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Kyu Level Date of Promotion Yellow Belt (6th Kyu) Orange Belt (5th Kyu) Green Belt (4th Kyu) Purple Belt (3rd Kyu) Blue Belt (2nd Kyu) Brown Belt (1st Kyu) 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan) 3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) 4th Degree Black Belt (Yondan) 5th Degree Black Belt (Godan)

Dojo Address: Unit 140, 12811 Clarke Place, Richmond, BC Phone: 604.724.5278 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pacificwavejj.com Dojo Rules and Etiquette

he student must constantly be guided by a deep respect for the dojo, other students, instructors and for the purpose of the practice. Good manners, politeness, courteous T behaviour, and a degree of etiquette are part of a student’s training, and important for safety and for developing a proper attitude toward the art. Rules

Uniforms & Personal Hygiene The uniform consists of a plain white or -style gi with a belt and our dojo crest. Students, both men and women, are also required to wear groin protection for safety. An official dojo t-shirt may be worn without the gi top for the first half of class before breakfalls, after which the gi-top must be worn. Personal hygiene is essential as students work closely with others. Fingernails and toenails should be kept clean and trimmed. They should also be filed if cut soon before class as freshly cut nails can be quite sharp. Bodies should be clean and students should use antiperspirant or deodorant. Uniforms should be washed on a regular basis. Long hair must be tied back. All jewellery including piercings should be removed prior to training. If a piercing cannot be removed, all measures should be taken to secure it.

Arriving for Class Students are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes before class begins. Everyone must remove their shoes at the entrance of the dojo and place them in the designated area. Changing areas are provided in the receiving area so students can change into their uniform for class. It is also ok for students to wear their uniform’s pants, t-shirts and groin protectors when they come to class and then put on their gi tops and belts when they arrive. Students should refrain from wearing their full uniform outside the dojo. All bags should be tucked into one of the cubby holes provided next to the training area. Chewing gum is not allowed on the mats and must be spit out before entering the training area. Students should never come to class having consumed alcohol. All cell phones should be turned off or kept on silent during class if they are kept in bags next to the training area.

During Class Students are expected to listen to the instructor and obey their commands at all times. Students are expected to perform the techniques taught to the best of their abilities. Students are expected to maintain self-control at all times. Students should not engage in horseplay, unnecessary chatter or profanity during class. Students should not criticize other students.

Safety It is every student’s responsibility to maintain a safe environment. If a student feels uncomfortable about a technique, the safest thing is for them to pass on it, no matter what the reason, and ask the instructor for help if necessary. If a student is having trouble with a technique, they should not try to force it. Students should ask the instructor for help when experiencing difficulties. The tap is a very important safety rule. If a student is experiencing pain or placed in a dangerous position, they should tap their partner, themselves or the mat loudly and distinctly. If the student can’t use their hands or tap fast enough, they may also say ‘TAP’ or ‘STOP’ This alerts their partner to the situation and makes them aware to stop the technique. The instructor should be informed if a student has any mental or physical limitations that may restrict the techniques that are safe for them to receive and/or do to others. Under no circumstance should a student teach Jiu-jitsu to a non-student. This opens the student to civil liability should the non-student become injured. Jiu-jitsu techniques have the potential to cause serious injuries to others. It is important for students to always keep this in mind anytime they use them. Dojo Etiquette

Why Do We Bow? Jiu-Jitsu originated in Japan; therefore much of the etiquette is derived from Japanese culture. Bowing is a sign of respect, much like shaking hands is in North America. Although the purpose of our classes is to teach people to protect themselves, we are also educating students about traditions.

How to Bow Standing: With your feet together, place your hands at your side. To bow, bend forward from the waist (about 15 degrees) while keeping your eyes downcast.

Kneeling: Kneel and sit back on your heels. Your hands should be positioned on your thighs. First place your left hand then your right hand on the floor in front of you, create a triangle shape with your hands. Lean forward at the waist and briefly touch your forehead to your hands. When returning to the kneeling position, move your right hand first then left hand to your thighs.

When Should Students Bow Entering or exiting the dojo Getting on or off the training surface After receiving instruction from the Sensei Prior to and after working with a partner At the beginning and end of a class

Arriving Late for Class Students who arrive late for class must wait in a ready stance at the edge of the mat until they are permitted to join the class by the instructor. They should not arrive past the time of the warm-up. Students should wait for the instructor to acknowledge them and invite them into the class. Bow once you have been invited to join the class. If a student arrives for class late, they may be asked to do burpees off to the side to warm up before joining the class.

Leaving a Class in Progress Students should not have any other interfering commitments during class time. If for some reason a student needs to leave early, the instructor should be advised before class. When the student must leave, they must stand at the edge of the training area and wait for the instructor’s acknowledgement and permission. If a student has to leave the training area to use the washroom, to tend to an injury, or for any other reason, it is important to advise the instructor. This is not to ask permission – it is a matter of safety so instructors know where students are at all times. The instructor is responsible for their students’ wellbeing and must be aware of any injuries that have occurred on the mats.

Addressing Black Belts & Assistant Instructors When in the dojo or at a dojo function, black belts are to be addressed as ‘Sensei’ and assistant instructors as ‘Sempai.’ If there are multiple black belts or assistant instructors, the person’s name may be added (i.e. Lori Sensei, Chris Sensei).

Receiving Instruction in Class Students are to assemble promptly when an instructor calls the class to order. They must not talk while an instructor is teaching. The proper way to stand while receiving instruction or waiting in class is with the student’s non-dominant hand cupping their dominant in front of their chest. If sitting while receiving instruction in class, students may sit in seiza (kneeling) or with their legs crossed. Students must never sit with legs outstretched or leaning against a wall. Dojo Library Policies

Students are encouraged to explore the martial arts and related topics through books. That’s why we created the dojo library. Any student is welcome to borrow up to 3 books at any time from our library at no charge for up to 3 weeks. To ensure the timely return of books, like the regular library, there is an overdue charge of $0.30/day. The library is located on the shelf in the receiving area of the dojo. Please let one of the Senseis know when you borrow a book. History & Principles of Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu

Jiu-jitsu is the art of self-defense that was developed by the Japanese samurai for when they were unarmed. It translates to "the art of pliancy," which is used to absorb and control an attacker. Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu is a modern style of Jiu-jitsu, created for the unique temperament of Canadian society and is taught to be practiced in accordance with Canadian self-defense laws (Section 34 of the Criminal Code of Canada).

The style was founded by Professor Georges Sylvain, a 15-year police veteran and Tactical Training Officer with an international reputation. It draws from a variety of combat influences, including Japanese Jiu- jitsu, Standard Police Techniques, Judo, Western , Can-Ryu Maxim: “There are are no rules in and Karate. Can-ryu is not a sport and therefore is not self-defense, only results.” limited by rules under which points are awarded in competitions. It has a long history of development within police and law enforcement circles. In 2008, Mr. Sylvain retired, entrusting the style to Ed Hiscoe Shihan (current head of style), with his son Steve Hiscoe Shihan appointed as heir apparent to the style. Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu uses fundamentals that even the odds in self-defense situations, transcending differences in size, weight, height, and reach. The core curriculum of Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu follows 4 tenets:

1. Simplicity. A student should be able to be able to learn a defensive technique in a way that is usable in less than 3 minutes. Our core curriculum comprises of techniques that are the easiest to learn for the greatest variety of body types and attack situations.

2. Commonality of Technique. We strive to use similar types of techniques in similar defensive situations. The purpose of this is to prevent brain stalls, which can occur in the pressure of an attack as a person tries to "think" of what to do. If the defense that is taught is the same within all the different minor variations of the same attack, it reduces the chances of this.

3. Gross Motor Skills. In the interest of making our core curriculum easier to learn and apply, we emphasize the use of gross motor skills over fine motor skills in self-defense situations. Fine motor skills are introduced at the higher levels.

4. Awareness of Additional Threats. In all the defensive techniques we use in our core curriculum, we emphasize awareness for the potential for additional threats, such as multiple attackers, weapons, and environmental hazards. Japanese Terminology

The following Japanese terms and expressions may be heard in the dojo.

General Terms dojo: A room or hall in which martial arts are practiced. gi: uniform rei: Bow. Also means ‘courtesy.’ Sensei: teacher Sempai: senior student Shihan: master instructor : person who receives the action tori: person who performs the action Hajime: Begin. Yame: Stop. Kyu: Rank level for colour belts.

Line-up & Bowing Commands Ki o tsuke: Stand at attention. Seiza: Sitting in a kneeling position. Mokuso: Meditation. Shomen ni rei: Bow to front wall of dojo out of respect for the style. Sensei ni rei: Bow out of respect for the instructor. Otagai ni rei: Bow out of mutual respect for each other. Tatte: Stand up.

Numbers ichi ni san shi go 一 (いち) 二 (に) 三 (さん) 四 (し) 五 (ご) one two three four five roku shichi hachi kyu ju 六 (ろく) 七 (しち) 八 (はち) 九 (きゅう) 十 (じゅう) six seven eight nine ten

Grading & Advancement

raining in the martial arts should not be about getting belts or how fast you can get to black belt. Everyone has different reasons for studying martial arts and those reasons T should not be lost. There are 7 belt levels in the Adult Jiu-jitsu Program. Each belt level or ‘kyu’ rank, has a different list of techniques that must be learned before moving to the next level. Once a student is able to demonstrate all the techniques listed for their level they will be promoted to the next kyu rank. The student will undergo a formal testing procedure in front of a Sensei where they will be asked to demonstrate the techniques. The student will be expected to be able to perform all the techniques for their new belt as well as all techniques from previous belt levels. Based on the student’s performance the Sensei will decide if the student was successful or not.

The Sensei will decide when a student is ready to the test for their next belt. This decision is based on the student’s attendance to class, work ethic during class and knowledge of the techniques.

Grading Day Expectations Be on time. Know the grading process. Be presentable. Be focused and prepared to perform. Perform techniques with assertiveness. Do not address the grading panel unless first addressed. Ensure your grading fee is paid in advance. Select a partner appropriate to perform with. Do not ask to re-do a technique. No talking to your partner during the examination Adult Kyu Rank Requirements

Yellow Belt Requirements

Breakfalls: 1, 2, 3 (sitting and standing), 4, 7 (with counterkicks)

Stances: Ready stance, horse stance, forward stance, defensive stance (static and moving)

Hand techniques: Blocks: Jab, cross, hook, uppercut (hands open & closed) High block & block Backhand Thigh block against a groin Forearm strike Horizontal Hammerfist

Kicking techniques: Takedowns: Front kick (using front and rear legs) Step on foot push Kick to lateral femoral (using shin bone) ankle Knee kick Standing crab Shin kick Nose twisting

Sparring Drills: Timing exercises from far (front kick and shin kick) Timing exercises from close (knee kick & forearm strike)

Hold escapes: One grab straight One wrist grab across Two hands on one wrist Hard handshake One hand on each wrist One hand on each wrist from above over the arms from front Bear hug under the arms from front Bear hug from front (before fully applied) Bear hug over the arms from rear (fully applied & before fully applied) Bear hug under the arms from rear (fully applied & before fully applied) Two hands on throat from front arms bent Two hands on throat from front arms straight Double rear arm - fully applied and before fully applied Throat escape timing exercise

Social Sitation Defenses: knuckle to lateral thoracic, inner thigh pinch Motor & Pressure Points: skull, lateral femoral, lateral thoracic, brachial plexus origin, solar plexus

Ground Defense: Body shifting on the ground Turtle kick and side kick from ground Bridging and rolling Two hands on throat subject is sitting on your stomach Orange Belt Requirements

Breakfalls: 5, 6, 9 (with counterkicks) Stances: Walking & turning in horse stance.

Defensive Techniques: Drills: Turtle block Blocks & counters against controlled punches Parrying (inside, outside, low) Front kick timing exercise (to anterior femoral) Dodging (slip, duck) Knee kick timing exercise (to anterior femoral) Take on forehead Catch block

Kicking techniques: Hand techniques: Side kick Fingers to eyes Back kick Forward elbow strike Shin kick (long range) Ridge hand strike Front kick (long range) Head butt Stamping kick

Takedowns: Throws: Collar Breaking balance – 8 directions and Hip Centre heel lock Jugular notch

After techniques: Comealongs: Knee drop Bent comealong Elbow lock Fingerlock comealong Wrist lock

Hold escapes: One hand on each wrist from rear (held far) One hand on each wrist from rear (held close) Bear hug over arms from the front lifting Bear hug under arms from front lifting Bear hug over arms from rear lifting Bear hug under arms from rear lifting Bear hug over the arms from side (both sides) Full nelson (fully applied, before fully applied, pushing head down) Two hands on throat from rear arms bent Two hands on throat from rear arms extended Two hands on throat from side arms bent (both sides) Two hands on throat from side arms extended (both sides) Jiu-Jitsu circle Social Situation Defenses: palm heel to tip of nose, thumb to mandibular angle Motor & Pressure Points: tip of nose, mandibular angle, anterior femoral, jugular notch, tibial

Ground Defense: Double forearm block against a kick to head Leg from a kick Shrimping One hand on each wrist, attacker is sitting on your stomach (weight on hips/weight on hips) Punching to the head, attacker is sitting on your stomach Green Belt Requirements

Breakfalls: 8, 10, 11

Hand techniques: Kicking techniques: 12-strike Roundhouse kick Vertical hammerfist strike Front thrust kick V-hand strike Foot kick to knee

Yawara Stick: Sparring Exercises: 19 basic strikes One-on-one sparring (punches & shin kick only) Use of all grips Fingerlock comealong Comealongs: Bent armlock comealong Nostril Rear comealong Jiu-jitsu circle using yawara

Takedowns: Throws: Shoulder Wristlock towards rear Neck Sacrifice crab Outer reaping Double knee pick-up from front

After throw techniques: Unskilled Defense: Finger lock Wide hook punch (with and without lapel grab) Shoulder lock Lunge punch Wristlock behind head Close punch to stomach

Ground Defense: Scarf hold (Head up and down) (2 methods) (head pulled down) Two hands on throat attacker kneeling between legs One hand on each wrist attacker kneeling between legs Punching to head, attacker kneeling between legs

Hold escapes: One- and two-hand push from the front Side headlock (fully applied and before fully applied) Front headlock Hair grab – one hand (from front and rear) Hair grab – two hands (from front and rear)

Social Situation Defenses: knuckle to temporal nerve, radial nerve press Motor & Pressure Points: temporal, radial

Purple Belt Requirements

Breakfalls: 4 (with double kick), 8 (over belt), 12

Sparring Exercises: One-on-one sparring (punching & any )

Throws: Takedowns: Valley Z-lock Body drop 4-corner wrist Shoulder drop Elbow takedown

Bottle Defense: Comealongs: Overhead swing Z-lock Forehand swing *All comealongs with takedowns. Backhand swing

After throw techniques: Reverse shoulder lock Z-lock One roll-over using wrist One roll-over using elbow 2 locks from rolled position

Hold escapes: Rear mugging – sitting Rear mugging – choking 1 hand on lapel (bent & extended) 2 hands on lapel (bent & extended) Lapel grabs (before fully applied) One hand on shoulder from rear One hand on shoulder from rear with punch attempt Two hands on shoulders from rear

Ground Defense: Turtling Side headlock while you are on your stomach One hand on each wrist attacker is kneeling between your legs while you are on your stomach Two hands on throat attacker sitting on your back One hand on each wrist attacker sitting on your back Punching to head while attacker is sitting on your back Two hands on throat attacker kneeling between legs while you are on your stomach Ground defense circle

Blue Belt Requirements

Breakfalls: 8 (without grab), 13

Throws: Takedowns: Minor inner reaping Mirror hand wrist Major inner reaping Two hands on forehead from the rear *All throws in 3-step. Scooping Leg

After throw techniques: Sparring Exercises: 2 Rollovers using wrist One-on-one sparring (Strikes, takedowns, ground defense) 2 Rollovers using elbow Two-on-one defense drill (15 seconds) 4 joint locks from rolled position

Club Defense: Comealongs: Overhead swing Straight arm bar Forehand swing Reverse wristlock Backhand swing *All comealongs with takedowns. Hold escapes: 2 hands on throat from front pushing 2 hands on throat from rear pushing Bear hug rushing from the front Waist grab from front Waist grab from rear

Neck Restraints: Naked (front, rear, rear on ground) Shoulder (from scarf hold) Guillotine (from guard, all fours) Triangle (from guard) *Knowledge of effects of sanguineous/respiratory restraints and appropriate revival & safety precautions. **Student should be prepared to demonstrate any of these restraints standing or on the ground.

Ground Grappling: Guard pass (2 methods) Leg (2 methods) Americana/keylock (from , side control, scarf hold) Kimura (from side control, guard) Arm bar (from mount, guard)

*Ground grappling without gi, demonstrating knowledge of holds & positions and how to shift between them/defend against them (open guard, closed guard, , rear position, side control, mount).

Brown Belt Requirements

*All brown belts are required to have up-to-date standard first aid and CPR certification.

Breakfalls: Any additional breakfalls required by examiner.

Throws: Takedowns: Spring hip Ankle pick-up Stomach Bolt lock (from front & rear) Rice bale Key lock * All throws on the move.

Sparring Exercises: Two-on-one defense drill (30 seconds)

2-Handed Club Defense: After throw techniques: Overhead swing Side swing Tendon twist Diagonal swing Knee swing

Club for Defense: Weapon Defense: Forehand strike Knee swing with club Backhand strike Broken bottle Direct Strike Club grab defense

Comealongs: Fingerlock (using shoulder push) Bent wristlock (with shoulder push) Twist wristlock Reverse wristlock (on the move)

Hold escapes: One hand on each bicep Elbow grab 2 hands on throat arms bent (against wall) 2 hands on throat from front arms extended (against wall)

Neck Restraints: Anaconda One hand using collar Two hands using collar Neck crank Thrusting Sleeve wheel

Ground Grappling/Ground Defense: Omoplata Escaping the wall *Submission grappling with or without gi.

Shodan Requirements

Shodan is the first level of the black belt ranks. The 1st degree black belt signifies the student’s ability to perform all basic level escapes from white to black belt. These students have demonstrated a commitment to their learning and intend to continue progressing to more advancement techniques.

Time Requirements The student must have been actively training and involved in dojo activities for a minimum period of 3 years in order to be considered for promotion. The student should have been assisting in teaching classes for a minimum period of 1 year in order to gain a better understanding of the techniques. The student will perform in a fluid manner, demonstrating proper form, power and control.

Resume The student will be asked to produce a written resume of their martial arts activities. The student’s resume should include documentation of participation in dojo seminars, seminars with other instructors, demonstrations and anything else the student feels is relevant. These events must be during the last 12 months.

Essay The student will be required to write an essay (minimum 500 words) answering the question “What’s the most valuable thing you’ve gained from training in Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu?” The student may interpret the question in whatever way they see fit.

Striking Techniques Striking techniques will be performed with power and focus on training equipment.

Throws and Takedowns Takedowns and throws will be performed from a static position and blindfolded.

Hold Escapes Hold escapes from white to brown belt will be performed demonstrating power, focus, speed and control. The student will be required to defend holds while blindfolded in a Jiu-jitsu circle.

Ground Defense Student should be able to demonstrate the ability to escape a wide variety of ground attacks of varying intensity and be able to effectively adapt to changes in approach.

Sparring Exercises Student must be demonstrate capability at all forms of previously learned forms of sparring in addition to 3-on-1 defense drill (30 seconds).

Nidan Requirements

Nidan is the 2nd level of the black belt ranks. Testing for Nidan can be attempted after a student has been a Shodan for a min. of 2 years. The student should have been actively teaching during classes in this time period.

Resume The student will be asked to produce a resume of their martial arts activities. The student’s resume should include documentation of participation in dojo seminars, seminars with other instructors, demonstrations and anything else the student feels is relevant (events must be within the last 2 years).

Essay The student will be required to write an essay (min. 1,000 words) answering the question “Explain one or more ways teaching Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu has changed your perspective.” The student may interpret the question in whatever way they see fit.

Throws & Takedowns Any 6 of the following throws: Floating hip Leg wheel Stone drop Heaven & earth Inside heel trip Outside heel trip Inner winding Inner thigh Foot sweep Rear wheel Entering Under cutting Takedown/throw transitions & counters Blindfolded throwing on the move

Weapon Defense Evading against a straight, slashing and downward knife attacks Defense against a straight, slashing and downward knife attacks Defense against a gun attack – face and stomach level Defense against a rear gun attack – head and mid back level

Hold Escape Variations Variations for all Yellow and Orange belt hold escapes.

Improvised Weapons Persuader keychain (carrying methods, positions, 5 grips & applications, 12 basic strikes) Club (using to defend against a variety of attacks)

High Stress Sparring Circle of Death Explain concepts related to high stress sparring.

Police Pressure Point System Explain the difference between surface pressure, deep pressure and striking applications. Demonstrate a variety of applications of all motor and pressure points.