Barongan Kempo Curriculum

The basic curriculum listed for each rank in our system of Kempo Karate. This list outlines required knowledge of kicks, strikes, takedowns, and weapons.

Each rank below black belt is responsible for learning the building blocks of kempo, each contributes to a toolkit that is used to mold a true martial artist. The effectiveness of single techniques is limited. The total curriculum, with diligent study, will provide an arsenal of powerful, effective responses to attacks while shaping a more thoughtful and well-rounded individual. No matter the style or system, it is understanding, not memorization that makes a true martial artist.

Yellow Belt

Shichi Kyu 7th

Different Forms of Bowing
Breakfalls
Stances
Sixteen Chinese Fists
Whipping Blocks
Ten Basic Kicks
Kata
Self Defense Sets (Defend from Punches and Kicks)

Green Belt

Roku Kyu 6th

Advanced Stances
Body Shifting
Advanced Kicking
Advanced Kicking Combinations
Kata
Weapons
Advanced Takedowns

Blue Belt

Go Kyu 5th

Galang - Arnis Salutation
Advanced Kicking Combinations
Advanced Takedowns (5) (Defend from Grabs and Pushes)
Kata
Weapons
Double Baston - 3 min Free Form
Arnis Point Sparring
Grappling Controlled Advanced Takedowns (5)

Purple Belt

Yon Kyu 4th

Arnis Kicking Maneuvers
Identify Pressure Points
Kata
Weapons
Weapon Self Defense
Solo Baston - "Hubad"

Brown Belt

San Kyu 3rd

Kata
Self Defense - 2 man attack (5)
Weapons
Teaching Time Required

Brown Belt

Ni Kyu 2nd

Kata
Weapons
Kenjitsu
Situational Self Defense Weapon vs Weapon
Teaching Time Required

Brown Belt

Ichi Kyu 1st

Kata
Weapons
Kendo
Situational Self Defense
Teaching Time Required

Black Belt

Shodan

Cumulative, yellow through brown belt
Principles of teaching

Nidan

Multiple kata
Multiple weapon
Specialty presentation
Breaking
Tameshigiri

Sandan

Two years after Nidan promotion
Teaching time required
Multiple weapon
Filipino martial arts expertise
Multiple kata
Tameshigiri, multiple cuts

Yodan

Two years after Sandan promotion
Kempo principles and traits
Thesis on principles of teaching
Multiple kata
Multiple weapon