• The Middle Duanwei [Chin.: zhōngduànwèi 中段位]

    Shaolin Kung Fu Middle Duanwei [Chin.: Shàolín Gōngfū zhōngduànwèi 少林功夫中段位]

    1st Duan and 2nd Duan

    Those who conduct and participate in Shaolin martial arts can voluntarily apply for Duanwei; while Honorary Duanwei is awarded only to those who are major contributors to the development of Shaolin martial arts. A Duanwei applicant honors his/her teachers and respect their teachings, observes law and obeys disciplines, pays attention to Shaolin martial arts ethics and etiquette, and is able to apply Shaolin martial arts etiquette properly.

    Middle Duanwei Criteria

    1st Duan: Those who are at least 13 years of age, have held 3rd Primary Duanwei for more than 1 year, with a technical evaluation [one bare-hand form and one weapon form - over the previous level] for both forms of more than 16 points.



    Following the decision of the Examination Committee, may be considered an application for promotion to 1st Duan, immediately after a successful evaluation in 3rd Primary Duanwei, at the following specific cases:



    a. The 1st Duan, may be awarded, in outstanding and leading Students with implicit offer to the development of Shaolin Culture.



    b. The 1st Duan, may be awarded, in outstanding and leading Students who have been honored by the Shaolin Temple in a European Cultural Festival.



    c. The 1st Duan, may be awarded, in outstanding and leading Students who have won one of the first 4 places in more than one National, European or World Championships, Cups or Martial Arts Festival, where an official Greek Shaolin Federation team is involved.



    2nd Duan: Those who are at least 16 years of age, have held 4th Duan for more than 2 years, with a technical evaluation [one bare-hand form and one weapon form - over the previous level] for both forms of more than 17 points.



    Following the decision of the Examination Committee, may be considered an application for promotion to 2nd Middle Duan, 1 year after a successful evaluation in 1st Middle Duan, at the following specific cases:



    a. The 2nd Duan, may be awarded, in outstanding and leading Students with implicit offer to the development of Shaolin Culture.


    b. The 2nd Duan, may be awarded, in outstanding and leading Students who have been honored twice, by the Shaolin Temple in a European Cultural Festival.


    c. The 2nd Duan, may be awarded, in outstanding and leading Students, who have won one of the first 3 places in more than one National, European or World Championships, Cups or Martial Arts Festival, where an official Greek Shaolin Federation team is involved.


    Notice: In case of learning capability it may occur an age exception, after teacher's request.

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