The Student will be required to show
that they have a functional understanding of "Safety First” which includes
the meaning of the “Double Clap”.
“Safety First” refers to guidelines
which help to keep us from hurting our opponents as well as ourselves. The principle behind “Safety First” is
Silence. The student is to be silent
when a Teacher or Instructor is speaking.
If the student is talking while instruction is being given, when it
comes time to execute the movement the student will be lost possibly causing
injury to their partner or even to themselves.
The “Double Clap” is sounded when
the Teacher or Instructor wishes for the student to ““FREEZE”” exactly where they are.
This is usually because the student is in danger of causing harm or
injury to himself, herself or to someone else.
WHEN YOU HEAR THE “DOUBLE
CLAP”, FREEZE AND PAY ATTENTION.
Level
One Movements:
Jinga, Negativa, Robo De Arraia, Meia-Lua
de Frente
Meia-Lua de Costa, Rolê, Aú, Chappa
Fechada
The
student will also be introduced to the concept of Adat-Hormat. The principles
of Adat and Hormat can be made clear by the saying: “Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you.” Remember this
affirmation: “Show Respect, Consideration and Courtesy that the same may be shown
unto me.” Failure to incorporate
the principles and code of Adat-Hormat forfeits your rights and honors as a
martial artist of any conceivable rank or title.
Once
the student has shown a basic understanding of “Adat-Hormat”, comprehension of
the” Level One Movements” and a functional understanding of “Safety First”,
they will be able to advance in Rank and in Honor.