The Beginner Syllabus is the foundation of the Escrima Concepts system. It focusses on being able to defend against basic stick strikes using a stick and when being unarmed.
– Student Grades: 1-4
– T-shirt Colour: White
Click here to see the full Youth Escrima Syllabus Overview sheet.
Term 1: Starts January, Grading: 24th & 31st March [Rotation 2]
Term 2: Starts April, Grading: 14th & 21st July [Rotation 1]
Summer Training: Starts July, no Grading.
Term 3: Starts September, Grading: 1st & 8th December [Rotation 2]
Grades 1 and 2
The first 2 grades of the Beginner Youth Escrima Syllabus are split into two rotations. Students for both grades train the material together, but will be expected to perform it at a grade appropriate level for grading. There is also a grade specific double stick pattern that they learn for each grade.
Rotation 1: Single Stick vs Single Stick
Rotation 2: Unarmed vs Single Stick
Grade 3
This grade introduces some simple disarms, as well as low blocks, the first sparring drill, and the final double stick drill.
Grade 4
Grade 4 is a Revision Grade where you will demonstrate all the material from the previous three grades to a higher standard, as well as adding new material. It also includes a Pressure Test which takes different aspects from the syllabus and combines them with pad work in an exercise aimed at putting you and your Escrima under pressure.
Part 1: New Sparring Drills
Part 2: Everything from Grades 1-3
Part 3: Form and Applications
Part 4: Pressure Test
You can find more details about Grade 4 here.
Course Includes
- 4 Lessons
- 27 Activities