1. These Rules have been drawn up for the purpose of carrying forward the excellent legacy of Chinese culture, to meet the demands of Qigong enthusiasts of countries all over the world and to promote international exchanges in Health Qigong. 2. Practitioners abroad may apply for a Duan ranking in the Chinese Health Qigong Technical Degrees Abroad.
3. The procedures for applying for such a Duan ranking are supervised by the Chinese Health Qigong Association. 4. Practitioners applying for a Duan ranking are required to have a strong sense of affinity for Health Qigong, with a record of civil and scientific practice and physical training, and good moral character for the promotion of merits and virtues. 国际气功网qg108.com5. The Health Qigong Technical Degrees Abroad are arranged in three categories and nine Duan rankings. 40320Primary Duan rankings: One, Two and Three; Middle Duan rankings: Four, Five and Six; Senior Duan rankings: Seven, Eight and Nine. 410606. Each person applying for a Duan ranking is required to participate in a professional training and examination organized by the Chinese Health Qigong Association or an authorized organization. 176837. Examination for Duan ranking consists of both theory and the Health Qigong techniques. A. The written examinations on the theory of Health Qigong for different Duan rankings shall assign a maximum of 100 marks. 13526B. On-the-spot examinations, classified as A,B,C,D and E levels on the Health Qigong techniques shall be conducted by experts appointed by the Chinese Health Qigong Association.