Kung Fu San Soo Belt Program

We don’t have a traditional kata system, but we do require a few short sequences called “working out procedures.” These combine techniques from your training block into a straightforward sequence you demonstrate in the air.

We created these because many students don’t have training partners. Demonstrating the sequence helps us see that you’ve practiced the material and assess how well you perform the movements on your own. Each movement comes from the practical self-defense techniques covered in your lessons.

You may hear the instruction “memorize this like a kata” in the course. This simply means learning the sequence for your test. Some systems require students to memorize 20 different katas or forms. That’s not how our program works. There’s some memorization involved, but our focus is on helping you practice the techniques and demonstrate what you’ve learned.

After finishing each block, you'll be able to request a free virtual evaluation. A Fight Elevator Sifu will contact you to arrange your evaluation date.

You may purchase belt training blocks simply for additional training without testing. Evaluations and belt testing are only required if you want to progress through the official belt program.

No, you may purchase the blocks without a Base Membership.

If you are pursuing an official belt rank, yes. You should complete all the blocks IN ORDER before taking your belt test.

You should be contacted within approximately 1–5 business days after submitting your evaluation or belt-test request.

Yes. Evaluations are conducted virtually so your Sifu can observe your technique, answer questions, and determine whether you are ready to progress.

A Fight Elevator Sifu will contact you within approximately 1–5 business days to arrange your virtual testing date and provide any additional instructions. 

The request link for your belt test becomes available after you purchase the final training block for that belt level. Once you have completed all three blocks and successfully passed all required evaluations, return to the final block of your course and use the provided link to request your belt test.

Please do not request your belt test until you have passed all required evaluations. After you submit your request, a Fight Elevator Sifu will contact you within 1–5 business days to schedule your live virtual belt test.

No. You must complete and successfully pass all required evaluations for Yellow Belt Blocks 1, 2, and 3 before you are eligible to take your Yellow Belt test. The evaluations are designed to make sure you are prepared and have demonstrated the required skills before moving on to the final belt test.