With my recent promotion to 8th Dan in Kajukenbo, in the Prof. Gaylord Family and his 9th Dan Sifu Dean Goldade we have some new opportunities. Cross-ranking and getting recognized in Kaju! As you already know, all Force Necessary course testing is optional. All FMA-PAC testing is also optional. And now, thanks to the Dean of Kajukenbo, Dean Goldade we can add this Kaju option. Pick one, pick two, pick three. Pick none. Up to you.

To Kaju cross-rank, (which means you already have FN: Hand rank,) we are going to have see your own physical construction-demonstrations of the block, strike, kick scenarios, the counter to grab scenarios, and an understanding of the culture and history of Kajukenbo. The way the Force Necessary Hand course is structured, you should be able to do these scenarios virtually…”in your sleep.”I bring you news from the Kajukenbo front.

Professor Gaylord and I did a seminar together in San Francisco in 2003. He has since passed way. Thanks to the Dean I am in the Professor’s family tree. 

The Cross-Over Test Process and Requirements. The cross-over will include some new demonstrations of blocking, striking, kicking and grappling, plus the understanding of Kaju culture and history.

• Level 1: White Belt beginner.
• Level 2 Gold practitioner.
• Level 3 Gold-one stripe practitioner.
• Level 4 Purple practitioner.
• Level 5 Purple one stripe practitioner.
• Level 6 Blue practitioner.
• Level 7 Blue 1 stripe practitioner.
• Level 8 Brown practitioner.
• Level 9 Brown one stripe practitioner.
• Level 10 Black practitioner.
• Then Blacks 1- 9 Dan levels practitioners.

Level 1: White belt studies 

• One demonstration of a block, strike and kick takedown scenario.
• One demonstration of a scenario countering any grab, headlock, choke, etc.
• Plus, the Level 1 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 1. If you have already taken this test, you need not do this part again.
• A grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 2:

• Two demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios.
• Two demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke.
• Plus, the Level 2 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 2, etc. If you have already taken this test, you need not do this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 3:

• Three demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios
• Three demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke, etc.
• Plus, the Level 3 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 3. If you have already taken this test, you need not do this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 4:

• Four demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios.
• Four demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke, etc,
• Plus, the Level 4 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 4. If you have already taken this test, you need not do this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 5:

• Five demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios. Some or all can be versus weapons.
• Five demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke, etc.
• Plus, the Level 5 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 5. If you have already taken this test, you need not do this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 6:

• Six demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios. Some or all can be versus weapons.
• Six demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke, etc. (Every prior module 1-5 include ground applications, but FN: Hand Level 6 emphasizes the Stop 6 ground crash of the Stop 6 program and now these responses can include solving ground problems.)
• Plus, the Level 6 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 6. If you have already taken this test, you need not do  this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 7:

• Seven demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios. Some or all can be versus weapons.
• Seven demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke, etc. These can include ground problems. Plus, the Level 7 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 7. If you have already taken this test, you need not do this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 8:

• Eight demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios. Some or all can be versus weapons.
• Eight demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke,etc. These can include ground problems.
• Plus, the Level 8 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 8. If you have already taken this test, you need not do  this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 9:

• Nine demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios. Some or all can be versus weapons.
• Nine demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke, etc. These now can include ground problems.
• Plus, the Level 9 requirements of the Force Necessary: Hand Level 9. If you have already taken this test, you need not do this part again.
• More grounding in Kajukenbo culture and history.

Level 10 Black Belt:

• Ten demonstrations of block, strike and kick takedown scenarios. Some or all can be versus weapons.
• Ten demonstrations of a scenario countering another grab, headlock, choke, etc. These now can include ground problems.
• The Level 10 Force Necessary Black Belt Test. If you have already taken this test, you need not do it again.

I will be doing this for those interested in every seminar I do from now on. Each optional cross-over level 1-9 fee is $100 each.The optional cross-over Black Belt fee is $500.

And, a big opportunity for this cross-ranking will be Dec 9-10 seminar in Copperas Cove (central) Texas – Southwest of Waco and a bit west of Killeen, taught by The Dean, Jim Mahan and myself. Click here for more on this.