Skill System

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There are 4 levels of mastery in the system and multiple paths you can take once you're pass the beginner stage. These are some of the badges you can earn in your time with us.

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The Combat Saber System is based on actual combat blade fighting, therefore grading is strict, and the skills needed for masteries are real.

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Beginner Rank

(12 weeks / 12 sessions)

From zero to understanding the basic strikes and footwork, this is where everyone starts from. There's a minimum of 3 months of training before beginners are allowed to progress to the next level.

Beginners will gain proficiency in 5 main areas on their path to Initiate:

• Basic strikes and attack combinations
• Basic footwork for attacks and evasion
• Basic combat tactics
• Single saber combat
• Functional fitness

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Initiate Rank

(Continuous weekly sessions)

Timing is the name of the game here, combatants in this rank should understand the flow of attacks and know when to attack in and out with fluid footwork. Time before next rank is around 6 to 9 months. Initiates are able to enter national and international tournaments and help out beginners during class.

Initiates will gain proficiency in 5 main areas on their path to Warrior:

• Advanced strikes and attack combinations
• Advanced footwork for attacks and evasion
• Combat tactics and strategy
• Single saber combat
• Double saber combat

All combatants who have achieved Initiate rank are officially recognised below.

Year	Month/Date	Initiate Level One (Total 34)
2015	Jun 28	Justin.O Wayne.T Lionel.W
	Aug 9	Mus Lionel.L
	Aug 23	Vincent.C Alexis.G Syaiful Sufian Hidayat Amin
	Dec 13	Adrian.L Chaz.C Zhengkai.W Jason.H Tony.A Alexander.C Andy.N
2016	Feb 21	Raymond.C Andreas Daniel.J Dave.P Johnny.T Kelvin.L Colin.T Mitch.K Sarah.J Jahaan Mark.L
	Feb 28	Russell.S Shawn.F Keith.T
	Apr 3	Ravin.R Ra'uf
	July 10	Amber.L Daryl.L Peter.L Keefe.W
	Oct 2	Ashley.P  Carolyn.L  Yiqing.C  Clarence.C  Evan.W  Ru Yi Thomas.L
2017	March 12	Aloysius. C Arnold.A Aisha.G Nicholas.G Seraphina.C Elijah.T

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Warrior Level

Weapon superiority in double sabers and saber staff are key in warrior combatants. The ability to be keenly aware of where your 2 weapons are (and your opponent's weapons) in space and time is a skill only acquired through hours upon hours of training. Time before next rank is around 9 to 12 months.

Warriors will gain proficiency in 5 main areas on their path to Master:

• Thrusting attacks and combinations
• Close quarter footwork for attacks and evasion
• Weapon specific combat strategy
• Advanced double saber combat
• Saber staff combat

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Master Level

Mastery at all ranges is key at this level. Combatants are able to attack at range, close in and disarm at arms-length with all manner of weapons.

Masters will continue to improve in 3 main areas:

• Mastery of thrusting attacks and combinations
• Close quarter footwork for attacks and evasion
• Close quarter combat for all weapon types

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