NEW WAVE SEF DEFENSE

SHAOLIN KEMPO KARATE

MANUAL ANDCURRICULUM

Last revisedJanuary, 2015

A brief History of New WaveNew Wave was founded as a Shaolin Kempo Karate school in 1985 by Shihan ErikKugel. 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 hassince expanded to an academy that offers the traditional art of Kempo Karate andfluid art of African-Brazilian Capoeira. Throughout its transformations, one thinghas remained the same – a sense of community, fellowship and commitment toexcellent in the martial arts we offer. FREQUENT KEMPO INSTRUCTORSShihan Fernando Fialho 5th Dan, Chief Instructor of New WaveKempoShihan Erik Kugel 5th Dan, Master Instructor and New WaveFounderSensei Silas Pinto 3rd Dan, InstructorSensei Marcus Webster 2nd Dan, InstructorSempi Dave Freitas 1st Dan, Assistant InstructorSempi Jonathen Wallace 1st Dan, Assistant Instructor

SCHOOL CREED

1) To build true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heartand strength in the body

SCHOOL CREED1) To build true confidence through knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart

and strength in the body2) To keep friendship with one another and to build a strong and happy

community3) Never fight to achieve selfish ends… only fight to protect what is right

10 Principles of the school

Respect -- Self-Control – Discipline – Integrity -- TrustHonor – Sincerity – Love -- Peace -- Joy

Curriculum

Joining a school can sometimes be one of the hardest decisions. Still, you have decided to joinNew Wave Self Defense, and we look forward to the opportunity of sharing one of the mostcomprehensive martial arts of our time, Shaolin Kempo Karate. Kempo by definition is Mixture. It is omnivorous by design and encompasses elements fromseveral arts with a particular foci on Chinese and Japanese based arts of self defense. The NewWave 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

ATTENDANCERemember that this is a commitment to both yourself as well as your classmates

o Beginners

▪ 8 formal classes monthly minimum

o Intermediates

▪ 10 formal classes per month minimum

o Advanced

▪ 11 formal MMA classes monthly minimum

UNIFORMUniform represent unity and fosters a feeling of team, hence, are extremely important to thecommunity aspect of the academy. All students are required to wear the full uniform during theweek. The options are full gi or gi pants with the team/school Tshirt. CLUBS and TEAMSOur program has several clubs and teams designed to challenge students and provide leadershipopportunities in the school. Clubs and Teams are available to intermediates and advancedstudents. This includes weapons training and performance team. EQUIPMENTNew Wave requires full protection equipment for all contact aspects of the martial arts. The gearMUST be approved by the instructors. For your convenience, we provide gear and have severalvendors 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 liabilitypurposes.

▪ Gears MUST BE approved by the managing staff, for liabilitypurposes.

• If you have gear from previous training, but are new to theschool – please check with the office about your gear.

▪ We order medium level gear, which provides very good protectionand are appropriate for the level of training and sparring matches. Members of the Performance team may be required to purchaseadditional gear depending on the requirements from tournaments.

TESTING and PROMOTIONSThe 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 registrationswill 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 youto attend, regardless if you are going to be receiving a new belt. PRIVATES and CIRCUIT TRAININGWe also hold individual and group privates in all of our programs. You will have opportunitiesto talk to instructors about private lessons once you have been training for at least 6 months.DROP-OFF and PICK-UP POLICYVERY IMPORTANT: For minors – parents MUST walk the students into the building and pickthem up in the hallway. For the safety of your children, we would like to make sure they aregoing home with people we know. This also provides us with the opportunity to update you onupcoming events and activities. Take the time at drop-off to review the information boards. FLEXIBILITYThis is an extremely important dimension of the martial arts and should be exercised from thebeginning of one’s training.

Hold each pose for 1 minute each (only 6 minutes total – INVEST THETIME!) Additional stretches will be introduced in class to enhance your routine.

HEALTHY EATING and SLEEPINGBe mindful of your diet and sleep. Your energy in class heavily relies on healthy eating andsleeping habits. TOURNAMENTS and COMPETITIONPlease communicate with your instructors if you are interested in competition so that we cancreate an Individualized Training Plan for you. We host 2 inner-school tournaments per year andattend up to 5 out-of-school tournaments per year depending on student interests. WALL MONITOR and INFORMATION BOARDS

create an Individualized Training Plan for you. We host 2 inner-school tournaments per year andattend up to 5 out-of-school tournaments per year depending on student interests. WALL MONITOR and INFORMATION BOARDSWe hold a range of events to help build inter-program relationships. Staying informed is the keyto school involvement. REFERRAL PROGRAMWe have a wonderful referral program designed to aid students and parents earn credits to helpwith costs of tuition and equipment VIDEOS and OTHER RESOURCESReview the materials on our site (www.newwaveSD.com)We have videos for beginner training and materials that can help you with preparing for tests andpromotions. Videos for intermediates and advance training will soon be available for purchase.

JR. KEMPO CURRICULUM

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSEAges 5 – 13

SCHOLARSHIP

Although this is the very first rank, it is also one of the mostimportant ranks. It marks the beginning – the open slate.

Establishing good discipline and form is key in the first step towardsa successful martial arts journey.

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.

Universal Creed

10 Principles

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Front

Back ThrustPalm

8 Point Blocking System

FrontAx

BackStepping StoolRound House

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK

Cart-Wheel

HorseFront

SteppingShuffle

Switching

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

Shirt Grab:

1 hand and 2 hands

Back Bear Hug:Instep, Elbow & Groin

Beginning 1 pinan

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSEAges 5 - 13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

Know how to tie belt

Combinations 6 and 7Sports combination 1

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

All 3 Hammer Chicken

WristBack-fist

8 Point with counters

Fast kick

SideFlying Side

Pump Kicking

All 3 Hammer ChickenWrist

Back-fist

8 Point with counters

Fast kickSide

Flying SidePump KickingCrossing side

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOTWORK

Forward Rolls

Half-Moon

Crossing

Half-moon SteppingRotating

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

Shirt Grab:

Rush (with side stepping)

Back Bear Hug:Tripping Takedown

½ of Pinan

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSE

Ages 5 - 13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

2 people on lineage

Combinations 2 and 5Sports combinations 2Invitation to sparring

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Spear

Palm Blocking System

Fast Double

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK/STANCES

Back BendHand stand

Fighting stances

Back BendHand stand

Fighting stances

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

Headlock:

Groin and sweep into side mount

Tackle:Sprawl and clamp

1 Pinan

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSEAges 5 – 13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

3 people on lineage

Combinations 3 and 4Sports combinations 3

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Corkscrew punch

Parry?

CrescentTornado

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK

Falls/Slapdowns

(Front, back, side, front roll)1 hand Cartwheel

Point Sparring stances

Slide

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

Ground basics: Defense

Shrimp and Turtle2 Ground clinches1 escape from half/full mount 1 basic Sweep

2 Pinan

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSE Ages 5 – 13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

4 people on the lineage

Black Belt Club and/or

Performance TeamSports combinations 4/5

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Cup and SaucerKnifes (3)

Ridge Hand

Ridge Hand SystemRidge and Counters

Hook

Spinning backSpinning Hook

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK

Butterfly

Front hand spring * * optional

Cat

Blitz

Angle manipulations

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

SPARRING

Ground basics 2: OffenseSide, half and full mounts1 half/full mount passRear naked choke1 arm bar

1 Kata

Full Gear and 2 sparring classes

per month-- Point sparring rules

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSEAges 5 -13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

5 people on the lineage

Tournament Form

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Block n’ Punch (2 Kata)

Fortress

Jumping spinning hook

Counter backCounter roundhouse

“Nara ban”

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK

Back Walk-over * * optional

Switch Cat

360 stepping

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

SPARRING

Hip Throw

Shoulder Throw

2 Kata

2 times per month

-- Applying counter roundhouseand counter back kicks

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSE Ages 5 –13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

6 people on lineage

Combinations 8 and 9

Invitation toSWAT Team

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Knife block/spear (crane)

U punch (crane)Combinations

Ten Point

Combinations

U punch (crane)Combinations

Ten Point

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK

Back handspring *

* optional

BackBo

CraneKung Fu

Side stepSide Shuffle

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

SPARRING

Consistent grappling

Single/double leg takedowns

Throws into side controls

Crane

2-3 times per month

-- Beginning continuoussparring

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSE Ages 5 –13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

Lineage from Mitose to Fialho

Kempos 1 and 2

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Spinning StrikesMortar Man?

Palm Presses(for sparring)

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK

Lazy Tornado

Twist Stance

Creeping

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

SPARRING

Lock Basics:(standing and Floor)

2 wrist locks2 floor locks (i.e. kimura,

5 Pinan

2-3 times per month

-- continuous sparring withtakedowns

(standing and Floor)2 wrist locks2 floor locks (i.e. kimura,Americana, ankle, knee,anaconda, triangle)

-- continuous sparring withtakedowns

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSE Ages 5 –13

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

Full Gi at All times

Kempos 3 and 4

PUNCHES

BLOCKS

KICKS

Leopard’s paw

Jap, cross, hook, uppercut,elbows

Leg Blocks

Knee strikes

Sweeps

ACROBATICS

STANCES

FOOT WORK

* 540 and/or 720

Boxing Stances

Footwork for multiple targets

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

SPARRING

Multiple TargetsBeginner Ukemi

3 Kata5 Kata

3-4 classes per month

--NEED Grappling Gloves

Clinch

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSE Ages 5 –13

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSE Ages 5 –13

This is the “Awaiting Jr. Black Belt Rank”

Full review of material

SCHOLARSHIP

BONUS

TESTING

Full Gi at all times

Combinations 1 and 10

Must attend every under blackbelt test until invited to Jr. Black

Belt Test

PUNCHES

STANCES

KICKS

Spinning backfistSuperman/woman

Greco

Power Kicks(low/high)

SELF-DEFENSE

FORMS

SPARRING

Escape from LocksIntermediate Ukemi

3 Pinan

3-4 classes per month

--Full GrapplingFree sparring

(Standing and Floor)

NEW WAVE SELF-DEFENSEKIDS and ADULT SPARRING CURRICULUM

LEVEL 1POINT SYSTEM

Chops

Kicks

OTHER

Jab

CrossBlitz

Ax

Fast kickStab Side Kick

4 S’s of footwork

360 steppingStance 1

Jab

CrossBlitzSuper

Flying back fist

Ax

Fast kickStab Side KickPump Kicking

HookCounter Back

Counter RoundhouseSpinning Back

Cut Kick

4 S’s of footwork

360 steppingStance 1Stance 2

Close vs Open Stances

Combinations:Hookàroundhouse

Roundhouseàback kickPumpà blitz

LEVEL 2CONTINUOUS SYSTEM

Chops

Kicks

OTHER

Upper cutHammer

Counter ThrustSwitch jab

Hook punch

Tips

Fast DoubleSpinning Hook

Spinning axNara Ban

Side step

Side ShuffleGrappling

Free sparring