Sashes & Promotions

SASHES

All students begin their training at Mandarin Kung Fu as white sashes. A student never needs to compete for a promotion to further his knowledge. He receives new material as he progresses in his art. We do not have rank qualifications for our forms (katas) or drills. Therefore, a student who doesn't compete for promotions will not be held back from learning a form beyond his rank. He can learn everything in our system as his progress permits, but will not receive rank certification unless he tests for it.

PROMOTIONS

The following is how our promotion system works: a student will be required to know & properly perform certain techniques and forms for each sash; (2) sparring using Mandarin Kung Fu techniques must be demonstrated. The depth and intensity level increase proportionately with each higher rank. We hold 3 promotions a year for adults & 3 promotions per year for youths. A youth cannot become a black sash until 18 years of age. The student must display exceptional skills and be able to compete on a par in all categories with adults.

DEGREES & RATES

We do not charge any fees to test for promotions. There is no charge to advance to a higher degree, nor is there any charge if a student does not pass. A Black Sash earned at Mandarin Kung Fu can be worn with pride and dignity. The time & skill level required to earn a black sash at Mandarin Kung Fu, guarantees that it is deserved.

Rank Change

3rd White to 2nd White

2nd White to 1st White

1st White to 3rd Yellow

3rd Yellow to 2nd Yellow

2nd Yellow to 1st Yellow

1st Yellow to 3rd Green

3rd Green to 2nd Green

2nd Green to 1st Green

1st Green to 3rd Blue

3rd Blue to 2nd Blue

2nd Blue to 1st Blue

1st Blue to 3rd Brown

3rd Brown to 2nd Brown

2nd Brown to 1st Brown

1st Brown to Black

Testing Fee

no charge

Passed

no charge

$45 for Sash

no charge

$50 for Sash

no charge

$55 for Sash

no charge

$85 for Sash

no charge

$125 for Sash