ATSDC

Aberdeen Tan Su Self Defense Class

Rules Concerning Rank , Amended by: Jimmy Cockerham January 2002

1. Belt order: white, yellow, blue, green, purple, brown, black, degrees of black.

Kids are awarded the same belts in stripe form but arent awarded a black stripe belt.

2. Average time between belts is 4 to 6 months, (JLC) if you meet class on regular bases.

3. Brown belt may be held at that level for 12 to 18 months, (JLC) if you meet class on regular bases.

4. Black belt may be reached after 3 years plus, (JLC) if you meet class on regular bases.

5. Green belt is our first high ranking belt.

6. Explanation requirement begin at green belt.

7. There are 3 specific degrees of brown belt.

8. Belts below brown may also be awarded 3 degrees at each level or one advance degree at each level.

9. Rank tests are checks as much as tests.

10. No student is required to spar or fight for rank nor shall initiation type abuse ever be part of any Tan Su

rank test.

11. All students being ranked from green belt and higher must be ranked by vice-president, Mark Davidson, or by Grand Master Greg Luna. There shall be no exceptions except by special permission from Mark or Greg.

12. Tan Su rank is not for life and may be withdrawn if a student fails to progress and keep up the standards of his rank.

13. All brown and black belts must attend Marks class, the center hub of Tan Su , at least once a month preferably on the 3rd Thursday of the month. All green and purple belts are encouraged to do the same.

14. Rank is awarded strictly on the basic of ability, performance, and skill demonstrated.

15. No Tan Su student shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, age, or handicap.

16. Black belt and black belt instructor are 2 separate ranks and may be earned separately or in conjunction.

17. Time between ranks is considerably longer for children than adults. Thats why I started the stripe ranking system. (JLC)

18. A student must be at least 15 to be considered for a black belt in this system (Tan Su).

19. The cost of any rank test shall always be reasonable ($25) and student will receive a rank certificate within a couple of weeks after passing their test. If a student fails the test they can retake it in 30 days.

20. Tan Su rank is Special!! Work hard for it and be proud of it!!

TanSu Basics

Aberdeen Tan Su Self Defense Class

Requirement for Adults Yellow thru Green Belt

I. Basic Punches (off the Front hand)

A) Jab

B) Body punch

C) Front hand Ridge Hand

D) Palm Heel

E) Back Fist

II. Basic Punches (off the Back Hand)

A) Reverse Punch

B) High Reverse Punch

C) Ridge Hand

D) Knife Hand

E) Bottom Fist

F) Body Punch

G) Palm Heel

III. Basic Kicks

A) Snap Kick

B) Front leg Groin Kick

C) Thrust Kick

D) Side Kick off the Front

E) Side Kick off the Back Leg

F) Round House Kick

G) Hook Kick (Not a Basic)

IV. Basic done in Combination

V. Elbow Strikes (8)

A) Across the chin

B) Back Across the chin 3 to the Head

C) Straight up to the chin

D) Downward Elbow 1 downward

E) Straight Back1 behind

F) Straight into chest

G) Across the Chest3 to the Body

H) Straight up into the chest

VI. Knee Strikes (4)

A) UpwardTo the groin

B) Round ward Around the body (45% to 90% angle)

C) Downward Downward Drop

D) Knee to Face (Jump) Up to the Head

VII. Basic Throws and Takedowns

A) Single Leg Takedown

B) Double leg Takedown

C) Hip Throw

D) Head Control Takedown

E) Over the shoulder Throw

VIII. Basic Leg Sweeps

A) Front(Facing the same way , one step behind)

B) Close(Facing opposite, use outside knee, turn &kick opponents inside leg)

C) Roundhouse(Facing opposite, use outside leg, turn & kick opponents close leg)

D) Ankle(Face to face, either leg, kick inside of either of opponent lower leg)

E) Street(Same as roundhouse sweep but kick his leg up waist high)

F) Hook(Facing opposite, step behind like side kick, use inside leg, kick opponents close leg)

G) Knee (Added)- in place of Close (Face to face, either leg, kick inside of either of opponents thigh)

H) Shin (Added) - in place of Ankle (Face to face, either leg, kick inside of either of opponents lower legs)

IX. Striking Surfaces and Striking Area

X. Stances

A) Horse

B) Fighting

C) Front Stance

D) Relaxed

E) Horse Riding Stance (not a basic)

XI. Defending against Grabs and Holds

A) Wrist Grab (Single and Double)

B) Lapel Grab

C) Choke hold

D) Ankle Grab

E) Head lock

F) Defense from the Ground (Back and Stomach)

G) Defense Against a Throw

H) Arm Bar Choke

I) Full Nelson

J) Bear Hug

K) Haymaker

L) Defense from Behind

M) Weapon Defense

N) Car Defenses (in and outside) Advance

O) Chair Basic and Defense Advance

P) Dog Defense

Q) Using Distracter

R) Using Common Weapons

S) Defense from a Distance

XII. Purpose of a Ki (Why we KI)

A) Startle your opponent

B) Get Your Adrenaline Flowing

C) Tighten your Stomach muscles

D) Relieves Tension

XIII. 12 Element of a Good Technique

A) Timing

B) Distance

C) Speed

D) Power

E) Accuracy

F) Ki

G) Balance

H) Breathing

I) Muscle Control

J) Striking Surface

K) Striking Area

L) Good Technique

Striking Surfaces What You Hit With

Striking Areas- What You Hit

1) What is your instructor (teacher) name? Jimmy L. Cockerham

2) Who is the instructor of our center hub (Tupelo Class)? John Mark Davidson

3) Who is the Grand Master of Tan Su Karate? Greg Luna

4) What is the name of our system (Style of Karate)? Tan Su Karate or Tan Su Self Defense

5) Name of our punching system? Power Punching

6) Name of our blocking system? Punch Blocking

7) Why do we call our block system this? Meeting force with force at an angle to achieve a glancing blow.

8) What are the two result of a strike? to cause a concussion or internal damage and to take an opponent

off balance

9) What are our strikes designed to be? A one technique takeout

10) What is the best punch or kick in the street? The first one

11) What is the order in which our techniques are done? feet, hands, knees, elbows, throws, takedowns

12) What is our goal in a fight beside to win? Not to fight, if we do it is end our opponent aggressive action

13) What kind of principal is Tan Su based on? Scientific

14) What philosophy is Tan Su based on? Christian

15) Why do we come to attention and bow? It is a show of respect between student and teacher, tradition

16) What is a principal? The grouping of a self defense situation with a common denominator for each group;

thatcommon denominator is a basic mental and physical response to that self-defense situation.

17) What is a defense? A pre-programmed reflex action to a external stimuli

18) What are the four step of mental preparedness? access, decide, engage and reassess

19) What is target lock? The focusing of a large amount of force on a small area.

20) Who is Tan Su designed for? The common person

21) What are the three main points of Tan Su? Mental, Physical, and Psychological

22) What constitutes the cause of violence? to protect ones self, family, friend or just for the right

TanSu Principles

Basic Principles of Tan Su Karate

By: Mark Davidson

Tan Su Prayer

God Grant me the knowledge of how to defend myself,

the skill to excute what I know,

and the wisdom to know when to use both.

Definition of a Principle:

A principle is the grouping of self-defense situation with a common denominator for each group; the common denominator is the basic mental and physical response to that self- defense situation.

Principles:

1) Win!

2) In order to become proficient at all of our over 2000 defenses, a student must

master only a few basic principles.

3) There are no rules in fighting!

4) Principle of starting a fight:

Use karate for defense; however, if the altercation is unavoidable, throw the first strike and end it.

5) Principle of defending against grabs or holds:

Always use pain as a break. Use a strike to end the attack rather than breaking the hold and remaining in danger.

6) Principle of defending against multiple attackers:

Always fight as if there were two opponents; and if there are two or more, fight them one at a time.

7) Principle of what to strike with:

The whole body is a huge cluster of potential weapons. Strike with whatever is free to use.

8) Principle of Struggling for position:

Never wrestle! Struggle only long enough to get into a position to strike.

9) Principle of defending against a weapon:

1. Avoid it if possible

2. Get an equalizer, distracter, or superior weapon

3. Use psychological warfare

4. Show no fear and attack first

10) Principle of general defense:

The best defense is a good offense

11) Principle of ending a fight:

The fight is never over until your opponent is no longer capable of harming you.

12) Principle of body movement concerning gun defenses:

The body must always move slightly ahead of the hands so that the body is clear of the mussel before the hands, contact the gun. This is sometimes true with knife defenses.

13) Principle of reverse:

A reverse simply redirects an attackers force, using his own thrust and intent against him.

14) Principle of striking order and distance:

Use feet first, then hands, then knees and elbows, then throws and takedowns.

15) Principle of Preparedness:

Always be prepared and treat all physical advances as a strike. There should never be any need to defend against a hold or grab.

16) Principle of effective technique:

All techniques get their power from forward and twisting motion and are all developed for the desired effect of a one technique takeout.

17) Principle of transfer of energy:

All of our strikes are, designed to provide a striking surface that concentrates a large amount of force on a small area.

18) Principle of purpose of a strike:

The purpose of a strike is to cause concussion or internal damage and to take your opponent off his balance.

19) Principle of Position:

Fight from were you are regardless of your position in relation to your attacker.

20) Principle of Blocking:

Never block or strike if it can be avoided by evasion. If blocking is necessary, use a punch block, meeting force with force to achieve a glancing blow.

Block primarily the head and vital areas. The rest of the body should withstand a moderate blow.

21) Principle of throwing:

Throws and takedowns are done to take and opponent off his or her feet and to cause injury at the same time. These effects are achieved through leverage and technique, nit strength.

22) Principle of direct striking:

All strikes must be direct between striking area and striking surface so that a blow never glances off but always drives through.

23) Principle of power point:

All strike has a power point 2-6 inches from the point of impact until

completion of the strike.

24) Principle of Ki:

The 4 purposes of Ki are:

1. To relieve tension

2. Get adrenalin flowing

3. Tighten stomach muscles

4. Startle the opponent

Number 4 is the most important. Ki is not a word; it is a deep guttural scream, which come from the diaphragm and should be done with every technique, including class work, blocks, throws etc.

25) Principle of best Technique:

The best technique you can do in the street must be the first technique you do regardless of what it is. There may not be a second chance.

26) Principle of good technique:

Good technique is a combination of the 11 elements, all done correctly together at the same time to achieve a prefect strike. These are: