Blue Belt

Blue belt is the second earned rank in the Viam Chao system after Grey Belt. It is typically awarded around 6 months after grey, if a student can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of more foundational and intermediate techniques. The color blue signifies a modest degree of dedication, unofficially the color of bruising (a student has been initiated into some degree of pain).

Curriculum

 * concepts:
 * amotio
 * casurus
 * vagorum
 * strikes:
 * back fist
 * hammerfist
 * knuckle strike
 * palm strike
 * ridgehand
 * wrist strike
 * shoulder tap
 * headbutt
 * defensive techniques:
 * Testa (increased intensity)
 * slip, sidestep, parry, duck, jam, check
 * knife defense
 * kicks:
 * axe kick
 * back kick
 * inverted kick
 * stomp kick
 * scrape kick
 * knee strike variations
 * takedowns:
 * double-leg takedown
 * single-leg takedown
 * fireman throw
 * kick catch to sweep
 * grappling:
 * 3 guard passes
 * back control
 * submissions and escapes:
 * armbar
 * triangle choke
 * rear naked choke
 * kimura
 * toe hold
 * knee bar
 * americana
 * ankle lock
 * basic compliance:
 * wrist lock
 * come-along
 * weapon training:
 * knife fundamentals, attack and defense
 * Ludum for 5 rounds

Weapon
Students in the blue belt level begin working with weapons. The weapon for this level is the knife, as it is a ubiquitous tool.