Curriculum

Total Impact School Curriculum

Click on the section below to see curriculum for each belt level. Last sections shows combinations referenced throughout curriculum.

1st stripe

Stances

Strikes

Kicks

2nd stripe

Stances

Strikes

Kicks

Blocks

Movement

3rd stripe

Karate

Kickboxing

4th stripe

Proficiency in all prior curriculum

Must hold for a minimum of 1 month

Must be approved by an instructor to be eligible for testing.

1st Stripe

Stances
– Parallel Stance/Ready Position
– Front Stance
– Side Stance

Strikes
– Vertical Punch
– Lunge Punch

Kicks
– Front Leg Side Kick

Movement
– Step Forward/Step Backward

2nd Stripe

Strikes
– Knife Hands Up/Down
– Straight Backfist

Kicks
– Advancing Front Leg Side Kick

Blocks
– Inside/Out Block
– Outside/In Block
– Parry Blocks

Movement
– Side Shuffle/Step
– Triangle Steps

3rd Stripe

Karate
– Karate Combo #2
– Karate Combo #3

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #3

Self Defense
– Strike Defense #1

4th Stripe

– Proficiency in all prior curriculum
– Must hold for a minimum of 1 month
– Must be approved by an instructor to be eligible for testing.

1st Stripe

Strikes
– Overtop Backfist
– Blitzing Backfist
– Hammer Fist (All Angles)

Kicks
– Inside/Out Crescent Kick
– Back Kick
– Back Leg Side Kick

Movement
– Pivot & Angle Movement
– Bob & Weave

2nd Stripe

Karate
– Karate Combo #4

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #4

Self-Defense
– Grab Defense #1
– Grab Defense #2

3rd Stripe

Kata
– Kihon Kata Shodan
– Heian Shodan (optional)

Sparring
– Sparring Drill #1
– Sparring Drill #2

4th

– Proficiency in all prior curriculum
– Must hold for a minimum of 1 month
– Must be approved by an instructor to be eligible for testing.

1st Stripe

Stances
– Back Stance
– Cat Stance

Strikes
– Ridge Hand

Kicks
– Hook Kick
– Spinning Back Kick

Ground
– Back Breakfall
– Technical Lift

Grappling
– Snake Movement/Shrimping

2nd Stripe

Karate
– Karate Combo #5

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #5

Self-Defense
– Strike Defenses #2 & 3
– Grab Defense #3

3rd Stripe

Kata
– Pin Yang Shodan

Sparring
– Sparring Drills #3 & #4

4th Stripe

– Proficiency in all prior curriculum
– Must hold for a minimum of 1 month
– Must be approved by an instructor to be eligible for testing

1st Stripe

Strikes
– Elbows 1-9
– Eye Strike
– Spear Hand High/Low

Kicks
– Knees 1-4
– Outside/In Crescent Kick
– Ax Kick

Blocks
– 3-Star Block Drill
– Parry/Deflection

Ground
– Front Breakfall

Grappling
– Mount
– Guard
– Side Mount

2nd Stripe

Karate
– Karate Combo #5

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #6
– Kickboxing Combo #7

Self-Defense
– Strike defense #4
– Grab Defense #4

3rd Stripe

Karate
-Kihon Kata Nidan

Sparring
– Sparring Drills #5 & #6

4th Stripe

– Proficiency in all prior curriculum
– Must hold for a minimum of 1 month
– Must be approved by an instructor to be eligible for testing.

1st Stripe

Strikes
– V-Hand Strike
– Phoenix Knuckle

Kicks
– Spinning Crescent Kick
– Spinning Hook Kick
– Scissors Front Kick
– Jumping Side Kick

Ground
– Front Kick
– Side Kick
– Roundhouse Kick
– Side Breakfall

Grappling
– Sprawl
– Side Control
– Arm Drag Takedown

2nd Stripe

Karate
– Karate Combo #6
– Knees 1-4

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #7
– Kickboxing Combo #8

Grappling
– Guard & Mount Escape/Cycle
– Side Mount Escape

Self-Defense
– Strike Defense #5 & #6
– Grab Defense #5 & #6

3rd Stripe

Grappling
– Free Flow 1 Minute

Sparring
– Sparring Drills #7 & 8

4th Stripe

– Proficiency in all prior curriculum
– Must hold for a minimum of 1 month
– Must be approved by an instructor to be eligible for testing.

Brown 3rd Kyu

Kata
– Pin Yang Nidan

Karate
– Karate Combo #7
– 5-Star Block Drill

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #9
– Leg Check Against Front Kicks
– Leg Check Roundhouse

Grappling
– Free Flow 2 Minutes
– Forward & Backward Roll
– Single Leg Takedown
– Knee On Belly
– Open Guard

Sparring
– Sparring Drills #9 & 10

Self-Defense
– Strike Defense #7 & 8
– Grab Defense #7 & 8

Brown 2nd Kyu

Karate
– Karate Combo #8
– Inverted Roundhouse

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #10
– Boxing Defenses #1-12
– Sipa Kick
– Thai Roundhouse
– Continuous Sparring (2 Rounds x 2 Minutes)

Grappling/Judo
– Clinch
– Underhooks
– Overhooks
– Hip Throw
– Power Back Leg Sweep
– Double Leg Takedown
– T-Position Take down

Sparring
– Sparring Drills #11 & 12

Self-Defense
– Entries #1-3
– Strike Defense #9-10
– Grab Defense #9-12

Brown 1st Kyu

Kata
– Pin Yang Sandan

Karate
– Karate Combo #9 & 10

Kickboxing
– Kickboxing Combo #11 & 12

Grappling/Judo
– Osoto Gari
– S-Mount
– Ko-Uchi Gari Sweep Stepping leg
– Bar-Arm Throw

Sparring
– Sparring Drills #13 & 14

Self-Defense
– Strike Defense #11-14
– Punches from Mount #14
– Grab Defense #13-15
– Headlock from Side #16
– Headlock from Behind #17

Student Creed

I will IMPACT my mind by staying positive and motivated.
I will IMPACT my body by working hard and striving for excellence.
I will IMPACT my life by making healthy choices and uplifting myself and others.
I will IMPACT my family by treating them with respect and courtesy.
I will IMPACT my community by being an example of integrity and honesty.
I will have a TOTAL IMPACT on MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT.

Rules of the Dojo

Bow when entering and leaving the Dojo
If you are late, then you must request permission to enter the class
Students must wear clean uniforms at all times
Bow when a Black Belt enters the Dojo
No profanity, horseplay, or loud talking permitted in the Dojo
No food, drinks, or gum chewing allowed in the Dojo
Jewelry and hats are not to be worn in the Dojo
Do not face the instructor(s) when fixing belt or uniform
Do not attempt any techniques until an instructor demonstrates them to you
No talking while the instructor is speaking or teaching
Immediately report any injury to an instructor
Higher ranks should inform and instruct any Junior rank who does not understand the rules or displays improper technique
Everyone is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the Dojo
Anyone who cannot follow the rules will be reduced in rank
If you find something in the school that doesn’t belong to you, then return it to the office immediately

Curriculum

Total Impact School Curriculum

1st stripe

Stances

Strikes

Kicks

2nd stripe

Stances

Strikes

Kicks

Blocks

Movement

3rd stripe

Karate

Kickboxing

4th stripe

Proficiency in all prior curriculum

Must hold for a minimum of 1 month

Must be approved by an instructor to be eligible for testing.

1st Stripe

2nd Stripe

3rd Stripe

4th Stripe

1st Stripe

2nd Stripe

3rd Stripe

4th

1st Stripe

2nd Stripe

3rd Stripe

4th Stripe

1st Stripe

2nd Stripe

3rd Stripe

4th Stripe

1st Stripe

2nd Stripe

3rd Stripe

4th Stripe

Brown 3rd Kyu

Brown 2nd Kyu

Brown 1st Kyu

Student Creed

Rules of the Dojo

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