The Shuai Chiao Kungfu Club at the Ohio State University
 

USSA REQUIREMENTS for BLACK BELT (9th Teng  [First Degree])
 

   Point Requirement:  48 points

The test for Black Belt is more open than the lower Chieh tests.

The Testing Committee may ask the student to demonstrate ANY technique or form that was required in previous Chieh rank tests.

The theory and application details for the following techniques must be explained, along with variations and counters:

1. Pulling


2. Lower body control Hip throw


3. Cracking

4. Embracing 

 

The Poem of Shuai Chiao:

1.  The entire poem must be recited with proper pronunciation and sequence


2.  The theory behind each character in the first stanza must be explained, and may have to be demonstrated.

In addition to the above requirements, club members will be expected to know the following:

1. The first section of the Ch'ang Style Tai Chi long form.