American Cane System: Ranking Series. Tan Belt - Level 6

LEVEL 6: Tan Belt Requirements

At level six, student learn to apply their newly gained skill set in practical application of self-defense techniques. 

This level involves instruction in seventeen new self-defense techniques, joint locks, double-punches, cane retention, disarming an attacker (such as wielding a stick or pipe), defense against underhand and overhand knife assaults, and more.  New blocks and strikes are added, and combination techniques are introduced.  Standard 12 block partner drill and the 12 block variations partner drill are presented.  Other areas include empty-hand techniques, back kick, bag work, and exercises like the overhead press, row, lateral pull-down, Romanian dead lift, good morning, band twists, and more.

The sixth level finishes with the required kata Natural Walk. This kata is a fighting form and does not follow the pattern or symmetry of the previous five Reflection katas.