WSF Blue Belt Requirements
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Strikes/Stand up
-Parry side kick, step into choke
-Opponent bear hugs from behind: 5 strike (foot stomp, headbut, groin strike, elbow, mule kick)
-Opponent grabs collar:  elbow, reverse elbow, grab head & knee
-Stop kicks or move to clench with flying knee (cover up)
Throws/Takedowns
-Sweep foot to throw (forward, sideways and circle sweeps)
-Grab head, pick far ankle, reverse twist
-Arm drag (can trip backwards to straight knee bar or pull forward to turtle)
-Grab belt over shoulder, stomp sideways or forward to throw
Side Mount (Includes: Kesa, HH, Reverse Kesa)
-Arm under neck, mastergrip, elbow into neck, pez choke or sternum crush
-HH: arm under neck, spin to other side, push opponent on side, neck crank with master grip
-Same as above but circle arm around neck, knee into ribs, step over head, Judo arm bar
-Same as above but sit opponent up, drop back into lap, neck crank
Escapes from Guard
-Grab belt, push on belt and thrust but in air as you hop backwards, grab pant leg, cross legs, left lock
-From open guard, drop shoulder into opponent’s stomach, jump over to side mount
Leg Techniques
-Heel hook variation:  put heel in hip, grab opponent’s heel with opposite arm, grab own wrist, twist
-From turtle: grab foot and put shin across ankle, pull & push to Achilles crush
-Side mount:  opponent crosses leg to block; foot lock, roll over body to apply
-In open guard:  grab foot, roll over leg & through to apply foot lock (kick leg on the way)
Escapes from Judo Arm Bar
-Trust hips in air and pop over to side mount: or push head, throw leg over head & arm bar
Guard
-Under hook/over hook, chest-to-chest, extend legs, break ribs
-Attempt triangle; opponent throws leg over head, Gokor arm bar: or perform technique below
-Opponent tries to pass under leg, hook leg with instep and grab wrist, sit up to shoulder crank
-Opponent’s hand on ground:  trap wrist with neck, turn to side & arm bar
Guard Reversals
-Feet on hips; airplane ride to arm bar
-Feet on hips; airplane ride to mount, choke
Mount
-Opponent grabs hands together; chicken leg counter
-Chicken wing, hand on throat, choke/arm bar
-Grab lapel, other hand grabs opposite shoulder, scissor arms, choke
-Reach around neck and grab bicep, other arm slides under armpit, choke
Turtle/KK (Knee-to-Knee)
-KK; opponent shoots, sprawl, push head down, encircle other arm through opponent’s arm, grab own wrist, turn over to shoulder crank
-KK; overhook/underhook, step over shoulder, roll to triangle with shoulder crank
-Banana split from throwing legs (can twist ankle)
-Attempt banana split but opponent stands and shakes off; banana split/knee bar
Miscellaneous Escapes
-Escape standing rear naked choke: grab arm & throw forward or push chin back & bridge to head lock position
-Escape standing head lock by stepping in front to ogoshi or arch to sideways ogoshi
Counters
-To guard guillatine: cross legs, push knee & drop leg back to reverse kesa, go to side mount
-To guard guillatine: sit back & pull opponent on lap, drop arm over back, Russian neck crank
-Counter sweep: put foot in bicep, reverse hyperextend ankle; or slide to key lock on knee; or put ankle in bicep, grab belt, take back
-Counter whizzer or chicken wing by pushing shoulder down with both hands to arm bar
Weapons Defense
-Gun at back; turn shoulder to key lock

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