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How long does it take to become proficient in our System?

It depends on your goal. For improving one's overall health, serious results will be observed within 3 months of dedicated practice, or less. For being able to defend oneself well from most threats, is required at least 1 year of dedicated practice (for both men and women). To become very proficient and skilled in the methods and techniques, can be achieved within 3 years of dedicated practice. To be able to teach the Li System (more about this here), can take the upwards of 4-7 years, varying based on amount of time spent training (usually over 6 years, but may be sooner for those with prior experience). To study the entire Li System of Southern Shaolin can take as much as 10-15 years, depending on the person's efforts and willingness to learn. However, there is absolutely no need to study the entire system. Each martial art within the System - each of the 5 Animal Shapes and 10 Birds, is a standalone stepping stone full of wealth and breadth of knowledge. To learn what it takes to teach our System, click here.