PROGRAM and RANKING
There are 5 Phases of training, with each phase containing 5 sub-phases. Each sub-phase will take approximately 3-6 months to complete and each Phase 1.5 - 2.5 years; depending upon the student’s capacity and personal training.
Traditionally Chinese Kung Fu does not use a belt system, however I have found that a clear path provides the student with focus and direction in their training. Colored sashes will show the current Phase and characters, to show the current sub-phase.
Although there is an outlined curriculum, do not be overly concerned with belts, or phases. The only competition is with yourself and the true goal is living a happy and healthy life.
5 Elements Kung Fu Curriculum
Novice - New students will be tested with the following exercises before moving on to more advanced training.
- 5 Stances; 5 Strikes; 5 Kicks; 5 Blocks
- Stepping Form
- Moving Basics
– Punching Form
- 18 Lohan (NS)
{ Self Defense Techniques 1-5}
Upon completion of this stage, the student will become full members of the organization.
水 Water - Beginning
水 - Sei Ping Kyun / 4 Point Fist - Buddhist and Taoist Breathing
木 - Siu Fook Fu Kyun / Small Subduing Tiger - 5 Postures of Tai Chi Chuan
火 - Lian Bu Chuan / Continuous Stepping Fist (LF) - Humility/Courage { 2 Person Set: Small Tiger }
土 – Sup Ji Kyun / 10 Pattern Fist (HG) - Static and Dynamic Tension
金 -– Seung Tao Gwun / Double Headed Staff - Chut Sing Dou / Hung Ga Sword
Upon completion of this stage, the student will have the opportunity to study holistic health methods.
木 Wood - Assistant Instructor
水 - Faa Kyun / Flower Fist - 3 Dan Tiens
木 - Man Ji Kyun / 10,000 Character Fist - 8 Jins Tai Chi Chuan
火 - Gung Li Chuan (NS) / Power Training Sequence - Virtue/Patience { 2 Person Set: Staff vs Staff }
土 - Flower Fist (HG) - Tiger Claw Qigong
金 - Fu Mei Darn Dou / Tiger Tail Broadsword - Hung Ga Plum Flower Staff
Upon completion of this stage, the student will be an assistant instructor and have the opportunity to study spiritual qigong.
火 Fire - Instructor
水 - Lo Han Kyun - Small Heavenly Circulation
木 - Big Subduing Tiger - Yang 24 Form
火 - Bong Bu (7 Star Mantis) - Respect / Endurance
{ 2 Person Set: Sword vs. Spear } (HG)
土 - Square Tiger (HG) - Iron Palm Theory
金 - Tassle Spear - Choice of Double Weapon (Daggers or Butterfly Swords
Upon completion of this stage, the student will be an Instructor and should be able to teach classes without supervision.
土 Earth - Senior Instructor
水 - Small Eagle Claw - Large Heavenly Circulation
木 - Fu Pau Kyun / Tiger Leopard Fist - Yang 108 form 1st section
火 - Yi Lu Mei Fu (LF) - Morality / Perseverance { 2 Person Set: Double Sword vs. Spear }
土 - 5 Animal Fist (HG) - Iron Body Theory
金 - Fu Paa /Tiger Fork - Double Broadsword
Upon Completion of this level, the student can request a formal ceremony (Bai Si) for Sifu. This is an oath to pass on what they have learned and to respect the tradition of Kung Fu. They must have elements of Martial, Healing and Spiritual Arts in their path of learning.
金 Metal - Disciple
水 - Chai Jong / Wooden Post Fist - Iron Thread / Tid Sin Kyun
木 - Gwok Ji Kyun / Country Character Fist - Yang 108 form 2nd and 3rd section
火 - Xiou Hu Yan (LF) - Trust / Will{ 2 Set: Double Sword vs. Spear } (HG)
土 - 5 Animal Fist (HG)
金 - Kwan Dou - San Cai Jien/Straight Sword (LF)
At this stage, the student will have the option to learn more open hand and weapon sets, as well as healing and spiritual training. These are only some of the options available and the student will have a choice to study some, or all of the material. The only requirement is that they have knowledge of holistic healing and practices for spirituality.
Martial
Optional Open Hand and Weapons Sets
Yang Qing Jia (Mizong), Bian (Mizong); Tai Chi Chuan Sword; 3 Section Staff; Baat Gwa Kyun (HG); 7 Stars (WC); Great Ancestor Fist (5E); Double weapon
Healing
Dit Da Jow – Fall Hit Wine - Chinese bruise medicine for muscles, joints and bones
Dorn Therapy – Gentle Chiropractic to align the skeletal system
Bowen Therapy – Neuromuscular technique for overall health.
Spiritual
Advanced Qigong techniques / Reiki / Meditation and the use of Mantras.