Brown Belt with Black Stripe
1st Kyu
3 Years, 9 Months experience with requirements attained
Character and Knowledge
1. Shows advancing instruction ability
2. Observe, Evaluate and Respond
3. Basics of spinal alignment
4. Pressure point knowledge, actuators
Exercise
1. Full run of the ceiling ladder
2. Pistol squats
3. One arm push ups
Blocks
1. Wing of the Eagle
Strikes
1. With focus, speed and strength
Stances
1. Well balanced
2. Well grounded
Kicks
1. Execute all kicks learned with balance and power
Kata
1. Fong Ty (cane kata with injured leg)
2. Chi Jung Shou (with weapon)
Self Defense
1. Respond quickly, reduce delay
2. Sticky hand practice
3. Blocks 7 and 8 followed by Na to Ni hip throw
Falling
1. Blind, eyes closed
Meditation
1. Deep concentration