
-lower deflection with L/R Hand with kicks

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving demonstrated moving with  hands
-weaving left and right side
-bobbing

Strikes demonstrated moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-circular and straight elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-roundhouse kick off either leg
-push front kick off either leg
-straight knees and circular knees

Shield work demonstrated
-2×1 minute round of hands elbows only
-2×1 minute round of legs knees only
-2×1 minute mixed round

Sparring drills demonstrated
Green –brown singlet
-defence against a left hook
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick, left leg round house kick

Sparring optional otherwise replaced with bag rounds
-2×1 minute round of attacking sparring hands only both sides
-2×1 minute round of defending sparring legs only both sides
-2×1 minute round of mixed sparring

Shadow sparring
-1×1 minute round mixed

Brown to Brown 1 Bar

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (75)
-3×2 minute rounds of skipping

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks
-stamp on either side with kicks
-blitz on either side with kicks

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches
-jam with L/R Hand
-inside deflection with L / R Hand,
-lower deflection with L/R Hand with kicks

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving / slipping / bobbing demonstrated moving with  hands
– Weaving left and right side
– Bobbing
– Slipping left and right side

Strikes demonstrated moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-circular and straight elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-roundhouse kick off either leg
-push front kick off either leg
-straight or circular knees

Shield work demonstrated
-3×1 minute round of hands elbows only
-3×1 minute round of legs knees only
-2×1 minute round mixed

Sparring drills demonstrated
Brown- black singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross

Sparring optional otherwise replaced with bag rounds
-2×1 minute round of attacking sparring hands only both sides
-2×1 minute round of defending sparring legs only both sides
-1×1 minute round of hands only sparring
-1×1 minute round of legs, sparring only
-2×1 minute round of mixed only sparring

Shadow sparring
-1×1 minute round mixed

Brown 1 Bar to Black Singlet – White Writing (Probationary Black Singlet)

“A TRUE BLACK BELT FOLLOWING THE PATH OF BUSHIDO UNWITTINGLY CHANGES HIS/HER WAY OF LIFE, FOR THEY CAN NEVER BE THE SAME PERSON AGAIN.” 

Medical certificate no older than 7 days.

6 months duration minimum on brown 1 black bar

Essay

On the 5 systems below produce a detailed labelled diagram and a 200 word text on each function.

• Skeletal system  (include joint types)
• Muscular system – include “ The structure of a body joint & how a body joint moves/works”
• Cardiovascular system – measure your own resting hear rate, blood pressure and your fitness level.
• Digestive system – include the Food Triangle. Get your Cholesterol and Diabetes  levels checked and include these in report.
• One other body system of your choice

Demonstrate the following
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Repeat out aloud the black belt pledge
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Required number of push ups, sit ups, squats, (100)
-3×2 minute rounds of skipping

Conditioning demonstrated 10 reps each side
-10  reps each leg thigh conditioning
-10 reps each leg  shin conditioning on Thai pads
-10 round kicks to each forearm conditioning
-100 stomach punches for stomach conditioning
-10 floor sprints, across and back grading floor
-1×2 minute round of hand sprints(push pull

Footwork demonstrated;
-lunge forward, backward sideways with punches
-switch on the spot or coming forward or backward with kicks
-left foot stamp changeover with kicks
-blitz changeover with kicks                                                                      

Blocks demonstrated; moving with punches
-jam with L/R Hand
-inside deflection with L / R Hand,
-lower deflection with L/R Hand with kicks                                                                                                                                  

Checks demonstrated ; moving with hands & legs
-half leg check off either leg
-full check off either leg
-cross check off either leg

Weaving / slipping / bobbing demonstrated moving with hands
– Weaving left and right side
– Bobbing
– Slipping left and right side

Strikes demonstrated; incl weaving, slipping, bobbing moving with footwork
-left jab
-straight right punch
-left hook
-body rips off either arm
-back fist off either arm
-straight circular, spinning elbows

Basic kicks demonstrated moving with footwork
-straight front kick off either leg
-thigh kick, inside or outside off either leg
-roundhouse kick off either leg
-push front kick off either leg
-straight, circular or jumping knees

Shield work demonstrated
-3×1 minute round of hands elbows only
-3×1 minute round of legs knees only
-4×1 minute rounds mixed

Sparring drills demonstrated 5 reps each drill
Brown- black singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg roundhouse kick

Sparring optional otherwise replaced with bag rounds
-2×1 minute round of attacking sparring hands only both sides
-2×1 minute round of defending sparring legs only both sides
-2×1 minute round of hands only sparring
-2×1 minute round of legs, sparring only
-2×1 minute round of mixed only sparring

Shadow sparring
-1×1 minute round mixed

Black to 1st Dan – Black Singlet White Writing 1 Red Bar – (1st Dan)  1st Degree Patch on Shirt  (No 1 bar required prior to full 1st dan after June 30 2017)

“A TRUE BLACK BELT FOLLOWING THE PATH OF BUSHIDO UNWITTINGLY CHANGES HIS/HER WAY OF LIFE, FOR THEY CAN NEVER BE THE SAME PERSON AGAIN.” 

1 year duration minimum on black singlet

Equipment required by students prior to attempting grading
-Purchased our (sticks ) the compulsory first weapon for 1st Dan

Essay on 1st Dan Adults – Study of Anatomy and Physiology (Adults only)

–Study of anatomy and physiology – ie understanding the 3 Energy Systems of the human body. Which system/mixture does Kickboxing use and when. What, when & why and how do we control/ build these systems. Research is recommended. ( min 500 words) must be produced in PDF and submitted 1 month prior to grading.

-includes first aid level 1 also if you are teaching.

Demonstrate

– warm up
– 3 x 2 min rounds of skipping
– 100 push up 100 sit up 100 squats

Demonstrate the following

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Uniform is on correctly, including hand wraps.
-Basic understanding of warm up
-Min 1 year teaching block

Sparring drills demonstrated 5 reps of each drill

Blue –green singlet
-defence against a left jab, right cross
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick

Green –brown singlet
-defence against a left hook
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg thigh kick, left leg round house kick

Brown- black singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg roundhouse kick

Weapons –

          – Knife Self Defence – 4 nominated attack & nominated response

Forms (Punch Elbow Knee)

-Solo Punch Kick Elbow Knee Form (new 2019)
-1 x 1 min round each on pads  (New 2018)
-1 x 1 min round each without pads on each other with gloves

Sparring optional otherwise replaced with bag rounds with brown to black or black to 2nd dan
-2×1 minute round of attacking sparring hands only both sides
-2×1 minute round of defending sparring legs only both sides
-2×1 minute round of hands only sparring
-2×1 minute round of legs, sparring only
-2×1 minute round of mixed only sparring

1st to 2nd Dan – Black Singlet Red Writing (2nd Dan)  (Min Age 15 Years Old)

The Martial Arts Marathon- “A way to free the ego from the limitations of its physical equality” ” The red is symbolic of blood, a representation of the journey traveled with much sacrifice, hard work and pain to reach this mile, stone of achievement and personal development. “

Medical certificate required no older than 7 days.
3 year duration minimum on 1st Dan

Essay on Black Singlet with Red Writing (2nd Dan) Study on Types of Training and Nutrition Required

–Training for Peaking – emphasis on injury prevention. Can you get to a ‘peak fitness’ without running, swimming & weight training? Are there different types of fitness.  EG, do we measure the fitness of a boxer the same way as a rower? What type of fitness measure best suit what we do? Why do so many of us breakdown when training for 2^nd dan? ( min 500 words) Training smarter is………smarter.
-Detailed eating plan must be produced in PDF and submitted 6 months prior to grading.

-Detailed training dairy must be produced in PDF and submitted 6 months prior to grading.

Demonstrate

– Warm up
– 3×3 minute rounds of skipping
– 100 push up, 100 sit ups, 100 squats

Demonstrate the following

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.

Conditioning demonstrated 10 reps each side

-10  reps each leg thigh conditioning
-10 reps each leg  shin conditioning on Thai pads
-10 round kicks to each forearm conditioning
-100 stomach punches for stomach conditioning
-10 floor sprints, across and back grading floor
-1×3 minute round of hand sprints(push pull

Shield work demonstrated moving

-1×2 minute round of legs only
-1×2 minute round of knees only
-1×2 minute round of kicks and knees

Focus pad work demonstrated moving

-3×2 minute round of hands only

Forearm pad work demonstrated moving

-4×2 minute round of hands and legs

Sparring drills demonstrated 5 reps ecah

Black-black/red singlet
-defence against a left jab
-defence against a right cross
-defence against a right leg front kick
-defence against a right leg round house kick

Sparring

-2×2 minute round attacking only both sides
-2×2 minute round of defending only both sides
-2×2 minute round of hand sparring only
-2×2 minute round of leg sparring only
-2×2 minute rounds of mixed sparring

Shadow sparring demonstrated

-1×2 minute round of hands and legs

2nd Dan to 3rd Dan – Black Singlet Red Writing (2nd Dan) to Red Singlet Black Writing (3rd Dan) 

“Mirror reflection of self through students”

Medical certificate no older than 7 days.
2 year duration minimum on 2nd Dan

Lecture / Thesis on 3rd Dan Study on Meditation

– A Martial Arts focus on this knowledge – Describe ONE martial self-defence technique in anatomical terms.
This to be in 4 sections:

1. What is the attack you are defending against?
2. What is your response and which kata do these movements come from.
3. What affect will your response have on the attacker?
4. How will your attacker now need to treat these injuries?

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.

Demonstrate

– Warm up
– 3×3 minute rounds of skipping
– 100 push up, 100 sit ups, 100 squats

Demonstrate all the ring craft strategies, 5 x 2 min rounds (Min to demonstrate) on pads incl punches and kicks and knees or Sparring

-1×2 min Shoulder Bump
-1×2 min Switcharoo
-1×2 min Holding centre
-1×2 min Holding outside
-1×2 min Working the corners

Demonstrate all the fight strategies 5 x 2 min rounds- while sparring

-1×2 min Stick and move (hit then move away)
-1×2 min Crush (crush your opponent)
-1×2 min Play Possum (fake weakness)
-1×2 min Corners (strike to the outside of his body)
-1×2 min Combination (use all of the above to win)

Demonstrate all the grappling techniques 5 x 2 min rounds

-1×2 min Stand up grappling upper body clinching
-1×2 min Stand up round house & front kick grappling
-1×2 min Stand up knee grappling
-1×2 min On the ground grappling drills 1, 2,
-1×2 min Stand Up neck grappling

Demonstrate free sparring 5 x 2 min rounds (Min to demonstrate) while sparring

-1×2 minute round one attacking  & one defending
-1×2 minute round of hand sparring only
-1×2 minute round of leg sparring only
-1×2 minute rounds of Legs Knees Upper Body
-1×2 minute rounds of Free sparring incl ground work

Red Singlet Black Writing (3rd Dan) to Red Singlet White Writing (4th Dan) 

Lower Masters Level – “Man cannot discover new oceans until he has the courage to lose sight of the shore”

3 year duration minimum on 3rd Dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.

Lecture / Thesis on 3rd to 4th Dan Study on Muay Thai Krabi Krabong Weapons Forms

-Study on the history & origins of Muay Thai Krabi Krabong weapons forms must be produced in PDF and submitted 1 months prior to grading.

• Compete in interclub fight nights
• Attend teaching training session each term
• Attend CSTD with other senior students
• Optional open up boxing, kickboxing, MMA club

White Singlet Red Writing (5th Dan) 

Upper Masters Level – 360 DEGREE AWARENESS, “It is then philosophy of calmness and confidence which is the antithesis of aggression and inhumanity”

4 year duration minimum on 4th Dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.

Thesis on 5th Dan Study on the History & Origins of Thai Kickboxing

-A study on the origins and history of Thai Kickboxing (Min 500 words) must be produced in PDF and submitted 1 months prior to grading.

• Coach student in interclub fight nights
• Compete in full contact fights
• Attend teaching training session each term
• Attend CSTD with other senior students
• Optional open up boxing, kickboxing, MMA club

White Singlet Red Writing (6th Dan) 

Lower Wizards Level – Mans ability to put his ideas into practice. “It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters, in the end”

6 year duration minimum on 5th Dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 5 year teaching block

Thesis on 5th Dan Study on the History & Origins of Thai Kickboxing

-A study on the origins and history of Thai Kickboxing (Min 500 words) must be produced in PDF and submitted 1 months prior to grading.

• Coach/ train student in full contact fights
• Attend teaching training session each term
• Attend CSTD with other senior students
• Optional open up boxing, kickboxing, MMA club

White Singlet Red Writing (7th dan )

Middle Wizard Level – Mans ability to consolidate and organize the material world. “One must empty out the old to make room for the new”

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 7 year teaching block

7 year duration minimum on 6th Dan

Thesis on 6th to 7th Dan Study on Philosophy

-A subject concerning philosophy (Min 1500 words) must be produced in PDF and submitted 6 months prior to grading.

White Singlet Red Writing (8th dan )

Upper Wizard Level- Mans ability to analyze, to divide up the world into its constituent parts.

8 year duration minimum on 7th dan

Lecture / Thesis on 7th to 8th Dan Study on Muay Thai Krabi Krabong Weapons Forms

-Study on the history & origins of Muay Thai Krabi Krabong weapons forms not previously covered must be produced in PDF and submitted 1 months prior to grading.

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 9 year teaching block

White Singlet Red Writing (9th dan )

Professional and Chief Grand Professional Levels – Mans ability to penetrate and unite all worlds of matter and spirit.

9 year duration minimum on 8 dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 9 year teaching block

White Singlet Red Writing (10th dan)

Professional and Chief Grand Professional Levels – Mans ability to penetrate and unite all worlds of matter and spirit.

10 year duration minimum on 9 dan

Demonstrate

-arm bands (Pra Jied) is on correctly.
-hand wraps is on correctly.
-Min 10 year teaching block

Lecture / Thesis on 7th to 8th Dan Study on Muay Thai Krabi Krabong Weapons Forms

-Study on the history & origins of Muay Thai Krabi Krabong weapons forms not previously covered must be produced in PDF and submitted 1 months prior to grading.