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Certification Standards
Taiji Quan & Bagua Zhang

 

 


Certificate of Completion:
 


Upon completion of a form, students of Xin Qi Shen dojo are issued a Certificate of Achievement.  These certificates have 4 levels: student, intermediate, advanced, instructor.

Student Level:
First time through the form it's an indication the form has been learned.

Intermediate level:
 This level is issued when the student demonstrates a thorough grasp of the form, body alignment, postures, and the flow is correct.

Advanced level:
Is issued when the student demonstrates an understanding and emphasis of the deeper principles of the the internal arts as well as the applications.

Instructor level:
Issued to those well versed in applications and the refinements of the form.

 

 

Instructor Certification:
 


The instructor certification has three levels: Basics Instructor, Assistant Instructor, Senior Instructor

Basics Instructor:
One who has learned a section, understands correct body structure and alignment, all the basic drills, and basic applications of the movements.

Assistant Instructor:
This certification indicates the individual has completed the basic exercises and forms  of the art, basic applications, and weapons.

Senior Instructor:
The senior instructor is one who has learned all the basic forms of the art including weaponry and also has studied Tuishou (push hands), Roushou (soft hands), and Sanshou (partner forms).

 

Bagua Zhang Teaching Certification

 

ntensive workshops are scheduled throughout the year covering the various levels of the art.
Some of the workshops will be 6 hours: Saturday 4hrs  (1-5pm) / Sunday 2 hrs (10-noon corrections & refinements)
Participants have the option to test for the Basic Instructor level after each session or at some other time.  Once all levels have been tested then a Senior Instructor Certification is issued.
For next session please check workshops page
 

Basics Level One: (material on Bagua DVD 1)

Zhan Zhuang ( standing meditation)
Bagua Tree Theory 1-4
Basic Drills 12
Walking Patterns
Stepping Patterns
10 Single Palm Changes
10 circling Inner Palms 

Partner Applications:
corner steps
tracing drills
An Zhang (palm applications)

Details of level one

Basic Level Two:

Bagua Tree Theory 5-8
Bagua 8 Qi Gong
9 Palace Taiji Walking Pattern
8 Mother Palm Changes
(6 Harmonies Method)
Linking form: single, flowing, & double change

Partner Applications:
Lion Plays With Ball
Rise, Drill, Fall, Overturn

   
Basic Level Three:

8 Linking Mother Forms
Circling Double-edged Sword
(Sun Method)
Striking sets: Fists, Elbows, Palms, Back Fists

Partner Applications:
9 Interlocking Rings

Basic Level Four:

Bagua Crescent Knives
Bagua Dragon Palm
Dojo Linking form 3

Partner Applications:
Cat Washes Face
Cloud Hands

 
Basic Level Five:

Bagua Dragon Broadsword
Partner Broadsword
 

 

Basic Level Six:

8 Single Staff Changes
Seven Star Staff #1
 

 

 

Taiji Quan Teaching Certification Standards

Yang Taiji Quan

Chen Taiji Quan

Basic Instructor Level:  details

Emei Qi Gong Method
Taiji Tree Theory
Yang Taiji Symmetrical Long From
(sections 1-6)

There are three levels to the form:
body, energy, spirit.
Body includes correct alignment and structure.
Understanding how to fit the postures to the students body and abilities.
Energy consists of the transitions of the movements, storing and releasing energy, the ripple of power, and softness.
Spirit level focuses on intent, attitude, and self.
 

Basic Instructor Level:

Chan Si Gong
Taiji Tree Theory
Chen Taiji 96 Symmetrical Form
(sections 1-4)

There are three levels to the form:
body, energy, spirit.
Body includes correct alignment and structure.
Understanding how to fit the postures to the students body and abilities.
Energy consists of the transitions of the movements, storing and releasing energy, the ripple of power, and softness.
Spirit level focuses on intent, attitude, and self.
 

 
Assistant Instructor Level:

 

Assistant Instructor Level:

 

 

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