KRAV MAGA STUDENT LOG
NAME: ______
Date I Commenced Training: ______
Date I Passed YELLOW Belt: ______
Date I Passed ORANGE Belt: ______
Date I Passed GREEN Belt: ______
Date I Passed BLUE Belt: ______
Date I Passed BROWN Belt: ______
Date I Passed BLACK Belt 1st Degree: ______
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KRAV MAGA Curriculum
BELT ADVANCEMENT TIMELINE
The following timelines are only approximates and are based upon students training an average of two times per week. Again, please be mindful that students often progress through the system at different paces.
YELLOW BELT: 4-6 Months
ORANGE BELT: 6 Months
GREEN BELT: 9 Months
BLUE BELT: 9 Months
BROWN BELT: 12 Months
BLACK BELT I: Invitation Only (12 Months Minimum)
BLACK BELT II: Invitation Only (2 Year Minimum)
CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN EACH CLASS LEVEL
KM Level 1: Yellow Belt Curriculum
KM Level 2: Orange Belt Curriculum
KM Level 3: Green Belt Curriculum
KM Level 4: Blue Belt Curriculum
KM Level 5: Brown and Black Belt Curriculum
KRAV MAGA UTAH: SANDY LOCATION
KM Level 1: Yellow Belt Curriculum
KM Level 2/3: Orange & Green Belt Curriculum
KM Expert: Blue-Black Belt Curriculum
Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ): Four 7 Jiu-Jitsu Curriculum
Fighting 2 Fitness: Hybrid of CrossFit & Fighting Style Fitness
YELLOW BELT CURRICULUM
I. Stance A. Passive Stance B. Fighting Stance C. Self Defense Stance (modified fighting)
II. Movement A. Forward, Back, Left, Right B. Quick Step Roll Out C. Swing Out D. Shadow Boxing
III. Punches A. Straight Punch B. Straight Punch – left/right combination C. Palm Heel Strike D. Eye Strike/Throat Strike - Concepts E. Straight Punch with Advance F. Straight Punch with Retreat G. Straight Punch Low H. Hammerfist Strikes (all directions) I. Elbows (1-7) J. Hook Punch
IV. Kicks A. Groin Kick B. Front Kick C. Round Kick D. Side Kick E. Back Kick F. Defensive Front Kick in Place G. Defensive Front Kick vs. Attacker Approaching (timing)
V. Knees A. All Knees without Grab B. Knees with Grab at Shoulder and Arm – Side Clinch C. Knee with Grab around Neck – Thai Clinch
VI. Punch/Kick Combinations A. Front Kick to Groin and Hammerfist Punch Down B. Front Kick to Groin and Straight Punch C. Combos 1-4 D. Kickboxing combos (combos 1-4 finishing w/ kicks)
VII. Punch/Kick Defenses A. 360º Outside Defenses – positions B. 360º Outside Defenses – moving attacks C. Inside Defenses against Straight Punches D. Inside Defenses against Low Straight Punches E. Inside and 360º Defenses against Punches F. Outside Cover Block G. Front Cover Block (Single/Double) H. Front Kick Defense
VIII. Choke Defenses A. Choke from the Front (1 hand pluck) B. Choke from the Front (2 hand pluck) C. Choke from Behind D. Choke from the Side E. Choke from the Front with a Push F. Choke from Behind with a Push
IX. Headlock Defenses A. Headlock from the Side
X. Soft Techniques – General Comments A. Wrist Release - Same Side Hand (elbow to elbow) B. Wrist Release - Opposite Hand (hitch-hike out) C. Wrist Release - 2 Hands Held High D. Wrist Release - 2 Hands Held Down E. Wrist Release - Being held with 2 hands
XI. Ground Fighting
Back Position ❑ A. Movement ❑ B. Front Kick ❑ C. Round Kick
Sitting Up ❑ A. Movement ❑ B. Kick with Bottom Leg ❑ C. Getting Up
Mount Defense ❑ A. Mounted, Defense vs. Punches (buck hips) ❑ B. Mounted, Trap and Roll ❑ C. Elbow Escape while Mounted ❑ D. Elbow Escape – If opponent is sitting back ❑ E. Elbow Escape Cheats – under ankle, foot pick ❑ F. Recover from High Mount
Guard – Top Position ❑ A. Striking ❑ B. Stand up to Escape
Guard – Bottom Position ❑ A. Striking ❑ B. Stand up to Escape – Technical Stand Up
ORANGE BELT CURRICULUM
I. Movement A. Bobbing and Weaving B. Slipping Punches C. Shadow Boxing (punches, elbows, kicks, knees)
II. Punches A. Overhand Punch B. Uppercut Punch C. Focus Mitt Combinations (using straight, hooks, uppercuts, and elbows)
III. Kicks *ALL advancing kicks from fighting and neutral stance. A. Groin Kick with Advance B. Front Kick with Advance C. Side Kick with Advance D. Back Kick with Advance to Side E. Back Kick with Advance to Back F. Round Kick with Advance (back and front leg) G. Advancing Defensive Front Kick H. Kick Combinations (using front, round, side, and back kicks)
IV. Punch/Kick Combinations A. Side Kick with Hammerfist Punch B. Back Kick with Hammerfist Punch
V. Head-butt A. Head-butt Forward B. Head-butt Upward C. Head-butt to the Side (bearhug context) D. Head-butt to the Back (bearhug context)
VI. Punch Defenses A. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch B. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch Using Left Hand C. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch (2 counters) D. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch (1 counter) E. Defense vs. Hook Punch (extended) F. Defense vs. Uppercut Punch G. 360º Defenses with Counterattacks
VII. Kick Defenses A. Reflexive Defense vs. Groin or Front Kick B. Outside Stabbing Defense vs. Groin or Front Kick C. Plucking Defense vs. Low/Medium Front Kick D. Defense vs. Front Kick (redirect) E. Inside Defense vs. High Front Kick F. Defense vs. Low Round Kick (using shin) G. Defense vs. Low Round Kick (absorbing)
VIII. Fall breaks A. Fall break - back B. Fall break – side C. Fall Break - front
IX. Choke Defenses A. Choke From the Front Against the Wall B. Choke From Behind Against the Wall C. Standing Guillotine Defense
X. Bearhugs A. Bearhug from the Front with Arms Free B. Bearhug from the Front with Arms Caught C. Bearhug from Behind with Arms Free D. Bearhug from Behind with Arms Caught E. Bearhug from Behind (leverage on finger) F. Bearhug from Behind (lifting) G. Bearhug from the Front (lifting)
XI. Wrist Releases A. 2 attackers – each pulling defender’s arms to side B. 3 attackers – 2 pulling defender’s arms to side and 2 approaching
XII. Ground Fighting
Clearing / Stripping Foot ❑ A. In Place ❑ B. Spinning Outward (Round Kick) ❑ C. Spinning Inward (Heel Kick)
Mount – Bottom Position ❑ A. Hip Push Escape ❑ B. Choke while Mounted ❑ C. Headlock or Close Choke while Mounted
Mount – Top Position ❑ A. Maintaining the Mount ❑ B. Striking ❑ C. Pop Up & Out- Pinning opponents arms to chest
Side Mount - Bottom Position ❑ A. Underhook Escape ❑ B. Over/Under Escape
Side Mount -Top Position ❑ A. Control (underhook & head control) ❑ B. Mount – Knee Across ❑ C. Mount – Sit Towards Feet ❑ D. Hip Block (hand & leg/knee)
Guard – Bottom Position ❑ A. Kick Off From the Guard ❑ B. Sit Up Sweep ❑ C.Guillotine ❑ D. Standing Guillotine ❑ E. Technical Stand Up
Guard – Top Position ❑ A. Guard Escape (stacking) ❑ B. Breaking Closed Guard to Combat Guard ❑ C. Knee Through Pass – Cross Side ❑ D. Guillotine Defense
GREEN BELT CURRICULUM
I. Punches A. Flying jab B. Flying cross C. Flying elbow (forward & downward variations) D. Spinning Elbow E. Spinning Backfist/Hammerfist
II. Kicks A. Back Kick with a Spin B. Offensive Back Kick (short to long) C. Offensive Back Kick with a Spin D. Side Kick with a Spin E. Heel Kick F. Heel Kick with a spin G. Inside Slap Kick H. Outside Slap Kick I. Outside Slap Kick with a Spin
III. Punch Defenses A. Inside Defense vs. Left/Right B. Inside Defense vs. Left/Right (lean back & trap) C. 1 Hand Inside Defense vs. Left/Right (using forward & back hand) D. Overhead Punch in Defense vs. Right Cross E. Outside Defenses (1-5) 1. Palm to Self / Thumb Out 2. Thumb to Self 3. Ducking Under Punch / Roll Punch Over Head 4. Stabbing 5. Attack from side – Palm toward attacker/pinky out
IV. Kick Defenses A. Defense vs. High Round Kick (reflexive) B. Defense vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance - 2 contact points) C. Defense vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance - 3 contact points) D. Defense vs. Round Kick to Ribs (covering options) E. Defense vs. Groin Kick (redirect) F. Defense vs. Groin Kick – Check Block
V. Fall Breaks / Rolls A. Back Roll B. Forward Roll (regular) C. Forward Roll/Back Fall Break
VI. Headlocks/Chokes A. Rear Naked Choke – Early Detection B. Rear Naked Choke – Late Detection C. Choke From Behind with a Pull D. Choke from the Side on Ground - Kick to Face E. Choke from the Side on Ground - Take Down
VII. Hairgrabs A. Hairgrab from the Front in Place B. Hairgrab from the Front with Impending Knee C. Hairgrab from the Side with Impending Knee D. Hairgrab from Behind or Opposite Side
VIII. Ground Fighting
Mount – Bottom Position ❑ A. Attacker Straddling - Pinning Wrists - Slide Arms ❑ B. Attacker Straddling - Pinning Wrists - Wrist Lock ❑ C. Americana Defense
Mount – Top Position ❑ A. Grapevine Control ❑ B. Defending Hip Push & Elbow Escape ❑ C. Americana
Side Mount - Bottom Position ❑ A. Elbow escape Re-Guard ❑ B. Elbow escape to Knees (single leg takedown) ❑ C. Roll Away Escape (prevent back take) ❑ D. Americana Defense
Side Mount -Top Position ❑ A. Strikes ❑ B. Americana ❑ C. Clearing Hip Check
Guard – Bottom Position ❑ A. Arm Lock ❑ B. Scissor Sweep ❑ C. Defending Punches (opponent control, off balance)
Guard – Top Position ❑ A. Double Under Pass ❑ B. Double Over Pass ❑ C. Arm Lock Defense
Headlock from the Side Bottom Position (scarf hold) ❑ A. Headlock from the Side (weight forward, leg wrap) ❑ B. Headlock from the Side (weight forward, with space) ❑ C. Headlock from the Side (weight back)
BLUE BELT CURRICULUM
I. Punches A. Chops - Inside and Outside B. Ridge Hand C. Swingout Hammerfist - Element of Surprise D. Mouth of Hand Punch
II. Kicks/Knees A. Axe Kick B. Burst in front kick C. Long Knee D. Side Knee E. Switch Knees F. Flying Knee G. Inward Angle Knee H. Diagonal Downward Round Kick I. Side Step Groin Kick J. Switch Step Groin Kick
III. Takedowns, Throws and Holds A. Sweep with forward Kick B. Sweep with Heel Kick C. Sweep - Leg Sweep with Round Kick D. Double Leg Takedown
IV. Kick Defenses A. General Defense vs. Medium to High Attacks (round kick, heel kick, etc.) B. Sliding Defense vs. High Round Kick C. Defense vs. High Side Kick (redirect) D. Defense vs. Low to Medium Side Kick (plucking) E. Defense vs. Side Kick (sideways to attacker) F. Sliding Defense vs. Spinning Heel Kick G. Kick Defense vs. Spinning Kicks
V. Fall Breaks / Rolls A Forward Roll/Backward Roll
VI. Stick Defenses A. Overhead Swing B. Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (1 step) C. Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (2 steps) D. Baseball Bat Swing
VII. Knife Defenses A. Kick Defense vs. Knife Attack from a Distance B. Kick Defense vs. Straight Stab (bail out) C. Hand Defenses (general 360º & inside defenses) C. Improvised Defensive Tools & Force Multipliers
VIII. Handgun Defenses A. Gun from the Front – Left & Right Side Defenses B. Gun from the Side of the Head – Left & Right Side Defenses C. Gun from the Side - In Front of the Arm (touching) D. Gun from the Front - Pushing into Stomach E. Gun from the Side - Behind the Arm F. Gun from Behind – Live Side (touching)
IX. Cavaliers A. Cavalier #1-4
X. Ground Fighting
Mount – Bottom Position ❑ A. Head and Arm Choke Defense
Mount – Top Position ❑ A. S Mount Arm Lock ❑ B. Head and Arm Choke
Side Mount - Bottom Position ❑ A. 2 Hands Past Short Underhook Escape ❑ B. Arm Lock Defense ❑ C. Head and Arm Choke Defense
Side Mount -Top Position ❑ A. Head and arm choke – Same & Cross Side ❑ B. Arm Lock – Same & Cross Side
Guard – Bottom Position ❑ A. Head and Arm Choke
Guard – Top Position ❑ A. Head and Arm Choke Defense
Back Defense ❑ A. Defending Punches ❑ B. Sliding Low Defense ❑ C. Ankle Lock When Opponent Crosses Feet ❑ D. Bridge Towards Non-Choking Side ❑ E. Shoulder/Hip to Mat Escape ❑ F. Baseball Bat – 2 on 1 Defense
Back Mount ❑ A. Hand Fighting ❑ B. Face Down Control – Grapevine ❑ C. Face Up Control – 1 or 2 Hooks ❑ D. Switch to Mount ❑ E. Switch to Arm Lock ❑ F. Switch to Head/Arm (shoulder) Choke ❑ G. Striking from Face Up/Down Control ❑ H. Rear Naked Choke (quick & carotid)
BROWN BELT CURRICULUM
I. Punches A. Left Jab – Overhand Right Combination
II. Kicks A. Front Kick/Round Kick w/ a Switch B. Two Front Kicks w/ a Switch C. Outside Slap Kick and Front w/ a Switch D. Two Straight Knees w/ a Switch E. Two Back Kicks w/ a Switch
III. Kick Defenses vs. Back Kicks A. Redirecting w/ the Shin B. Redirecting w/ the Forearm (defense against high front kick) C. Outside Stabbing Defense D. Plucking Defense (side kick defense) E. Defense vs. Side Kick (sideways to attacker)
IV. Takedowns, Throws and Holds A Machine Gun Takedown B. One Arm Shoulder Throw C. One Arm Shoulder Throw (roll variation) D. Hip Throw E. Single Leg Takedown
V. Self Defense A Defense v. Headlock from the Side: Being Spun Inward B. Defense v. Headlock from the Side: Neck Break C. Defense v. Full Nelson: Leverage on the Fingers D. Defense v. Full Nelson: Forward Throw E. Defense v. Full Nelson: Sweep
VI. Stick Defenses A. Overhead Swing B. Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (1 step) C. Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (2 steps) D. Baseball Bat Swing
VII. Knife Defenses A. Knife Defense vs. Downward Stab (Ice Pick) B. Knife Defense vs. Upward Stab C. Knife Defense vs. Straight Stab D. Knife Defense vs. Straight Stab (live side) E. Knife Defense vs. Slash F. Knife Defense vs. Backhand Slash
VIII. Defense Against Threat w/ a Shotgun/Assault Rifle/SMG A. Gun from the Front: Live Side B. Gun from the Front: Dead Side Disarming under the Gunmans’s Arm C. Gun from the Front: Dead Side Disarming Over the Gunmans’s Arm D. Rifle from the Side, Behind the Arm E. Rifle from Behind (touching)
IX. Defense Against Threat w/ a Handgun A. Gun from Behind - Off Body B. Gun from Behind – Dead Side (touching)
Ground Fighting
Mount – Top Position ❑ A. Kimura
Mount – Bottom Position ❑ A. Kimura Defense
Side Mount - Bottom Position ❑ A. Kimura Defense ❑ B. Defence vs. Knee on Belly
Side Mount -Top Position ❑ A. Disengage Knee to Belly ❑ B. Kimura
Guard – Bottom Position ❑ A. Kimora
Guard – Top Position ❑ A. Standing Pass ❑ B. Kimora Defense
Half Guard – Bottom Position ❑ A. Push/Pull w/ Legs to Hook ❑ B. Leg Triangle Sweeps – Inside/Outside ❑ C. Arm Escape Tight Head/Arm Control ❑ D. Control Opponents Head & Arm to Prevent Strikes
Half Guard – Top Position ❑ A. Knee Push to Mount ❑ B. Knee Push to Cross Knee Slide ❑ C. Head & Leg Control to Prevent Re-Guard
North South - Bottom Position ❑ A. Escape to Knees (prevent choke) ❑ B. Bridge to Side ❑ C. Defense vs. North/South Choke
North South - Top Position ❑ A. Transition from Side Mount ❑ B. North South Choke (Monson)
BLACK BELT CURRICULUM
I. Punches A. ALL Strikes from Opposite Stance B. Switch Step Jab C. Switch Step Cross D. Step Through (straight, overhand, mouth of hand)
II. Kicks A. Front Kick to Knee B. Inverted Stomp to Knee C. Shuffle Front Kick D. Shuffle Round Kick E. Shuffle Knee F. Flying Side Kick G. Switch Step Kicks (Front, Round, etc.)
III. Kick Defenses A. General Defenses – Jamming B. Hollowing Defense vs. Any Kick (mid and low)
IV. Takedowns, Throws and Holds A. Face to Face or Sacrifice Throw B. Headlock From Behind C. T-Position Trip D. Punches to Takedown E. Single & Double Leg Takedown Off Wall
V. Self Defense A. Choke from Behind w/ Rope/Chain B. Side Headlock Take Down
VI. Stick Defenses A. Baseball Bat Swing from Behind – Late Notice
VII. Knife Defenses A. Axe Overhead Swing B. Axe Horizontal Swing B. Machete Overhead Swing B. Machete Horizontal Swing B. ALL Knife Defenses Extreme Close Range
VIII. Defense Against Threat w/ a Shotgun/Assault Rifle/SMG A. Rifle from Behind at a Distance B. Defense v. Bayonet Stab Dead Side C. Defense v. Bayonet Stab Dead Side (variation) D. Defense v. Bayonet Stab Live Side
IX. Defense Against Threat w/ a Handgun A. Gun from Behind Hostage B. Gun from Front w/ from Defender on Knees C. Gun from Behind Touching While Being Moved
X. Ground Fighting
Guard – Bottom Position ❑ A. Overhook Elevator Sweep ❑ B. Double Underhook Elevator Sweep ❑ C.Triangle Choke
Guard – Top Position ❑ A. Knee Through Pass – Same Side ❑ B. Arm Bar Defense with Pass ❑ C. Triangle Choke Defense
Front Headlock – Bottom Position ❑ A. 2 on 1 Hand Fight ❑ B. Sit Out ❑ C. Sucker Drag to Side Ride ❑ C. Guillotine Defense ❑ C. Darce Choke Defense
Front Headlock - Top Position ❑ A. Clearing Arm ❑ B. Spiral Ride ❑ C. Searbelt Grip ❑ D. Taking Back – Hooks in Top Position ❑ E. Taking Back – Hooks in Roll to Side ❑ F. Guillotine ❑ G. Arm In Guillotine ❑ H. Darce Choke
Advanced Black Belt Curriculum Handguns Gun from the Front Gun from the Front w/ Shirt Grab (centerline) Gun from the Front w/ Shirt Grab (short side to the left) Gun w/ Hand at Chest (space for redirection) Gun w/ Hand at Chest (no space for redirection/machine gun takedown) Gun w/ Push (short side to left) Gun w/ Active Pushing (short side to right/centerline, hands down variation) Gun w/ Active Pushing (short side to right/centerline, hands up variation) Gun Under Chin/Neck (w/ hair grab, centerline) Gun Under Chin/Neck (w/ hair grab, short side to left) Gun from Front w/ Wall Pin (thumb down cupping variation) Gun w/ Defender on back and Assailant Mounted Gun w/ Defender on back and Assailant Standing to Side Gun from Front w/ Obstacle (desk)
Gun from Behind Gun w/ Defender Face-Down and Assailant Mounted Gun at Shoulder w/ Wrist Grab (assailant more to side) Gun from Behind w/ Hand on Shoulder (left hand on right shoulder, space for redirection) Gun from Behind Extremely Close Quarters Gun from Behind w/ Defender on Knees
Carjacking Assailant Outside, Defender in Driver’s Seat: Approach from Slightly behind Defender (redirect behind, handcuff technique) Approach from the Side of Defender Approach from the Front of Defender Assailant Inside Vehicle: Assailant in Front Passenger Seat Assailant in Rear Seat Directly behind Driver (hostage from behind) Assailant in Rear Seat Directly behind Passenger
Handguns Vs. Third Parties Handgun Threats to the Front of the Third Party: Gun to the Front of Third Party, Defender behind Assailant Gun to the Front of Third Party, Defender behind Third Party
Handgun Threats from Behind the Third Party: Gun to Back of Third Party, Defender to Side (defense from dead side) Gun to Back of Third Party, Defender to Side (defense from live side) Gun to Head of Third Party, Defender to Side (hostage)
Edged Weapons Edged Weapon Threats from the Front: Edged Weapon Touching or at a Short Distance off the Body Edged Weapon at Longer Distance off the Body Edged Weapon against Right Side of Neck (movement to dead side) Edged Weapon against Right Side of Neck (movement to live side)
Edged Weapon Threats from Behind: Edged Weapon at Back, Touching Edged Weapon at Throat from Behind (hostage situation)
Blunt Objects vs. Edged Weapons General Response to Any Frontal Attack That is Recognized Early Straight Stab (defending to live side) Straight Stab (defending to dead side) Ice Pick Stab (defending to live side) Ice Pick Stab (defending to dead side) Upward Stab (defending to live side) Upward Stab (defending to dead side) Slashing Attach (defending to live side) Slashing Attach (defending to dead side)
Blunt Objects vs. Blunt Objects Defending Using One Hand on the Defensive Weapon: Overhead Swing Three-Quarters Downward Swing Three-Quarters Upward Swing Baseball Swing Straight Up Swing Backhand Three-Quarters Downward Swing Backhand Three-Quarters Upward Swing Backhand Baseball Swing
Defending Using Two Hands on the Defensive Weapon: Upper Body Swing Overhead Swing Lower Body Swing Straight Up Swing Lower Body Backhand Swing
Edged Weapons vs. Edged Weapons Mixing Personal Weapons/Defenses with Defensive Weapon Ice Pick Stab with Early Recognition (throat strike) Ice Pick Stab (defend to inside of wrist) Straight Stab (defend to inside of wrist) Upward Stab Slashing Attach, Regular Slashing Attach, Backhand Off Angle Variations
Hand Grenades Defending Against a Threat by an Assailant with a Hand Grenade Defender Coming from Behind Defender Coming from Behind, Pulling Assailant Backwards Defender Coming from the Front