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There are certain distinctions
between the grading of students (Kup-Grade)
and masters (Dan-Grade). Kup-grade techniques
are arranged into three categories: kicks and
punches, joint locks and throws. To loosen a
grip to the wrist, for example, there are 6
techniques in each category, i.e. 6 punches,
6 joint locks and 6 throws which makes a total
of 18 techniques. The extensive curriculum therefore
encompasses about 400 techniques and self-defence
situations from the beginner to the master level
(1st Dan). The objective is to prepare the student
for as many potential self-defence situations
as possible. With increasing experience, the
student is able to freely combine and modify
his repertoire of techniques at his own discretion
in order to face any situation successfully.
The following list contains the basis attacks
and respective defences that are taught at each
level.
9th Kup (white-yellow)
Breathing exercises, break fall, basic punching
and kicking. Attacks to the wrist and holding
of clothes.
8th Kup (yellow)
Holding of either one or both wrists from
the front or from behind.
7th Kup (yellow-green)
Clinching from the front and from behind,
with and without blocking the arms. Holding
the belt.
6th Kup (green)
Defence against punches. Defence against holding
the wrist or the clothes while seated.
5th Kup (green-blue)
Defence against kicks.
4th Kup (blue)
Countermeasures against throws.
3rd Kup (blue-brown)
Choking while standing or lying. Frontal and
lateral headlock.
2nd Kup (brown)
Knife defence.
1st Kup (brown-black)
Applying the trained defence techniques as
attack techniques.
1st – 9th Dan (black)
Counterattacks, weapons techniques: sword,
long and short staff, rope, cane.
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