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Programs
- LEVEL I
- Yang Style Tai Ji Quan (also referred to as Tai Chi Chuan)
This simplified 24 movement form is charictarized by slow, relaxed, and evenly paced movement. This course is recommended as an introduction to the internal program.
- Yang Style Tai Ji Sword
As a compliment to Yang style Tai Ji, this sword form emphasizes the use of dynamic thought and extending it through the body and sword.
- LEVEL II
- Combined Tai Ji 42 Movement
This form combines four prominent styles of Tai Ji today-- Chen, Wang, Wu and Sun. This form is used in the People's Republic of China as a competition set.
- Chen Style Tai Ji Sword
This sword form advances the student's understanding of dynamic waist movement and introduces the concept of Fa Jing (explosive energy).
- LEVEL III
- Chen Style Tai Ji
Chen style Tai Ji is considered to be the original style of Tai Ji; distinguished from the Yang style by its low stances and unique combination of slow and quick explosive movements.
- Ba Gua Zhang
Emphamsis is on the use of the waist, intricate turns and sliding footwork in defensive and offensive movement.
- Xing I Quan
Employs linear sequences of fast attacks through a combination of unique footwork and relaxation followd by dynamic movement.
- Wushu Mantis
An explosive form, employing fast snapping multiple strikes, high and low stances and aggressive footwork.