Seattle SaberFit
Ranks:
SaberFit uses an abbreviated Belt System:
Initiate: (White Belt)
Apprentice: mastered form FORM I (COPPER)
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grasps basic attacks in zones 1,2 and 3
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maintains distance
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executes breaks in distance
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level two
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grasps basic parries to zones 1,2 3 (using parry 3,4,5)
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breaks in tempo
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lunging
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light sparring, hands and head only
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Knight: Mastered makashi form (SILVER)
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basic attacks in zones 5,6
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executes beats in actions
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demonstrates disengages
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level 2
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outer line prime defense and attack
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properly executes Binds, parries and counter attacks in zones 2,3,5,6
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Properly uses and executes feints
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heavier sparring- hands, head and torso (Heavy training gear required)
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Master: permission to work with two short blades, must instruct and assist in training(GOLD)
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Demonstrates complex 3+ actions
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Demonstrates basic armed disarming techniques
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Successfully changes lines of attack and defense
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Level two
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Successfully incorporates unarmed attacks
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Successfully incorporates unarmed disarms
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Pass the fitness test
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Weapons master: permission to work with and focus on obscure weapons other than light sabers (GOLD,SILVER, COPPER)
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Chooses a weapon to specialize and focus on as primary
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Demonstrates proficiency in two or more weapons styles
Battle Master: (GOLD,SILVER, COPPER)
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Demonstrates versatility in 3 or more weapon styles
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Demonstrates proficiency in unarmed combat
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Demonstrates proficiency in grappling combat
Grand Master- Honorific Title (GOLD,SILVER, COPPER, BLACK)
Rating:
SaberFit also has a combat rating system earned though competition/combat