You must log 80 rounds of hand sparring before taking the Level 1 test. If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of hand sparring per session, it will take you 8 weeks (about 2 months) to be qualified to take the first test.
- Explain in one minute or less the 6 points of the fundamental stick fighting posture.
- Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less the concept of de-fanging the snake.
- Perform the basic Power Generation Drill.
- Engage in one, two-minute round of Hand Only Sparring.
Battlefield Kali Single Stick Antás Dalawa- Level 2
You must log 80 rounds of hand and head sparring before taking the Level 2 test. If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of hand sparring per session, it will take you 8 weeks (about 2 months) to be qualified to take the second test.
The entire video should be less than 6 minutes. (We will not view tests that are longer than the time alloted!)
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 concept of feinting.
- Explain and slowly demonstrate in one minute or less the block and return hit to head drill.
- Perform a one minute round of the Block and return strike Power Generation Drill.
- One, two-minute round of hand and head sparring.
Battlefield Kali Single Stick Antás Tatló – Level 3
You must log 80 rounds of hand and leg sparring before taking the Level 3 test. If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of hand and leg sparring per session, it will take you 8 weeks (about 2 months) to be qualified to take the third test.
The entire video should be less than 6 minutes. (We will not view tests that are longer than the time alloted!)
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:
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Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less how to evade a leg attack while hitting to the opponent’s head.
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Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less, from the feeder’s point of view, the four basics of the block and return drill with a partner where the feeder attacks, then blocks the partner’s return shot.
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Perform a one minute round of the Leg Attacks Power Generation Drill.
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One, two-minute round of Hand and Leg sparring.
Battlefield Kali Single Stick Antás Ápat – Level 4
You must log 120 rounds of complete long and middle range sparring before taking the Level 4 test. If you train twice per week, and do five rounds of complete sparring per session, it will take you 12 weeks (about 3 months) to be qualified to take the fourth test. Of course, any complete long & middle range sparring you have logged before this counts toward this tally, so you may be able to take the test sooner.
The entire video should be less than 6 minutes. (We will not view tests that are longer than the time alloted!)
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 two hand backhand strike.
- Explain and demonstrate in one minute or less the One Side of the X combination.
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Perform a one minute round of the four basics of the Block, Strike, Block Power Generation Drill.
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One, two-minute round of complete long and middle range sparring.
AFTER PASSING THE ANTAS 4 TEST, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO TEST FOR GURO ISA (1st degree INSTRUCTOR).SEE INSTRUCTOR TESTING FOR DETAILS.
Click on Page 3 (below) to read testing guidelines for Antas 5-8