BSD
Basic Skill Development
White → Orange
- Positions
- Solo Mastery
- Actions
- Mechanical
- Presentations
- Foundation
Outcome:Expert Execution
Progress through the MCMA Belt Progression and develop into a fully capable, adaptive and intelligent combatant.
BSD
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MilestonesBegin the path. Understand the building blocks.
BSD
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MilestonesDevelop stability. Build reliable movements.
BSD
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MilestonesConnect the skills. Expand coordination.
BSD → ISD
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MilestonesApply mechanics with resistance.
ISD
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MilestonesReact under pressure. Improve adaptation.
ISD
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MilestonesDevelop decision making and planning.
ISD
MilestonesAchieve adaptive proficiency. Master the system.The MCMA Path
Earn your stripes. Master your elements. Apply. Manipulate. Win.
Progress from 1st Degree to 6th Degree.
See it. Apply it. Manipulate it in live combat.
See openings. Apply structure. Control distance. Manipulate space.
See targets and body regions. Apply precision. Manipulate timing, angles and force.
See attacks. Apply structure. Manipulate force and neutralize impact.
See intent. Apply redirection. Manipulate timing and opponent’s energy.
See balance. Apply control. Manipulate position and limit options.
Create opportunities to throw. Apply leverage. Manipulate momentum and end the exchange.
Progress from 1st Degree to 6th Degree.
Apply in live combat. Manipulate at will. Win on demand.
Understand and utilize the Human Elements associated with Unarmed Combat.
Demystify unarmed combat, positions, actions, and presentations.
Understand and Apply Distance and Timing Elements during Unarmed Combat.
Become aware of your own mental processes, and learn how to manipulate others.
Understand emotions, behaviours, and respond to levels of aggression in Combat.
See the environment, apply terrain and objects, leverage and adapt to your surroundings.
A strong guard protects you from harm, controls distance, and creates opportunities. Good guarding is awareness, structure, and readiness – the foundation of all effective combat.
Striking is how we attack, create openings, and finish the fight. We teach powerful punches, kicks, elbows, and knees with proper technique, timing and control. Every strike has a purpose, and every strike counts.
Blocking is a primary defense. It obstructs, absorbs impact, and protects vital areas. We teach strong structured blocks that reduce damage and create counter attacks. Smart defense wins fights.
Parrying turns your defense into an advantage. By redirecting your opponent’s strikes, you create openings and disrupt their rhythm. We teach precise parrying techniques that build timing, sensitivity, and control.
Grappling in Kung Fu is about control without going to the ground. We teach effective standing clinch work, joint control, and positional dominance to off-balance your opponent, and setup striking.
Throwing in Kung Fu is the art of off-balancing your opponent and using leverage, timing, and body mechanics to disrupt their base, and create opportunity to throw, trip, sweep, or takedown with precision.
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