2016 Bjma East Coast Muay Thai Syllabus PDF
2016 Bjma East Coast Muay Thai Syllabus PDF
2016 Bjma East Coast Muay Thai Syllabus PDF
MUAY THAI
Teaching and Grading Guide
When I first began training in the martial arts during the mid-Sixties (March 3rd, 1965) I developed a very keen
interest in Muay Thai. But this was limited to brief newspaper articles and occasional television exposure in the
form of obscure documentaries etc.
During the Seventies and 1980-81-82 while Benny ‘THE JET’ Urquidez was building a reputation as the world’s
best ‘Kickboxer’ (still wearing his trade mark Karate Belt and long pants) easily defeating all challengers including
only the elite of Japans best champions – we had been busy in Australia (since 1976) developing the sport of
kickboxing and World Kickboxing Association (WKA). All the while we just kept on hearing about these notorious
fighters of Thailand.
Then we heard of Holland’s Vos gym and the Chakuriki style of Thom Harinck with his top students in the early
Eighties including Gilbert Ballantine, Tekken Donmez and many others; during 1983-84-85 they had gone to
Thailand and trained and fought…Got knocked out - got flogged - lost on points.
These same guys patched up their wounds and their pride, trained harder and fought harder...Achieved some
very tough fight drawn decisions - started winning on points - started to win by the occasional Knock Out. This
paved the way for the next wave of champions, Holland’s Rob Kaman and Ramon Dekker, and England’s Ronnie
Green.
An international situation (connected to Australia’s Alan Bond and his Americas Cup) during 1986-87 had Rod
Stroud and myself travelling the Globe all across America and throughout Europe (thanks to Alan Bond and West
Australian Premier Mr Ray O’Connor paying all of our bills), which included Amsterdam, Holland. Of course, we
trained with the Vos Gym and spent time with Thom Harrink. One night we were training with Tekken Donmez
and I asked,
“Where did you learn to punch, kick, knee and elbow your combinations with so much power?”
Before we left Holland Thom told me something else I have never forgotten,
“Bob, when you go home always train your fighters with ‘eight weapons’ (eg. Hand strikes, elbows, knees and
kicks), it is much easier to take weapons out, than to add weapons in, you only need ‘one week’ of full training to
delete ‘one set’ of weapons from any fighter who is fighting fit - you need months to add any extra weapons”.
After training with the Vos gym and with Thom Harrink, Rod Stroud and I decided we would launch the Thai
training quietly in WA and see how it would be received. Rod was already an accomplished kickboxing trainer
and from his BJC – ZDK martial arts training was extremely good with elbows and knees. Thus, Thai boxing came
easy to him. The proof is in the many champions he produced for many years to come.
1988-89 and 1990 were our first three of now over 21 annual trips (including 2011) to Thailand, training at one of
the best gyms over there - ‘SITYODTONG’ - with Grand Master Sennin Yodtong as our major influence.
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EXPECTATION
TIME FRAMES (approximate only)
TITLES
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Kru – reserved for people 3 degree and above
Orange to Blue Perform all areas of the Know history of BJC Muay Meditate at the beginning
training guide to a Thai. and end of each class
satisfactory standard
Blue to Green Perform all areas of the What is a Tomadachi and Meditate at the beginning
training guide to a good when can you wear one. and end of each class
standard
Green to Brown Perform all areas of the What are Bushido and Meditate at the beginning
training guide to a high Ishoa and when can you and end of each class
standard wear one.
Brown to Shodan-Ho Perform all areas of the Read Muay Thai: The Most Discover Senjo
training guide to a very Distinguished Art of
high standard Fighting
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BJMA CROSSES
The awarding of BJMA crosses must be done at state grading or an authorised event such as Senjo presentation
dinner. All awarding of crosses must first have been approved by Kru Brad.
Tomadachi The word Tomadachi means friend and is presented in a long rectangular shape made from
silver. They are presented to people above green singlet or to people who have supported BJMA.
Bushido Bushido is a Japanese word used to describe certain tenets held dear by Samurai, the way of the
warrior. The Bushido cross is presented to male black singlets in sterling silver by their immediate
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instructor and represents “Brother”. At 3 degree upon being awarded Kru title the new Kru’s
students buy the new Kru a yellow gold Bushido as a symbol of giving back to the instructor as a
sign of respect for all that the instructor has given them.
People not training may also be awarded a Bushido cross as a sign of family or protection.
Ishoa Ishoa means enlightenment and is presented to female black singlet in sterling silver by their
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immediate instructor and represents “Sister”. At 3 degree upon being awarded Kru title the new
Kru’s students buy the new Kru a yellow gold Ishoa as a symbol of giving back to the instructor as
a sign of respect for all that the instructor has given them.
People not training may also be awarded a Ishoa cross as a sign of family or protection.
Kyunnin This cross has never been awarded and is meant for people who do not train but are affiliated
with the BJMA and have proven financial success on a grand scale for BJMA.
UNIFORM
Coloured - Rank coloured singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Shodan - Black Singlet white logo & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Nidan - Black Singlet red logo & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Sandan - Red Singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Yondan - Red & White Singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Godan - White & Red Singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Rokudan - Black Singlet/Red Stripe & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Badges
To be allowed to wear someone’s personal crest is a great honour and shows respect and learning lineage.
Wearing the BJMA badge on your pants shows your loyalty to BJMA.
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FAILING PROCEDURE
(To Fail to Prepare is to Prepare to Fail)
Whilst every effort should be made by the club instructor, area instructor and family head to ensure all students
present at grading having a thorough understanding of the grading requirements it may be necessary from time to
time to fail students who during the grading do not achieve the required level of demonstration of the grading
requirements.
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2016
GRADING GUIDE
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WHITE SINGLET 1ST ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes
FITNESS
BJC Gladiator
Grade 1 - 3 minutes
Stretching – 3 Minutes
SHADOW SPARRING
Hands Only (1 x 3min)
STANCES
Attention
Fighting Stance
FOOTWORK
Stamp
PUNCHES
Single Shots
Jab
Cross
Hook
1. Jab – Cross
2. Jab – Cross – Hook
3. Cross – Hook – Uppercut
4. Uppercut, Hook, Cross
5. 3-2-1 Weave Drill
SPARRING
N/A
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YELLOW SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes
FITNESS
BJC Gladiator
Grade 1 - 3 minutes
Stretching – 3 Minutes
SHADOW SPARRING
Hands Only (1 x 3min)
STANCES
Attention
Fighting Stance
FOOTWORK
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover
PUNCHES
Single Shots
Jab
Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Overhand
Body Rip
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
PADWORK
1. Jab – Cross
2. Jab – Cross – Hook
3. Cross – Hook – Uppercut
4. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
5. 3-2-1 Weave Drill
6. Cross – Hook Weave Drill
7. Double Jab
8. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip
SPARRING
3 X 1 MINUTE ROUNDS BOXING
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YELLOW SINGLET 1st ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes
FITNESS
BJC Gladiator
Grade 1 - 3 minutes
Stretching – 3 Minutes
SHADOW SPARRING
Hands Only (1 x 3min)
STANCES
Attention
Fighting Stance
FOOTWORK
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover
PUNCHES
Single Shots
Jab
Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Overhand
Body Rip
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
PADWORK
1. Jab – Cross
2. Jab – Cross – Hook
3. Cross – Hook – Uppercut
4. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
5. 3-2-1 Weave Drill
6. Cross – Hook Weave Drill
7. Double Jab
8. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip
SPARRING
N/A
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ORANGE SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes PADWORK
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
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ORANGE SINGLET 1st ARM BAND
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
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BLUE SINGLET
WARM UP PADWORK
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes
FOCUS PADS (1x3min)
FITNESS R1 Punches – Freestyle
BJC Gladiator 1. Double Jab
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 2. Jab – Cross
Stretching – 3 Minutes 3. Cross – Hook
4. Cross - Jab - Cross
SHADOW SPARRING 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
Add Knees (1 x 3min) 6. Cross - Hook - Cross
7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
STANCES 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Attention 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
Fighting Stance 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip
FOOTWORK
Stamp KICK SHIELD (1x3min)
Step Through/Changeover R1 Kicks – Freestyle
1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
PUNCHES 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Jab 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Cross 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Hook 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Overhand 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick
Body Rip
THAI PADS (3x3min)
KICKS R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Front R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Round 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Inside Leg Kick 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Outside Leg Kick 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Knees 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
Straight 6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Elbows 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Round
Uppercut SPARRING
3 x 3MINUTE ROUNDS KICKBOXING
Checks
Inside
Outside
Cross Over
Rear High
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
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BLUE SINGLET 1ST ARM BAND
Elbows SPARRING
Round N/A
Uppercut
Checks
Inside
Outside
Cross Over
Rear High
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
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BLUE SINGLET 2ND ARM BAND
**AWARDED DURING CLASS
PADWORK
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes FOCUS PADS (1x3min)
R1 Punches – Freestyle
FITNESS 1. Double Jab
BJC Gladiator 2. Jab – Cross
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 3. Cross – Hook
Stretching – 3 Minutes 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
5. Jab - Cross - Jab
SHADOW SPARRING 6. Cross - Hook - Cross
Add Knees (1 x 3min) 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
STANCES 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
Attention 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Fighting Stance Rip - Rear Body Rip
Checks
Inside
Outside
Cross Over
Rear High
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
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GREEN SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes PADWORK
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GREEN SINGLET 1ST ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes PADWORK
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GREEN SINGLET 2ND ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes PADWORK
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BROWN SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes PADWORK
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BROWN SINGLET 1st ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes PADWORK
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BROWN SINGLET 2nd ARM BAND
WARM UP PADWORK
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes
FOCUS PADS – (1x3min)
FITNESS R1 Punches – Freestyle
BJC Gladiator 1. Double Jab
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 2. Jab – Cross
Stretching – 3 Minutes 3. Cross – Hook
4. Cross - Jab - Cross
SHADOW SPARRING 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 6. Cross - Hook - Cross
7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
STANCES 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Attention 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
Fighting Stance 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip
FOOTWORK
Stamp Kick Shield (1 X 3min)
Step Through/Changeover R1 Kicks – Freestyle
1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
PUNCHES 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Jab 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Cross 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Hook 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Overhand 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick
Body Rip
Thai Pads (5 x 3min)
KICKS R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Front R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Round R3 – 9 to 12 (CHANT)
Inside Leg Kick R4 – 11 to 14 (CHANT)
Outside Leg Kick R5 – Freestyle
1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Knees 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Straight 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Round 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Flying Mare 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Elbows 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Round 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Uppercut 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Downward 10. Jab – lead elbow
Thrust 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
Spinning 12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Rear Knee
Checks 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Inside 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Outside Through Knee
Cross Over
Rear High SPARRING
N/A
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
Twising Dfences
Sweeps
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BLACK SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes PADWORK
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2ND DEGREE
2nd Degree Promotion Considerations
PRE GRADE REQUIREMENTS
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Time Frame – 2 year after 1 Degree
• To have trained a student through to 1st
Training – 6 Training Days since 1st Degree
Degree Black Belt.
Uniform – Black Singlet
• To have maintained teaching on a regular
GRADE REQUIREMENTS basis.
Nidan - Junior • Develop greater fitness level.
• To have demonstrated the ability to endure
1. 4 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Shadow Sparring
greater pressure and endurance without the
2. 3 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Focus Pads
loss of control.
3. 3 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Kick Shields
• Displayed greater maturity towards an
4. 3 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Forearm Pads
understanding of the martial arts.
5. 6 x 11/2 Minute Rounds Sparring
• Maintain training with supervising instructor.
6. 45 Seconds break in between rounds
• Blue Card (Adults)
7. 2 Minutes stretching for warn down
• Level 1 Sports trainer Certificate (Sport & Rec.
Qld)
Nidan – Intermediate
1. 4 X 2 Minute Rounds Shadow Sparring
2. 3 X 2 Minute Rounds Focus Pads
3. 3 X 2 Minute Rounds Kick Shields
4. 3 X 2 Minute Rounds Forearm Pads
5. 6 x 2 Minute Rounds SPARRING
6. 45 Seconds break in between rounds
7. 2 Minutes stretching for warn down
Nidan - Senior
1. 4 X 3 Minute Rounds Shadow SPARRING
2. 3 X 3 Minute Rounds Focus Pads
3. 3 X 3 Minute Rounds Kick Shields
4. 3 X 3 Minute Rounds Forearm Pads
5. 6 x 3 Minute Rounds Sparring
6. 45 Seconds break in between rounds
7. 2 Minutes stretching for warm down
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3RD DEGREE - KRU
• Years training
• Maturity
• Level of proficiency
• What they have put into BJMA Muay Thai
• What they have brought into BJMA Muay Thai
• Support for the other instructors
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6TH DEGREE - KRU
• Further develop BJMA within the community
• Demonstrate clear leadership at a National
level
• Demonstrate co-ordination of directions from
BJMA Executive to immediate students and
instructors.
• Demonstrate on-going communication with
instructors under their supervision.
• Liaise with BJMA founder and BJMA
Executive.
• Run instructor classes for the advancement of
students/instructors.
• Develop quality insurance programs to
maintain professional standards.
• Keep abreast of current trends.
• Maintain efficient and proper business
procedure in relation to the running of
schools.
• Make themselves available at all times to
subordinate instructors.
• Offer support and guidance to subordinate
instructors.
• Ensure the proper discharge of BJMA rules
and regulations.
• Assist in the development of a network of
schools under their supervision.
• Where possible run their own gradings for
students under their control in accordance
with BJMA guidelines, standards and
requirements.
• Have regular personal contact with BJMA
founder.
Please Note:
It should be noted that there might be some people
who for personal or practical reasons cannot fulfill
certain criteria; therefore judgment is made upon
issues such as;
• Years training
• Maturity
• Level of proficiency
• What they have put into BJC Muay Thai and
BJMA
• What they have brought into BJC Muay Thai
and BJMA
• Support for the other instructors
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