The Difference between Cross training and Cross Ranking

 

As someone who has researched and trained across multiple martial arts, I’ve learned that cross training and cross ranking are fundamentally different and most importantly that one martial art doesn’t automatically transfer to another.

For me, cross training means stepping outside your core system to study additional arts, which builds versatility but doesn’t grant one rank in those new styles. For example, taking boxing lessons to improve my striking mechanics helps me become a more complete fighter, but it doesn’t make me a ranked boxer.

On the other hand, cross ranking, where someone receives an equivalent or honorary belt in a different martial art, doesn’t always reflect genuine skill or technical mastery. It's my believe that ranks should represent years of committed study and formal testing within each art’s unique standards, not a shortcut based on achievements elsewhere.

The techniques, biomechanics, and tactical demands of every martial art are specific to its context. Mastery in judo, for example, doesn’t mean I’ll automatically excel in karate or boxing because each system has its own rules, skills, and ranking process. Real proficiency and legitimacy come from earning my place within each distinct discipline—not by transferring titles or experience between arts. 

As someone deeply invested in researching and practicing multiple martial arts, I see a clear distinction between cross training and cross ranking and I’ve learned firsthand that expertise or rank in one art doesn’t automatically carry over to another. When I cross train, it’s about broadening my skills and understanding by studying techniques outside my main system, like picking up boxing fundamentals as a judoka. This builds versatility and helps me adapt to different situations, but it doesn’t give me a recognized rank in that secondary art.

Cross ranking, on the other hand, is when someone tries to use achievements or a belt from one style to claim an equivalent status in another, often without going through the formal challenges or curriculum that the new art demands. For me, that shortcut doesn’t feel legitimate; proficiency in martial arts is specific to each system’s techniques, tactics, rules, and ranking standards. 

Rank should reflect dedicated study and testing in the discipline itself, not just transferable athleticism or experience. That’s why I believe in truly earning my place within each distinct martial art I pursue.

KAJUKENBO (SIXKILLER FIGHTING METHOD) VS MULTIPLE PUNCHES

This combination against a right round house punch and a left round house punch attack features elements of Keysi, Kenpo, Boxing and Judo. If you can deal with a double or triple punch attack or punches in bunches then someone throwing a single punch shouldn't be a problem. 

This particular scenario is a cover and crash type scenario. Your opponent might have gotten the jump on you, surprised you and you just had enough time to throw up your hands and arms to cover and block his first punch. 

  1.) Both you and your opponent are in a right foot forward
fighting stance. 2.) Your opponent throws a right round house punch. Step
forward with your right foot and execute a double forearm cover. 3.) He follows
up with a left roundhouse punch. Execute a crash entry - Your right hand cups
the back of your head and your left hand grabs your right wrist forming a frame
to protect the right side of your head. Push off your rear foot and step
forward with the right foot into your opponent. Turn your hips and shoulders counter clockwise into the direction of the incoming punch. The object is you want to crash into the opponent's chest with your left elbow and his punching arm crashes into your right elbow.

  4.) Pivot slightly counter clockwise and execute a downward
diagonal hammer first to the opponents side of neck, jaw or nose. 5.
Immediately deliver a short range cork screw hook as you continue to pivot
counter clockwise. The toes of both feet should be pointing toward 7 o'clock.
6.) Push off  the left foot and step
deeper between the opponent's feet with your right foot dropping your hips
lower than the opponent's hips. Deliver a right back hammer fist to the
opponent's groin. Your left hand chambers at your right shoulder.

      7.) Strike your opponent’s right shoulder with a left heel
of palm strike and grab his clothing at the area struck. This strike should be
hard enough to disrupt his posture backward. With a short quick jerk with the
left hand, pull the opponent into you. This should rock him to his front and
off of his heels. Pivot on your feet counter – clockwise. The toes of both feet
should be pointing toward 6 o’clock. 8.) Step your left foot back next to your
right foot and between your opponent’s feet. Simultaneously pull the opponent
forward and bring your right arm up under his right arm. Pinch his right bicep
between your right bicep and forearm. As you step back with your left foot your
opponent’s feet should start coming off the ground. 9.) Straighten your legs
and bend at the waist popping your hips up and lifting him into the air (this
is an explosive movement). Keeping your grip on the opponent, bring your left
elbow downward, twisting your upper body toward your left hip to finish the
throw.