White Fringe

February 14, 2015 - Today I passed my White Fringe test, and achieved the first Tai Chi rank in the White Dragon Martial Arts curriculum.*

The test was an endurance challenge as much as anything else-I performed the entire Yang style 24 Step form twice (left side/right side). Each performance of the form takes approximately 9 minutes.

This is a big milestone, since it means you've passed the "beginner" level.

Next up-the 40 Step form!

*The school has since shifted its curriculum, so in later posts you'll see reference to a different rank (green fringe). Students coming in now start with a white fringed sash, instead of the "No Fringe/stripes" progression we went through previously. Under the new system, I am now a Green Fringe, and will test for my blue fringe once I master the next level of material.