The SBL syllabus is composed of 7 phases designed to develop the practitioner in every aspect of the art.

The 7 phases are:

• Phase 1 - Ground fighting
• Phase 2 - Upright Fighting
• Phase 3 - Locks, Chokes and Grabs
• Phase 4 - Multiple Attackers
• Phase 5 - Kembangan
• Phase 6 - Weaponry
• Phase 7 - Full Weaponry