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Orange Belt Pledge

I understand that I am but a beginner in a new and fascinating art which will direct me to greater obligations and responsibilities. To honor my obligation and responsibilities, I pledge to myself to serve my instructor, fellow students, and fellow man.

Parker Ed, (1987), Infinite Insights into Kenpo Vol 5, Delsby Publications Los Angeles

Orange Belt Syllabus

Stances

Reverse Bow
Wide Kneel
Close Kneel

Blocks

Inside Downward (Palm Down)
Inside Downward (Palm Up)

Strikes

Thrusting Palm Heel
Thrusting Half Clenched Fist
Back Knuckle Fist
Middle Knuckle Fist
Upper Elbow
Back Elbow
Spear Hand – Four Finger Thrust

Parries

Inward Parry
Outward Parry
Upward Parry

Kicks

Knee
Front Thrusting
Side Stomping
Side Thrusting
Back Thrusting

Foot Manoeuvres

Switching

Forms and Sets

Kempo Long Form 1
Kicking Set 1
Conditioning Set (Three Star)

Self Defence

Repeating Mace
Locked Wing
Glancing Salute
Shield and Hammer
Crossing Talon
Dance of Death
Sword and Hammer
Checking the Storm
Scraping Hoof
Five Swords
Crashing Wings
Attacking Mace
Buckling Branch
Clutching Feathers
Triggered Salute
Grip of Death
Mace of Aggression

Congratulations guys,

Challenge yourselves to take the next step, you have an instructor who still learns everyday to make sure you guys keep progressing in the fight to save your lives, be grateful for the knowledge he has and the time he puts into you all, he will always be there for you and so will the school, have a merry kempo xmas, theres always more to learn, what ever the attitude, so the response!!!

Thanks Daniel D

My 3 children have attended Kempo classes for the past 3 years and in that time the difference in their attitudes towards other people has changed immensely for the better. Shaolin Kempo has excellent instructors who keeps the attention of all in the class. All the instructors are always willing to help wherever possible in all aspects of the children’s training. Thank you John and the other instructors for your help throughout the year with the children’s training.

Thanks Tammy

Lara started at Shaolin Kempo in 2^nd term 2012 at the age of 5. Our busy life style with both Brendan and I working full time we currently can only accommodate training once a week, although she ‘plays’ self defense on the weekend with daddy. Lara has excelled in self confidence and looks forward to her class every week. We were very proud of her and Lara’s cousin when they both graded and obtained their Orange Belts at the Christmas 2012 break up. Lara has already started to ask when classes start again for next year.

Thanks Mel

My 7 year old daughter Katarina has attended Kempo for one and a half years and just graded to orange belt. we are very proud of how much she enjoys Kempo and has grown respectfully as a young girl, Katarina enjoys the classes and goes twice a week. thank you to the instructors and school for your efforts and my 4 year old son cannot wait to start soon.

Thanks Stephen