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Traditional Tai Chi Chuan courses Under construction. Feel free to return later. The Institute’s course are generally matched with the ranking of the students. However, the institute has the discretion to offer any course to any student at any time. Certification will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of each level. Also, look out for our regular and interesting WORKSHOPS Introduction Aim: Introduce student to Tai Chi Chuan via the easy and convenient method of Easy Tai Chi. Easy Tai Chi ™ Form (Posture sequences) (What is Easy Tai Chi ™?) (sample video clip) Easy Tai Chi Pushing Hands (Simple and easy way to push hands! Ideal for Beginners!) Beginner Level Aim: Establish a proper foundation in Tai Chi Chuan via correct postures, movements and principles using both the traditional Yang and Wu Styles of Tai Chi Chuan. The modern forms of Beijing24, Beijing48 and International42 do not adhere to the classical Tai Chi Chuan principles because they were created for recreation, art, and exercise. Beginner I Traditional Tai Chi 108 Posture Exercise Form Choose either Yang or Wu style. (sample video clip – Yang Style) (sample video clip – Wu Style) Pushing Hands:- 1)  Single hand Push (sample video clip)       a) Basic (sample video clip)       b) Figure 8 (sample video clip) 2)  Double Hand Push       a) Basic (sample video clip)       b) Figure 8 (sample video clip)       c) Cheng Man Ching (sample video clip) Beginner II Traditional Tai Chi 108 Posture Exercise Form Choose either Yang or Wu style. (sample video clip – Yang Style) (sample video clip – Wu Style) Pushing Hands:- 1)  Square Push (sample video clip) 2)  Round Push (sample video clip) Pushing Hands:- Nine Palaces Step Push (sample video clip) Zhan Zhuang “Standing Meditation” training:- (sample posture) (sample posture) (sample posture) Intermediate I Aim: Deepen student’s understanding of the Tai Chi forms by practising the meaning and application of the movements. It is only by repetitious practice of the individual martial arts applications (Shan Zao) that one may understand the postures, movements and their requirements. Combat Applications:- From the Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Form (sample video clip) From the Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Form (sample video clip) Pushing Hands:- Moving Steps Push  a) 2,2 steps (sample video clip) b) 2.5, 3 steps (sample video clip) Intermediate II Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Sabre (sample video clip) Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi Sabre (sample video clip) Pushing Hands:- Chi Shou (Mo Shou) (Free Format Push) Equivalent to advanced Easy Pushing Hands of Easy Tai Chi ™. (sample video clip) Intermediate III Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (sample video clip) Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi Sword (sample video clip) Pushing Hands:- Seven Star Push (sample video clip) Advanced I Aim: To strengthen the student, ground the feet, unblock energy channels, and develop Internal Power. Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Spear/Pole (sample video clip) Standing Meditation and Power Postures of Vajra Bodhi Pushing Hands:- Ta Lu (sample video clip) Advanced II Aim: To exercise the channels and sinews and to develop Internal Power in order to generate powerful strikes and withstand blows to certain parts of the body. Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi Nei Kung (internal strength) (sample video clip) Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Nei Kung (internal strength) (sample video clip) Pushing Hands:- Combination Moving Steps Push (sample video clip) Advanced III Aim: Develop speed, timing, distancing, evasion, flow, and footwork via applying tai Chi Chuan fighting techniques. Develop sensitivity and deepen understanding of Tai Chi Chuan principles. This 2 person set is a treasure of the Yang family Tai Chi Chuan. Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi 2 Person Sparring Set (sample video clip) Pushing Hands:- Free Push (sample video clip) Tai Chi Pushing Hands for Self Defence (sample video clip) Advanced IV Aim: Yang/Wu Tai Chi Combat Boxing (sample video clip) (sample video clip) (sample video clip) (sample video clip) Section 1 (Grasp Bird’s Tail, Cross Hands, Pi Shen Zhui, Ban Lan Zhui) Section 2 (Ti Shou – Groin/Rib/Chin Strikes, Lifting Up, Kick Defence, Arm Break) Section 3 (Peng – Fist Defence1, Fist Defence 2, Kick Defence 1, Kick Defence 2) Section 4 (Lu Arm Break, Arm Twist, Single Push, Double Diagonal Push) Section 5 (White Stork, Section 6 (Brush Knee – Fist Defence 1, Fist Defence 2, Fist Defence 3, Kick Defence) Section 7 ( Section 8 ( Section 9 ( Section 10 ( Section 11 ( Section 12 ( Section 13 ( Section 14 ( Section 15 ( Section 16 ( Section 17 ( Section 18 ( Advanced V Aim: Vajra Elbows (sample video clip) Vajra Boxing (sample video clip) The incredible ‘Folding Hand’ of Yap Siu Ting. (article) (article) (article) Note:- The Tai Chi Boxing of the Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan taught by Master Rocky Kwong (formerly of Melbourne) is the same content as Section 1 of the Tai Chi Boxing taught by Master John Chow. Advanced VI Aim: Mastery of Tai Chi Chuan Wu Wei Meditation Chi Kung for Healing and Self Protection (sample video clip) Return to our Tai Chi MAIN PAGE Visit our Tai Chi related and recommended links Yahoogroups – Kalis Ilustrisimo Yahoogroups – Melbourne Tai Chi & Chi Kung Under construction Updated:  October 2004 This is a temporary webpage only. Please forgive me for the hurried unprofessional presentation