ADULT ORANGE SASH SYLLABUS

Basic Tum Pai Kung fu philosophy, motto and etiquette

Basic history of Tum Pai Kajukenbo

Developed in the Palama Settlement of Hawaii by Sijo Emperado and Black Belt Society
Kajukenbo is a street defense art based on Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenpo and Kung fu
4 branches (Original Method, Chuan Fa, Wun Hop Kuen Do, Tum Pai)
Tum Pai developed by Grandmaster Jon Loren - blending Tai Chi into Kajukenbo
Tum Pai means central/middle way
Kajukenbo motto: Through this fist style one gains long life and happiness.

Alignment & structure of body

Breath
Balance
Basic stretches and warm-up exercises to strengthen joints, tendons and muscles
Footwork: 10 directions, shuffle step
Falling and rolling basics
Basic hand techniques (defensive and offensive)
Basic kicking techniques
Combinations (punch 1-2, kick 1-2)
Basic self-defense skills and principles

Kung fu definition: skill developed through hard work , time, and discipline
Kung fu works at developing a healthy body, a sharp clear mind, settled emotions and self-defense skills
Respect and courtesy cornerstones of kung fu training and practice
Saluting (meaning and significance)
Etiquette within the school
Working cooperatively with partners

Covering vital areas

Critical distance
Awareness
Creating space
Yielding to force
Line of attack
Positioning
Harmony/matching motion for motion
Breaking/escaping holds and grapples

Basic partner drills

Slicing center
Street stages (level 1): moving around body using basic striking techniques
Intro to repetitions (choice of targets, flow, 3 -5 techniques, finishing position)
Yielding exercises (level 1): moving around opponents grapples/holds
Monkey line

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ADULT ORANGE SASH REQUIREMENTS
(minimum 3 months of continuous training)

Basics: Basic understanding of footwork, relaxed body structure, breath, alignment, flow and covering.
Identify and demonstrate basic techniques against pads, with partners and in combinations.
Footwork: shuffling, 10 directions
Defensive techniques: brush block, outward block, slicing center
Hand strikes: vertical, back-fist, twist-out, chop, pokes, reverse hammer fist
Kicks: snap, side thrust, roundhouse, step behind side thrust, mule, spinning back
Other skills: falling properly, rolling, moving from ground to feet

Combinations: hand combinations 1 - 2

kick combinations 1 2

Partner Work: able to work cooperatively and safely with partners

Street stages (level 1): stages 0-4 (targeting: primary & secondary), good flow around body
Repetitions: demonstrate good targeting and finishing skills (slow speed)
Basic counters: various ways of countering holds/grabs/grapples/punches (slow speed)
Monkey Line: being ready for next person (body & eyes)

Selfdefense principles: awareness, critical distance, line of attack, positioning, yielding, proper
body structure, covering, 5 ranges.

History: know basic history of Kajukenbo: where it was developed, founder, five arts, motto, branches.
Philosophy: Kung fu means skill that is cultivated through hard work. Kung fu provides an
opportunity to develop body, mind and spirit in harmony. The primary purpose of Kung fu is to enhance
ones health and provide self-protection. The foundation of Tum Pai Kung fu is the Wude code of ethics
and etiquette.