Summer Training Camp

1% Dojo Logo

Read about our Summer Training Camp
1% Dojo Character

   
   
Sucess!

Thank You!

The form has been successfully submitted. We will be in touch with you shortly.
Self Confidence Systems

Self-Confidence Systems Training Picture

 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Curriculum and Belt Testing

Tai Kung Fu Curriculum and Belt Testing

  •  
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Basic Training Lineage (White - Blue)

  1. Count Maedia Mitsuyo -->
  2. Carlos Gracie Sr. -->
  3. Helio Gracie -->
  4. Rickson Gracie -->
  5. Pedro Sauer -->
  6. Keith Owen -->
  7. Dean Heileman -->
  8. Curtis Yergensen -->
  9. Kevin Williams (9th Generation)

Advanced Training Lineage (Blue and Purple)

  1. Count Maedia Mitsuyo -->
  2. Carlos Cracie Sr. -->
  3. Carlos "Carlinhos" Gracie Jr. -->
  4. Rigan Machado -->
  5. Bart Smith -->
  6. Kevin Williams (6th Generation)

Prerequisites for Rank-Testing

  1. Student must have attended 85% of all scheduled sessions.  Reasons for absences must be communicated to the Instructor in a timely manner.
  2. Student must attend advanced training sessions and review tests to evaluate progress.
  3. Student must sign acknowledgement receipt for Idaho Self-Defense Laws.
  4. Student must have the majority consensus of the dojo's members he/she is a good candidate for ranking.
  5. Student must attend all scheduled seminars for rank-testing to meet evaluation requirements imposed by the Team Bartinho's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association.

White Belt Test (0-99 hrs)

  1. Demonstrate three standing key positions for takedowns.
  2. Demonstrate under-hooks, over-hooks and over-under hooks.
  3. Demonstrate three takedowns.
  4. Demonstrate three defenses/counters against takedowns.
  5. Demonstrate the standing guard (aka “stand and down”).
  6. Demonstrate rolling drills.
  7. Demonstrate under-hooks, over-hooks and over-under hooks using hands.
  8. Demonstrate under-hooks, over-hooks and over-under hooks using feet.
  9. Demonstrate 5 kinds of guards from the ground.
  10. Demonstrate 5 kinds of side-control from the ground.
  11. Demonstrate 5 kinds of control-mounts from the ground.
  12. Demonstrate/explain 5 ranges of fighting.

Blue Belt Test (100 hrs+)

  1. Drilling:
    • 1.1 Demonstrate how to properly tie the belt.
    • 1.2. Demonstrate how to thread the leg.
    • 1.3. Demonstrate the teeter-totter mechanic.
    • 1.4. Demonstrate bridging.
    • 1.5. Demonstrate proper stand-up in a street fight.
    • 1.6. Demonstrate 3 kinds of mount-escape mechanics.
  2. Standing Strikes and Defenses:
    • 2.1. Demonstrate a low-, medium- and high-kick.
    • 2.2. Demonstrate defenses for low-, medium- and high-kicks
    • 2.3. Demonstrate 2 kinds of hand strikes.
    • 2.4. Demonstrate 2 kinds of blocks for hand strikes.
    • 2.5. Demonstrate how to “close the distance.”
  3. Standing Grab Attacks:
    • 3.1. Demonstrate standing over-hooks, under-hooks and over-under hooks.
    • 3.2. Demonstrate 5 kinds of takedowns.
    • 3.3. Demonstrate 2 kinds of wrist-grab attacks.
    • 3.4. Demonstrate 2 escapes for wrist-grab attacks.
    • 3.5. Demonstrate 4 kinds of lapel attacks.
    • 3.6. Demonstrate 4 kinds of defenses for lapel attacks.
    • 3.7. Demonstrate 2 kinds of bear hugs (arms pinned and arms free).
    • 3.8. Demonstrate 4 kinds of defenses for bear hugs.
    • 3.9. Demonstrate standing hair grab.
    3.10. Demonstrate 2 kinds of defenses for standing hair grab.
  4. Standing Neck Attacks and Defenses:
    • 4.1. Demonstrate Standing Guillotine (with variation).
    • 4.2. Demonstrate 2 kinds of defenses against Standing Guillotine.
    • 4.3. Demonstrate Standing Headlock Attack (with punching variation).
    • 4.4. Demonstrate Standing Headlock Defense (with punching variation).
    • 4.5. Demonstrate Standing Single Choke.
    • 4.6. Demonstrate Standing Single Choke Defense.
    • 4.7. Demonstrate Standing Double Choke.
    • 4.8. Demonstrate Standing Double Choke Defense.
    • 4.9. Demonstrate Standing Rear Naked Choke (with variation).
    4.10. Demonstrate Standing Rear Naked Choke Defense (with variation).
  5. Standing Weapons Attacks and Defenses:
    • 5.1. Demonstrate Standing Overhead Club Attack.
    5.2. Demonstrate Overhead Club Attack Defense.
  6. Top-Mount:
    • 6.1. Demonstrate Top Mount Position (w/ punching attack variation).
    • 6.2. Demonstrate Top Mount Punching Attack Defense.
    • 6.3. Demonstrate 3 methods for maintaining Top Mount Control.
    • 6.4. Demonstrate 3 methods for escaping Top Mount Control.
    • 6.5. Demonstrate 5 kinds of chokes from Top Mount Control (Gi and No-Gi).
    • 6.6. Demonstrate 2 kinds of arm-locks from Top Mount Control.
    • 6.7. Demonstrate 3 common transitions from the Top Mount.
  7. Cross-Mount:
    • 7.1. Demonstrate 5 kinds of Side-Control.
    • 7.2. Demonstrate 5 corresponding escapes for Side-Control Positions.
    • 7.3. Demonstrate 2 ways to maintain Side-Control.
    • 7.4. Demonstrate 3 ways to advance from Side-Control to Top Mount.
    • 7.5. Demonstrate 3 common transitions from Side-Control.
    • 7.6. Demonstrate Side-Control Headlock (w/ arm-control variation).
    • 7.7. Demonstrate 5 corresponding escapes/counters.
    • 7.8. Demonstrate 4 kinds of arm-locks from Side-Control.
    • 7.9. Demonstrate corresponding escapes/counters for Side-Control Arm-locks.
  8. 8. Rear-Mount:
    • 8.1. Demonstrate proper Back Control (w/ Anaconda Variation).
    • 8.2. Demonstrate Over-hooks, Under-hooks and Over-Under Hooks from Back Control.
    • 8.3. Demonstrate 2 common escapes to Rear Mount Control.
    • 8.4. Demonstrate 3 common transitions from Rear Mount.
    • 8.5. Demonstrate 3 common chokes from Rear Mount Control.
    8.6. Demonstrate corresponding escapes/counters for Rear Mount Chokes.
  9. Guard:
    • 9.1. Demonstrate Proper Posture in the Closed Guard.
    • 9.2. Demonstrate 3 methods for Passing the Guard.
    • 9.3. Demonstrate 3 kinds of Collar Chokes from the Guard.
    • 9.4. Demonstrate 2 common counters against Collar Chokes in the Guard.
    • 9.5. Demonstrate 3 common Chokes (No-Gi) from the Guard.
    • 9.6. Demonstrate corresponding Escapes for Chokes from the Guard.
    • 9.7. Demonstrate 3 common Sweeps from the Guard.
    • 9.8. Demonstrate 3 common Arm-locks from the Guard.
    • 9.9. Demonstrate corresponding Defenses/Counters for Arm-locks from the Guard.

Purple Belt Test (600 hrs+)

  1. Standing Attacks and Defenses:
    • 1.1. Demonstrate all common kicks.
    1.2. Demonstrate corresponding defenses for common kicks.
  2. Standing Grab Attacks and Defenses:
    • 2.1. Demonstrate 2 kinds of Shoulder-Grab Attacks.
    • 2.2. Demonstrate 2 corresponding defenses for Shoulder-Grab Attacks.
    • 2.3. Demonstrate 2-Handed Lapel Grab.
    • 2.4. Demonstrate Defense against 2-Handed Lapel Grab.
    • 2.5. Demonstrate 2-Handed Grab from Behind.
    • 2.6. Demonstrate Defense against 2-Handed Grab from Behind.
    • 2.7. Demonstrate Hammerlock Grab from Behind.
    • 2.8. Demonstrate 2 kinds of Hammerlock Escapes.
    • 2.9. Demonstrate 2-Handed Lapel Grab Pinned against the Wall.
    2.10. Demonstrate 2 kinds of counters for 2-Handed Lapel Grab against the Wall.
  3. Standing Neck Attacks and Defenses:
    • 3.1. Demonstrate Standing Guillotine (w/ variation).
    • 3.2. Demonstrate Standing Guillotine Defense #3 and #4.
    • 3.3. Demonstrate Standing Headlock (takedown attempt).
    3.4. Demonstrate Defense against Standing Headlock Takedown.
  4. Standing Weapons Attacks and Defenses:
    • 4.1. Demonstrate Standing Knife Stab.
    • 4.2. Demonstrate 2 kinds of Knife Stab Defenses.
    • 4.3. Demonstrate Overhead Knife Attack.
    • 4.4. Demonstrate 2 kinds of Defenses against Overhead Knife Attacks.
    • 4.5. Demonstrate 3 kinds of Standing Gun Attacks.
    4.6. Demonstrate corresponding defenses against Standing Gun Attacks.
  5. Standing Guard (Both opponent’s legs up):
    • 5.1. Demonstrate 7 kinds of Sweeps when Opponent stands in Guard.
    • 5.2. Demonstrate 3 kinds of Submissions when Opponent stands in Guard.
    • 5.3. Demonstrate 4 kinds of Submissions when Stacking- and Passing Opponent’s Guard.
  6. Standing Guard (Opponent has 1 leg up):
    • 6.1. Demonstrate 4 kinds of Sweeps when Opponent has 1 leg up in Guard.
    6.2. Demonstrate 4 kinds of Submissions when Opponent has 1 leg up in Guard.
  7. Guard (Both opponent’s legs on the floor):
    • 7.1. Demonstrate 5 kinds of Sweeps when Opponent is in Guard.
    • 7.2. Demonstrate 2 common transitions from Closed Guard.
    • 7.3. Demonstrate 5 kinds of Chokes when Opponent is in Guard.
    • 7.4. Demonstrate how to pass guard and Defend Recompose.
    • 7.5. Demonstrate 2 kinds of advanced Arm-locks from Guard.
    7.6. Demonstrate how to Counter the Kimura from Guard.
  8. Half-Guard:
    • 8.1. Demonstrate 3 Sweeps from Half-Guard.
    • 8.2. Demonstrate 2 Passes from Half-Guard.
    • 8.3. Demonstrate 3 Transitions from Half-Guard.
    8.4. Demonstrate 3 Submissions fro Half-Guard.
  9. Cross-Body (Side-Control):
    • 9.1. Demonstrate 3 Transitions from Side-Control.
    • 9.2. Demonstrate 3 Advances from Side-Control.
    • 9.3. Demonstrate 8 Submissions from Side-Control.
  10. Knee-on-Stomach (KOS):
    • 10.1. Demonstrate 4 Escapes from Knee-on-Stomach.
    • 10.2. Demonstrate 4 Submissions from Knee-on-Stomach.
    • 10.3. Demonstrate 3 Transitions from Knee-on-Stomach.
  11. Half-Mount:
    • 11.1. Demonstrate 3 Advancing Passes from Half-Mount.
    11.2. Demonstrate 3 Submissions from Half-Mount.
  12. Top-Mount:
    • 12.1. Demonstrate Defensive Counters against Mount Escapes (Upa, Elbow Escapes and Drag-Mount Escapes).
    • 12.2. Demonstrate 4 Escapes from the Mount.
    • 12.3. Demonstrate 4 Transitions from the Mount.
    • 12.4. Demonstrate 5 Neck Attacks from the Mount.
    • 12.5. Demonstrate 3 Arm Attacks from the Mount.
  13. Back-Mount:
    • 13.1. Demonstrate Gift-Wrap Control from Rear Mount.
    • 13.2. Demonstrate Strait-Jacket Control from Rear Mount.
    • 13.3. Demonstrate 3 Escapes from Rear Mount.
    • 13.4. Demonstrate Foot-Lock Counter against Rear Mount.
    • 13.5. Demonstrate Arm-Lock from Rear Mount.
    • 13.6. Demonstrate 6 Chokes from Rear Mount.
    • 13.7. Demonstrate 3 Transitions from Rear Mount.
  14. North-South:
    • 14.1. Demonstrate North-South Position.
    • 14.2. Demonstrate 3 Transitions from North-South Position (Advances).
    • 14.3. Demonstrate 3 Escapes from North-South Position.
    14.4. Demonstrate 3 Submissions from North-South Position.

*Brown Belt requires 1100 hrs.

*Black Belt requires 1600 hrs of cumulative mat time.

*Red Belt requires 30 years of teaching
(1 Degree=3 years; 10 Degrees Required)

 

Tai Kung Fu

Training Lineage

  1. William Chow -->
  2. Ed Parker -->
  3. Dave German -->
  4. Gene Starr -->
  5. Scott Mclain -->
  6. Kevin Williams (6th Generation)

Prerequisites for Rank-Testing

  1. Students must have completed all reviews.
  2. Students must be able to spar an appropriate number of minutes for each rank.

Yellow Belt Test

  1. Lead a group in a basic stretching routine.
  2. Articulate the logic of submission-fighting in two words.
  3. Summarize the state’s self-defense laws and give examples of “reasonable” vs. “excessive” force.
  4. Articulate the 5 ranges of fighting as they apply to an “opening-,” “middle-“ and “end-game.”
  5. Show 3 kinds of rolls.
  6. Show 3 kinds of blocks (open/closed).
  7. Show 3 kinds of falls.
  8. Show 5 common stand-up fighting positions.
  9. Show 10 common ground-fighting positions.
  10. Show 4 kinds of hand-holds for grappling.

Purple Belt Test

  1. Show how to use Range against a Striker vs. a Grappler.
  2. Show basic application of hand-holds for pushing/pulling an opponent (setting up takedowns).
  3. Show how to safely charge/retreat.
  4. Show side-stepping, wall-rolling and re-direction footwork.
  5. Show to cross-face post against a charging attack.
  6. Show how to fall into an overhead-sweep position against charging takedown.
  7. Show 12 kinds of open-hand strikes.
  8. Show 10 kinds of open-close hand strikes.
  9. Show 10 kinds of kicks.
  10. Show how to in-step, stomp and position in a stand-up fight.
  11. Show 10 kinds of hand-hold/striking combinations.
  12. Give examples of how to feign and bait opponents in stand-up fighting.

Blue Belt Test

  1. Demonstrate various kinds of elbow strikes.
  2. Demonstrate various kinds of knee strikes.
  3. Demonstrate various kinds of head strikes.
  4. Demonstrate how to use hand-holds with elbow-, knee- and head strikes.
  5. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the eyes. 
  6. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the throat.
  7. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the ears.
  8. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the groin.
  9. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the sternum.
  10. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the knees.
  11. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the shins.
  12. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the back.
  13. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the neck.
  14. Demonstrate how to disable an opponent with strikes to the jaw-line.
  15. Demonstrate single- and double-leg takedowns.
  16. Demonstrate 3 throws from T-Position.
  17. Demonstrate 3 kinds of step-behind takedowns.
  18. Demonstrate 2 defenses against a standing headlock.
  19. Demonstrate 2 defenses against front/back bear-hugs.
  20. Demonstrate 3 kinds of wrist-takedowns.
  21. Demonstrate 3 kinds of arm-takedowns.
  22. Demonstrate 2 kinds of knee-stomp takedowns.
  23. Demonstrate 3 kinds of defensive takedowns against kicks.
  24. Demonstrate 2 kinds of standing chokes (w/ takedown variations).
  25. Demonstrate the following ground-fighting escapes:
    1. Top-Mount
    2. Cross-Mount
    3. Back-Mount
    4. Guard
    5. Crucifix Hold
    6. Half-Guard
    7. North-South
  26. Demonstrate how to maintain the following ground-fighting positions:
    1. Top-Mount
    2. Cross-Mount
    3. Back-Mount
    4. Guard
    5. Crucifix Hold
    6. North-South
  27. Demonstrate how to Ground-n-Pound from the following positions:
    1. Top-Mount
    2. Cross-Mount
    3. Back-Mount
    4. Guard
    5. Crucifix Hold
    6. North-South
    7. Stand-n-Down

Green Belt Test

  1. Demonstrate 2 defensive techniques against strangling (standing chokes).
  2. Demonstrate defensive techniques against single- and double-lapel grabs.
  3. Demonstrate 2 kinds of takedowns holding the upper lapel (single- and double-leg).  Show variations using under-over hooks.
  4. Demonstrate the following standing submissions:
    1. Rear Naked (with variations).
    2. Guillotine Choke (with variations).
    3. Front-Choke Hold.
    4. Collar Choke Hold.
    5. Arm-Triangle Choke.
    6. Aikido Arm/Wrist Lock.
    7. Aikido Wrist Lock (Stand-Up and Ground Positions).
  5. Demonstrate defensive techniques against Standing Guillotine Choke (with variations).
  6. Demonstrate defensive techniques against standing Shoulder Grab.
  7. Demonstrate defensive techniques against standing Throat Choke (single- and double-handed).
  8. Demonstrate single-hand lapel grab takedown transition to side arm-lock.
  9. Demonstrate examples of trapping/weaving in close-range hand-striking.
  10. Demonstrate how to break hand-holds from Side Arm-Lock on the ground.
  11. Demonstrate how to sweep an opponent from:
    1. The Front
    2. The Back
    3. The Side
    4. Stomping/Tripping
    5. Roundhouse
  12. Demonstrate how to use walls to render blunt-trauma against an opponent.
  13. Demonstrate shoulder-cupping and striking techniques (with takedown options).
  14. Demonstrate trapping-punches/striking with takedown options (and throw variations).
  15. Demonstrate 3 kinds of Standing Arm-locks.
  16. Demonstrate several kinds of combinations using the elbows-, knees- and head.
  17. Demonstrate defensive tactics against standing chokes.
  18. Demonstrate defensive techniques against front- and rear hair grab attacks.
  19. Demonstrate several kinds of low-high and in-out kicks.
  20. Demonstrate how to generalize collar chokes to every-day apparel.

Brown Belt Test 1

  1. Demonstrate several tactics for feigning and baiting opponents in a stand-up fight.
  2. Demonstrate several tactics for feigning and baiting opponents in a ground fight.
  3. Demonstrate the following ground-sweeps:
    1. Scissors
    2. Double-Ankle
    3. Push
    4. Elevator
    5. Arm-Inside
    6. Sickle
  4. Demonstrate common transitions from the following positions:
    1. Cross-Mount to Top-Mount (2)
    2. Bottom-Mount to Guard
    3. Bottom-Mount to Half-Guard
    4. Closed Guard to Back Mount
    5. Cross-Mount to North-South
    6. Cross-Mount to Crucifix
    7. Guard Sweep to Top Mount
    8. Standing in Base Sweep to Top Mount
    9. Top Mount to S-Mount
    10. S-Mount to Back Mount
    11. Cross-Mount to Knee on Stomach
    12. North-South to Back Mount
    13. Half-Mount to Top Mount
    14. Half-Guard to Back Mount
  5. Demonstrate the following basic submissions from the ground:
    1. Guillotine Choke
    2. Arm Locks
    3. Triangle Chokes
    4. Americana
    5. Kimura
    6. Bicep Cutters
    7. Collar Chokes
    8. Rear Chokes
    9. Front Chokes
    10. Ankle Locks
    11. Shoulder Locks
    12. Neck Cranks
    13. Toe Holds
    14. Leg Locks
  6. Demonstrate defensive techniques/counters to the following:
    1. Guillotine Choke
    2. Arm Locks
    3. Triangle Chokes
    4. Americana
    5. Kimura
    6. Bicep Cutters
    7. Collar Chokes
    8. Rear Chokes
    9. Front Chokes
    10. Ankle Locks
    11. Shoulder Locks
    12. Neck Cranks
    13. Toe Holds
    14. Leg Locks
  7. Demonstrate how to use feigning strikes to position for submissions.
  8. Demonstrate 4 headlock escapes from the ground.

Brown Belt Test 2

  1. Demonstrate the Shin Choke from applicable positions.
  2. Demonstrate the following Submission Combination Attempts:
    1. Guillotine/Triangle/Arm Bar.
    2. Guillotine/Triangle Choke
    3. Collar Choke/Americana
    4. Triangle Choke/Shin Choke
    5. Triangle Choke/Gogoplata
  3. Demonstrate the Twister Lockdown from applicable positions.
  4. Demonstrate Leg Triangle Choke Submission Combinations. 
  5. Demonstrate Twister-Related Submissions.
  6. Demonstrate Air Triangle Choke.
  7. Demonstrate Takedown/Standup Defense for getting stomped on the ground.
  8. Show the Chin-Hair Grab Takedown and finishing options.
  9. Show 2 options to escape a Full-Nelson Attack.
  10. Show the following Half-Nelson Attacks:
    1. Spine-Striking.
    2. Step-Behind Takedown.
    3. Chokes.
    4. Arm Locks.
  11. Show the following advanced takedowns:
    1. Re-directional wrist-lock takedown.
    2. Ridge-hand takedown.
    3. Under-, Over- and Combination-hook takedowns.
    4. Neck takedowns.
    5. Back takedowns.
  12. Demonstrate some practical examples of Small-Circle Jiu-Jitsu.
  13. Demonstrate common defenses against a mounted choke.
  14. Demonstrate foot-lock counter when back-mounted.
  15. Demonstrate advanced striking combinations in ground-n-pound positions.
  16. Demonstrate 3-step ahead submissions transitioning from the following starting positions:
    1. All kinds of Guard.
    2. Top/Bottom Mounts.
    3. Cross-Top and Cross-Bottom Mounts.
    4. Rear-Mount (Dominant) and Rear-Mount (Passive).
    5. Half-Guard.
    6. Half-Mount.
    7. North-South (Dominant) and North-South Passive.
    8. Additional Transitions.
  17. Demonstrate 3 kinds of Standing Arm-Locks.
  18. Demonstrate 3 kinds of advanced wrestling takedowns.
  19. Demonstrate 3 advanced wrestling holds to gain position and related submissions.
  20. Demonstrate North-South maintenance tactics and escapes.
  21. Complete an MMA Externship under another Instructor (1-600 hrs).

Black Belt Test

  1. Review entire curriculum with written criticisms (Externship included).
  2. Develop and document a new curriculum based on personal experience.
  3. Document specific improvements on sweeps, escapes, maintenance tactics, defenses, submission combination attempts and combination finishes based on personal experience.
  4. Explain how psych-warfare tactics can be employed in self-defense.
  5. Explain how situational-manipulation can be used to secure the Element of Surprise.
  6. Demonstrate advanced feigning tactics to promote confusion and deceit.
  7. Summarize basic tactics for working incognito.
  8. Demonstrate tactics for using 3 martial arts weapons of choice.
  9. Demonstrate tactics for using 3 common weapons of choice.
  10. Demonstrate at least 100 exotic submissions/finishing techniques.
  11. Demonstrate at least 10 crippling/incapacitation techniques.
  12. Summarize 5 techniques used in a life/death situation.
  13. Summarize similarities in military techniques.
  14. Demonstrate the Pumpkin Smash and related finishing techniques.
  15. Demonstrate tactics for fighting two opponents blocking an exit.
  16. Complete at least 10 closed-door matches.
  17. Complete a Standing Challenge of at least 6 participants (KUMITE).
  18. Receive graduation tattoos.
  19. Establish a school site, necessary equipment/insurance and curriculum.