S.A. TAI CHI AUTHORITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME

S.A. TAI CHI AUTHORITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION In year 2011, the centre is introducing an Instructor Training Course & Assessment f...
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S.A. TAI CHI AUTHORITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION In year 2011, the centre is introducing an Instructor Training Course & Assessment for experienced Tai Chi practitioners and teachers leading to certification from our centre as an approved Tai Chi Instructor. The potential instructors will study and train to teach the Tai Chi Foundation Exercises, such as: Warm Up Silk Reeling Energy Exercise Qigong Breathing Exercise Tai Chi 48 Form Tai Chi 13 Short Form, 40 Form or the 83 Form with Weapons Push Hands On completion, the potential instructor becomes eligible to take an assessment for the certificate and will be awarded an appropriate level of instructorship upon completion of the assessment. COURSE DURATION Course will be held over a two day period, but please note that it requires preparation work in advance. Potential candidates need to register in advance in order to receive the training package which needs to be studied prior to the course. Candidates will be required to attend some of the relevant classes that will be organised by the centre. Candidate will need to train a minimum of four hours a week in order to be accepted for the course.

Should you be unsure if you are a potential candidate, please do not hesitate to contact Shi-fu A.K. Baynes to discuss your suitability prior to your enrolment.

TRAINING COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENT AND STANDARD The requirements below are only a guide and the final decision will be made by Shi-fu A.K. Baynes upon receipt of application form.

Trained in the basic stances of 13 steps Taken part in competition and tournaments by either being a competitor or referee Shown a level of competence Understanding the fundamentals of Tai Chi Relevant experience, skills or an instructor with other martial arts or exercises such as Yoga, Laugar, Shaolin Kung fu etc will be taken into account for acceptance into the course. APPLICATION FORM The application form for the course will be found at the end of the document, please complete and return to Shi-fu A.K. Baynes with the relevant course fees. COURSE FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION COURSE FEES: Grade D (Beginners) R770-00 per course p/p Grade C- B (Intermediate) R850-00 per course p/p Grade A (Advanced) R950-00 per course p/p Participants that do not pass the assessment successfully, may come for a re-assessment in three months time or may take part in the next instructors course free of charge. PAYMENT METHODS: • 50% Deposit to be paid on registration and balance one week before course commends. • Full payment on registration less 10% discount • Please note that the deposit will be forfeited upon cancellation or non-attendance, unless the course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Banking Details Account Name: A.K. Baynes Bank: First National Bank - Industria Account Number: 6208 747 8626 Branch Code: 252-805 Ref: Student Name and Surname Proof of payment to be attached to application form and submitted via email: [email protected] or fax at 011-900-3392.

S.A. TAI CHI AUTHORITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME COURSE OUTLINE • TAI CHI FOUNDATION LEVEL - GRADE D (INSTRUCTOR MUST BE WITH A LEVEL A TO INSTRUCT) • • • • • • •

Warm up exercises Tai Chi Basic Stances Tai Chi Stepping Qigong 5 Movements of 13 Step Taijiquan 24 Step Taijiquan 13 Step Taijiquan

• TAI CHI LEVEL ONE INSTRUCTOR – GRADE C (INSTRUCTOR MUST BE WITH A LEVEL A TO INSTRUCT)

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Warm up exercises Tai Chi Stances Tai Chi Stepping 18 Shibashi Taiji Qigong 13 Step Taijiquan Ta-Lu Presenting and demonstrating a Tai Chi Pattern Tai Chi 24 Postures 13 Step Stick Form

S.A. TAI CHI AUTHORITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME COURSE OUTLINE •

TAI CHI LEVEL TWO INSTRUCTOR - GRADE B



TAI CHI LEVEL 3 INSTRUCTOR – GRADE A

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Warm up exercises Tai Chi Stances Tai Chi Stepping All 5 hand moves to 13 Step Ta-Lu Exercises and stretching Qigong Tai Chi 40 Postures Pushing Hands 24 Step Taijiquan Ta-Lu 31 Taiji Stick Form Tai Chi Performance and Presentation skills – (History of Taijiquan)

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Warm up exercises Tai Chi Stances Tai Chi Stepping Silk Reeling Energy Exercises and Stretching Qigong Pushing Hands 48 Form Review Sword Sabre Form Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan Form Further understanding and development on Tai Chi Eleven Form Tai Chi Performance and Presentation skills – (History of Taijiquan)



There will be an opportunity for you to upgrade to an International Instructor Level by participating in the International grading assessment through the World Tai Chi Chuan Federation Taiwan ROC, at an additional cost. COMPLETION OF COURSE: • Instructor Certificate upon completion of each grading level • Name to be listed on the Tai Chi Instructors web page • Qualified as a wholesaler to trade through our online shop – Tai Chi Chuan Institute shop • Free Link on Tai Chi Chuan Institute web page • Recommendation of joining Tai Chi International for the World Taijiquan Games in Taiwan

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