NEW WAVE SEF DEFENSE SHAOLIN KEMPO KARATE MANUAL AND CURRICULUM Last revised January, 2015 A brief History of New Wave New Wave was founded as a Shaolin Kempo Karate school in 1985 by Shihan Erik Kugel. In March of 2000, the academy was passed on to Shihan Fernando Fialho, Mestrando/Sensei Silas Pinto, and Shihan Carlos De La Cruz. The school has since expanded to an academy that offers the traditional art of Kempo Karate and fluid art of African-Brazilian Capoeira. Throughout its transformations, one thing has remained the same a sense of community, fellowship and commitment to excellent in the martial arts we offer. FREQUENT KEMPO INSTRUCTORS Shihan Fernando Fialho 5 th Dan, Chief Instructor of New Wave Kempo Shihan Erik Kugel 5 th Dan, Master Instructor and New Wave Founder Sensei Silas Pinto 3 rd Dan, Instructor Sensei Marcus Webster 2 nd Dan, Instructor Sempi Dave Freitas 1 st Dan, Assistant Instructor Sempi Jonathen Wallace 1 st Dan, Assistant Instructor SCHOOL CREED 1) To build true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart
SCHOOL CREED 1) To build true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart and strength in the body 2) To keep friendship with one another and to build a strong and happy community 3) Never fight to achieve selfish ends only fight to protect what is right Gears MUST BE approved by the managing staff, for liability purposes. 10 Principles of the school Respect -- Self-Control Discipline Integrity -- Trust Honor Sincerity Love -- Peace -- Joy Curriculum Joining a school can sometimes be one of the hardest decisions. Still, you have decided to join New Wave Self Defense, and we look forward to the opportunity of sharing one of the most comprehensive martial arts of our time, Shaolin Kempo Karate. Kempo by definition is Mixture. It is omnivorous by design and encompasses elements from several arts with a particular foci on Chinese and Japanese based arts of self defense. The New Wave system, however, does incorporate the knowledge from the backgrounds of our instructors, which also includes Tae Kwon Do kicking and Jiu Jitsu techniques from ground self-defense. We are committed to making your (child s) experience as positive and intense as possible. TO START ATTENDANCE Remember that this is a commitment to both yourself as well as your classmates o Beginners 8 formal classes monthly minimum o Intermediates o Advanced 10 formal classes per month minimum 11 formal MMA classes monthly minimum UNIFORM Uniform represent unity and fosters a feeling of team, hence, are extremely important to the community aspect of the academy. All students are required to wear the full uniform during the week. The options are full gi or gi pants with the team/school Tshirt. CLUBS and TEAMS Our program has several clubs and teams designed to challenge students and provide leadership opportunities in the school. Clubs and Teams are available to intermediates and advanced students. This includes weapons training and performance team. EQUIPMENT New Wave requires full protection equipment for all contact aspects of the martial arts. The gear MUST be approved by the instructors. For your convenience, we provide gear and have several vendors with whom we collaborate for reliable, inexpensive gear. o Mouth Piece, Cup, head protector, hand and foot protectors
Gears MUST BE approved by the managing staff, for liability purposes. If you have gear from previous training, but are new to the school please check with the office about your gear. We order medium level gear, which provides very good protection and are appropriate for the level of training and sparring matches. Members of the Performance team may be required to purchase additional gear depending on the requirements from tournaments. TESTING and PROMOTIONS The program holds 4 graduations per year. One of which is a large graduation, with workshops, demonstrations and other events. Fees for graduations and testing are separate and registrations will be available once the child is deemed ready for the opportunity to test for promotion. All testing are lead by senior instructors (Shihans and/or Senseis). PLEASE NOTE: Graduations are celebrations. We cancel classes and encourage all of you to attend, regardless if you are going to be receiving a new belt. PRIVATES and CIRCUIT TRAINING We also hold individual and group privates in all of our programs. You will have opportunities to talk to instructors about private lessons once you have been training for at least 6 months. DROP-OFF and PICK-UP POLICY VERY IMPORTANT: For minors parents MUST walk the students into the building and pick them up in the hallway. For the safety of your children, we would like to make sure they are going home with people we know. This also provides us with the opportunity to update you on upcoming events and activities. Take the time at drop-off to review the information boards. FLEXIBILITY This is an extremely important dimension of the martial arts and should be exercised from the beginning of one s training. Hold each pose for 1 minute each (only 6 minutes total INVEST THE TIME!) Additional stretches will be introduced in class to enhance your routine. HEALTHY EATING and SLEEPING Be mindful of your diet and sleep. Your energy in class heavily relies on healthy eating and sleeping habits. TOURNAMENTS and COMPETITION Please communicate with your instructors if you are interested in competition so that we can create an Individualized Training Plan for you. We host 2 inner-school tournaments per year and attend up to 5 out-of-school tournaments per year depending on student interests.
attend up to 5 out-of-school tournaments per year depending on student interests. WALL MONITOR and INFORMATION BOARDS We hold a range of events to help build inter-program relationships. Staying informed is the key to school involvement. REFERRAL PROGRAM We have a wonderful referral program designed to aid students and parents earn credits to help with costs of tuition and equipment VIDEOS and OTHER RESOURCES Review the materials on our site (www.newwavesd.com) We have videos for beginner training and materials that can help you with preparing for tests and promotions. Videos for intermediates and advance training will soon be available for purchase. JR. KEMPO CURRICULUM Ages 5 13 SCHOLARSHIP Although this is the very first rank, it is also one of the most important ranks. It marks the beginning the open slate. Establishing good discipline and form is key in the first step towards a successful martial arts journey.
Establishing good discipline and form is key in the first step towards a successful martial arts journey. Universal Creed 10 Principles Back Front Thrust Palm 8 Point Blocking System Front Ax Back Stepping Stool Round House Cart-Wheel Horse Front Stepping Shuffle Switching SELF-DEFENSE FORMS Shirt Grab: 1 hand and 2 hands Beginning 1 pinan Back Bear Hug: Instep, Elbow & Groin Ages 5-13 Know how to tie belt Combinations 6 and 7 Sports combination 1 All 3 Hammer Wrist Back-fist Chicken 8 Point with counters Fast kick Side Flying Side
Wrist Back-fist 8 Point with counters Side Flying Side Pump Kicking Crossing side ACROBATICS STANCES FOOTWORK Forward Rolls Half-Moon Crossing Half-moon Stepping Rotating SELF-DEFENSE FORMS Shirt Grab: Rush (with side stepping) ½ of Pinan Back Bear Hug: Tripping Takedown Ages 5-13 2 people on lineage Combinations 2 and 5 Sports combinations 2 Invitation to sparring Spear Palm Blocking System Fast Double /STANCES Back Bend Hand stand Fighting stances
Back Bend Hand stand Fighting stances SELF-DEFENSE FORMS Headlock: Groin and sweep into side mount 1 Pinan Tackle: Sprawl and clamp Ages 5 13 3 people on lineage Combinations 3 and 4 Sports combinations 3 Corkscrew punch Parry? Crescent Tornado Falls/Slapdowns Point Sparring stances (Front, back, side, front roll) 1 hand Cartwheel Slide SELF-DEFENSE FORMS Ground basics: Defense Shrimp and Turtle 2 Ground clinches 1 escape from half/full mount 1 basic Sweep 2 Pinan
Ages 5 13 4 people on the lineage Black Belt Club and/or Performance Team Sports combinations 4/5 Cup and Saucer Knifes (3) Ridge Hand Ridge Hand System Ridge and Counters Hook Spinning back Spinning Hook Butterfly Front hand spring * * optional Cat Blitz Angle manipulations SELF-DEFENSE FORMS SPARRING Ground basics 2: Offense Side, half and full mounts 1 half/full mount pass Rear naked choke 1 arm bar 1 Kata Full Gear and 2 sparring classes per month -- Point sparring rules Ages 5-13
5 people on the lineage Tournament Form Block n Punch (2 Kata) Fortress Jumping spinning hook Counter back Counter roundhouse Nara ban Back Walk-over * * optional Switch Cat 360 stepping SELF-DEFENSE FORMS SPARRING Hip Throw Shoulder Throw 2 Kata 2 times per month -- Applying counter roundhouse and counter back kicks Ages 5 13 6 people on lineage Combinations 8 and 9 Invitation to SWAT Team Knife block/spear (crane) U punch (crane) Combinations Ten Point Combinations
U punch (crane) Combinations Ten Point Back handspring * * optional Back Bo Crane Kung Fu Side step Side Shuffle SELF-DEFENSE FORMS SPARRING Consistent grappling Single/double leg takedowns Throws into side controls Crane 2-3 times per month -- Beginning continuous sparring Ages 5 13 Lineage from Mitose to Fialho Kempos 1 and 2 Spinning Strikes Mortar Man? Palm Presses (for sparring) Lazy Tornado Twist Stance Creeping SELF-DEFENSE FORMS SPARRING Lock Basics: (standing and Floor) 2 wrist locks 2 floor locks (i.e. kimura, 5 Pinan 2-3 times per month -- continuous sparring with takedowns
(standing and Floor) 2 wrist locks 2 floor locks (i.e. kimura, Americana, ankle, knee, anaconda, triangle) -- continuous sparring with takedowns Ages 5 13 Ages 5 13 Full Gi at All times Kempos 3 and 4 Leopard s paw Jap, cross, hook, uppercut, elbows Leg Blocks Knee strikes Sweeps * 540 and/or 720 Boxing Stances Footwork for multiple targets SELF-DEFENSE FORMS SPARRING Multiple Targets Beginner Ukemi 3 Kata 5 Kata 3-4 classes per month -- NEED Grappling Gloves Clinch
Ages 5 13 This is the Awaiting Jr. Black Belt Rank Full review of material TESTING Full Gi at all times Combinations 1 and 10 Must attend every under black belt test until invited to Jr. Black Belt Test PUNCHES STANCES KICKS Spinning backfist Superman/woman Greco Power Kicks (low/high) SELF-DEFENSE FORMS SPARRING Escape from Locks Intermediate Ukemi 3 Pinan 3-4 classes per month -- Full Grappling Free sparring (Standing and Floor) KIDS and ADULT SPARRING CURRICULUM LEVEL 1 POINT SYSTEM Chops Kicks OTHER Jab Cross Ax Fast kick 4 S s of footwork 360 stepping
Jab Cross Blitz Super Flying back fist Ax Fast kick Stab Side Kick Pump Kicking Hook Counter Back Counter Roundhouse Spinning Back Cut Kick 4 S s of footwork 360 stepping Stance 1 Stance 2 Close vs Open Stances Combinations: Hookàroundhouse Roundhouseàback kick Pumpà blitz LEVEL 2 CONTINUOUS SYSTEM Chops Kicks OTHER Upper cut Hammer Counter Thrust Switch jab Hook punch Tips Fast Double Spinning Hook Spinning ax Nara Ban Side step Side Shuffle Grappling Free sparring