Holistic Beginner's Course:
(also known as the Tai Chi Relaxation Programme)
Syllabus | Course Format | Grading RequirementsSyllabus:-
WHITE SASH: Level 1
(1) Attend at least 80% of classes
(2) Demonstrate Chi Kung Exercises Nos. 1, 2, & 3
(3) Demonstrate the Short Hand Form up to 'Single Whip'
(4) Seven Stars Drill, Waving Hands in the Clouds
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YELLOW SASH: Level 2
(1) Attend at least 80% of classes
(2) Demonstrate Chi Kung Exercises Nos. 4, 5, & 6
(3) Demonstrate Short Hand Form up to 'Right Foot Kicks Out in a Curve'
(4) 5 Element Arm Drill, Roaring Tiger, Four Directions Drill
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ORANGE SASH: Level 3
(1) Attend at least 80% of classes
(2) Demonstrate the Chi Kung Exercises Nos. 7, 8, & 9.
(3) Demonstrate Short Hand Form up to 'Boxing the Ears'
(4) Nine Palace Step Drill, Seven Stars Drill, 5 Element Arm
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GREEN SASH: Level 4
(1) Attend at least 80% of classes
(2) Demonstrate Chi Kung Exercises Nos. 10, 11, & 12
(3) Demonstrate Short Hand Form up to 'Brush Knee Twist Step'
(4) Nine Palace Step Drill, Da Lu, Fu Yang Drills
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BLUE SASH: Level 5
(1) Attend at least 80% of classes
(2) Demonstrate Chi Kung Exercises Nos. 13, 14, & 15
(3) Demonstrate the Short Hand Form up to 'Step Up Seven Stars'
(4) Roaring Tiger, Waving Hands in the Cloud, Seven Stars
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BROWN SASH: Level 6
(1) Attend at least 80% of classes
(2) Demonstrate Chi Kung Exercises Nos. 14, 15 & 16
(3) Demonstrate the Short Hand Form up to 'Step Back to Repulse Monkey'
(4) Optional Choice of the following 3 activities:
A. Give 'Reiki' Hands on Healing to a partner
B. Take a group through the 7 Characters of Colour Meditation
C. Demonstrate the entire Tai Chi Sabre Form
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BLACK SASH: Level 7
(1) Attend at least 80% of classes
(2) Demonstrate Chi Kung Routine Exercises (Charts 1 & 2)
(3) Demonstrate the entire Tai Chi Short Hand Form
(4) Optional Choice of the following 3 activities:
A. Demonstrate 4 Self Defence and 4 Attack moves against an opponent
B. Demonstrate the entire Tai Chi Short Form Mirror Image style
C. Demonstrate the entire Tai Chi Short Hand Form with the eyes closed
(5) Instruction Skills Assessment (Teaching a class)
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Gradings are held when the student is confident with a particular level
The candidate may use charts, Tai Chi UK Alternative Health video or
course manual to assist him/her to prepare for the grading
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Grading Requirements for Holistic Course:-
Brown and Black Sashes
We would like to congratulate you on embarking on this training programme. As you progress with patience and endurance, the turning point will be when you have attained Level 5 (Blue Sash) of the Holistic Syllabus. The final 2 levels of this programme will empower you with the skills & knowledge to become qualified as an instructor and therapist of Tai Chi UK.
To maintain the standard and professional approach to the services we offer, you are required to join the organisation's membership, and to abide by the teaching and training policy. Members must wear the full uniform to be graded. Uniforms are important as they demonstrate one's willingness to accept the discipline of the martial art one has chosen to master. Please order your uniform from Tai Chi UK.
The Membership costs £90.00 per annum and entitles you to 5 hourly (1 to 1)
sessions with a Grade A instructor of Tai Chi UK, (one session per month per member),
Membership Certificate/Card, free access to members' website and free e-mail
address with TCUK.
Find enclosed the Teaching Policy, and Membership application forms for your convenience. Please complete these and return them to your instructor, or to Tai Chi UK, with appropriate fees.
The British Sports Council requires you to protect yourself and those you train with; therefore it is a legal requirement that all Tai Chi practitioners acquire a BCCMA licence, cost £15.00 per annum.
Make cheques payable to Tai Chi UK and return to 25 Arrol House, Rockingham Street, London SE1 6QJ.
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Zenon Wudang Tai Chi Chuan Course:
Syllabus | Grading RequirementsSyllabus:
WHITE SASH: Level 1
All Tai Chi UK Warm Up Exercises
B. The Short Hand Form (Round)
C. Free Style Fixed Step Pushing Hands, 5 ' 2 minute bouts
D. The 8 Powers of Tai Chi Chuan with applications
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YELLOW SASH: Level 2
A. The Short Hand Form (Round)
B. 4 Self Defence moves against
an opponent
C. 4 Attack moves against an opponent
D. Fixed Step Free Style Pushing Hands, 4 ´ 4 min. bouts
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ORANGE SASH: Level 3
A. The Short Hand Form, Square & Round
B. Full Short Form Self Defence Applications
C. 1 minute of Rolls
D. Full contact Sparring, throws
E. Fixed Step Free Style Pushing Hands, pin downs, 3 ´ 5 minute bouts
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GREEN SASH: Level 4
A. The Short & Long Hand Forms (Round)
B. Any one Weapon Form
C. 4 attack techniques with that weapon
D. Full contact Free Style sparring and pin down submission holds 4 ´ 3 minute bouts
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BLUE SASH: Level 5
A. The Short & Long Hand Form (Round)
B. 2 Weapons & 4 Self Defence techniques with each weapon
C. Give a verbal account of Yin & Yang and the history of Tai Chi Chuan according
to Sifu Cheng Ting Hung
D. Moving Step Pushing Hands, 10 ´ 2 minute bouts in a circle, the
objective being to push the opponent out of the circle
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BROWN SASH: Level 6
A. All Weapon Forms
B. Soft Weapon Sparring, Sabre Vs Spear, 2 ´ 3 minute bouts
C. Short & Long Hand Forms (Round)
D. Full contact Sparring, throws & pin downs, 4 ' 3 minute bouts
E. Dutch Style Pushing Hands i.e. as practised in Holland), 5 ´ 2 min bouts
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BLACK SASH: Level 7
All Weapon & Long Hand Form
B. Mirror of Short Hand Form & Sabre or Spear Form
C. Short Hand Form with eyes closed
D. Supervise and give instructions at a class
E. Prepare a 500 word written paper and Give a 20 minute lecture on the health
benefits of practising Tai Chi Chuan
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Gradings are held when the student is confident with a particular level.
The candidate may use charts, Tai Chi UK Alternative Health video or
course manual to assist him/her to prepare for the grading.
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Grading Requirements for Zenon Wudang:-
Gradings are held every 3 months when the student is confident with a particular level. The candidate may use Charts, Tai Chi UK approved Videos or Course Manuals to assist him/her prepare for the grading. Note: A grading fee of £75.00 should be paid at the time of booking and candidates must be full members at the time of grading.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR GRADING
WHITE SASH
- An Introduction to Zenon Wudang Tai Chi Chuan Video
- Zenon Wudang Tai Chi Chuan T-Shirt
- Wudang Tai Chi Long Form Manual, Section 1
YELLOW SASH
- Wudang Tai Chi Long Form Manual, Section 2
- Wudang Tai Chi Spear Manual
- Wudang Tai Chi Spear
ORANGE SASH
- Wudang Tai Chi Long Form Manual, Section 3
- Wudang Tai Chi Sword Form Manual, Section 1
- Wooden Tai Chi Sword
GREEN SASH
- Wudang Tai Chi Long Form Manual, Section 4
- Wudang Tai Chi Sword Form Manual, Section 2
BLUE SASH
- Wudang Tai Chi Sword Manual, Section 3
- Wudang Tai Chi Long Form Video/CD Rom
BROWN SASH
- Wudang Tai Chi Sword Manual, Section 4
- Wudang Tai Chi Spear Video
BLACK SASH
- Zenon Wudang Masters Uniform
- Neigong Manual
- Compete in an Open Full Contact Tournament
