USKSF

• Martial arts morality will be determined according to the following precepts: Discipline, Integrity, Dedication, Sincerity, and Respect towards one’s Shih-Fu, the Chinese martial arts, and the martial arts community.
• Applications will be accepted year round. The U.S.K.S.F. Board of Examiners and Instructors Committee, however, will review them only twice a year in May and November.
• Applicants from outside the United States must have their application signed by an Instructor pre-approved by the USKSF that can verify the applicant’s information. Contact the USKSF via email at info@usksf.org with questions.
• Any discrepancies will be reviewed and decided upon by the Instructors Committee and Board of Examiners. Final decisions will be determined by the U.S.K.S.F. President.
• ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS IN CASE WE NEED TO CONTACT YOU.
• USKSF membership status will be verified prior to processing all applications.
• Certification fee is $100 for USKSF Members. All fees are non-refundable.
• Certification fee is $125 for non-members. All fees are non-refundable.
• Certification form will be signed by the U.S.K.S.F. President and the Chief of the Instructors Committee.
• Payment will be made on the PayPal website. You do NOT have to have a PayPal account to complete the transaction.

Instructor B Requirements:

• Applicant must exhibit martial arts morality.
• Applicant must have studied Chinese martial arts for a minimum of seven years, including at least three years spent either teaching or assisting teaching.
• Applicant must pass an examination which will test knowledge of his/her chosen style as well as standard forms (northern and southern) and weapons (broadsword, straightsword, spear and long staff).

Instructor A Requirements:

• Applicant must exhibit martial arts morality.
• Applicant must have at least twenty years of experience in the Chinese martial arts, including at least ten years spent teaching.
• Applicant must have contributed to the Chinese martial arts (for instance, by publishing a book or producing instructional videotapes, etc.) or must be recommended by the Instructors Committee or at least two respected Shi-Fus.

Senior Instructor Requirements:

• Applicant must exhibit martial arts morality.
• Applicant must be a USKSF member.
• Applicant must have at least thirty years of experience in the Chinese martial arts, including at least ten years spent teaching.
• Applicant must have trained (at least) one of the following:
  • A world champion and a continental champion
  • Three continental champions
  • Six national champions (tournaments must be sanctioned by T.W.K.S.F. or the U.S.K.S.F.)