

GRADING SYSTEM
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Elementary

Level 1: Respect
Form:
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Elementary Form 1

Level 2: Respect and Honesty
Form:
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Elementary Weapon - Short or Long

Level 3: Respect and Consideration
Form:
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International Standard Elementary Form 3
or
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International Standard Elementary Southern Style
Intermediate

Level 4: Courage
Forms:
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Compulsory Junior Long Fist / Changquan
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International Standard Elementary Short weapons (Broadsword or Straight-sword)
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International Standard Long weapons (Cudgel or Spear)


Level 5: Courage and Confidence
Long fist (1st International compulsory routine)
Short weapons (Broadsword or Straight-sword) 1st International compulsory routine
Long weapons (Cudgel or Spear) 1st International compulsory routine
Level 6: Courage and Compassion
Long fist (3rd International compulsory routine)
Short weapons (Broadsword or Straight-sword) 3rd International compulsory routine
Long weapons (Cudgel or Spear) 3rd International compulsory routine
Advanced

Level 7: Discipline
Form:
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Long fist or Southern Style (Optional routine)
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Tradition Bare Hand (E.g. Baji Quan, Bagua Zhang, Xinyi Quan, Animal Imitation, etc)

Level 8: Discipline and Integrity
Form:
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Short weapon (Optional routine Broadsword or Straight-sword)
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Traditional Short or Double Weapon

Level 9: Discipline and Selflessness
Form:
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Long weapon (Optional routine Cudgel or Spear)
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Traditional Long or Flexible Weapon
All the optional routines should be choreographed by oneself and /or through the consultation of a teacher. The routine must include compulsory movements and jumping combinations. Optional routines movements should be able to add up to the score of 8.8 or above.