Battlefield Kali Knife Antás Limá – Level 5
In the Clinch, you must complete the following 50 rounds, using hammer or ice pick grip, at your discretion:
- 10 rounds in Clinch Scenario 1 (Grab And Stab game)
- 10 rounds in Clinch Scenario 2
- 30 rounds of in Clinch Scenario 3 (Double Wrist Grab game)
For the Ground Scenarios, you must complete the following 60 rounds, using hammer or ice pick grip, at your discretion:
- 10 rounds in scenario 1
- 10 rounds in scenario 2
- 20 rounds in scenario 3
- 20 rounds in scenario 4
If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of clinch sparring per session, it will take you 11 weeks (less than 3 months) to be qualified to take the fifth test. Please be sure to train lightly! The clinch and ground ranges are very demanding, so get the time in by playing in a relaxed manner to avoid injury.
Once you have completed all of your rounds, put the following test on video and send it in with the testing fee. The quickest and easiest way to send your test is to email your video clip to us. Please visit our “About Video Testing” section for more information.
The entire video should be just over 6 minutes. Your test will be evaluated and any suggestions for further improvement will be sent to you along with your certificate of rank.
The test is as follows:
Power Generation:
- Perform one, 30 second round of the Clinch thrust Power Generation drill.
- Perform one, 30 second round of the Ground Scenario 4 Power Generation drill.
Fighting Proficiency: (Moderate intensity, safety first!)
- Perform one, 30 second round of Clinch Scenario 1 sparring
- Perform one, 30 second round of Clinch Scenario 2 sparring
- Perform one, 1 minute round of Clinch Scenario 3 sparring
- Perform one, 30 second round of Ground Scenario 1 sparring
- Perform one, 30 second round of Ground Scenario 2 sparring
- Perform one, 1 minute round of Ground Scenario 3 sparring
- Perform one, 1 minute round of Ground Scenario 4 sparring
Battlefield Kali Knife Antás Ánim – Level 6
You must log 80 rounds of empty hands against the knife full sparring before taking the Level 6 test. 50 rounds starting outside while your partner plays the different types of attackers described in the DVDs and 30 isolated rounds starting with the 2 on 1 grip. In the latter, if you get a disarm or lose your grip, re-set with the 2 on 1 and continue the round. Most of the rounds should be performed against the hammer grip, but be sure to intersperse the ice pick grip as well.
If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of clinch sparring per session, it will take you 8 weeks (about 2 months) to be qualified to take the sixth test. Please be sure to use all protective equipment. Train lightly at first, and then increase the intensity as you become more comfortable. Safety first!
Once you have completed all of your rounds, put the following test on video and send it in with the testing fee. The quickest and easiest way to send your test is to email your video clip to us. Please visit our “About Video Testing” section for more information.
The entire video should be less than 6 minutes. Your test will be evaluated and any suggestions for further improvement will be sent to you along with your certificate of rank.
The test is as follows:
- Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less the 7 steps of the 2 on 1 disarming sequence when the attacker has the knife in hammer grip.
- Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less the 6 steps of the 2 on 1 disarming sequence when the attacker has the knife in the ice pick grip.
- Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less the three other control positions (besides the 2 on 1) that often occur when entering, and show where to go from each.
- Perform a one minute round of the Block and Grab drill countering both slashes and thrusts.
- One, 2-minute round of empty hands against the knife complete sparring. Spar mainly against the Hammer grip, but have your partner attack at least once with the Ice Pick grip.
AFTER PASSING THE ANTAS 5 & 6 TESTS, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO TEST FOR 2nd DEGREE INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS. Go to our “Instructor Testing” section for more information.
Battlefield Kali Knife Antás Pitó – Level 7
The ground range was put all in one level, which means that you must do more rounds than usual to get through this level. But, the standing vs. ground scenarios are quite simple, and require less time to become proficient. So, before taking your Level 7 test, you must log 20 rounds of Scenario 1 and 20 rounds of Scenario 2, 40 rounds of Scenario 3, and 40 rounds of Scenario 4. Most of the rounds should be performed against the hammer grip, but be sure to intersperse the ice pick grip as well.
If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of ground sparring per session, it will take you 12 weeks (about 3 months) to be qualified to take the seventh test. Please be sure to train safely! The ground is very demanding, so get your rounds in by playing in a relaxed manner.
Once you have completed all of your rounds, put the following test on video and send it in with the testing fee. The quickest and easiest way to send your test is to email your video clip to us. Please visit our “About Video Testing” section for more information.
The entire video should be 7 minutes or less. Your test will be evaluated and any suggestions for further improvement will be sent to you along with your certificate of rank.
The test is as follows:
- Explain and demonstrate in 1 minute or less the four basic scenarios of grappling.
- You are standing over an opponent who is on his back.
- You are on your back with the opponent standing over you.
- You are both on the ground, but you are on top.
- You are both on the ground, but you are on the bottom.
- Explain and demonstrate in 2 minutes or less the first priority in each of the four scenarios.
- Explain and demonstrate in 1 minute or less a few of the other options that occur in scenario #4.
- Perform a one minute round of the Scenario # 4 Power Generation Drill
- Do one 30 second round in each of the 4 scenarios.
If your partner is testing with you, you only have to go through this once, as you will both end up sparring in each of the four scenarios. Remember that I am looking to see what moves you are going for. You don’t have to be a world class grappler nor do you have to submit anyone. I will be able to see if you have spent time sparring in these positions as your movements and priorities will be in order.
AFTER PASSING THE ANTAS 7 TEST, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO TEST FOR 3rd DEGREE INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS. Go to our “Instructor Testing” section for more information.
Battlefield Kali Knife Antás Waló – Level 8
You must log 20 rounds of running attacks defense, 50 rounds of static scenarios sparring (10 rounds for each scenario), and 10 rounds of recognizing the draw sparring (mix all ranges each round) before taking the Level 8 test.
If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of sparring per session, it will take you 8 weeks (about 2 months) to be qualified to take the eighth test. Please be sure to wear all safety equipment and train safely to take care of your partner!
Once you have completed all of your rounds, put the following test on video and send it in with the testing fee. The quickest and easiest way to send your test is to email your video clip to us. Please visit our “About Video Testing” section for more information.
The entire video should be less than 6 minutes. Your test will be evaluated and any suggestions for further improvement will be sent to you along with your certificate of rank.
The test is as follows:
- Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less responses to the running attack.
- Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less the five basic static scenario positions.
- Perform a one minute round of the Level 8 Power Generation Drill. (Include all four strikes.)
- Perform one, 1 minute round of light empty hands sparring (in various ranges), recognize the draw, and respond with one of the three basic responses.
- Perform one, 2-minute round sparring rotating through the five static scenarios.
AFTER PASSING THE ANTAS 8 TEST, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO TEST FOR 4th DEGREE INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS. Go to our “Instructor Testing” section for more information.
