How can I become a Teacher of of the Li Family System?

There are no shortcuts for this prestigious title - only hard work. In summary, this is the process:

1. You enroll at a Blue Jade Martial Arts school. The minimum requirements for someone to teach, are having learn 3 of the martial arts within the System, and having spent at least 3 years training. This is the BARE MINIMUM. Most people will take about 5-6 years to get there with regular training.

 

2. Eventually, following this time-frame and based on routine tests, your teacher will determine whether you are fit for teaching. Then once your teacher gives his blessings and approves that your are up to standard, and if you are so inclined (to teach),  you will attain the title of 'Laoshi' - Instructor, upon having completed the study of 3 of the 15 martial arts within the System, and having practiced for at least 4 years. As soon as you attain the Laoshi rank, you may open your own school.

 

3. Once you have studied at least 5 of the 15 martial arts in the System, you may be considered to become a disciple. Those who have accomplished this technical benchmark, underwent testing, and have 'entered the gate' to become disciple, will attain the title of 'Shifu' - Traditional Teacher. This also requires a MINIMUM of 3000 training hours and 5 years of training, though most people will take about 8-10 years to get there.

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Teaching is not obligatory!

One can continue to practice, learn and advance

through the ranks while opting not to teach.​​​