Ranks Requirements

The first rank is represented by a silver sash. The sash is the symbol of the group and as such, the requirement for the first rank is simply expressing a desire to learn and to be part of the group. From there all other things hang, for without that desire progress will not be made.

To obtain the second rank, one must know the order of the first four ranks of Evach Lahak, pass a test on the general rules, demonstrate the ready position, and perform 5 sets of basic blocks and strikes. The second rank is represented by a white cord tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the third rank, one must know the order of all the ranks of Evach Lahak, pass a test on the rules on hits, demonstrate zero step strikes, and perform 10 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill. The third rank is represented by a white and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the fourth rank, one must be able to pass a fighting vocabulary test, zero step blocks, and 10 sets of basic blocks and strikes. The fourth rank is represented by a white, black, and yellow cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the fifth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of fighting with superior numbers, zero step thrusts, and 20 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill. The fifth rank is represented by a yellow cord tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the sixth rank, one must be able to recite the first sutra, one step forward line drills, and 5 sets of basic blocks and strikes right and left handed. The sixth rank is represented by a yellow and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the seventh rank, one must be able to explain the major points of close flanking, one step step-forward line drills, 40 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill. The seventh rank is represented by a yellow, black, and brown cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the eighth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of wide flanking, one step back line drills, 20 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill with each hand, and participate in a fighting test. The seventh rank is represented by a brown cord tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the ninth rank, one must be able to recite the first and second sutra, 1 step step-back line drills, and 15 sets of basic blocks and strikes. The ninth rank is represented by a brown and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the tenth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of counter flanking, 2 step forward line drills, 60 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill. The tenth rank is represented by a brown, black, and purple cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the eleventh rank, one must be able to recite the first three sutras, 2 step step-forward line drills, 40 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill with each hand, and win a fighting portion of the test. The eleventh rank is represented by a purple cord tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the twelfth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of a tight line, perform the first three steps of The Eight form, and 10 sets of basic blocks and strikes right and left handed. The twelfth rank is represented by a purple and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the thirteenth rank, one must be able to recite the first four sutras, 2 step back line drills, and 80 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill. The thirteenth rank is represented by a purple, black, and orange cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the fourteenth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of a wide line, 2 step step-back line drills, 20 sets of basic blocks and strikes, and win a fighting portion of the test. The fourteenth rank is represented by an orange cord tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the fifteenth rank, one must be able to recite the first five sutras, 2 step forward and step-forward line drills, and 60 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill with each hand. The fifteenth rank is represented by an orange and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the sixteenth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of charging, 2 step back and step-back line drills, and 100 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill. The sixteenth rank is represented by an orange, black, and red cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the seventeenth rank, one must be able to recite the first six sutras, perform the first seven steps of The Eight form, 15 sets of basic blocks and strikes right and left handed, and win a fighting portion of the test. The seventeenth rank is represented by a red cord tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the eighteenth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of fighting against superior numbers, 2 step forward and back line drills, and 80 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill with each hand. The eighteenth rank is represented by a red and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the nineteenth rank, one must be able to explain the major points of the reserve, 2 step step-forward and step-back line drills, and 100 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill with each hand. The nineteenth rank is represented by a red, black, and green cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the twentieth rank, one must be able to recite the first seven sutras, 2 step line drills of any combination, perform The Eight form entirely, 20 sets of basic blocks and strikes right and left handed, and win a fighting portion of the test. The twentieth rank is represented by a green cord tied into the knot of the silver sash. The twentieth rank represents the completion of the requirements of the second rank of Evach Lahak, and upon graduation the Silver Knight will be awarded their yellow sash.

For anyone who wishes to continue after rank twenty, there are five additional ranks that will progress into more advanced curriculum, however at this point individuals can expect things will be much more difficult to advance at the same rate. Anyone who progresses to the final rank of the Silver Knight program will be awarded a silver knot to tie into their yellow sash as an acknowledgement to their achievement.

To obtain the twenty-first rank, one must recite the first eight sutras, explain the major points of intermediate line tactics, 2 step line drills, perform the first four steps of The Right Handed form, 30 sets of basic blocks and strikes, and win a fighting portion of the test. The twenty-first rank is represented by a green and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the twenty-second rank, one must recite the first nine sutras, explain the major points of attacking and defending fortifications, 3 step line drills, perform The Eight form, 120 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill, and win a fighting portion of the test. The twenty-second rank is represented by a green, black, and blue cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the twenty-third rank, one must recite the first ten sutras, explain the major points of intermediate flanking tactics, 3 step line drills, perform the first eight steps of The Right Handed form, 25 sets of basic blocks and strikes right and left handed, and win a fighting portion of the test. The twenty-third rank is represented by a blue cord tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the twenty-fourth rank, one must recite the first eleven sutras, explain the major points of intermediate charging, 3 step line drills, perform The Eight form, 120 attacks and blocks of the one-hundred drill with each hand, and win a fighting portion of the test. The twenty-fourth rank is represented by a blue and black cords tied into the knot of the silver sash.

To obtain the twenty-fifth rank, one must recite the first twelve sutras, explain the major points of intermediate reserve tactics, 3 step line drills with 45 degree steps, perform The Right Handed form, 30 sets of basic blocks and strikes right and left handed, and win a fighting portion of the test. The twenty-fifth rank is represented by a blue, black, and white cord tied into the knot of the silver sash and the end of the Silver Knight program.