Grading Levels

Certification, training and mastery

Student Certification

Siu Nim Tao

Level 1 – White Sash *
Level 2 – Grey Sash *
Level 3 – Yellow Sash *

Chum Kiu

Level 4 – Orange Sash
Level 5 – Green Sash
Level 6 – Blue Sash

Biu Jee

Level 7 – Purple Sash
Level 8 – Light Brown
Level 9 – Dark Brown

Muk Yan Jong (Wooden Dummy)

Level 10 – Gold Sash → Assistant Instructor

Luk Dim Boon Gwun (Long Pole)

Level 11 – Black Sash → Instructor

Ba Jamm Dao (Butterfly Swords)

Level 12 – 1st Degree Black Sash → Full Instructor

Instructor Certification

Ongoing Certifications (require time, development & commitment):

2nd Degree Black Sash – Full Instructor
Senior Instructor – 3rd to 5th Degree Black Sash
Master Instructor – Red Sash, 6th to 10th Degree

CSL Sanda Chinese Boxing System Certification

Student Levels

Level 1 – White Sash *
Level 2 – Grey Sash *
Level 3 – Yellow Sash *
Level 4 – Orange Sash *
Level 5 – Green Sash *

Striking Coach

Level 6 – Blue Sash
Level 7 – Purple Sash
Level 8 – Light Brown
Level 9 – Dark Brown
Level 10 – Gold Sash

Striking Instructor

Level 11 – Black Sash

Striking Full Instructor

Level 12 – 1st Degree Black Sash

Ongoing Certifications

2nd Degree Black Sash – Full Instructor
Senior Instructor – 3rd to 5th Degree Black Sash
Master Instructor – Red Sash, 6th to 10th Degree

CSL Gu Lao Wing Chun

Level 1 – Introduction & Foundation Points *
Level 2 – Major Points *
Level 3 – Jong *
Level 4 – Pole *
Level 5 – Blades *
Level 6 – Instructor Black Sash

BJJ & Submission Grappling

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ):

Blue Belt
Purple Belt
Brown Belt
Black Belt

Submission Grappling:

Blue Belt
Purple Belt
Brown Belt
Black Belt

Chinese Medicine Certifications

Qi Gong Instructor * – 30 Contact Hours / 60 Non-Contact
Tui Na Chinese Massage Certificate * – 40 Contact Hours / 100 Non-Contact
Tui Na Chinese Clinical Massage Diploma – 180 Contact Hours / 200 Non-Contact
TCM Cupping Therapy Certificate – 8 Contact Hours / 20 Non-Contact
Tui Na Chinese Clinical Massage & Manipulation (Bone Setting) Diploma – 60 Contact Hours / 100 Non-Contact
Anatomy & Physiology Diploma – 40 Contact Hours / 100 Non-Contact

Coaching & Training Certifications

Kettlebell Coach * – 14 Contact Hours / 40 Non-Contact
Gym Instructor * – 40 Contact Hours / 60 Non-Contact
Combat Sports Conditioning Coach * – 10 Contact Hours / 30 Non-Contact
Functional Personal Trainer * – 40 Contact Hours / 100 Non-Contact

(* Online grading available; may require additional private online lessons.)

Certification & Grading

Grading requirements apply to students completing connected courses.
Grading fee: $150 USD (covers assessment by Alan Orr Sifu & Robert Chu Si Gung, online discussion if needed, and certification).
Gradings involve feedback, corrections, and certification production time.
Private students training directly or online may receive certain certifications at no charge.
All CSL Instructor grades and Gu Lao Wing Chun gradings are assessed and signed by both Alan Orr and Robert Chu.

Training Centers

Training Centres are schools with qualified Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun Kuen Instructors under Alan Orr.

New Zealand HQ: Tauranga

Affiliates are groups without live training with Alan Orr who have joined the program to learn the system. They may later apply to become a Training Centre after completing live training and testing.

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