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General overview of grades

This ladder is not yet attributed to a specific organisation. Federations differ in belt colours and time requirements.

In Bajiquan (Eight Extremes Fist), the Chinese Duanwei system (1st to 6th Duan) is applied. The hierarchy evaluates Zhen Jiao stamping footwork, explosive short-range Fa Jin power release, elbow and shoulder strikes, Baji Xiaojia forms, and the Liuhe Da Qiang long spear.

1st Duan – Green Level

一段Rank #1
Typical gap since previous grade: 6 monthsestimate
Requirements & Focus

Low solid stances (Mabu), heavy stomping, and 6 big openings.

Symbolism & Meaning

Introduction to explosive Eight Extremes Fist wushu style.

2nd Duan – Blue Level

二段Rank #2
Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate
Requirements & Focus

Baji Xiaojia form, short-range elbows, and Fa Jin power generation.

Symbolism & Meaning

Focus on uncompromisingly breaking through opponent guards.

3rd Duan – Silver Level

三段Rank #3
Typical gap since previous grade: 24 monthsestimate
Requirements & Focus

Big spear (Liu He Da Qiang) training, Baji Dan Zhai form, and Tie Shan Kao shoulder strikes.

Symbolism & Meaning

Transition from external brute force to internal biomechanics understanding.

4th Duan – Black Level (Sifu)

四段Rank #4
Typical gap since previous grade: 36 monthsestimate
Requirements & Focus

Mastery of close-quarters combat, hard Qi Gong, and instructing.

Symbolism & Meaning

Emperor bodyguards traditionally favored Bajiquan.

5th Duan – Red-Black Level

五段Rank #5
Typical gap since previous grade: 48 monthsestimate
Requirements & Focus

Eight extremes application against weapons and advanced Baji combat strategies.

Symbolism & Meaning

Embodiment of fearless spirit that breaks any barrier.

6th Duan – Gold Level (Grandmaster)

六段Rank #6
Typical gap since previous grade: 60 monthsestimate
Requirements & Focus

Highest technical rank of lineage. Total fusion of Yin and Yang forces in strikes.

Symbolism & Meaning

Bajiquan Grandmaster = Legend whose strikes shake the earth and break stone.