Formal Training in Martial Taiji at Qi Elements

Students pursuing Qi Elements' Martial Taijiquan curriculum will progress through traditional kung fu sash levels Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Red, Brown, and Black. 

In outline, the curriculum consists of the following elements:

        1. Basic Applications of each of the bare-hand long form movements, right and left sides.

        2. Self-Defense Applications of Taijiquan

        3. Techniques for Taijiquan Short Weapons -- Cane, Short Staff, Saber, and Sword

        4. Techiniques for Taijiquan Long Weapons -- Staff

        5. Taiji Qi Na (30 techniques)

        6. Taiji Shuai Jiao (25 techniques)

        7. Rooting, Centering, Sticking and Adhering

        8. Partner training exercises: 
                  -- Single and Double Pushing Hands
                  -- Peng Lu Ji An
                  -- Yin-Yang Symbol Silk Reeling
                  -- Taiji Fighting Set

        9. Breath and Qi Exercises:
                  -- Yongquan Breathing
                  -- Four Gates Breathing
                  -- Grand Circulation
                  -- Small Circulation