KSE Grading System
Students Grades
Beginner - Phase 1 - Phase 2
White Shirt Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phases 1 and 2
Minimum 3 to 4 months with consistent training after last graduation per Phase
Valid IKAEF membership
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop a year
Phase 3- Phase 4
Yellow Shirt Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phases 3 and 4
Minimum 6 to 9 months with consistent training after last graduation per Phase
Valid IKAEF membership
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop a year
Phase 5- Phase 6
Red Shirt Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phases 5 and 6
Minimum 9 to 12 months with consistent training after last graduation per Phase
Valid IKAEF membership
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop a year
Instructors Grades
Phase 7. Kadua Guro
Apprentice Instructor - 1st Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 7
Minimum 1 year of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE Camp or Instructor Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Phase 8. Madunong Guro
Associate Instructor - 2st Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 8
Minimum 2 year of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE Camp or Instructor Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Phase 9. Katulong Guro
Full Instructor - 3st Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Required to be Instructor in a School or an Associate Instructor
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 9
Minimum 3 year of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE Camp or Instructor Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Phase 10. Katalungan Guro
Senior Instructor - 4st Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Required to be Instructor in a School or an Associate Instructor
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 10
Minimum 4 year of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE Camp or Instructor Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Masters Grades
Phase 11. Guro
Chief Instructor - 5th Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Minimum 5 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE & IKAEF
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop or Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Phase 12. Lahong Guro
Expert - 6th Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Minimum 6 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE & IKAEF
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop or Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Phase 13. Masirib Guro
Master - 7th Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Minimum 7 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE & IKAEF
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop or Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Phase 14. Punong Guro
Grand Master - 8th Dan
Black Shirt Uniform
Minimum 8 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE & IKAEF
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop or Camp
with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
Founder
Dakilang Guro
Founder
Black Shirt Uniform
“It’s important you understand that first it’s your skill level that matters, not the time you spend with us… Your skill reflects your commitment… The technical standard of the Kali Silat
Evolution should be preserved as the highest standard possible…“
Dakilang Guro
Jean Francois “Jeff“ Espinous