6 weeks
The
possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery.
There is always more mystery.
(Anais Nin)
New starters
New starters seeking to learn tai chi undertake a 6 week introductory
course.
Successful completion of this course will entitle them to provisional
membership.
The course aims to teach 5 qigong exercises, 5 form postures and 5 partner
drills.
You learn one of each for the first five weeks.
5 qigong exercises
A basic grasp of these simple qigong exercises is necessary:
3 circle qigong
4 directions - forwards & backwards
4 directions - to the side
Form posture qigong
Plate exercise
5 form postures
You will one form posture per lesson:
Raise & lower arms
Circle left
Rolling-parry
Peng left
Transition move
5 partner drills
A basic sense of these drills is required:
4 directions - with a partner
Eyes-closed walking
Monkey paws
Penetrating defences (intro)
Yielding exercise
Week 6
Week 6 is for revision.
You need to demonstrate a reasonable sense of the introductory material.
That way, we know that you are prepared to make an effort.
If we are satisfied with your progress, you will be given provisional
membership and can start working towards your first belt.
Provisional membership
A provisional class member is entitled to wear:
plain black T-shirt
black kung fu trousers
class logo patch
These are not mandatory.
Page created 5 August 1999