As you progress in your training at Chan’s Kung Fu, your current rank within the style will be signified by a colored sash (similar to the colored belts worn in Karate and Tae Kwon Do). Each rank has specific requirements that must be met, including a minimum amount of training time between ranks and a certain level of demonstrated skill in your art.
While the requirement s varies depending on your current rank and which style you are practicing, the process of taking the test is universal between all of our classes.

Typically a Test will be scheduled for a specific style once every one to two months. Students who desire to test must sign up for the test a minimum of one week in advance of the testing date and pay a testing fee of $35 at the time of registration. The $35 test registration fee includes the cost of the test, any materials used during test, and upon completion of a successful test, a new sash and certificate of rank to be awarded to the student.

Members of our Little Tiger's and Youth class have slightly different fee schedules depending on if they are taking a full test (moving from one solid color to another), or taking a "stripe" test (an intermediary test as the student progresses through a level - typically there are 2-3 stripes per level).

Once a student registers for a test they must take a “pre-test” with an instructor, who will review a majority of the requirements of the test with the student to make sure they are truly ready to test. The instructor may make recommendations and/or corrections to the student, who may have to take another pre-test after making the needed corrections. Students must pass the “pre-test” stage in order to be allowed to take the formal test.

On testing day, students should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early to stretch and warm themselves up. Students who are late to a test will not be allowed to test and must wait for the next scheduled test. Students should wear their best uniform when testing, and pay close attention to what is going on during the test.