Tai Chi Student Sash Ranking System

Level Time Rank Block
Beginner 0 months Red Sash A
Novice 3 months Yellow Chevron B
6 months Yellow II B
Low Intermediate 9 months Orange Chevron B
12 months Orange II B
Mid Intermediate 15 months Green Chevron C
18 months Green II C
High Intermediate 21 months Purple Chevron C
24 months Purple II C
27 months Purple III C
30 months Purple IV C
Low Advanced 33 months Blue Chevron C
36 months Blue II C
39 months Blue III C
42 months Blue IV C
High Advanced 45 months Brown Chevron C
48 months Brown II C
51 months Brown III C
54 months Brown IV C
Disciple approx 5 years Black Sash, White Stripe D
Gao Shou approx 10 years Black Sash D
Lao Shr approx 10 years Black Sash D