Chinatown JKD - 1st Rank Testing Requirements

Begin testing by:

Perform the JKD salute to camera, then state your name / city / state (or country) and also tell us what
rank you are testing for (1st Rank).

L1Q1 - Foundational Qualification Techniques

Note: When recording the L1Q1, be sure to shoot the video in one continuous shot, i.e. no breaks between
each technique / explanation.

Demonstrate Bai Jong (the On-guard stance)

Explain the basics of the stance (depth / width)

Hand positioning (lead hand / arm in relation to the body)
Centerline Principle

Foundational Footwork (in isolation):

Each footwork pattern is to be repeated 3 times. Example: Lead step 3 times forward; then 3
times to the rear (backward). Step & Glide 3 times forward, then 3 times backwards.
- Lead / Rear Step
- Step & Glide
- Push Step
- Curve Right (curve to your lead hand)

Foundational Striking (in isolation):

Each technique is to be repeated 3 times. Example: the Hook 3 times, then the backfist 3 times,
followed by hammerfist strike 3 times etc.
Either you or your partner can call out the name of the technique (before each set).
- Straight Lead (against focus mitt)
Stationary
Explain mechanics
Lead Step
Explain mechanics
Rear Step
- The Hook (against focus mitt)
- The Backfist (against focus mitt)
- The Hammerfist (against focus mitt)
- Straight Rear (against focus mitt)
- Biu Jee (touch the top of focus mitt)
- Finger Fan

Foundational Kicking (in isolation):

Each technique is to be repeated 3 times. Example: the Scoop Kick Half Drill 3 times, then the
full pendulum scoop kick 3 times, followed by lead hook kick half drill 3 times etc.

Either you or your partner can call out the name of the technique (before each set).
- Scoop Kick (against focus mitt)
half drill
with pendulum step
- Lead Hook Kick (against focus mitt)
half drill
with pendulum step
- Lead Side kick (against kicking shield)
long range (power side kick)
with pendulum step
- Lead Inverted Hook Kick (against focus mitt)
half drill
with pendulum step

L1Q2 Defense & Trapping Qualification Techniques

Note: When recording the L1Q2, be sure to shoot the video in one continuous shot, i.e. no breaks between
each technique / explanation.

Foundational Defensive Tactics (in isolation):

Each defensive technique is to be repeated 3 times. Example: 3-count Jab-Catch-Return drill 3
times; then the 3-count shoulder roll drill 3 times; followed by the sliding leverage 3 times etc.
Either you or your partner can call out the name of the technique (before each set).
- The Parry against lead straight
- The Slip & Parry against the lead straight
- Jab Catch Return 3 count drill with boxing glove
- Shoulder Roll 3-count shoulder roll drill
- Sliding leverage against the lead straight (outside the arm)
with boxing gloves
against focus mitt (strike with a lead straight against a focus mitt)
- The Leg Obstruction
Stationary (in the air)
Against lead scoop kick (step down on completion)
- The Leg lift
Against a step forward by partner
Against lead scoop kick

Foundational Trapping:
Each defensive technique is to be repeated 3 times. Example: the pak sao 3 times, then the lop sao
3 times, followed by jao sao 3 times etc.
Either you or your partner can call out the name of the technique (before each set).
Pak Sao from reference point
Lop Sao from reference point

Jao Sao from reference point

Huen Sao from reference point
Swinging Gate Drill keep good flow for 30 seconds.

L1Q3 2-count Combinations - Qualification

Note: When recording the L1Q2, be sure to shoot the video in one continuous shot, i.e. no breaks between
each technique / explanation.
Each combination is to be worked with a partner and be repeated ONE time only.
We recommend that you have someone call out the name of each combination as you progress through
these series.
Straight Lead Series
1. Double Jab
2. High Low Double Jab
3. Low Double Jab
4. Low High Double
5. Straight Lead - Straight Rear
6. Straight Lead - Hook
7. Straight Lead - Uppercut
8. Straight Lead - Shovel Hook
9. Straight Lead - Hook Kick
10. Straight Lead - Scoop Kick
11. Straight Lead - Thrust Kick
12. Straight Lead - Leg Obstruction (trap)

Backfist Series
1. Double Backfist
2. High Backfist - Low Backfist
3. Backfist - Pak
4. Backfist - Lop
5. Backfist - Jao Sao
6. Backfist - Huen Sao
7. Backfist - Inside Hit
8. Backfist - Cross (high / low)
9. Backfist - Side kick
10. Backfist - Hook kick
11. Backfist - Inverted Hook Kick
12. Backfist - Leg Obstruction

Kicking Series (lead leg to lead leg)

1. Low Hook Kick - High Hook Kick
2. Low Inverted Hook Kick - High Inverted Kick
3. Low Side Kick - High Side Kick
4. Scoop Kick - High Hook Kick

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Thrust Kick - Side Kick (chasing)

Scoop Kick - Straight Lead Punch
Scoop Kick - Hammer Fist
Hook Kick - Straight Lead Punch
Hook Kick - Back Fist
Inverted Kick - Straight Lead
Leg Obstruction - Straight Lead
Shin Knee Side Kick - Back Fist (Hammer Fist)

L1Q4 Level 1 Advanced Qualification Techniques

Note: When recording the L1Q4, be sure to shoot the video in one continuous shot, i.e. no breaks between
each technique / explanation.

Advanced Striking (in isolation):

Each technique is to be repeated 3 times. Either you or your partner can call out the name of the
technique (before each set).
The Wing Chun Blast against focus mitts. Strike in sets of 4 5 strikes
The JKD Straight Blast against focus mitts. Strike in sets of 4 - 5 strikes
The Backfist Blast against focus mitts. Strike ins ets of 4 5 strikes.

Advanced Kicking (in isolation):

Each technique is to be repeated 3 times. Either you or your partner can call out the name of the
technique (before each set).
Thrust Kick
Groin Kick (Tackett)
Rear Hook Kick

Advanced Footwork (in isolation):

Each technique is to be repeated 3 times. Either you or your partner can call out the name of the
technique (before each set).
Quick Step
Quick Advance / Steal a Step
Lead Step and Slide (Burst)

Advanced Defensive Tactics:

Each technique is to be repeated 3 times. Either you or your partner can call out the name of the
technique (before each set).
Heel and Toe Sway
The Jam
Inside Sliding Leverage (attacker takes outside line)

L1Q5 Isolation Sparring

One 4 minute round
Isolation Sparring against partner where both partners use light contact using the prescribed
techniques ONLY. Please use boxing gloves, mouth guard, shin guards and head gear during this
sparring sessions.
Keep the contact LIGHT.
1st minute - Kick Sparring (use hook kick, scoop kick, thrust kick, side kick can use leg
obstruction and leg lift as defensive maneuvers)
2nd minute Hook Kick to backfist only
3rd minute Thrust kick to cross only
4th minute Lead Straight and Lead Hook Kick only.