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STUDENT GRADING

Chen Style Tai Chi Student Certification

We have a grading syllabus for potential students to follow and adhere to.

Although grading is not mandatory, students can choose to take the assessment in their own time or not.

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The length of training between grading is based on the student attending 1-2 classes per week. either in person or online.

FOUNDATION LEVEL

Up to 6 months of training, e.g 24 weeks / 24 training hours.

Warm ups and cool downs with Tai Chi and Qigong Foundation Exercises 1-5. Single hand Silk Reeling Yin Yang method. Chi collecting drills. Standing Fixed Postures.

LEVEL ONE

Up to one year of training after achieving Foundation Level

Improved Foundation level. Tai Chi 8 short form. Double hands Silk Reeling 6 methods, Standing Post improvements 5 mins. Full Qigong Foundation form.

LEVEL TWO

Up to one year training after achieving level one

All level 1 requirements. Tai Chi 11 short form. improved Qigong Foundation form. Silk Reeling 8 methods. Standing Post 10 mins.

LEVEL THREE

One year training after achieving Level Two

All level 2 requirements. Tai Chi 18 essential form. Weapon Dan Dao Sabre form (or any Chen short Weapon form). Four Energies. Basic Single Push Hands. Standing Post 15 mins.

LEVEL FOUR

One year training after achieving level three

All level 3 requirements. First and second section of Laojia Yi Lu. 8 Energies. Better level of Sabre or short Weapon skill. Basic Double Push Hands.

LEVEL FIVE

Two year training after achieving level four

All level 4 requirements. Full Tai Chi Laojia Yi Lu form, 2 short Weapon forms, Push Hands single / double and 4 corners practice. Standing Post 20 mins.

LEVEL SIX

Three years training after achieving level five

All level 5 requirements with better level of skill. Laojia Er Lu form, Taiji Jian 49 step form, full push hands (Da Lu), Double Broad Sword or Pear Blossom Spear form part 1 & 2.

LEVEL SEVEN

Five years training after achieving level six.

Xinjia Yi Lu, Double straight sword or Pear Blossom Spear form, full push hands and freestyle push hands and applications

LEVEL EIGHT

20 years of teaching experiences required

Xinjia Er Lu, Chen Helberd, Chun Qiu Dan Dao, Guan Dao,
The student that knows the whole series can apply for level eight grade.
The students reputation publications contributions to Tai Chi Kung Fu will also be taken into account plus presentation skill and question answer on the assessment.

LEVEL NINE

Reserved for Master

The ninth level is reserved for Master Only. Guan Dao Guardian.

LEVEL TEN

Reserved for GrandMaster

The highest level grade 10 is reserved for Grandmaster only.

Tai Chi Grading: List

FORM NAMES

8 Short Form

  1. Preperation - Yi Bei Shi

  2. Tai Chi Stance - Zhan Zhuang

  3. Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi

  4. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  5. Single Whip -Dan Bian

  6. White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi

  7. Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing

  8. Tai Chi Stance - Zhan Zhuang

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11 Short Form

  1. Preperation - Yi Bei Shi

  2. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

  3. Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi

  4. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  5. Single Whip -Dan Bian

  6. White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi

  7. Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing

  8. 3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu

  9. Cover Hand and Punch - Yan Shou Gong Chuan

  10. Step Back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides - Dao Juan Hong

  11. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

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18 Short Form

  1. Preperation - Yi Bei Shi

  2. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

  3. Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi

  4. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  5. Single Whip -Dan Bian

  6. White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi

  7. Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing

  8. Embrace Knee - Lou Qi

  9. 3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu

  10. Cover Hand and Punch - Yan Shou Gong Chuan

  11. High Pat on the Horses Back - Gao Tan Ma

  12. Kick with Left Heel - Deng Yi Gen

  13. Jade Girl Works at Shuttles - Yu Nu Chuan Suo

  14. Wave Hands Like Clouds - Yun Shou

  15. Turn Body with Double Lotus Kick - Zhuan Shen Bai Lian

  16. Cannon Fist Over Head - Dang Tou Pao

  17. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

  18. Finishing Form - Shou Shi

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Laojia Yi Lu

Section One - 15 Movements

  1. Preperation - Yi Bei Shi

  2. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

  3. Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi

  4. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  5. Single Whip - Dan Bian

  6. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

  7. White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi

  8. Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing

  9. Embrace Knee - Lou Xi

  10. 3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu

  11. Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing

  12. Embrace Knee - Lou Xi

  13. 3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu

  14. Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan

  15. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

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Section Two - 13 Movements

  1. Hit and Drape Fist Across the Body - Pie Shen Quan

  2. Green Dragon Emerges from Water - Qing Long Chu Shui

  3. Push with Both Hands - Shuang Tui Shou

  4. Fist Under Elbow - Zhou Di Kan Quan

  5. Stepping back whirling arms on both sides - Dao Juan Hong

  6. White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi

  7. Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing

  8. Flash the Back - Shan Tong Bei

  9. Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan

  10. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  11. Single Whip - Dan Bian

  12. Wave Hands Like Clouds - Yun Shou

  13. High Pat on the Horses Back - Gao Tan Ma 

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Section Three - 11 Movements

  1. Brush Right Foot - You Ca Jiao

  2. Brush Left Foot - Zuo Ca Jiao

  3. Kick with the Left Heel - Zuo Deng Yi Gen

  4. Forward Twist Step - Qian Tang Au Bu

  5. Punch Towards the Ground - Ji Di Chui

  6. Kick with Both Heels- Ti Er Qi

  7. Protecting the Heart - Hu Xin Quan

  8. Whirlwind Kick -  Xuan Feng Jiao

  9. Kick with the Right Heel - You Deng Yi Gen

  10. Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan

  11. Small Capturing - Xiao Qin Da

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Section Four - 9 Movements

  1. Cover the Head and Push the Mountain - Bao Tou Tui Shan

  2. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  3. Single Whip - Dan Bian

  4. Protect the Front - Qian Zhao

  5. Protect the Back - Hou Zhao

  6. Parting the Wild horses Mane (Right) - Ye Ma Fen Zong (you)

  7. Parting the Wild horses Mane (Left) - Ye Ma Fen Zong (Zuo)

  8. Big Six Sealing and Four Closing - Da Liu Feng Si Bi

  9. Single Whip - Dan Bian

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Section Five - 18 Movements

  1. Jade Girl Works the Shuttles - Yu Nu Chuan Suo

  2. Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi

  3. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  4. Single Whip - Dan Bian

  5. Wave Hands like Clouds - Yun Shou

  6. Double Lotus Kick - Shuang Bai Lian

  7. Drop Down to split the Legs - Bai Jiao Die Cha

  8. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (Left) - Jin Ji Du Li (Zuo)

  9. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (Right) - Jin Ji Du Li (You)

  10. Stepping back whirling arms on both sides - Dao Juan Hong

  11. White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi

  12. Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing

  13. Flash the Back - Shan Tong Bei

  14. Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan

  15. Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi

  16. Single Whip - Dan Bian

  17. Wave Hands Like Clouds - Yun Shou

  18. High Pat on the Horses Back - Gao Tan Ma


Section Six - 11 Movements

  1. Cross Kick - Shi Zi Jiao

  2. Punch to the Groin - Zi Dang Chui

  3. White Ape Presents the Fruit - Bai Yuan Xian Guo

  4. Small Six Sealing and Four Closing - Xiao Liu Feng Si Bi

  5. Single Whip - Dan Bian

  6. Black Dragon Descends to the ground - Que Di Long

  7. Step Forward to Form the Seven Stars - Shang Bu Qi Xing

  8. Step Back to Ride the Tiger - Tui Bu Kua Hu

  9. Double Lotus Kick - Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian

  10. Cannon Fists Head Punch - Dang Tou Pao

  11. Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

  12. Closing - Shou Shi

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Sabre / Broad Sword

  1. Preperation - Dan Dao Qi Shi

  2. Sabre Protects the Heart - Hu Xin Dao

  3. Green Dragon Flys out of Water - Qing Long Chu Shui

  4. Wind Whirls Withered Flowers - Feng Juan Can Hua

  5. White Clouds Cover the Head - Bai Yun Gai Ding

  6. Black Tiger Searches the Mountain - Hei Hu Sou Shan

  7. Suqin Holds Sword - Su Qin Bei Jian

  8. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg - Jin Ji Du Li

  9. Roll Away from the Blade - Ying Feng Gun Bi

  10. Cut the White Snake at the Waist - Yao Zhan Bai She

  11. Ring Around the Sun 3 Times - Ri Tao San Huan

  12. Scatter the Clouds to See the Sun - Bo Yun Wang Ri

  13. Separate the Grass to Search for the Snake (Left) - Bo Cao Xun She (Zuo)

  14. Separate the Grass to Search for the Snake (Right) - Bo Cao Xun She (You)

  15. Green Dragon Flys out of Water - Qing Long Chu Shui

  16. Wind Whirls Withered Flowers - Feng Juan Can Hua

  17. Wild Goose Inserts its Golden Wings - Yan Bie Jin Chi

  18. Ye Cha Explores the Sea - Ye Cha Tan Hai

  19. Turn Over Body and Chop (Left) - Zuo Fan Shen Kan

  20. Turn Over Body and Chop (Right) - You Fan Shen Kan.

  21.  White Snake Spits its Tongue - Bai She Tu Xin

  22. Embrace the Moon - Huai Zhong Bao Yue

  23. Closing - Shou Shi


Sabre Movements has the Essence and Characteristics of the Tiger.

Tai Chi Grading: Text

STUDENT GRADING FEES AND BOOKING

Please contact Sifu Jamal Alek to apply for your student grading, either directly or email tckfc.info@gmail.com

Registration, Assessment and certification fee must be paid in advance via Bank or Paypal and is non refundable.

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Foundation Level Tai Chi Grade: £25

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Level 1 Tai Chi Grade: £30

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Level 2 Tai Chi Grade: £35

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Level 3 Tai Chi Grade: £40

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Level 4 Tai Chi Grade: £50

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Level 5 Tai Chi Grade: £60

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Level 6 Tai Chi Grade: £90

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Level 7 Tai Chi Grade: £135

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Level 8 Tai Chi Grade: £200

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Level 9 Tai Chi Grade: Reserved for Shifu Jamal Alek

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Level 10 Tai Chi Grade: reserved only for Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei and Grandmaster Liming Yue

Tai Chi Grading: Text
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