TWO SKIES INC

TWO SKIES SELF DEFENSE TRAINING:
Two Skies teaches the Four Winds System of Self Defense maintaining the tradition of the late Master Gregory Jaco.  The Four Winds System combines karate and ju jitsu as foundation arts with the inclusion of Hwa Rang Do kicking principles and Wing Chun kung fu striking and blocking.  Students learn all of the fundamentals that are essential to self defense that include kicking, punching, striking, blocking, kata, forms, wrist turning, bone locking, knife and club defense, choking, throwing, sweeping, break falls, rolling, evasion, kata, breathing and meditation.  Advanced students are introduced to the bokken {wooden sword}, and the tanjo {short stick}.  Safety is a vital component of each curriculum.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Children’s classes are modified to reflect a curriculum that is appropriate to their age level.

Classes consist of a formal opening, warm ups, self defense techniques, and martial arts philosophy.  The curriculum is well defined and each student is given a list of skills that will help them organize their knowledge to prepare for testing.  Program results can be expected within a three month period with consistent attendance.

RANKING SYSTEM:        

                        
White Belt                                                         
Orange Belt                                                       
Yellow Belt           

Green Belt                                                                                         
Blue Belt – Juniors only                                                       
Purple Belt - Junior’s only                                                       
Brown Belt 3^rd,                                                  
Brown Belt 2^nd                                                   
Brown Belt 1^st                                                    
Black Belt 1^st                  
                                   

LITTLE LEADERS:

White Belt = Beginner

Orange Belt = Level -1

Yellow Belt = Level -2

Green Belt = Level - 3

Blue Belt = Level - 4

Purple Belt = Level - 5

         
TESTING:
Students are required to demonstrate learned knowledge according to their level of training. The tests cover knowledge associated with the rank, physical ability, self control, spirit, cooperation, attitude and respect.  Upon completion of the test each student is awarded the appropriate belt and certificate identifying their earned rank.  Students below the age of 16 are awarded junior rank which is identified by a belt with a black stripe down the middle; little leaders have a white stripe.  There is a small fee associated with each test.

Advanced Rank is also awarded above the rank of Shodan Black Belt to worthy and accomplished student’s.