The purpose of grading is to give each I Liq Chuan student the confidence of knowing that their skill at each level tested has been verified and validated by an officially authorized instructor.
With this validation, an I Liq Chuan student has the ability to go anywhere I Liq Chuan classes, workshops and seminars are held in the United States and throughout the world and be recognized and respected for the skills achieved.
Without this grading, an I Liq Chuan student, with no recognized standing in the system, would have no authoritative source to effectively answer any challenge of their opinions of, or instructions in the art of I Liq Chuan.
Grading takes place three times a year for New York students:
- February intensive
- I Liq Chuan Family Annual Picnic
- October workshop
For students outside of New York
- All grading will take place during the local workshops.
Student Certification Levels - read an outline of the student levels
Instructor Certification Levels - read an outline of the instructor levels
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