The Yellow Grade focuses on mastering level changes and fluid motion to turn your body into a practical weapon for street defense . This stage transitions from basic awareness to dynamic, multi-level combat, ensuring you can fight effectively from any position—whether standing, kneeling, or sitting. Key Training Focus: Yellow Grade
The Urban X difference: drills start with you seated, leaning against a wall, or with your back to a simulated barrier. The Yellow Patch requires you to stand up safely from a seated position under pressure, using the shell to protect your head as you rise.
Unlike sport-based martial arts (Boxing, BJJ, Karate), Urban X operates on three core principles: Keysi Fighting Method KFM Urban X Program Yello...
The name "Keysi" comes from the Spanish phrase "Qué Sí" —a mindset of constant adaptability.
Indeed, the Urban X Yellow Patch assessment is not a kata or a sparring match. It’s a : three minutes of continuous pressure from one or two padded attackers while you are backed into a corner, all while an instructor shouts distractions. Pass/fail is not about “winning”—it’s about maintaining the shell, creating space, and escaping at the first opportunity. Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) Urban X Program The
To earn the Yellow patch in the Urban X Program, students must pass a stress-test scenario called
The Keysi Fighting Method, with its Urban X Program, represents a holistic approach to self-defense that goes beyond traditional martial arts. It prepares individuals to face the challenges of urban environments with confidence and skill. Whether you're looking to improve your personal safety, enhance your physical fitness, or simply learn valuable self-defense skills, the KFM and Urban X Program offer a compelling solution. The Yellow Patch requires you to stand up
Founded by Justo Diéguez and Andy Norman, KFM is not a traditional martial art. It does not focus on ancient rituals or sport-based point scoring. Instead, it is a self-defense system born from the harsh realities of street violence in Spain.