{"id":78,"date":"2014-01-10T05:55:07","date_gmt":"2014-01-10T05:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tkentnelson.com\/OLC\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2017-01-17T19:54:52","modified_gmt":"2017-01-17T19:54:52","slug":"introduction-read-first","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tkentnelson.com\/OLC\/introduction-read-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Info &#038; Ranking Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E-6Q_c-ht1E\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nNow you can be part of an extremely well rounded fighting\/self defense system that is constantly evolving &amp; improving! \u00a0Combining\u00a0<b>MMA<\/b>\u00a0<i>(Mixed Martial Arts)<\/i>,\u00a0<b>JKD<\/b>\u00a0<i>(Jeet Kune Do)<\/i>,\u00a0<b>FMA<\/b>\u00a0<i>(Filipino Martial Arts), \u00a0<\/i><b>BJJ<\/b><i>\u00a0<i>(Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)\u00a0<\/i><\/i>and\u00a0<b>RAT<\/b>\u00a0<i>(Rapid Assault Tactics)<\/i>, we blend graceful smooth motions with hard hitting explosive power. \u00a0Functional training both on your feet and on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>We refer to our full JKD curriculum, and unique teaching approach, as <em><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Kai-Shin Jeet Kune Do.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The focus of our Empty-Hand curriculum\u00a0is to teach you the practical means of self defense and the character building life lesson philosophies of a traditional martial art. We achieve this by developing the body through modern martial arts cross-training, and by developing the mind through traditional martial arts philosophies.<\/p>\n<p>We teach all Five training areas of empty-hand martial arts as well as how to connect and blend them together.<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Striking\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<b>2. Clinching\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<b>3. Manipulation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<b>4. Hand Trapping<br \/>\n5. Grappling<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We study the concepts and principals from many martial arts cultures, such as Filipino, Thai,\u00a0Indonesian, Malaysian, Brazilian, Okinawan, Chinese and Japanese cultures.\u00a0 The main systems which contribute to the Kai-Shin curriculum are:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. MUAY THAI<\/strong> &#8211; Thai Boxing<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> 2. JUN FAN GUNG FU<\/strong> &#8211; Bruce Lee&#8217;s Art<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> 3. WING CHUN<\/strong> &#8211; Ip Man&#8217;s art<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> 4. PANANTUKAN<\/strong> &#8211; Kali \/ Filipino Martial Arts<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> 5. SILAT<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Maphilindo &amp; Madjapahit Martial Arts<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> 6. COMBAT SUBMISSON WRESTLING<\/strong> &#8211; Erik Paulson<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> 7. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU<\/strong> &#8211; Gracie &amp; Machado families<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Because a student is exposed to a wide range of tactics, it lets a person capitalize on what they are good at and develop that which they are not. \u00a0This type of training allows people of many different body types and ages to study with us.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is NOT to have all of our students look the same, it is for all of our students to develop according to their own body type and discover how to make the principals behind the techniques work for them as an individual.<\/p>\n<h1><b><i>Student Rank Pro<\/i><\/b><b><i>g<\/i><\/b><b><i>ression:<\/i><\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">BASIC:<\/span><\/strong> Level-1\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0Entry Level&#8230; All new students are considered to be BASIC: Level-1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">BASIC:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-2<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">BASIC:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-3\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">INTERMEDIATE:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-1<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">INTERMEDIATE:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-2<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">INTERMEDIATE:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">ADVANCED:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-1<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">ADVANCED:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">ADVANCED:<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level-3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SENIOR: <\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Levels 1-5\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<b>(Black Belt Level) <span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Continued Study with Guro T. Kent Nelson . Also displayed must be a high of level dedication &amp; support to \u00a0the KSK Martial Arts family. \u00a0Display a solid understanding in the\u00a0performance &amp; application of their technique, but more importantly in their ability to understand the guiding Principals, Concepts and Paradigms of the art, and are able to apply and\/or adapt them to future material in whatever training they may receive.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h1>\u00a0<b><i>Instructor Rank Pro<\/i><\/b><b><i>g<\/i><\/b><b><i>ression:<\/i><\/b><\/h1>\n<p><b><b>Training Group Leader:\u00a0<\/b><\/b>This in not actually a rank, but more of a show of trust between the individual and KSK Martial Arts, to set a good example for the learning process of the student.<\/p>\n<p><b>Apprentice Instructor:\u00a0<\/b><b>(Jo-Shu)<\/b>\u00a0This means you are learning how to teach.\u00a0 Apprentice instructors do not have the ability to rank their students yet.\u00a0 Minimum 1 year as a Training Group Leader.<\/p>\n<p><b>Associate Instructor:<\/b>\u00a0This rank shows that both you and your students are showing increased ability and comprehension of the material.\u00a0 Apprentice instructors do not have the ability to rank their students yet.\u00a0 Minimum 1 year as an Apprentice Instructor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Basic Instructor: (Guro)<\/b>\u00a0May promote students in the BASIC levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Intermediate Instructor:<\/b>\u00a0 May promote students in the INTERMEDIATE levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Advanced Instructor:<\/b>\u00a0May promote students in the ADVANCED levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Senior Instructor:\u00a0<\/b>May promote students in the SENIOR levels and Apprentice<\/p>\n<p><b>Full Instructor:<\/b>\u00a0 Gives the Instructor permission to individually promote the Apprentice instructor under them to the individual ranks of Associate Instructor and BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED &amp; SENIOR Instructor Levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Senior Full Instructor:<\/b>\u00a0May promote a SENIOR Instructor to the level of Full Instructor.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>In order to be recognized and\/or promoted to each Instructor Rank, the Instructor\u2019s membership must be current and in good standing. \u00a0Instructors must also maintain a level of regular training either at K.S.K. Martial Arts,<i>\u00a0<\/i>through attendance at seminars &amp; camps, and\/or private instruction with Guro T. 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