Tai Chi Sash Requirements

The Book of Nei Kung - C. K. Chu
Tai Chi Chuan Principles & Practice - C. K. Chu
Tao Te Ching - Laozi and Stephen Mitchell
The Tao of Pooh - Benjamin Hoff
Bone Marrow Nei Kung: Taoist Techniques for Rejuvenating the Blood and Bone - Mantak Chia

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Attend class regularly (be sure to scan in)
Follow school traditions and etiquette
Green to Blue: Must be able to follow routines with instruction
Blue to Purple: Must be able to perform routines with limited instruction & must attend 10 beginner classes
Purple to Red: Must be able to perform routines without instruction & must attend 15 beginner classes & perform the entire Yang 108 without instruction
Red to Brown: Must be able to perform routines without instruction & must attend 20 beginner classes & still be able to perform the entire Yang 108 without instruction
Brown to Brown/Black: Must be able to perform routines without instruction & must attend 25 beginner classes & still be able to perform the entire Yang 108 without instruction

Demonstrate proficiency in Yang 108, Yang Saber, Yang Flute, Applications, Nei Kung, 10 important points, and 8 energies
History and Philosopy
35 leadership credits
Tournament credit
Test is usually the weekend before thanksgiving
Graduation is usually the first weekend of december
The black sash test is only once a year
Recommended regular test preparation outside of class starting in July of the year you plan to test. This typically involves getting together with some or all the candidates and practicing regularly, especially the partner work with someone you feel compatible with

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If you're considering testing for 3rd degree or higher, schedule a meeting with Grandmaster Gohring, no later than July 4 of the year you want to test, to go over requirements
Typically the test will cover the most recent material from the last 2 or 3 years of your Advanced Black Sash Class
50 leadership credits a year from a mix of Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Black Sash, and Push Hands Classes.
Participate once a year in a tournament
Demonstrate at Black Sash Graduations
Yearly rotation of the following curriculum: Chen Lao Jia, Chen Xin Jia, Wuhao 108, Chen Kwando, Chen Double Saber, Chen Pao Chui, yang straight sword, tai chi/kung fu fan form, yang long pole, eight diagram staff, kung fu spear, kung fu double butterfly knives, wudang sword, wudang staff, 2 person flute form, 2 person yang form, 2 person tiger-crane, kung fu kwon-do