TECHNIQUES

A fast straight punch with the lead hand. Chin down and rear hand stays in guard throughout.

A powerful straight rear-hand punch. Turn the back foot onto the ball of the foot for power.

A strike using the back of the fist, often used as a surprise technique or to close a combination.

A curved punch targeting the side of the head or body, requiring hip rotation for power.

An upward punch targeting the chin or solar plexus, driving from the legs up through the body.

A spinning strike using the back of the fist, one of the new techniques for Brown Belt.

A straight punch used as a breaking technique demonstrating focus and power at Brown Belt.

A straight front kick performed on the front leg, off the back leg, and in both stances.

The classic kickboxing roundhouse/turning kick performed on the front leg, off the back leg, and in both stances.

A downward chopping kick performed on the front leg, off the back leg, and in both stances.

A kick where the leg swings out and the heel hooks back to strike the target, performed on both legs.

A straight thrust kick to the side, striking with the outer edge of the foot. Performed on front and back leg in both stances.

A powerful rear thrust kick delivered backward, striking with the outer edge of the foot. Performed on front and back leg in both stances.

A sweeping kick that travels from the outside inward in a crescent arc, striking with the outer edge or sole of the foot.

A sweeping kick that travels from the inside outward in a crescent arc, striking with the inner edge or sole of the foot.

A spinning back kick with full rotation. Landing in the correct position ready to attack or defend is key.

A spinning version of the turning kick, executed with a reverse rotation for surprise and power.

A spinning version of the hook kick — one of the new spinning techniques introduced at Brown Belt.

A step-in back kick used as a breaking technique, requiring commitment and power generation.

A step-in side kick used as a breaking technique at Brown Belt grading.

A skipping front kick used as a breaking technique at Brown Belt grading.

A full 360° spinning turning kick (tornado kick). Jump-initiated, striking with the instep at the peak of rotation. Landing in guard position is critical.

A full spinning axe kick using a 360° rotation to generate downward chopping power with the heel.

A flying turning kick launched from a jump to generate extra height and power, striking with the instep.

A full 360° spinning hook kick — a progression from the reverse hook at Brown. The heel hooks back with full rotation for devastating effect.

A jumping back kick delivering explosive power and height. Drive off both feet and thrust with the outer edge of the foot.

Special technique — a cupped palm strike targeting the ear, causing disorientation and pain.

Special technique — an upward palm heel strike to the chin, powerful and safe for the hand.

A close-range elbow strike used as a breaking technique and in self-defence at Green Belt.

Special technique — a strike using the arc of the hand (between thumb and index finger) to the throat.

A strike using the blade edge of the hand, used as a breaking technique and in self-defence at Blue Belt.

A strike using the inner edge of the hand (the ridge between the index finger and thumb), delivered in a sweeping arc to targets such as the temple, jaw or throat.

A full 360° spinning rear elbow, striking with the point of the elbow. One of the most powerful close-range techniques.

The foundation of all kickboxing. Correct guard, chin down, weight balanced.

Deflecting a jab with a slight redirection of the rear hand to create counter opportunities.

A defensive rolling movement — bending the knees and rolling the upper body under an incoming hook punch to avoid contact. Also known as 'bobbing and weaving'.

Using the forearm to block incoming hook punches, protecting the head and ribs.

Moving the head off the centreline to avoid punches by rotating at the waist.

Sparring assessed on footwork, variation in techniques, speed, angles of attack and defence, control and timing.

Release your wrist from a grip by making a large circle in either direction. If circling upwards, pull out of the grip when the opponent's thumb and forefinger are pointing upwards. If circling over and downwards, pull out when the opponent's wrist is bent.

Escaping from a side headlock by turning your head inward, protecting your face, then unbalancing the opponent backward over your knee.

Releasing from a chest grab and transitioning into a wrist or arm lock to control the attacker.

Special technique — applying a controlled press to the throat as a self-defence measure to create distance.

Stepping offline from a straight knife thrust and applying a lock to control the attacker's weapon arm.

A wrist lock technique applied during self-defence scenarios to gain control of an attacker.

Defending against a downward strike with an object using a forearm block and immediate counter.

Quickly move one leg back, turning your body sideways, rotate an arm over both opponent's arms at the same time, with the arms trapped, bring your elbow immediately back to strike the opponent.

Special technique — defending against a body knife stab, stepping offline and controlling the attacker.

Controlling a knife at close range when the attacker is already in a short-stab stance. Focus is on redirecting the weapon arm, gaining wrist control and neutralising the threat.

A classical hip throw used to take an attacker to the ground. Requires close-range entry, loading the opponent across the hip and rotating them to the floor.

A front choke applied from a clinch or takedown scenario, wrapping the arm around the opponent's neck from the front to restrict airflow. Applied in self-defence context only.

Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967: A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime, or in effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders. This is a statutory right to use force — but ONLY what is reasonable and proportionate. Under Common Law you also have the right to defend yourself, others, and your property. Force must be proportionate, necessary and reasonable. You are judged on the circumstances as you honestly believed them to be at the time — even if that belief was mistaken, provided it was genuine.

As a Black/White Belt student, you have a duty of care toward others in training and in self-defence scenarios. You must act responsibly to prevent injury, seek medical help when needed, and follow first aid protocols. This is both a legal and ethical responsibility.

Building on the 1-2 with a lead hook to create a flowing three-punch combination.

Increased complexity of combinations using Jab, Cross, Uppercut and Hook with good stances and guard throughout.

All previous kicks and punches combined with maintained stances and guard, on pads, bag and in shadow.

Sparring with focus on footwork, variation, speed, angles and control — demonstrated when most tired.

Sparring when most tired — can you dig deep and still perform? Footwork, variation, angles, control and timing all assessed.

All techniques from White through Brown Belt must be demonstrated to a high standard at this level. This includes all kicks on both legs and in both stances, full punch arsenal, all spinning kicks, all breaking techniques, and all self-defence scenarios.

A four-technique combination blending hand techniques with a spinning finish. The spinning backfist rewards a committed attacker.

Setting up a spinning kick with hands — jab and cross draw the opponent's guard, creating the opening for a reverse turning kick to the head or body.

Opening with a turning kick to the body then spinning immediately into a back kick, finishing with hands as the opponent reacts.

All techniques from White through Brown/Black Belt must be demonstrated to instructor level at Black/White. Every kick, punch, combination, spinning technique, self-defence and breaking technique from the full syllabus.

A flowing three-punch set-up into a full tornado kick. The punches force the opponent to react, creating the opening for the spinning kick.

Opening with a spinning back kick to push opponent back, following with 1-2 as they recover, and finishing with a spinning hook kick to the head.

A six-technique combination mixing punch levels (head and body) with a spinning finish. Demonstrates the full range of weapons at near-black belt level.

A comprehensive demonstration of every technique from White through Black/White Belt, performed to instructor standard. Every kick on both legs, both stances. Every punch, elbow, combination, spinning technique, self-defence scenario and breaking technique.

Live sparring assessed for technique, control, tactics and spirit. Demonstrating the full range of the syllabus under pressure.

A six-technique master combination: four punches flowing into back-to-back spinning kicks. A full expression of the Black Belt syllabus.

Mixing all ranges — spinning kick, hands, spinning punch, clinch knee and finishing elbow. A true multi-range Black Belt combination.

Opening with the most powerful long-range kick, landing into hands then finishing with the hardest spinning kick in the syllabus. The pinnacle of combination work.

A continuous 2-minute shadow kickboxing round demonstrating techniques from all belt levels fluidly — with no set pattern, showing genuine mastery and creativity.