THE BUDOKON ACADEMY

ACCELERATED PROGRAM (AP)

NEW STUDENT BROCHURE
THE ACCELERATED PROGRAM (AP)
ACCELERATED PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Budokon Academy Accelerated Program (AP) is a 200-
hour / 4-weekend intensive course offered to qualified inter-
national and out-of-state students who do not have access to
a certified Budokon Academy Training center in their area.
Open to all belt levels, the Academy Accelerated Program is
held at Budokon International Headquarters in Charlotte,
NC and is taught exclusively by Kancho Cameron Shayne.

WHO SHOULD JOIN THE AP?

• Serious students who are familiar with the Budokon sys-
tem (either through Budokon Conditioning Classes, Bu-
dokon DVDs, or Budokon workshops) and would like
to take their practice to the next level.
• Anyone with a background in yoga, martial arts, dance,
gymnastics, or other movement art who is interested in
moving and thinking in new and inspired ways.
• International or out-of-state students who do not have
access to a Budokon Academy training facility in their
city or country.
• Serious students who can devote a minimum of four
weekends of their time and resources to travel to the
Budokon Academy Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• Students who are interested in a future career as a Bu-
dokon Teacher.

AP CURRICULUM
In the Accelerated Program, our students learn to master
the 6 pillars of the Budokon system in a condensed 4-
weekend format:
1. Thoughts 4. Environment
2. Emotions 5. Nutrition
3. Relationships 6. Fitness

These are the six most important areas of our lives. Under each pillar, we cover a wide variety of top-
ics including brain development, language, cognition, belief systems, communication, relationship
patterns, physiology, dietary guidelines, environmental sustainability, meditation techniques, yogic
asana, martial arts standing and ground techniques (including striking, throws, and submissions),
the Budokon Animal series and much more. As you progress in belt rank you will build upon the
base knowledge you have learned from the previous work.
AP FORMAT & REQUIRED HOURS
OUR 4-PHASE PROGRAM
The 4 Phases of the AP consist of:
• Three (3) twenty seven (27) hour weekends (Friday/
Saturday / Sunday)
• One (1) final eighteen (18) hour Belt Testing week-
end (Saturday / Sunday).

Students do not need to complete their 4 weekend phases

consecutively. However, the student must test for their belt
rank within one year of completing their 3rd phase. Upon
completion of the Accelerated Program the student will re-
ceive the rank of the corresponding belt curriculum.

NOTE: To receive a Professional Teacher Certification, the student is required to attend a separate
Professional Teacher Training Conditioning Course and is subject to additional rules and require-
ments. Visit the Teacher Training section of our website for more information.

CLASSROOM HOURS BREAKDOWN

During each weekend phase, each day will consist of roughly:
• 4 hours of group study & philosophy discussion
• 4 hours of physical practice
• 1 hour break for lunch

During the group discussions, students will work on in-class assignments and will also be assigned
homework, which they must complete by their next phase. During the physical practice, students
will learn our signature yogic and martial arts techniques step-by-step. Students will also learn the
Budokon Kata for each belt level. Students will review and build upon the material they learn in
their first phase in each additional phase. In the Accelerated Program, students achieve mastery
through repetition.

AP TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS

BELT RED BLUE PURPLE BROWN BLACK

Required Phases 4 4 4 4 6

Total Classroom Hours 99 99 99 99 162

✴ Personal Practice Hours 101 101 101 101 238
Total Program Hours 200 200 200 200 400

✴ Personal Practice Hours may be obtained by attending Budokon conditioning classes, private ses-
sions, workshop attendance, or home practice.
AP SAMPLE SCHEDULE
4-PHASE SAMPLE SCHEDULE
PHASE # DATE CLASS IN-CLASS TOPICS COVERED
TIME HOURS

Discussion: Budokon Pillars 1 & 2

Friday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Yogic Techniques

Phase 1 Discussion: Budokon Pillars 3 & 4

Saturday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Martial Striking Techniques

Discussion: Budokon Pillars 5 & 6

Sunday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Grappling & Animal
Techniques
TOTAL HOURS: 27

Discussion: Budokon Pillars 1 & 2

Friday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Yogic Techniques

Phase 2 Discussion: Budokon Pillars 3 & 4

Saturday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Martial Striking Techniques

Discussion: Budokon Pillars 5 & 6

Sunday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Grappling & Animal
Techniques

TOTAL HOURS: 27

Discussion: Budokon Pillars 1 & 2

Friday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Yogic Techniques

Phase 3 Discussion: Budokon Pillars 3 & 4

Saturday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Martial Striking Techniques

Discussion: Budokon Pillars 5 & 6

Sunday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Budokon Grappling & Animal
Techniques

TOTAL HOURS: 27

Discussion: 6-Pillar Philosophy Review

Saturday 10am-7pm 9 Physical Practice: Technique & Kata Review
Phase 4
Belt Test Belt Test: -Technique Evaluation & Kata
Sunday 10am-7pm 9 Performance
-Board Breaking Ceremony
-Certificate & Belt Presentation

TOTAL HOURS: 18
APPLICATION & RANK REQUIREMENTS

AP APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
• Students are required to have a minimum of one (1)
year experience in a yogic art and/or a martial art
and/or a movement art (dance, gymnastics, etc).
• Students must submit an application to be accepted
into the Accelerated Program.
• Applications may be completed online at
www.budokon.com

AP BELT TESTING OVERVIEW

The fourth and final phase of the Academy Accelerated Program (Red Belt through Brown Belt) is
strictly devoted to belt testing. All AP belt exams will be personally conducted by Kancho Cameron
Shayne out of Budokon International Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

Four (4) Belt Testing Weekends will be held per year. This allows students to find a weekend that
fits in their schedule as well as gives students the option to postpone their training and log extra
hours, should they not yet feel ready to test. Students may test at any time within one (1) year of
completing their 3rd phase.

The Belt Testing Weekends are open to all belt ranks. This gives students the opportunity to meet
fellow Budokon brothers and sisters across the country and encourages the sense of family and cama-
raderie that the Budokon organization is built upon. Since all belt levels come together for these
weekends, higher-ranking students have the chance to showcase their skills and beginning students
have the opportunity to see what can be achieved at the higher belt levels.

AP BELT / RANK TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Students must attend the required number of
phases per belt, including the final Belt (rank) Test-
ing Phase.
• Students must log the required number of personal
practice hours per belt and submit their final log to
Budokon International one (1) week before their
final Belt Testing phase.
• Students must turn in a written exam 1 month be-
fore their final Belt Testing phase and receive a
passing grade of 90% (Contact info@budokon.com
for written exam and grading).
• Students must pass a movement exam by success-
fully demonstrating the required techniques and
Kata for each belt level.
AP COST & PAYMENT OPTIONS
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $1500 per belt (excluding black belt)
The $1500 fee reflects a $100 Course Material Fee, which includes belt-specific books, manual and
training gear.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
• OPTION 1: Pay Per Phase: With this option students pay individually for each phase of
training they participate in.

• OPTION 2: Pay in Full: With this option students pay upfront for the entire program in
which they are participating. By selecting this option, students will receive $100 off the overall
program cost for Red through Brown Belt and $200 off for Black Belt.

*In addition to the fixed costs above, students are responsible for their own airfare, lodging, ground
transportation, and meals during each phase of training. However, local accommodations can usu-
ally be provided with hosting senseis.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR RED, BLUE, PURPLE & BROWN BELTS

Phase 1: Pay one installment of $450 ( Includes $100 Course Material Fee)
Phase 2: Pay one installment of $350
Phase 3: Pay one installment of $350
Phase 4: (Belt Test) Pay one installment of $350
TOTAL $1500
Full Payment Option: Pay full fee upfront of $1400 (a $100 discount)

FEE STRUCTURE FOR BLACK BELTS

Phase 1: Pay one installment of $450 (Includes a $100 Course Material Fee)
Phase 2: Pay one installment of $350
Phase 3: Pay one installment of $350
Phase 4: Pay one installment of $350
Phase 5: Pay one installment of $350
Phase 6: (Belt Test) Pay one installment of $350
TOTAL $2200
Full Payment Option: Pay full fee upfront of $2000 (a $200 discount)
REFUND POLICY & GETTING STARTED
REFUND POLICY
• All cancellations must be made 30 days in ad-
vance of the scheduled training weekend.
• Cancellations are subject to a $12 processing fee.
• Any cancellations made after the 30-day window
will not be refunded unless the registered student
is involved in a medical emergency. Cancella-
tions due to a medical emergency will require a
letter from a medical professional.
• All other cancellations made after the 30-day
window will not be refunded, however Budokon
International will honor the registered purchase
to be used toward another Budokon event of
equal or lesser value.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

To get started, email us at info@budokon.com or (704) 332-6691. We will connect you with your
nearest local teacher or help you register for the right Academy Program for you. You may also reg-
ister directly for the Accelerated program online at www.budokon.com.