Ranking

BATTLEFIELD KALI SINGLE STICK STUDENT RANKING

SHIRT RANKING

We are often asked about using a ranking system based on shirt color. While it is a good idea, stocking shirts in ten different colors and in all sizes is much too difficult. For those who want to add the shirt ranking in addition to the knife designations, we suggest that you use our simple system to designate approximate ranking. This is not absolutely necessary, but is helpful when looking out at a class so that you can quickly determine which levels are present.

Our suggested method is that newer students will wear white t-shirts until they pass the Battlefield Kali Knife Antas 4 (Level 4) test. Once passing this test, they are allowed to wear a black shirt. Instructors should be distinguished by wearing the red Instructor shirt.

USE OF LOGOS

If you teach any of our Battlefield Kali modules, we require that you post the Battlefield Kali logo along with a link to our website and a biography of Head Instructor Burton Richardson on your website, as well as in any form of advertisement. (Please make sure to send us proof of ad prior to making it public). Please do not copy any portion of this site in print or online without permission.

If you are a Battlefield Kali training group leader or  instructor, contact us if you want to make arrangements to use the Battlefield Kali logo on your own school shirts. We have a method in place that makes this fair and easy for everyone involved. (Please do not use the logo without permission.)

WHICH RANK TO USE?

Since we have three major programs (Single Stick, Knife, and Sword), it is sure that a person will attain different ranks in each program. If you need to denote your rank, and don’t know which to choose, simply use the highest rank that you have earned in any of the programs.

Rank will be denoted on the rattan training stick.
Beginning Student: Tape the striking end of the stick with white electrical tape to create a white sleeve. The sleeve should be about 10 inches (25 centimeters) long.
After passing each test, the student will have earned the privilege of putting a colored ring (of electrical tape) around the top of the sleeve. (photos will be posted soon)

Ranking for Battlefield Kali Single Stick Antas Isa-Apat
(Levels 1-4). Long and Middle Ranges

• After passing Single Stick Antas Isa (Level 1) test, put yellow ring
• After passing Single Stick Antas Dalawa (Level 2) test, put orange ring
• After passing Single Stick Antas Tatlo (Level 3) test, put green ring
• After passing Single Stick Antas Apat (Level 4) test, change the white sleeve to black, and add a white ring. (Adding the white ring signifies a new beginning in your training.)

Ranking for Battlefield Kali Single Stick Antas Lima- Walo
(Levels 5-8). Clinch, Ground, and Advanced Complete.

• After passing Single Stick Antas Lima (Level 5) test, replace the white with a blue ring
• After passing Single Stick Antas Anim (Level 6) test, replace the blue with a purple ring
• After passing Single Stick Antas Pito (Level 7) test, replace the purple with a brown ring
• After passing Single Stick Antas Walo (Level 8) test, replace the brown with a red ring

BATTLEFIELD KALI SINGLE STICK INSTRUCTOR RANKING

Here is the Battlefield Kali  Single Stick Instructor Ranking progression.

• After doing the required rounds of sparring and passing the tests for Antas 1-4 (long and middle ranges), you are eligible to take the GURO ISA (1^st Degree Instructor) exam. Upon passing, put a red sleeve on your stick along with one black ring at the top.
• After passing Antas 5 & 6 (clinch), you are eligible to take the GURO DALAWA (2^nd Degree Instructor) exam. Upon passing, put a second black ring on the red sleeve.
• After passing Antas 7 (ground), you are eligible to take the GURO TATLO (3^rd Degree Instructor) exam. Upon passing, put a third black ring on the red sleeve.
• After passing Antas 8 (advanced complete), you are eligible to take the GURO APAT (4^th Degree Instructor) exam. Upon passing, put a fourth black ring on the red sleeve.

Click on Page 2 (below) to read about single stick ranking progression after you are certified Guro Apat.