TEMPLE KUNG FU
CURRICULUM
With over 100 Empty Hand Forms, 50 weapons forms, and 300+ Self Defense Techniques, one could spend their entire life mastering the syllabus of Temple Kung Fu. But never forget; "A journey of 1,000 miles, begins with a single step..."
BEGINNER LEVEL
The curriculum of Temple Kung Fu is divided into five levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Specialized, and Master. The beginner level includes White, Yellow, and Orange sashes and typically takes six months to complete. The requirements of each level are as follows:
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WHITE SASH:
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10 Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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Lohan 1-12
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1 Form from the Beginner Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks which accompany the form and self-defense techniques.
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YELLOW SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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Lohan 13-24
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2 (new) Form from the Beginner Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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ORANGE SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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Lohan 25-36
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3 (new) Forms from the Beginner Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks that accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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Total: 70 Self Defense Techniques and 6 Forms.
Approximate Time in Training: 6 Months
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
PURPLE SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Intermediate Level Curriculum
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Lohan 37-48
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4 (new) Forms from the Intermediate Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks which accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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GREEN SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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Lohan 49-60
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5 (new) Forms from the Beginner Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks which accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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BLUE SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Intermediate Level Curriculum
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Lohan 61-72
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6 (new) Forms from the Intermediate Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks which accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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Total: 160 Self Defense Techniques and 21 Forms.
Approximate Total Time in Training: 2 years.
ADVANCED LEVEL
3rd BROWN SASH (no fringe):
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Advanced Level Curriculum
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Lohan 73-84
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7 (new) Forms from the Advanced Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks which accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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2nd BROWN SASH (white fringe):
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Advanced Level Curriculum
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Lohan 85-96
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8 (new) Forms from the Advanced Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks which accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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1st BROWN SASH (black fringe):
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Advanced Level Curriculum
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Lohan 97-108
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9 (new) Forms from the Advanced Level Curriculum.
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Appropriate strikes, stances, blocks, and kicks which accompany the forms and self-defense techniques.
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Total: 250 Self Defense Techniques and 45 Forms.
​Approximate Total Time in Training: 3-5 Years
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Like the various "Black Belt" degrees in other systems, Temple Kung Fu's Specialized Training includes nine levels or degrees, each lasting approximately five years:
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1st Degree - Black Sash (White Dragon)
Hsing I Chi Ch'uan - 12 Animals, 5 Elements, Linking Forms & Weapons
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2nd Degree - Black Sash (Red Dragon)
Baguazhang - 3 styles & Weapons
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3rd Degree - Black Sash (Blue Dragon)
Yang Style Tai Chi Ch'uan & Tai Chi Sword
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4th Degree - Black Sash (Yellow Dragon)
Chen Style Tai Chi Ch'uan
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5th Degree - Black Sash (Green Dragon)
Wu Style Tai Chi Ch'uan
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6th Degree - Red Sash (Master Candidate)
Sun Style Tai Chi Ch'uan
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7th Degree - Red Sash with White Fringe (Master)
Ts'ien Tao Ch'uan (Immortal Tao Fist)
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8th Degree - Silver Sash (Silver Dragon )
Ts'ien Tao Ch'uan
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9th Degree Gold Sash (Gold Dragon)
Ts'ien Tao Ch'uan