From pupil to master

The Escryma feducation of the I.S.M.A. is divided into different degrees, from pupil to master. With each degree, new techniques are learned and content is trained.
The student learns how to deal with a stick, two sticks, nerve stick / unarmed, stick-knife combinations, machete, longer sticks, the use of Tonfa, defence against several attackers, longstock and stress control. By passing all the SG.- examinations, he / she qualifies as a technician.

Student degree

Degree			Exercise
		1. -4. grade	single stock
		5. – 6. grade	dual stocks
		7. grade	nerve stock, short everyday objects, unarmed
		8. grade	stick / knife, knife, gentle-control techniques / knife
		9. grade	longer sticks (70-80 cm)
		10. grade	Tonfa / several attackers
		11. grade	double stick special situation, high school
		12. grade	double, long, stresstest, 5 min. Demo – 3 weapon types

Technician degree

Degree		Exercise
	1. TG	Longstock + Applications, Longstockdrills, Longstockstickgrab, Doppelstockdrills + Applications, All Blocks on the left, Sparring exercises
	2. TG	Tonfa Police” Form, Tonfa Drills, Double Head Drills + Applications, Sparringsübungen
	3. TG	knife shape, knife drills, knife / Kris / Kampilan / Kalasag applications, sparring exercises
	4. TG	sword / shield-form + applications, sword / shield drills, Espada y Daga-Drills + Applications, Sparringsübungen

Master degree

Degree		Exercise
	5. MG	Espada-Form + Applications, Espada y Daga-Form + Applications, Espada y Daga-Drills, Sparringsübungen, Counter to all
	6. MG	Lance / Shield Form + Applications, Lance / Shield Drills, Sparringsübungen, Counter to all
	7. MG	Double Espada Form, Double Espada Drills, Sparringsübungen, Counter to all
	8. MG	Repeat and deepen all programs

Grandmaster degree

Degree		Exercise
	9. GM	repetition and deepening of all programs
	10. GM	GM repetition and deepening of all programs
	11. GM	GM Repeat and deepen all programs
	12. GM	This degree is an unattainable ideal and is therefore only awarded after the posthumous death