The Crucial Role of Evaluation Sessions in Shaolin Kung Fu
In the sacred halls of the Shaolin Temple, where the echoes of ancient martial arts resonate, the practice of Evaluation Sessions has been an integral and longstanding tradition. Rooted in the essence of Shaolin Culture and Arts, these sessions play a pivotal role in the educational process, aiming to assess and enhance the practitioners' skills, performance, and effectiveness.
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Pre-Duan: Those who are at least 5 years of age, have practiced Shaolin martial arts for more than 6 months, with a technical evaluation [one bare-hand basic form] of more than 7 points, may apply for a promotion to 1st Pre-Duan...
Primary Level Duan: Those who are at least 9 years of age, have practiced Shaolin martial arts for more than 1.5 years, with a technical evaluation [one bare-hand form and one weapon form - over the previous level]...
Middle Level Duanwei: Those who are at least 13 years of age, have held 3rd Duan for more than 1 year, with a technical evaluation [one bare-hand form and one weapon form - over the previous level] for both forms...
Senior Duanwei: Those are at least 20 years of age, who have held 5th Duan for more than 4 years, with a technical evaluation [one bare-hand form and one weapon form - over the previous level] for both forms of more than 18 points, or winning 1st Place in
Advanced Duanwei: Those who are at least 35 years of age and have held 7th Duan for more than 5 years; have proficiency in mastering the technical and theoretical systems of two Shaolin martial arts styles, and have established certain success...
Eminent persons who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the cause of Shaolin Wugong services, will be granted the appropriate Shaolin Wugong Honorary Duanwei. Honorary Duanwei consists of Honorary Middle Duanwei...