International Hung Fa Yi Instructors Program
We are pleased to announce the formation of the official Hung Fa Yi Instructors Program, to be offered to any individual who wishes to teach Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun to the public. This includes both national and international candidates. Each candidate should contact the headquarters to receive an application and speak personally with Grandmaster Gee, the only person currently certifying all instructor candidates.
There are 5 separate levels of Hung Fa Yi instructors, each with specific qualifications and criteria that must be met. Testing for instructor candidates takes place at the headquarters in San Francisco and includes written, oral and skill challenge testing.
1st Level Black Belt Instructor
- Must be proficient at the fist open hand form Sil Nim Tau
- Must be proficient at Bai Jong - Baat Bo Jin
- Must be proficient at the first two sections of the Mook Yan Jong (wooden dummy)
- Must be proficient at all levels and progressions of Kiu Sau
2nd Level Black Belt Instructor
- Must be proficient at the second open hand form Chum Kiu
- Must be proficient at all levels and progressions of Chi Kiu
3rd Level Black Belt Instructor
- Must be proficient at the third open hand form Bil Ji
- Must be proficient at all levels and progressions of Chi Sau
4th Level Black Belt Instructor
- Must be proficient in the Mook Yan Jong (wooden dummy)
5th Level Black Belt Instructor
- Must be proficient with the Hung Fa Yi weapons: Dao (butterfly swords), Gwan (staff)
Once a person has become a 5th Level Instructor they will be able to take one final test in order to receive Sifu status within the World Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun Kung Fu Association.
In addition to reaching Sifu status, each Sifu will automatically be considered for membership (Bai Si - Discipleship) to the World Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun Kung Fu Association.