Once a student qualified as a YMAA instructor he/she will then begin five more years of intensive, individual, advanced training such as Advanced White Crane, Shaolin Qigong, Iron Shirt, Cavity Press, Dart Throwing, etc. When this training is complete he/she will be qualified as a YMAA Shaolin Master.

Alternatively, if a qualified instructor decides not to become involved in intensive, individual, advanced training, after ten years of teaching experience, he/she will also be qualified as a YMAA Shaolin Master.