Beginners may start anytime. Testing for rank at promotions is optional, but strongly encouraged. Our system progresses through three levels each of White, Green, Red and Blue sash. Blue sash is instructor level. Senior students assistant teach as part of their advanced training.
Black sashes are rare in our system, and a separate training regimen is required.
We have been training the Ithaca community for over twenty years, and our course of study has been a regular offering of the Cornell Physical Education program. We offer the area's only training program in the classical Chinese martial art of Shaolin Kung Fu. We hope you will stop by for a free trial class and to find out how this ancient art can help you reach your health and fitness goals.