Yellow Belt Page

Yellow Belt page.

Congratulations and welcome to SACMMA. Use these videos to learn/refine your skills, then select the link below to pay $20.00 to take your test. Send us a video of you performing the techniques listed at the right. Be sure to include your footwork and posture. We will review your video, offer judgement, and if you pass, you will recieve your Yellow belt and Rank certificate in the mail. We will also direct you to our Green belt program. If you get stuck, let us know. We will offer personal assistance within 12 hours, usually much quicker than that.

Welcome video, Basic information about our program. Stretches, Excercises, etc. to be posted when ready

Yellow belt test requirements:

Perform stretches and basic fitness excercises

Repetitions of 5 strikes for each side will enable us to identify strengths or flaws in your technique

Fighting stance
Oblique advance
Oblique retreat
Switch lead foot shuffle
Low Front snap kick
Low Round house
Low Side kick
Medium Back kick
Straight punch (Jab)
Reverse punch
Upper cut
Left jab-Right low roundhouse combination (SPAR Trademark strike)

Practical tips...

There are many facets to each technique. It is important to observe, practice and master each fundamental.

Footwork- Take short steps to move around opponent. this keeps strong balance and flexibility when changing direction.

Change directions often while sizing up opponent, Keep knees slightly bent to offer 3rd dimension striking opportunities.

Mentally prepare your advance, set toe position, angle of attack and strike in your mind before you strike. This enables muscle memory to take over giving extra speed and power

Headwork...

Keep moving your head, It doesnt take much movement for opponent to miss. Use 3 dimensions for greatest effect. Make sure to change it up as often as is needed. Luring opponent to strike while your guard is down is not recommended but can give excellent opportunity for counter-strike.

Distance...

There are 4 Ranges in a fight. Know them, control them.

1.Out of Range. this is misleading because it seems that no attack can occur, but you can use jumping, side-step, dragon step or other means to cover the distance and strike target. Elbows and knees are useless as weapons at this distance.

2.Long Range. This is a common distance, using forward strikes with a step towards target. Lunge punch or a jumping forward/front snap kick are examples of such strikes. (fighting stance is optional). Elbows and knees are useless at this distance as weapons

3. Short Range.This is another common fighting distance. Any standing stike can be executed from here as long as it is a full extension strike. (Fighting stance or defensive posture is mandatory). Elbows and knees are possible weapons when used with a distance closing technique.

4. This is commonly referred to as "inside your opponent" or "up close and personal". Full extension striking is useless here. Elbows, knees, head, shoulders and hips are optimal weapons. A clinch is almost inevitible. Stay low, but not too low. Be prepared and use it to your advantage.

Attitude...

You should fight ONLY when you need to, And IF you NEED to fight, you must already have the proper attitude. This attitude is the "this isn't a game" mind set. Someone may get seriously injured. Better for you if YOU are the one able to walk away afterwards.

Strike first, Strike Fast and Strike often. Keep applying aggresive pressure until you are in a position to submit your opponent. Submit him then take appropriate action. notify authorities, render first aid, protect your opponent from bystanding opportunists that may rob or continue the assault on him. Treat him not as the common thug he was a minute ago, but as a human being, worthy of your best judgement. There is no need to spit on him, trash talk him, or to threaten him. YOU control your attitude. YOU are in charge. You are a better fighter than he is, now, are you a better man? if you are in control of your emotions and the adrenaline boost, then YES!!!!

Use these fundamentals during every single engagement, wether you are simply sparring, or if you are in a life or death situation.

Basic punches and blocks

Jab

Reverse Punch

Upper Cut

Basic Kicks

OK, I am a Sacmma Member and am ready to test for my Yellow Belt. Button below, will charge you a one time fee of $20.00. This will cover the cost of yellow belt, printing of SACMMA certification, postage and materials. Good luck Warrior!