Choy Lee Fut Questions?

Thank You Mei Hua!

How does the ranking structure work in Choy Lee fut? At what level do you begin to teach? I don't really care about attaining rank but any How many years and level you can become a teacher.

It varies widely!

Maybe Chan family CLF has the same ranking structure throughout all schools? I dunno.(Actually, now I am curious if that is true or not.)

I know in at the plumblossom tournaments all the schools had widely different ranking structures and sash systems. It was interesting to see.

-aaradia

“	Originally Posted By: Green_Horn How does the ranking structure work in Choy Lee fut? At what level do you begin to teach? I don't really care about attaining rank but any How many years and level you can become a teacher.	”

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“	Originally Posted By: Green_Horn How does the ranking structure work in Choy Lee fut? At what level do you begin to teach? I don't really care about attaining rank but any How many years and level you can become a teacher.	”

For the most part in CMA it's when your teacher tells you to. Kinda like with most things...

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Ok, I know in most Traditional Japanese styles (that have adopted the belt system) you learn most the Kata's before you reach black belt then between 1st and 4th Degree black Belt you really begin to learn the style. and then around 7th your usually concidered to be in the masters levels. But Chinese is really different so I wasnt sure.

Hi Green Horn,

The best place to find that out is to obviously ask your Sifu.

With that said, there is a structure to how the Chan Family CLF does it's rankings. All Chan Family CLF teachers go through a certification process and there are a variety of certification levels. For North America's certified instructors you can go here. (Caveat: I have no idea how up to date this is so don't kill the messenger if there's some incorrect information on this site.)

How Many Forms and Techniques are required to be learned in Choy Lee Fut?

there are almost 150 hand forms in Chan family CLF. The first level consists of 10, second has 14 and the third has 23. Depends how far you want to take it. Add to that the weapons, dummies, san-da, lion......

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“	Originally Posted By: Green_Horn How Many Forms and Techniques are required to be learned in Choy Lee Fut?	”

Forms... like bobble said... many & as far as you want to take it.

Techniques... not so many. CLF has it's basics & then everything else is variation on a theme.

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I've posted this before, so forgive the redundancy, but here is a list of CLF forms available in the DFW lineage. Skip the first couple of paragraphs and you will see the list.

Choy Li Fut Forms List - Plum Blossom International Federation

52 Weapons of Choy Li Fut - Plum Blossom International Federation

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Honestly had I paid more attention you might not have had to post it a second time so please dont appologize. Thanks for the links and the info.

I would love to just learn all the hand forms!

“	Originally Posted By: Green_Horn I would love to just learn all the hand forms!	”

They're fun & cool. But don't forget the weapons, partnered & internal sets that CLF has to offer. All of it blended together makes you pretty well rounded.

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“	Originally Posted By: Green_Horn Honestly had I paid more attention you might not have had to post it a second time so please dont appologize. Thanks for the links and the info.	”

Naw, was posted b4 you joined I think. I was apologizing to the others who might be wondering just how many times I was going to post that link again.

But, when people ask about forms in CLF, it is a good thorough cite to look at, so I may end up posting it again in the future.

-aaradia

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I must not fear.Fear is the mind-killer.Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.I will face my fear.I will permit it to pass over me & through me.& when it has gone I will turn to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.Only I will remain.F.Herbert

Doesnt bother me. Personally if its a good resource its a good resource.