The Pre-Duanwei [Chin.: duànqiánjí 段前级]
Shaolin Kung Fu Pre-Duanwei [Chin.: Shàolín Gōngfū duànqiánjí 少林功夫段前级]
1st Pre-Duan and 2nd Pre-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.
Pre-Duanwei Criteria
1st 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.
2nd Pre-Duan: Those who are at least 7 years of age, have held 1st Duan for more than five months, with a technical evaluation [one bare-hand form - over the previous level] of more than 7 points, may apply for a promotion to the 2nd Pre-Duan.
Notice: In case of learning capability it may occur an age exception, after teacher's request.