Todai Rank Information

*This information applies to Todai's who wish to achieve rank within FMK.
Last Updated: 8/18/2012

 

Policies

1) You are expected to make re-occurring monthly payments upon enrollment.  If you are late with your payment, you may be charged a fee. You are expected to provide a 24 hour advanced notice in order to reschedule. If you fail to provide any notice of your absence you may be charged a fee. You are expected to contact Shi zu if you are to be more than 5 min. late.  You will only be trained for the remaining part of your session if you are late.

 

2) You are expected to meet with Shi zu at least once a week and to be updated with all information contained on this website & informational emails you receive from Shi zu.    

 

3) You are only allowed to bring a water bottle and a towel within the kwoon. All excess items including cell phones, jackets, excess clothing, shoes, bags, etc. must be stored in the waiting area and are not allowed in the kwoon.

 

4) Any injuries & illnesses must be reported to Shi zu. You are expected to be very aware of your own safety and health. You are not to push yourself beyond your limits.

 

5) You are expected to maintain good hygiene and to bring a towel to wipe excess sweat if you perspire greatly.

 

6) All FMK uniforms & badges are property of FMK & are expected to be returned if you decide to discontinue your training with the kwoon. 

 

7) You are expected to maintain a positive state of mind and not to spread negative energy to anyone around you in anyway. You are expected to focus on your own development and not to compete with others or yourself in unhealthy ways. You are expected to treat everyone with respect and courtesy and to be respectful of their personal space.

 

8) There are no communications allowed that support & promote any sort of combative sports or sport fighters. You are expected to remain focused on your development to be more creative & expressive as a Martial Artist.

 

Philosophy of Ranking

Originally in Kung Fu and in all Martial Arts there was never such a thing as belt ranking.  Martial Art it is meant for creative self-expression.  When it comes to Art there is no such thing as who is better, it is all subjective.  But because western society is based on ego and politics, many have no way of understanding real Kung Fu unless they go through the ego and politics.  FMK has developed a unique ranking system as a way to provide motivation for Todai’s to achieve high levels of training. 

 

The FMK ranking system is unique in a sense that it is not forever enduring.  Whatever rank you achieve must be adequately maintained, similar to your state of health and well-being.  You cannot be certified to be forever healthy and athletic, it requires effort to maintain.  A person can be strong and athletic at the age of 15 but by the age of 30, this may no longer be true.

 

We see that this goes throughout all aspects of Body, Mind, & Spirit.  In order to be considered a  Zen Martial Arts Sifu under Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu, you must be at a very high level in Body, Mind, & Spirit in relation to your genetic makeup, gender, and age based on the evaluation of Shi zu.  The development of the body is easily gauged through basic fitness performance.  The mind is gauged through the scientific understanding and application of combative techniques combined with an understanding of the psychology of combat.  And the spirit is gauged through your inner being and the way you carry yourself as a Martial Artist in everyday life. 

 

Titles

Mystic- Unknown

1) Shi zu- Chinese for "Founding teacher." 

Establishes & maintains standards for school.

2) Shi lao-  Shi zu's wife.

3) Sifu (Black)- Chinese for "Teacher Father." 

Certified Zen Martial Arts Master Teacher, Women's Self-Defense Instructor, & Kung Fu Fitness Trainer. 

4) Sihing/Shigu (Blue)- Chinese for "teacher older brother/sister." 

Certified Women's Self-Defense Instructor & Kung Fu Fitness Trainer.

5) Sidai/Simui (Red)- Chinese for "teacher younger brother/sister." 

Certified Kung Fu Fitness Trainer

6) Todai (White)- Chinese for "Disciple."  

 

Uniform

-Comfortable clothing & shoes for indoor use only

-Optional Rank Uniform & Badge

1.      FMK Red, Blue, or Black rank tank top: $20 (deposit)

2.      FMK Red, Blue, or Black rank track jacket: $50 (deposit)

3.      FMK rank badge: Red: $100, Blue: $150, Black: $200 (deposit)

4.      Red, Blue, or Black formal Kung Fu jacket: $60

5.      Kung Fu pants: $20

6.      Black shorts: $20

7.      Black Adidas Martial Art shoes: $70

8.      Black & white running shoes: $60

9.      Black socks: $2

 

All FMK uniforms & badges are property of FMK & are expected to be returned if you decide to discontinue your training with the kwoon. 

 

Certification

In order to become certified, you are evaluated by:

1) Fitness based on age and gender evaluated by the FMK Fitness Standards.

2) Technique efficiency, proper form, knowledge, understanding, and application of FMK techniques evaluated by Shi zu.

3) Spiritual development with an understanding of the philosophy behind the Martial Arts. Evaluated through time and communication with Shi zu.

 

Zen Fitness minimal requirements for rank

All exercises must be completed within 90 min.

Sidai/Simui (Red), Sihing/Shigu (Blue), Sifu (Black)

Last updated: 5/18/12

Gender			Male
Ages	10 to 19	20 to 29	30 to 39	40 to 49	50 to 59
Exercises
1 min. Sit-up	35, 40, 45	40, 45, 50	35, 40, 45	30, 35, 40	25, 30, 35
1 min. Push-up	35, 45, 55	40, 50, 60	35, 45, 55	30, 40, 50	25, 35, 45
1 min. Squat	35, 40, 45	40, 45, 50	35, 40, 45	30, 35, 40	25, 30, 35
Jump rope (min.)	5, 7, 9	6, 8, 10	5, 7, 9	4, 6, 8	3, 5, 7
Side kick hold (sec)	5, 15, 25	10, 20, 30	5, 15, 25	0, 10, 20	0, 5, 15
Front kick hold (sec)	5, 15, 25	10, 20, 30	5, 15, 25	0, 10, 20	0, 5, 15
L-hold (sec)	4, 8, 12	5, 10, 15	4, 8, 12	3, 6, 9	2, 4, 6
1 arm Push-up	7, 12, 17	10, 15, 20	7, 12, 17	5, 10, 15	4, 8, 12
Pull-ups or Chin ups	3, 7, 11	6, 10, 14	3, 7, 11	2, 5, 8	1, 3, 5
Dips	7, 12, 17	10, 15, 20	7, 12, 17	5, 10, 15	4, 8, 12
Handstand Push-ups	2, 6, 10	5, 9, 13	2, 6, 10	1, 4, 7	0, 2, 4
Middle Split inches from ground	12, 8, 4	13, 9, 5	14, 10, 6	15, 11, 7	16, 12, 8
Bent over reach	2, 5, head
Arm stretch	7, 8, 9
Gender			Female
Ages	10 to 19	20 to 29	30 to 39	40 to 49	50 to 59
Exercises
1 min. Sit-up	25, 30, 35	30, 35, 40	25, 30, 35	20, 25, 30	15, 20, 25
1 min. Push-up	17, 22, 27	20, 25, 30	17, 22, 27	15, 20, 25	12, 17, 22
1 min. Squat	35, 40, 45	40, 45, 50	35, 40, 45	30, 35, 40	25, 30, 35
Jump rope (min.)	5, 7, 9	6, 8, 10	5, 7, 9	4, 6, 8	3, 5, 7
Side kick hold (sec)	15, 20, 25	20, 25, 30	15, 20, 25	10, 15, 20	5, 10, 15
Front kick hold (sec)	15, 20, 25	20, 25, 30	15, 20, 25	10, 15, 20	5, 10, 15
L-hold (sec)	1, 3, 5	2, 5, 7	1, 3, 5	0, 1, 3	0, 0, 1
1 arm Push-up	3, 5, 8	5, 7, 10	3, 5, 8	1, 3, 6	0, 1, 4
Pull-ups or Chin ups	1, 3, 5	3, 5, 7	1, 3, 5	0, 1, 3	0, 0, 1
Dips	3, 5, 8	5, 7, 10	3, 5, 8	1, 3, 6	0, 1, 4
Handstand Push-ups	1, 2, 4	2, 4, 6	1, 2, 4	0, 0, 2	0, 0, 1
Middle Split inches from ground	10, 6, 2	11, 7, 3	12, 8, 4	13, 9, 5	14, 10, 6
Bent over reach	2, 5, head
Arm stretch	7, 8, 9

 

Certification Curriculum

1. Todai training in Zen Fitness

2. Beginning yang form development

3. Beginning yin form development

4. No contact & touch contact sparring

5. Fulfillment of basic fitness requirements based on age and gender for the Red Rank.

6. SIDAI/SIMUI Red Rank 

7. Techniques explained, performance of proper form, speed, & power of Yin/Yang techniques

8. Scientific understanding and proper application of Yin/Yang techniques in light & medium contact sparring.

9. Fulfillment of fitness requirements based on age and gender for the Blue Rank.

10.SIHING/SHIGU Blue Rank

11. Scientific understanding & proper application of Yin/Yang techniques in hard contact sparring.

12. Fulfillment of fitness requirements based on age and gender for the Black Rank.

13. Techniques explained, performance of proper form, speed, & power of advanced & armed techniques.

14. Scientific understanding & proper application of advanced & armed techniques in hard contact sparring.

15.  Understanding of Eastern Philosophy

16. 40 hrs of instructor training. 

17. SIFU Black Rank (Zen Martial Arts Master Teacher Certification Ceremony)

18.  Certification recieved on FMK Website, FMK YouTube, FMK certified badge that lasts for 1 year.

19. Mystical Kung Fu Training

Designed for those who have Mastered Zen Martial Arts and are looking for ways of greater development. MKF focuses on the development of an elite level of fitness performance, meditation, and spiritual understanding of Eastern Philosophy (Tao, Zen, Buddha).

 

Demotions

1. Fitness requirements must be fulfilled yearly according to rank otherwise the Todai will be demoted in rank to the current level of fitness based on age and gender.

2. Once a Todai has been trained in the techniques of FMK for many hours, typically the techniques become a natural extension of the Todai and will not be forgotten as long as the Todai practices the techniques from time to time. Through years passed if the Todai cannot perform the techniques to high caliber according to his fitness level he can be demoted by Shi zu.

3. A Todai who has gained a deep understanding of the philosophies of the Martial Arts will represent this understanding through his being and living. Shi zu can only gauge a Todai's level of understanding through time and communication. Through any adverse actions of Todai's they can be demoted by Shi zu.

 

Rules

1) You must not use the combat techniques learned to enter formal or informal competitions to hurt others for personal gain.  You must only use combat techniques to defend yourself or others from violence while adhering to the laws of your state.  You are only allowed to practice combat techniques through Safe Sparring with non-violent individuals who are respectful of your well-being.  You must never abuse your powers over those who are weaker.

2) The Safe Sparring Regulations must be followed

3) You must not teach FMK combat techniques to others until you have become authorized by Shi zu to teach according to your rank.  If you decide to teach FMK combat techniques outside of FMK, you must notify Shi zu. 

4)  Public displays of FMK combat techniques including any videos posted on the internet must be authorized by Shi zu.  Private technique videos created and shared to you by Shi zu are not to be viewed by anyone other than yourself without the permission of Shi zu.

 

If any of the above rules are violated, you may be expelled from Freddie's Modern Kung Fu at any time based on the severity of the offense.

 

Safe Sparring Regulations

In this kwoon there are different phases of safe sparring, they are as follows:

1)         No contact (White or Red Rank)

2)         Touch contact (White or Red Rank)

3)         Light contact (White or Red Rank)

4)         Medium contact (White or Red Rank with Shi zu’s approval)

5)         Hard contact (Blue or Black Rank)

 

·         Light, Medium, & Hard is based in relation to what Shi zu deems as light, medium, or hard. 

·         White & red rank Todai's are only allowed to practice no contact, touch, or light contact sparring within FMK. 

·         Medium contact sparring can be practiced with approval from Shi zu. 

·         Blue & black rank Todai's are allowed to practice hard contact sparring only with others of the blue or black rank within FMK. 

·         If a blue or black rank Todai is to spar with a white or red rank Todai he is only allowed to practice no contact, touch, or light contact. With the approval of Shi zu, medium contact is allowed.

·         All Todai's within FMK are only allowed to practice no contact, touch, or light contact sparring with others outside of FMK. 

·         Only no contact sparring is allowed to be filmed for promotional purposes.  Light, medium, & hard contact sparring will not be filmed. 

·         Light, medium, & hard contact sparring is not a forced requirement.  Todai’s that have interest in contact sparring must notify Shi zu. 

·         Those who wish to achieve the blue or black rank are required to become proficient in light, medium, & hard contact sparring. 

 

Potential of Injuries

·         When there is light, medium, or hard contact sparring, it increases the likelihood of minor injuries such as bruises, bumps, sprains, dizziness, dazing, ringing of the ears, cut lip due to accidental strike to the lip, bloody nose due to accidental strike to the nose, eye irritation due to accidental eye jab, soreness of the muscles, sore shin bones, sore feet, scratches, swelling, temporary loss of breath, finger & thumb jams, etc. 

·         Major injuries such as broken teeth, broken nose, broken ribs, broken knees, broken foot, broken toes, broken fingers, fractures, broken bones, severe head trauma, loss of vision, loss of consciousness, & any other serious injuries requiring medical attention should not occur in safe sparring.  

·         All the stated minor injuries as stated above is something you must be well aware of if you choose to engage in light, medium, or hard contact sparring.  Due to the possibility of injury, light, medium, or hard contact sparring is recommended to be practiced occasionally, maybe once a month or every 3 months depending on how your body feels.

·         Shi zu will ultimately make the determination on whether a sparring session is becoming too unsafe for your development.  Similar to the stretching & to body hardening drills, if you push yourself beyond your limits, it will be detrimental to your health.  It is very important that you are continually open & honest with how your body & mind is responding to the contact sparring. 

·         Safe sparring is designed to give you a realistic experience of engaging in a real confrontation while keeping you, Shi zu, & all Todai’s of FMK as safe as possible.  But it is ultimately up to you whether or not contact sparring is something you find of value, if so, you must notify Shi zu in order for it to be arranged, otherwise Shi zu will assume that no contact or touch contact sparring is the best for your development until you reach the advanced levels of training in the blue or black rank. 

 

Light & medium contact sparring regulations for the white & red rank

·         There are no intentional attacks with the fist, fingers, palm, foot, elbow, knee, head, etc. allowed directly to the eyes, nose, mouth, chin, neck, throat, & kneecap. 

·         Light or medium contact open hands, palm strikes, forearm strikes, & kicks are allowed to the sides of the head & face, ears, jaw, temple, & forehead. 

·         Light contact attacks with the open hands, palm, fist, or kicks are allowed to the ribs, sternum, back, & groin area.

·         Light or medium contact with the open hands, palm, fist, or kicks are allowed to the feet, shins, calves, thighs, abdomen, oblique, chest, forearms, biceps, shoulders. 

·         There are no strikes or simulated strikes allowed using the elbows or knees.

·         Take downs are allowed if you are playing the role of the bully, once the opponent is grounded, there will be a reset.

·         Pushes, grabs, & simulated throws are allowed, once the opponent is grounded, there will be a reset

 

Hard contact sparring regulations for the blue & black rank

·         Elbow strikes are allowed to the sides of the forearms & shoulders when the opponent is in the standing clinch position. 

·         Simulated elbow strikes to the sides of the head are allowed

·         Knee strikes are allowed to the thighs in the standing clinch position

·         Simulated knee strikes to the face are allowed in the standing clinch position

·         There are no intentional attacks with the fist, fingers, palm, foot, elbow, knee, head, etc. allowed directly to the eyes, nose, mouth, chin, neck, throat, & kneecap. 

·         Light or medium contact open hands, palm strikes, forearm strikes, & kicks are allowed to the sides of the head & face, ears, jaw, temple, & forehead. 

·         Light contact attacks with the open hands, palm, fist, or kicks are allowed to the ribs, sternum, back, & groin area.

·         Light, medium, or hard contact with the open hands, palm, fist, elbow, knee, or foot are allowed to the feet, shins, calves, thighs, abdomen, oblique, chest, forearms, biceps, shoulders. 

·         Pushes, grabs, & take downs are allowed.  Take downs can be capitalized on if you are playing the bully’s role

·         Ground survival tactics can be utilized, if properly executed to disable the bully, a reset will occur

·         Throws are allowed as long as the opponents head does not make contact with the ground first.

·         If you are playing the role of the bully, ground & pound & stomping techniques are allowed while following the striking point guidelines

·         Regulated chokes & joint locks are allowed if you are playing the role of the bully and as a defense against the bully. 

 

Mystical Kung Fu physical feats

1) Muscle up

2) Finger Tip V-Hold

3) Iron Cross L-Hold

4) Human Flag

5) Superman

6) V Rows

7) 1 Arm V Hold

8) 2 Finger Pushup With Feet Shoulder Width Apart

9) Sliding Down to Full Middle Split From Standing Position Without Using Hands to Support

10) Front Handspring

11) Kip Up

12) Human Flag Side Pull Up

13) The Slide

14) Sliding Pull Up

15) One Arm Pull Up With Supporting hand on Forearm

16) Bench Press 162% of your weight for 10 reps

17) Outstretched Fingertip Pushup

18) Ab Wheel From Standing Position

19) 2 Thumb Pushup

20) Aztec Pushup

21) Full Planche Pushup

22) 90 Degree Pushup

23) L Hold to Full Planche Pushups

24) L Hold to 90 Degree Pushup

25) Handstand Pushup Without Wall Assistance

26) 120 Pushups in 1 min.

27) 44 Wide Grip Pull ups

28) 45 Dips

29) 70 Sit ups in 1 min.

30) 71 Squats in 1 min.

31) 36 Handstand Pushups

32) 45 One Arm Pushups feet wide Left and Right Hand

33) Wrist Pushups

34) Muscle up, jump down to forward roll

35) Cat jump

36) L hold to muscle up

37) Pole climb

38) Net climb to muscle up

39) Back Clap Pushups

40) Ab stands

41) Hanging windmills

42) One arm pull up with support of 1 finger

43) One leg squat

 

Wholesale Vendors

1) Century Martial Arts

2) Asian World Martial Arts

3) Kung Fu Direct

4) Kung Fu 4 Less

 

Chinese Names

It is recommended to choose a Chinese name to retain your privacy in your training. The name will be used to protect your privacy online. It is recommended that you create an anonymous FMK email account to further protect your right to privacy during all email communications.

 

The choosing of a Chinese name has a symbolic meaning. You should choose a name that you wish to live up to. Letting go of your birth name & obtaining a new name, symbolizes a rebirth. Dropping your birth name symbolizes dropping your ego, when you drop your ego, you are now enabled to go through the process of discovering your true self.

 

Chinese Boy Names

Aiguo- love country, patriotic
An- peace
Anguo- peaceful country
Anming- peaceful clairty
Bai- white, pure, one hundred, many, cypress
Bingwen- bright and cultivated
Bang- Nation
Bao- precious treasure, praise
Baojia- protects the family
Bihai- Jade sea

Biming- the clarity of jade

Bo- to dwell, to have a household, wave

Bohai- elder brother sea

Bojing- win admiration

Bolin- elder brother rain

Boqin- win respect

Cai- Fortune

Chang- smooth, unimpeded, free, flourishing, prosperous

Changming- forever bright

Changpu- forever simple

Chao- surpassing

Chen- great or vast, morning

Cheng- accomplish, succeed, sincere

Chung- the wise one

Chaoxiang- expecting fortune

Cheng- accomplished

Cheng-gong- succeed, success

Chenglei- become great

Chongde- honours virtue

Congan- second brother peace

Chongkun- second brother Kunlun mountain

Cong- intelligent, clever

Conglin- second brother unicorn

Chuanli- transmitting propriety

Da- attainment

Dehua- virtuous China

Desheng- Virtuous victory

Deshi- Virtuous man

Dewu- virtuous martiality

Dai- beloved

Dawei- greatly accomplished

Dazhong- great median

Delun- virtuous order

Deming- virtuous order

Dong- east or winter, from the east

Donghai- eastern sea

Duyi- independent wholeness

Enlai- favor coming, grateful, appreciation

Fa- setting off, growth, beginning, law, method, way

Fai- growth, beginning

Fang- pointed tooth of an animal

Feng- sharp blade or wind, phoenix

Fengge- phoenix pavilion

Fu- wealthy

Fuhua- fortune flourishing

Gang- strength

Gan- adventure

Gao- Handsome, beautiful

Geming- revolution

Gen- root

Genghis- Just, right, true

Guang- light

Guangli- making propriety bright

Gui- honored or noble

Guiren- valuing benevolence

Guoliang- may the coutry be kind

Guowei- state preserving

Guozhi- the state is ordered

Hai- two, second

Hao- the good

He- yellow river, peace

He-ping- calm, peace

Huang- wealthy, rich, bright, emperor

Huang-fu- fortunate, rich future

Hung- Wonderful

Heng- eternal

Honghui- great splendor

Hongqi- red flag

Huan- happiness

Hui- splendor, intelligent wise, brightness

Huang- bright

Hung- flood

Huojin- fire metal

Ji- continuity, order

Jia- outstanding person, good, fine, home, family

Jian- healthy, build, strong

Jiang-river

Jun- truthful

Jung- honoured, affection

Junren- handsome humaness

Jiang- Yangtze river

Jianguo- building the country

Jiao-long- looks like a dragon, a kind of dragon

Jie- prominent and successful

Jin-gold, metal, money, embroidered, bright

Jing- essence, perfect, clear, crystal, capital city

Jun- ruler, supreme, talented, army

Jianjun- building the army

Jianyu- building the universe

Jing- crystal, calm, stillness, luxuriance, capital city

Jing-sheng- born in the city

Ju-long powerful, gigantic

Jingguo, administering the state

Jinhai- golden sea

Jinjing- gold mirror

Junjie- handsome and outstanding

Kang- well-being, health

Kaili- triumphant strength

Keung- universe

Kong- empty, hollow, void

Kun- universe

Kuo- Vast

Li- upright, strong, reason, logic, stand, dawn, black, strength power, beautiful

Lin- forest, fine jade, gem

Li-liang- excellent strength

Liang- bright

Ling- compassion, understanding, alert, quick, bell, chime

Liu- flowing

Liwei- profit and greatness

Longwei- dragon greatness

Ming-hoa- bright, shining

Min- clever, sharp

Ming- shining, bright, clear, engrave

Manchu- pure

Mu- adored, serious, admire, wood

Mengyao- may the child be as good and wise as Mencius and Yao

Mingli- bright propriety

Minsheng- voice of the people

Minzhe- sensitive and wise

Nianzu- thinking of ancestors

Ning- peaceful, tranquil

Peng- the bird of legend, fair, duckweed, mythical bird

Piao- handsome, good-looking

Ping- fair, duckweed, peaceful, level

Pu- uncut jade

Penfei- flight of the roc

Qi- enlightenment, wondrous for boys, fine jade for girls.

Qing- clarity

Qiang- strength

Qing-nian- the younger generation

Quon- shining, bright

Qianfan- thousand sails

Qiang- strong for boys, rose for girls

Qingshan- celebrating goodness

Qingsheng- celebrating birth

Qiqiang- enlightenment and strength

Qiu- autumn

Quan- spring of water, fist

Renshu- benevolent forbearance

Rong- martial

Ru- scholar

Rui- gem life

Shan- mountain for boys, elegant bearing for girls

Shi- time, real, honest, history

Shui- water

Su- plain, respectful

Shaogiang- strong and profound

Sheng- triumph, victory

Sheng Li- successful, very victorious

Shanyuan- mountain source

Shen- cautious or deep, spirit, deep thoughts

Shining- world at peace

Shing- triumph, victory

Si- one who thinks

Song- praise, pine tree

Shirong- scholarly honor

Shoushan- lily

Shunyuan- follow to the source

Siyu- thinking of the world

Tao- great waves

Tai- great, extreme

Tu- soil, earth

Tung- unite, Tung tree

Tengfei- soaring high

Tingzhe- may the court be wise

Wang- hope, wish, desire, kingly

Wu- military martial, affairs, business

Wen- cultured or ornament, literacy

Wei- greatness or impressive might

Weimin- bring greatness to the people

Weisheng- greatness is born

Weiyuan- preserving depth

Weizhe- great sage

Wenching- refinement accomplished

Wenyan- refined and virtuous

Wuzhou- five continents

Xi-Wang- hope, wish, desire

Xiao-ping- small peace

Xing- prosperous

Xing-fu- joyful, happiness

Xue- studious, study, learning, snow

Xun- quick, fast, swift

Xiang- fragrant for girls circling in the air like a bird for boys, to soar, auspicious, lucky

Xianliang- worthy brightness

Xiaobo- little wrestler

Xiaodan- little dawn

Xiaojian- little healthy

Xiaosheng- little birth

Xiaosi- filial thoughts

Xiaowen- morning cloud coloring for girls and filial and civil for boys

Xin- new

Xing- arising

Xiu- grace for girls and cultivated for boys

Xue- studious for boys and snow for girls

Xueqin- snow-white celery

Xueyou- studious and friendly

Yat-sen- festival

Ying- eagle, jade

Yu- universe, bright, jade, happy, pleased, rain

Yun- cloud

Yuan- round, circular, the original

Yang- model, pattern

Yanlin- swallow forest or Beijing forest

Yaochuan- honoring the river

Yaoting- honoring the courtyard

Yaozu- honoring the ancestors

Ye- bright

Yun-qi- fortunate, luck

Yi- firm and resolute, suitable, justice, profit, joy, harmony, ceremony

Yingjie- brave and heroic

Yingpei- should admire

Yongliang- forever bright

Yongnian- eternal years

Yongrui- forever lucky

Yongzheng- forever upright

You- friend

Yuanjun- master of the Yuan river

Yunxu- cloudy emptiness

Yusheng- jade birth

Zan- support, favour

Zedong- east of the marsh

Zemin- favor to the people

Zengguang- increasing brightness

Zhen- greatly astonished or shake

Zhengsheng- may the government rise

Zhengzhong- upright and loyal

Zhiqiang- the will is strong

Zhong- loyal, steadfast, devoted, honest

Zhu- wish, congratulate

Zhuang- strong, robust

Zian- self peace

Zihao- son heroic

Zixin- self confidence

Zongmeng- take Mencius as a model

Zhen- precious rare, real, true, chaste, pure

Zheng- just, proper, government

Zhi, will, purpose, wisdom, knowledge

Zhong- loyal, middle

Zhou- boat