Practitioner Level 2, also known as Orange Belt, is the next step after earning your Yellow Belt (Practitioner 1) in Vanguard Krav Maga®. At this stage, you’ll build on the fundamentals from Level 1 and begin learning more advanced techniques.

Level 2 introduces ground defense and teaches you how to handle more complex self-defense situations. Once you’ve earned your Yellow Belt, you’re eligible to attend Orange Belt classes, where you’ll train in the techniques listed below.

Shadow Boxing (Rolling & Slipping)

Punch Combinations 1-8
Punch Combos 1-6
Punch Combos 7-8

Kicks:

Stomps
Defensive Front Kick (Passive/Advancing)
Side Kick (Passive/Advancing/Fighting Stance)
Advancing Back Kick
Diagonal Roundhouse Kick
Switch Kitch (Switching Heel to Live Side)

Punch & Kick Combinations

Inside/Outside Defense Against a Punch:
Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch
Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch (Using Left)
Inside Defense with Counter(s) vs. Right Punch
Defense vs. Hook Punch (Ext/Covering/Body)
Defense Against Uppercut Punch

Kick Defenses:

Outside Stabbing Defense (Ground)
Plucking Defense vs. Side Kick
Defense vs. High & Medium Front Kick
Defense vs. Low Round Kick (Evasion)
Defense vs. Low Round Kick (Checking)
Defense vs. Low Round Kick (Jamming)
Defense vs. Kick to Ribs (Ground)

Choke Defenses:

Choke from Behind (Windpipe/Carotid)
Choke Against the Wall from Front
Shove Against the Wall from Behind
Shove/Bar-arm with Impending Punches

Bear Hugs:

Front with Arms Free (With Space/No Space)
Front with Arms Caught (With Space/No Space)
Behind with Arms Free
Behind with Arms Caught

Rolls:

Forward Roll
Backward Roll

Ground Fighting:

Defending the Mount (Bottom Pos):
Defending Punches
Escaping (Buck, Trap, & Roll)
Choke While Mounted (Pluck & Buck)
Headlock or Close Choke while Mounted
The Guard (Bottom Position):
Striking Options from the Guard
Kicking Off from the Guard
Choke Defense While Attacker is in Guard

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