Course Category
Details are on next page. 4 lessons per month, 1.5 hours each lesson. Rest on public holidays.
*Note: The length of the course is an estimated time. Its duration and content may vary by situations and student progress. Advanced/ Intensive/ Further-study courses have different terms.
Courses emphasize both theory and application. Curriculum does not probe religious matter. Courses are divided into single course, Taichi life nourishing practice, internal life nourishing practice, Kungfu, associated coaching course, and Chinese Wushu Duan System tutorial. Wudang San Feng Sect Kungfu has 9 levels/Duans while Chen style Taichi also has 9 levels (Details please see “Wudang Kungfu/ Chen style Taichi Duan examination system”). Students can apply for assessment and have the chance to become Wudang San Feng Sect or Chenjiagou Chen style Taichi orthodox inheritor.
1. Single course- Wudang/ Chen style/Chineses Wushu Duan system tutorial
According to individual interest and foundation, it is advised to choose at least one external kungfu and one internal life nourishing course to study in order to achieve a long-lasting health effect. All single course content are listed on next page.
Note: The duration of following courses is slightly different from single course. Taichi external kungfu courses including advanced/ intensive/ further-study courses have different terms.
2. Wudang Taichi & Qigong Professional program
Systematically, comprehensively and thoroughly study Wudang Taichi & Qigong practice which emphasizes internal and external cultivation. Two lessons per week. The program lasts 2.5 years.
a. External kungfu- 1. Wudang Taichi – The 13 Postures 2. Wudang Taichi – The 28 Postures 3. Wudang Taichi – The 108 Postures 4. Wudang Liangyi Fist – Taiyi Five Elements Boxing 5. Wudang Liangyi Boxing – Xuanwu Boxing 6. Wudang Taichi – Sanfeng Taichi Sword 7. Wudang Taichi – Taichi Board Sword
b. Internal cultivation – 1. Wudang Nourishing Practice – Meditation for Internal Preservation 2. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – Standing Meditation Practice 3. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – Taoist Eight Brocades Exercise , Standing Practice, Intermediate Sitting Practice, High Level Danfang Eight Brocades Exercise (internal alchemy ) 4. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice– Five Shape Qigong 5. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – Dynamic and Static Qigong
c. Application – 1. Taichi Application – Relaxing Exercises for Inner Boxing 2. Taichi Application – Wudang Taichi Eight Method Push Hand
d. Theory – 1. Chinese Kungfu life nourishing history and development 2. Taoist life nourishing theory and methods
3. Wudang Neigong (Internal kungfu) & Nourishing Life Professional program
Systematically, comprehensively and thoroughly study internal spirit, Qi and mind life nourishing methods. Two lessons per week. Program lasts 2.5 years.
a. Neigong (Internal kungfu) – 1. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – Basic of Qi Practice and Internal Alchemy 2. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – Standing Meditation Practice 3. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – Taoist Eight Brocades Exercise , Standing Practice, Intermediate Sitting Practice, High Level Danfang Eight Brocades Exercise (internal alchemy ) 4. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice– Five Shape Qigong 5. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice– Huanyuan Bone Revitalization Qigong (3 months) 6. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice– Zining Yijinjing 7. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – The Six Word Practice 8. Wudang Nourishing Life Practice – Sleeping Practice 9. Wudang Internal Alchemy
b. External kungfu – 1. Wudang Taichi – The 13 Postures 2. Wudang Taichi – Sanfeng Taichi Sword
c. Theory – 1. Taoist life nourishing theory and methods 2. Tao Te Ching life nourishing methods 3. The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic life nourishing methods
4. Wudang Kungfu Program
Systematically, comprehensively, thoroughly learning Wudang Kungfu. Two lessons per week. The program lasts 4 years.
a. External Kungfu- same as 2a “Wudang Taichi life nourishing program” eight external kungfu courses
b. Internal Kungfu – same as 2b “Wudang Taichi life nourishing program” four internal kungfu courses
c. Kungfu/Wushu – 1. Wudang basic kungfu and leg techniques 2. Wudang basic boxing 3. Wudang Liangyi Boxing – Vanquish Tiger Boxing 4. Wudang Liangyi Boxing – Xuanwu Boxing 5. Wudang Kungfu – Bagua Palms 6. Wudang Kungfu – Taiyi Xuanmen Sword 7. Wudang Kungfu – Taiyi Xuanmen Sword 8. Wudang Kungfu – Eight Immortal Staff 9. Wudang Kungfu – Taiyi Whisk
d. Application – 1. Taichi Application – Relaxing Exercises for Inner Boxing 2. Taichi Application – Wudang Taichi Eight Method Push Hand
e. Theory – 1. Di Zi Gui/ Standards for being a Good Pupil and Child 2. Chinese Kungfu development 3. Taoist life nourishing theory and methods 4. Tao Te Ching
5. Chen style Taichi program
Systematically, comprehensively, thoroughly study Chen style Taichi. Two lessons per week. The program lasts 2.5 years.
a. Dynamic Kungfu – 1. Chen Style Taichi – The 19 Postures 2. The Old Form 1 3. The Old Form 2 4. The New Form 1 5. The New Form 2 6. Chen style Taichi Sword 7. Chen style Taichi Board Sword 8. Chen style Taichi Fan
b. Contest certification – 1. The 56 Postures of Competition Routine 2. China Martial Arts Grading System Chen Style Taichi (One course out of 6 level courses will be taught depending on the grading of the student)
c. Application – 1. Chen Style Taichi Push Hand 2. The Taichi Control Method
d. Theory – 1. Chinese Kungfu life nourishing development 2. Chinese Martial Arts Stripe Exam system
6. Wudang Taichi life nourishing coach program
Courses same as #2 with the addition teaching of instructor skills and psychology. Examination is assessed on profession standard. Applicants must have three years of martial arts experience and pass the entrance examination. Every subject has examination, certification and moral assessment test. Teaching internship and Wudang Mountain trip are included. Students have to earn three gold medals in municipal or above martial arts competitions.
7. Wudang Internal life nourishing coach program
Courses same as #3, with requirement same as #6, excluding martial arts competitions.
8. Wudang Kungfu coach program
Courses same #4, with requirement same as #6.
9. Chen style Taichi coach program
Courses same as #5, with requirement same as #6.
*Related single course gives one lesson per week.
#Taichi external and internal kungfu include advanced classes
**Paid teaching opportunities in the Academy are available to selected individuals
