Grey Belt

Grey belt is the first earned rank in the Viam Chao system. It is typically awarded between 4-6 months after beginning, if a student can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the basic techniques. The color grey signifies neutrality; students are an open canvas, and have not yet "painted" it with knowledge or their own style.

Curriculum

 * basic fighting stance and footwork
 * basic concepts
 * Threat Assessment and Response
 * Ranges of combat
 * basic defense techniques:
 * Testa
 * baseball bat defense
 * basic punches and strikes:
 * jab
 * cross
 * hook punch
 * uppercut
 * arm blast
 * elbow strike
 * basic kicks:
 * front kick - snap, thrust, push, front up
 * round kick
 * side kick
 * up kick
 * knee strike
 * sweeps and throws:
 * leg sweep
 * hip throw
 * shoulder throw
 * grappling techniques:
 * guard pass (2 variations) and return to standing
 * top control counter (2 variations) and return to standing
 * top control from guard pass and return to standing
 * side control from guard pass and return to standing
 * basic escapes and defense:
 * bear hug
 * headlock
 * guillotine
 * sprawl
 * Praelium for 5 rounds

Weapon
There is no weapons training incorporated into this level, as students are learning how to use their body as the primary weapon.