Candidate for Graduation Form

Candidate for Graduation - If you are under 13, this application MUST be completed by a parent or guardian.
IMPORTANT: ALL candidates MUST attend graduation in order to be certified. If you cannot attend graduation, you are not eligible to graduate. (Do not start procedure!!!)
Full Name of Candidate*

First NameLast Name
If for a child: Full name of parent or other guardian who is filling out this form.

First NameLast Name
Best E-mail*
example@example.com
Best Phone Number*
To what level sash are you (or your child) being recommended?*
Where do I need to be? The pre-test is on Monday or Tuesday during your regular class. The test is on Wednesday or Thursday during your regular class. The graduation is usually on Friday at Kick Butt Coffee. The specific date and time of the graduation is in your recommendation email.

Anything else? Yes, if you are testing for Gold sash you also must have scheduled your tryout of Black Sash Training. Email Senior Head Instructor Durkin now (nataliedurkin@mastergohring.com) to get on the calendar and fulfill this requirement.
1. Will you be able to attend the pre-test?*

Yes, Sir.No, Sir.
2. Will you be able to attend the test?*

Yes, Sir.No, Sir.
3. Will you be able to attend the graduation event?*

Yes, Sir.No, Sir
4. For the graduation you must wear your clean, pressed uniform.*

Yes, Sir.
5. Have you and or your child set-up your time to try out Black Sash training AND scheduled your time to meet with Head Instructor Durkin for your Black Sash goal setting conference.*

YesYes and we are currently enrolled in the Black Sash Training program.Yes and we are currently enrolled in the Black Sash Training program and Masters Path Program.No but could you please contact us to set this up so we can graduate to our next sash?
6. Have you and or your child attended the summertime Fire Dragon tournament in Austin AND/OR the springtime World Star Chinese Martial Arts tournament in Houston?

Yes, as a spectator.Yes, as a competitor.Not yet, but will go to the next one that is available.Please tell me more about this.
What's due? The following is due by 7pm the Friday before your test.
1. This form.*

Yes, Sir.
2. Your "3-things" Testimonial Letter. See below.*

Yes, Sir.
Write a Testimonial Letter describing what you have noticed since your last sash and what you see for your future in your training including:

3 areas that you have improved on since you started our program,
3 areas that you would like to make improvements on,
3 actions that you need to take to create improvements in these areas.

You can e-mail or deliver in person.
3. "Intent to Promote" Form (for those under 18 yrs old)

Yes, Sir.
4. Leadership log signed off? If testing for Purple Sash or above.*

Yes, Sir.No, Sir. I am only testing for Gold, Gold/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Green, Green/Black, Blue or Blue/Black therefore I don't need leadership credit yet.
5. There is a $75 test fee. (Includes: pre-test, the test, graduation, sash and diploma)*

Yes, Sir.
Looking at where you are now and looking ahead to your future.
I (or my child) will graduate to Black Sash in December:*

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Do you practice at home (or your child practice at home)?*

YesNo
If yes, please share what you are currently doing?
There are 3 types of students who join Grandmaster Gohring’s Apprentice Teacher Training Program. Which category do you (does your child) fall under?:*

Students who are certain they want a career as a professional Tai Chi and Kung Fu Martial Artist.Students who are interested in a career as a professional Tai Chi and Kung Fu Martial Artist, but who are not completely committed. These students want the training and will decide if that is a goal as they learn more about it.Students who do not want a career as a Tai Chi and Kung Fu Martial Artist but want the skills of a professional instructor to enhance their career, family, and overall life by living the principles of Tai Chi and Kung Fu in their everyday lives.
Please send me information regarding (Check all that apply):

Masters path trainingApprentice teacher trainingAdding a family member at a discountConference regarding my training goalsPrivate lessons
Your friends and family: Please send VIP passes from me to the following friends or family members. The pass includes a week and a half of classes and a uniform at no cost to you or your friend. Some restrictions apply.
1. Full Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
example@example.com
Phone Number
Tell us about your friend or family member:
2. Full Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
example@example.com
Phone Number
Tell us about your friend or family member:
3. Full Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
example@example.com
Phone Number
Tell us about your friend or family member:
We will charge your tuition account for your test, if you have one, or choose one of the following:*

Yes, please Charge by tuition account (best choice)Paypal (you will see link once you hit "submit")I have already paidIn person with cash, check, check card or charge.
Comments, Questions and/or Suggestions?
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Candidate for Graduation - If you are under 13, this application MUST be completed by a parent or guardian.