Certification Types
You can click each certification emblem for more information about the certification.
Bronze Certification
Awarded for those who have reached the milestone of achieving a foundational understanding and performance of Wing Chun. Practitioners that are awarded this certificate can perform all of the empty hand forms with minimal errors. The abstractions and applications of the movements and exercises are clearly defined and understood by these practitioners. They demonstrate proficiency in basic drills/curriculum and are competent enough with the system that it is possible for them to use Wing Chun effectively in real combat.
Silver Certification
Awarded for those who having reached the milestone of achieving a proficient understanding and performance of Wing Chun. Practitioners that are awarded this certificate can perform both weapon forms with minimal errors. They maintain Wing Chun quality during high-stress situations and are proficient enough with the system that they can reliably use Wing Chun effectively in real combat.
Gold Certification
Junior Instructor
Awarded for those who having reached the milestone of achieving an advanced understanding and performance of Wing Chun. Practitioners that are awarded this certificate are not only capable practitioners themselves, but are also a pleasure to train with. Gold-Certified practitioners are indispensable to the community. Their skills and understanding within the system extend beyond themselves. Gold-Certified Practitioners are expected to be capable of confidently utilizing Wing Chun in real combat.
Practitioners with this certificate are considered Junior Instructors, and can start their own groups of students if they please.
The Jade Certification
Certified instructors and lifetime achievement
Jade Certified Practitioners have attained an undeniably high level of proficiency within Wing Chun. Practitioners with this certification do not just excel at Wing Chun, they also exhibit exemplary work ethic, experience, and contribution to their communities and the Initiative. As Certified Instructors, these practitioners have proven that they are able to inspire, cultivate, and maintain high quality practitioners of their own; securing the present and the future of the Wing Chun community. These practitioners are fully fledged, and can proudly represent the 21st Century Scientific Wing Chun Initiative.
A note about certifications
All certifications are earned based on the average performance of the student. There are no tests and you cannot buy these certificates. Certification is also not owed to anyone. These certifications, although tiered, do not imply rank. They are simply an acknowledgement of certain milestones and contributions:
A practitioner’s overall abilities.
Achievement of certain milestones.
Contributions made to our Initiative.
Can uphold and represent the standards of the 21st Century Scientific Wing Chun Initiative.
Each certification beyond Bronze will require the previous certification to attain.