Earning your green belt is an exciting moment: it’s when you can begin learning your first weapon form. Learning a weapon is a major responsibility — it’s difficult, and there’s a much higher risk of injury to yourself and others — so there are rules about rank and weapon choice.
First weapon (green belt+)
- Bo 1
- Escrima 1
- Kama 1
- Sai 1
- Tonfa 1
Advanced (red belt+)
Requires one first-weapon form and instructor approval:
- Bo 2 (after Bo 1)
- Fan 1 or Fan 2
- Escrima 2
- Sai 2
- Cane 1 or Cane 2
Special rules
- Sword and other bladed weapons: instructor approval only
- Nunchaku are not taught
- Buying a weapon doesn’t make you eligible — talk to your instructor first!
Reference videos
Videos © Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, shared for reference. They are meant to help you practice — not to replace learning the form from your instructor.
Bo 1
Cane 1
Escrima 1
Kama 1
Sai 1
Tonfa 1
✏️ To do: Add where students should buy weapons (or how to order through the school) and approved sizes/materials.