The Most Advanced Curriculum Anywhere
With over 70 Empty Hand Forms, 30 weapons forms, and 300+ Self Defense Techniques, Temple Kung Fu offers some of the most advanced curriculum structures of any Martial Arts style. And now, you can learn it all online!
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:
WHITE SASH:
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10 Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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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.
YELLOW SASH:
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20 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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2 (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.
ORANGE SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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3 (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.
Total: 60 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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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.
GREEN SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Beginner Level Curriculum
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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.
BLUE SASH:
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Intermediate Level Curriculum
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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.
Total: 160 Self Defense Techniques and 21 Forms.
Approximate 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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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.
2nd BROWN SASH (white fringe):
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Advanced Level Curriculum
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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.
1st BROWN SASH (black fringe):
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30 (new) Self-Defense Techniques from the Advanced Level Curriculum
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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.
Total: 240 Self Defense Techniques and 45 Forms.
Approximate Time in Training: 4 Years
Specialized Training
Like the various degrees of Black Belt in other systems, Temple Kung Fu Specialized Training includes five levels or degrees, each lasting approximately 2 years, with the focus being on the internal styles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Hsing-I Ch'uan, and Baguazhang.
1st BLACK SASH (White Fringe):
Focus: Hsing I Ch'uan
Nature: Exploration of the 5 elements and 5 animal systems of Taoist Ch'uan Fa (Kung fu).
2nd BLACK SASH (Red Fringe):
Focus: Baguazhang
Nature: Exploration of the various forms of Taoist Baguazhang, or 8 Diagrams Palm, with its philosophical roots in the I Ching, or "Book of Changes."
3rd BLACK SASH (Blue Fringe):
Focus: Ch'i Kung (energy work)
Nature: Exploration of the various forms of Ch'i Kung, including Iron Shirt and Golden Bell.
4th BLACK SASH (Yellow Fringe):
Focus: Baduanjin
Nature: Exploration of Baduanjin - or "8 Pieces of Brocade" Ch'i Kung for health and longevity.
5th BLACK SASH (Green Fringe):
Focus: Tai Ch'i Ch'uan
Nature: Exploration of the three major styles of Tai Ch'i Ch'uan, or "Grand Ultimate Fist." In this training period, you will gain a deep understanding of the Yang, Chen, and Wu Styles of Tai Ch'i Chuan.
Red Sash (Master - All Levels):
Focus: Very Specialized Training
Nature: Attainment of mastery in some of the rarest styles of Temple Kung Fu, including Five Ancestor Fist, White Eyebrow, Iron Palm, Black Tiger, and more.