UFMA Syllabus

To grade to your next belt and training level in UFMA, all students must demonstrate the requirements set out below to the required standard. The grading assessment will be taken by the Chief Instructor, supported by relevant club instructors, assistant instructors and where necessary senior grades.  Students will need to demonstrate the required aspects of their training for the relevant grade. They will need to show good understanding of techniques and display the technical ability at the appropriate level.

Instructor Information

Instructors		Position	Grade
Sensei David Washington		Chief Instructor & Founder	4th Dan Black Belt
Andrew Boxall		Assistant Instructor	1st Dan Black Belt

General Information

Grading Assessment Layout

1.     Warm Up & Dynamic Stretching 2.     Combinations (sparing/fighting techniques) 3.     Set Combinations (set combination of techniques) 4.     Self-Defence (self-defence techniques) 5.     Set Self-Defence (self-defence techniques)

6.     Sparring 7.     Impact Work (pads/shield) 8.     Fitness 9.     Static Stretching/Warm down 10.  Grade Belt Presentation

Basic Technique Names                                                                                 

Punches	Kicks	Blocks
§  Jab §  Cross §  Back fist §  Hook punch §  Upper cut §  Cross to body	§  Front kick §  Roundhouse kick §  Side kick §  Hook kick §  Back kick §  Sickle kick	§  Open hand high block §  Parry head block §  Cover head block §  Cover body block §  Open hand middle block §  Open hand low block

Minimum requirements for Kyu Grades (Colored Belts)

	From	To	Minimum requirements
			Session (1.5hrs)	Duration
Beginner	10th Kyu White Belt	9th Kyu Yellow Belt	8 Sessions	2 months training
	9th Kyu Yellow Belt	8th Kyu Orange Belt	10 Sessions	3 months training
	8th Kyu Orange Belt	7th Kyu Red Belt	12 Sessions	3 months training
Intermediate	7th Kyu Red Belt	6th Kyu Green Belt	14 Sessions	3 months training
	6th Kyu Green Belt	5th Kyu Blue Belt	20 Sessions	3 months training
	5th Kyu Blue Belt	4th Kyu Purple Belt	26 Sessions	3 months training
Advanced	4th Kyu Purple Belt	3rd Kyu Brown Belt	28 Sessions	3 months training
	3rd Kyu Brown Belt	2nd Kyu Brown Belt	30 Sessions	6 months training
	2nd Kyu Brown Belt	1st Kyu Brown Belt	32 Sessions	6 months training

 

Minimum requirements for Dan Grades (Black Belts)

	From	To	Minimum requirements
			Session (1.5hrs)	Duration	Age
Practitioner	1st Kyu Brown Belt	1st Dan Black Belt	85 Sessions	1 year training	12
	1st Dan Black Belt	2nd Dan Black Belt	170 Sessions	2 years training	16
	2nd Dan Black Belt	3rd Dan Black Belt	450 Sessions	3 years training	18
	3rd Dan Black Belt	4th Dan Black Belt	600 Sessions	4 years training	22

 

1.   Warm Up & Dynamic Stretching

Exercise Beginner Intermediate Advanced Practitioner Run around the Dojo or side to side 2 min’s 2 min’s 3 min’s 3 min’s Leg lifts forward (alternating left & right leg) 10 each side 12 each side 14 each side 16 each side Leg lifts to side (alternating left & right leg) 10 each side 12 each side 14 each side 16 each side Leg swings out (alternating left & right leg) 10 each side 12 each side 14 each side 16 each side Leg swings in (alternating left & right leg) 10 each side 12 each side 14 each side 16 each side 50/50 stance stretch (groin) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 60 sec’s 60 sec’s Cossack Squat (groin, hamstring) 3 each side 3 each side 5 each side 5 each side Burpees 10 10 15 30 Press Ups 10 20 40 60 Mountain Climbers 10 each side 12 each side 15 each side 20 each side

2.   Combinations (sparing/fighting techniques)

Students must demonstrate the relevant techniques listed below in combinations as described. They will be evaluated on their ability to perform the techniques related to the grade they are looking to achieve, as well as performing techniques from current/previous grades at an enhanced level. All techniques must be demonstrated from both a left and right leg forward fighting stance position.

9^th Kyu Yellow Belt

Technique From To Movement Fighting guard – – Static Jab Lead arm Head Static Cross Rear arm Head Static Back fist Lead arm Head Static Cross (to body) Rear arm Body Static Hook punch Lead arm Head Static Hook punch Rear arm Head Static Front kick Lead leg Body Step up Front kick Rear leg Body Static Roundhouse kick Lead leg Body Step up Roundhouse kick Rear leg Body Static Parry head block Lead/rear arm – Static Cover head block Lead/rear arm – Static Cover body block Lead/rear arm – Static

8^th Kyu Orange Belt

Technique From To Movement Back fist Rear arm Head Static Upper cut Rear arm Head Static Hook punch Lead arm Body Static Hook punch Rear arm Body Static Side kick Lead leg Body Step up Side kick Rear leg Body Static Open hand high block Lead/Rear arm – Static Open hand middle block Lead/Rear arm – Static Open hand low block Lead/Rear arm – Static Cover & roll an attack To lead leg – Static Cover & roll an attack To rear leg – Static Cover & slip an attack Both sides – Static

7^th Kyu Red Belt

Technique From To Movement Double Roundhouse kick Lead leg Body Step up Double Roundhouse kick Rear leg Body Static Vertical punch Lead arm Body Static Vertical punch Rear arm Body Static Leg check block Lead leg – Static Leg check block Rear leg – Static Cover body – move to 45° – – Move to 45°

6^th Kyu Green Belt

Technique From To Movement Hammer fist Lead arm Head Static Hammer fist Rear arm Head Static Side kick (step through) Lead leg Body Step through Jumping front kick Lead leg Body Static Outer crescent kick Lead leg Body Static Outer crescent kick Rear leg Body Static Roundhouse kick with skip Lead leg Body Skip with kick

5^th Kyu Blue Belt

Technique From To Movement Sickle kick Rear leg Body Static Inner crescent kick Lead leg Body Static Inner crescent kick Rear leg Body Static Jumping guard switch – – Jump & Switch   Open hand cross block Both arms – Static

4^th Kyu Purple Belt

Technique From To Movement Elbow strike (front of elbow striking forward) Rear arm Head Static Elbow strike (front of elbow striking forward) Lead arm Head Static Spinning side kick Rear leg Body Spin Spinning bask fist Rear arm Head Spin Hook kick Lead leg Body Step up Hook kick Rear leg Body Static Roundhouse kick Lead leg Head Step up Roundhouse kick Rear leg Head Static

 

3^rd Kyu Brown Belt

Technique From To Movement Sickle kick Lead leg Head Step up Sickle kick Rear leg Head Static Hook kick Lead leg Head Step up Hook kick Rear leg Head Static Side kick Lead leg Head Step up Side kick Rear leg Head Static   Spinning hook kick Rear leg Head Spin

2^nd Kyu Brown Belt

Technique From To Movement Elbow strike (front of elbow striking up) Rear arm Head Static Elbow strike (front of elbow striking up) Lead arm Head Static Question-mark kick Rear leg Head Static Question-mark kick Lead leg Head Step up Knee strike (raising up striking forward) lead leg Body Static Knee strike (raising up striking forward) Rear leg Body Static Faint hook kick to roundhouse kick Lead leg Head Step up Faint hook kick to roundhouse kick Rear leg Head Static Triple roundhouse kick Lead leg Body/Head/Body Static Triple roundhouse kick Rear leg Body/Head/Body Static

1^st Kyu Brown Belt

Technique From To Movement   Superman punch Rear arm Head Jumping Axe kick Rear leg Head Static Axe kick Lead leg Head Step Up Front kick to roundhouse kick Lead leg Body/Head Step up Front kick to roundhouse kick Rear leg Body/Head Static Front kick to side kick Lead leg Body Step Up Front kick to side kick Rear leg Body Static   Spinning outer crescent kick Rear leg Head Spin

1^st Dan Black Belt

Technique From To Movement   Jumping guard switch to roundhouse kick Rear leg Head Jump & Switch Spinning elbow strike (side of elbow striking side) Rear arm Head Spin Knee strike (raising diagonal 45° and forward) Lead leg Body Step up Knee strike (raising diagonal 45° and forward) Rear leg Body Static Jumping spinning outer crescent kick Rear leg Head Jump & Spin Spinning sickle kick Rear leg Body Spin Side kick (advanced knife edge) Lead leg Head Step Up Side kick (advanced knife edge) Rear leg Head Static

3.   Set Combinations

Students must demonstrate the combinations detailed below against a partner. They will be evaluated on their ability to perform the combinations related to the grade they are looking to achieve, as well as performing combinations from current/previous grades at an enhanced level. All techniques must be demonstrated from both a left and right leg forward fighting stance position.

9^th Kyu Yellow Belt

Set Combination 1 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Back fist Lead arm Head 2 Cross to body (reverse punch) Rear arm Head Defence 1 Open hand high block, blocking back fist attack Lead arm – 2 Open hand low block, blocking cross to body attack Lead arm –

7^th Kyu Red Belts

Set Combination 2 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Back fist Lead arm Head 2 Cross to body (reverse punch) Rear arm Head 3 Step through (switching stance) – – 4 Back fist Lead arm Head 5 Cross to body (reverse punch) Rear arm Head Defence 1 Open hand high block, blocking back fist attack Lead arm – 2 Open hand low block, blocking cross to body attack Lead arm – 3 Step back (switching stance) – – 4 Open hand high block, blocking back fist attack Lead arm – 5 Open hand low block, blocking cross to body attack Lead arm –

5^th Kyu Blue Belts

Set Combination 3 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Jab Lead arm Head 2 Cross Rear arm Head 3 Hook punch Lead arm Head 4 Hook punch Rear arm Head Defence 1 Slip & parry the Jab attack Rear arm – 2 Slip & parry the Cross attack Lead arm – 3 Cover & roll evading Hook punch attack Both arms – 4 Cover & roll evading Hook punch attack Both arms –

4^th Kyu Purple Belts

Set Combination 4 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Jab Lead arm Head 2 Cross Rear arms Head 3 Roundhouse (land forward) Rear leg Body or Head 4 Roundhouse (land forward) Rear leg Body or Head Defence 1 Slip & parry the Jab attack Rear arm – 2 Slip & parry the Cross attack Lead arm – 3 Step back (switching stance) Lead arm – Open hand cross block, blocking attacking roundhouse kick Both arms – 4 Step back (switching stance) Lead arm – Open hand cross block, blocking attacking roundhouse kick Both arms –

3rd Kyu Brown Belts

Set Combination 5 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Jab Lead arm Head 2 Cross Rear arms Head 3 Sickle kick Rear leg Body 4 Roundhouse Lead leg Head Defence 1 Slip & parry the Jab attack Rear arm – 2 Slip & parry the Cross attack Rear arm – 3 Open hand low block, blocking attacking sickle kick Lead arm – 4 Open hand high block, blocking attacking roundhouse kick Lead arm –

2nd Kyu Brown Belts

Set Combination 6 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Jab Lead arm Head 2 Cross Rear arm Head 3 Hook punch Lead arm Head 4 Roundhouse Lead leg Head 5 Spinning hook kick Rear leg Head Defence 1 Slip & parry the Jab attack Rear arm – 2 Slip & parry the Cross attack Lead arm – 3 Cover & roll evading Hook punch attack Both arms – 3 Open hand cross block, blocking roundhouse kick attack Both arms – 4 Cover & roll evading Spinning hook kick attack Both arms –

1^st Kyu Brown Belts

Set Combination 7 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Jab Lead arm Head 2 Cross Rear arm Head 3 Front kick to roundhouse kick (land forward) Rear leg Body/Head 4 Front kick to roundhouse kick (land back) Rear leg Body/Head Defence 1 Slip & parry the Jab attack Rear arm – 2 Slip & parry the Cross attack Lead arm – 3 Open hand low block, blocking back front kick attack Lead arm – 4 Open hand High block, blocking back roundhouse kick attack Lead arm – Step back (switching stance) – – 5 Open hand low block, blocking back front kick attack Lead arm – 6 Open hand High block, blocking back roundhouse kick attack Lead arm –

1^st Dan Black Belts

Set Combination 8 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Jumping guard switch to roundhouse kick (land forward) Rear leg Head 2 Front kick to roundhouse kick (land forward) Rear leg Body/Head 3 Hook kick (land forward) Lead leg Head 4 Jab Lead arm Head 5 Cross Rear arm Head Defence 1 Open hand cross block, blocking roundhouse kick attack Both arms – 2 Open hand low block, blocking back front kick attack Lead arm – 3 Open hand High block, blocking back roundhouse kick attack Lead arm – Step back (switching stance) – – 5 Open hand cross block, blocking hook kick attack Both arms – 6 Slip & parry the Jab attack Rear arm – 7 Slip & parry the Cross attack Lead arm –

4.   Self-Defence (self-defence techniques)

Students must demonstrate defence against the attacks detailed below. They will be evaluated on their ability to perform the relevant techniques to effectively defend and counterattack and/or control the attacker. Students must demonstrate defensive techniques against the attacks related to the grade they are looking to achieve and any attacks detailed for their current/previous grades at an enhanced level. All techniques must be demonstrated from both a left and right leg forward relaxed self-defence fighting stance position.

9yu Yellow Belt

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Attempted double lapel/throat – Defence Block and counterattack 1 2 Attack Attempted single lapel/throat grab – Defence Block and counterattack 1 3 Attack Hook punch attack – Defence Block and counterattack 1

8^th Kyu Orange Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Single wrist grab (across the body) – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 2 Attack Double lapel/throat grab – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 3 Attack Hook punch attack – Defence Block and counterattack 2 4 Attack Double wrist grab – Defence Escape and counterattack 1

7^th Kyu Red Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Single wrist grab (across the body) – Defence – 1 Escape and counterattack 1 Defence – 2 Counterattack including a takedown 1 2 Attack Double lapel/throat grab – Defence Escape and counterattack 2 3 Attack Hook punch attack – Defence Block and counterattack 3 4 Attack Double wrist grab – Defence Escape and counterattack 2

6^th Kyu Green Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Grab from behind – bear hug (without arms pinned) – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 2 Attack Double lapel/throat grab – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 3 Attack Hook punch attack – Defence Block and counterattack 2

5^th Kyu Blue Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Grab from behind – bear hug (arms pinned) – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 2 Attack Shoulder grab from the side – Defence Control attacking arm and counterattack 1 3 Attack Single lapel/throat grab – Defence Escape and counterattack 2

4^th Kyu Purple Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Headlock from the side – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 2 Attack Single lapel/throat grab – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 Defence Escape and counterattack incorporating a nerve (pressure point) attack 1 Defence Escape, apply a restraint and counterattack 1 3 Attack Jab then Cross punch attack – Defence Block and counterattack 1   4 Attack Intent to harm –   Defence Pre-emptive nerve (pressure point) strike 1

3^rd Kyu Brown Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Threat from a Bat, Bar or Pole (Straight to the front) – Defence Control and apply a restraint 1 2 Attack Intent to harm – Defence Pre-emptive nerve (pressure point) strike 3 Defence Apply a restraint and counterattack 1 3 Attack Two attackers (front and rear) – Jab then Cross punch attacks – Defence Block and counterattack both attacks 1 4 Attack Intent to harm another individual – Defence Apply a restraint, control the attacker and remove way from victim 1

 

2^nd Kyu Brown Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Threat from a Knife (Straight to the front) – Defence Control and apply a restraint 1 2 Attack Attack from a Knife (Straight forward stabbing motion) – Defence Control and apply a restraint 1 3 Attack Intent to harm another individual – Defence Apply a restraint, control the attacker and remove way from victim 2

 

1^st Kyu Brown Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Threat with a Firearm – Defence Control and apply a restraint 1 2 Attack Ground attack – Attacker has you in a full mount (sitting on your chest) – Defence Escape and counterattack 1 3 Attack Two attackers (front and rear) – One has you in a grab from behind – bear hug (arms pinned) – Defence Escape and counterattack both attackers 1

 

1^st Dan Black Belts

No Step Technique Variations 1 Attack Multiple attackers (Three or more) – Kicking and punching – Defence Block and counterattack all attackers 1 2 Attack Multiple attackers (Three) – Kicking, punching and one with a bat – Defence Block and counterattack all attackers 1 3 Attack Attack from a Knife (Slashing motion) – Defence Control and apply a restraint 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.   Set Self-Defence (self-defence techniques)

Students must demonstrate the set self-defence technique detailed below. They will be evaluated on their ability to perform the relevant techniques to effectively defend and counterattack and/or control the attacker. Students must demonstrate defensive techniques against the attacks related to the grade they are looking to achieve and any attacks detailed for their current/previous grades at an enhanced level. All techniques must be demonstrated from both a left and right leg forward relaxed self-defence fighting stance position.

9^th Kyu Yellow Belt

	Set Self-Defence Combination 1
	Type	Step	Technique	From	To
	Attack	1	Attempted single hand throat grab	Lead arm	Neck
	Defence	1	Parry block deflecting attack (part 1 of passover block)	Rear hand	–
		2	Control lower arm and grab wrist (part 2 of passover block)	Rear hand	–
		3	Apply armbar to the rear attacker’s arm	Lead & Rear arm

8^th Kyu Orange Belts

	Set Self-Defence Combination 2
	Type	Step	Technique	From	To
	Attack	1	Hook punch	Rear arm	Head
	Defence	1	Double block – blocking lower and upper arm	Lead & Rear arm	–
		2	Strick to back of neck	Rear hand	–
		3	Grab back of neck	Rear hand
		4	Knee strike to mid-section	Rear leg

 

7^th Kyu Red Belts

	Set Self-Defence Combination 3
	Type	Step	Technique	From	To
	Attack	1	Single wrist grab (same arm to same arm)	Lead arm	Lead arm
	Defence	1	Secure the attackers hand	Rear arm	–
		2	Rotate hand/wrist and re-grab attacker’s wrist	Lead arm	–
		3	Step back and bring attacker wrist to waist	–	–
		4	Apply armbar to attacker’s arm	Rear arm	–

6^th Kyu Green Belts

	Set Self-Defence Combination 4
	Type	Step	Technique	From	To
	Attack	1	Single throat grab	Lead arm	Neck
	Defence	1	Grab attacker’s hand – thumb to thumb/forefinger, fingers under hand	Lead arm	–
		2	Rotate the hand whilst applying a wrist lock	Lead arm	–
		3	Secure wrist lock focusing attacker to the group	Rear arm	–
		4	Raising kick to the attacker’s face	Lead leg	–

5^th Kyu Blue Belts

	Set Self-Defence Combination 5
	Type	Step	Technique	From	To
	Attack	1	Jab	Lead arm	Head
		2	Cross	Rear arm	Head
	Defence	1	Parry block deflecting attack	Rear arm	–
		2	Cover-block, control lower arm & grab wrist	Rear arm	–
		3	Apply armbar to the rear attacker’s arm	Lead & Rear arm

4^th Kyu Purple Belts

Set Self-Defence Combination 6 Type Step Technique From To Attack 1 Attempted single hand throat grab Lead arm Neck Defence 1 Parry block deflecting attack (part 1 of passover block) Rear hand – 2 Control lower arm and grab wrist (part 2 of passover block) Rear hand – 3 Start applying armbar to the rear attacker’s arm Lead & Rear arm     4 Rotate wrist and move the wrist lock (reverse gooseneck) Rear hand

3^rd Kyu Brown Belts

TBC

2^nd Kyu Brown Belts

TBC

 

1^st Kyu Brown Belts

TBC

 

1^st Dan Black Belts

TBC

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.   Sparing (sparing with partner)

Students must demonstrate the relevant techniques and combinations in a sparing/fighting situation. They will be evaluated on their ability to perform the techniques related to the grade they are looking to achieve, as well as performing techniques from current/previous grades at an enhanced level. All techniques must be demonstrated from both a left and right leg forward fighting stance position.

 

Level	Grade	Repetitions	Duration	Opponent (Min Grade)
Beginner	9th Kyu Yellow Belt	2	2 mins	8th Kyu Orange Belt
	8th Kyu Orange Belt	2	2 mins	7th Kyu Red Belt
	7th Kyu Red Belt	3	2 mins	6th Kyu Green Belt
Intermediate	6th Kyu Green Belt	3	3 mins	4th Kyu Purple Belt
	5th Kyu Blue Belt	4	3 mins	3rd Kyu Brown Belt
	4th Kyu Purple Belt	4	3 mins	2nd Kyu Brown Belt
Advanced	3rd Kyu Brown Belt	4	4 mins	1st Dan Black Belt
	2nd Kyu Brown Belt	4	4 mins	2nd Dan Black Belt
	1st Kyu Brown Belt	5	5 mins	3rd Dan Black Belt
Practitioner	1st Dan Black Belt	5	6 mins	4th Dan Black Belt
	2nd Dan Black Belt	5	6 mins	4th Dan Black Belt
	3rd Dan Black Belt	5	6 mins	4th Dan Black Belt

 

7.   Impact Work (bag/pads/shield)

Exercise Impacting Beginner Intermediate Advanced Practitioner Vertical punches § Continuous punches § Alternating left & right punches § Either left or right leg forward Freestanding Bag 20 seconds 30 seconds 40 seconds 50 seconds Jab and Cross punches § Continuous punches § Alternating Jab & Cross § Either left or right leg forward Freestanding Bag 20 seconds 30 seconds 40 seconds 50 seconds Roundhouse kicks (rear leg) § Continuous kicks § Alternating stance Freestanding Bag 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds Side kicks (lead leg) § Alternating stance Freestanding Bag 2 each side 5 each side 8 each side 10 each side Front kicks (rear leg) § Alternating stance Freestanding Bag 2 each side 5 each side 8 each side 10 each side

8.   Fitness

Exercise Beginner Intermediate Advanced Practitioner Press ups 10 30 70 100 Burpees 10 20 30 40 Jumping Jacks 10 20 30 50 Sit Ups 10 20 30 60 Mountain Climbers 10 20 30 50 Squats 10 20 30 40 Plank 20 sec’s 50 sec’s 80 sec’s 120 sec’s

9.   Static Stretching/Warm down

Exercise Beginner Intermediate Advanced Practitioner Hip rotations 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s Standing Toe Touch (lower back, hamstring) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 50/50 stance stretch (groin) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s Cossack Squat (groin, hamstring) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s Butterfly Stretch (Inner thigh, groin) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s Single-leg hamstring stretch (back, hamstring, calf) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s Side splits (Inner thigh, groin, hamstring) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s Front splits (Inner thigh, groin, hamstring) 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s 30 sec’s Run around the Dojo or side to side 2 mins 2 mins 3 mins 3 mins

10.         Grade Belt Presentation