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Curriculum

Modern and Traditional Wushu Basic to Advanced Levels

The Yin and Yang changes as its soul practice; using the balance of the living universe as its philosophy for guidance; improving internal and external strength; integrating the theory and principle into practice.

Learning Objectives:

To understand the rich heritage and evolvement of Chinese martial arts
To present an elemental exposure to competition formats and regulations
To learn the following Wushu components: basics, forms, applications (by explanation from teacher) and weapons; different styles place varying emphasis on each practitioner.
To respect Martial Morality 武德
To learn ethics, such as humility 谦虚； Sincerity 诚实； Politeness 礼貌； and Trust 信。
To develop courage 勇敢； endurance恒心 and perseverance 毅力； good will 志向， and patience 忍让

Internal Curriculum

Tai Chi

Beginner:

Taiji Qigong
The Essence of Tai Chi movement basics 8 drills
Essence of Tai Chi short form (13 Movements of Yang Style)
24 movements of Yang Style Taiji form

Intermediate:

42 movements of Yang Style Taiji form
2 Person Taste of Tai Chi push hands
Essentials of Combined Movement in depth explore
Basic Taiji Straight Sward

Advance:

Cultivation of Tai Chi internal strength
Combined Internal (Taiji application)
32 Taiji Straight Sward Form
International Taiji forms

Weapons:
To learn weapons, the student must complete at least 2 of the above with understanding and execution of the requirements and characteristics of the various levels of Tai chi.

Tai Chi Sleeves
Tai Chi Dragon Fan
Tai Chi Double Fan
Wudang Sword (Single and Double)
Tai Chi Broadsword
Tai Chi spear

Pushing Hands (Tai Chi Sparring):
Pushing hands will be taught in conjunction with the various levels of classes.

Rooting Pine Energy and Meditation:
This is an essential component of Tai Chi. Students will be introduced to the qi gong exercises of rooting pine.

Bagua Zhang

Beginner:

Bagua Palm Posture
Bagua Qugong
Bagua Cheng style Old Bagua circle walks
Yin Fu style Bagua energy circle walks

Intermediate:

Bagua Swimming Dragon
Bagua kicking techniques
Scholar Straight Sword Yin style

Advance:

Bagua Deer Horn
Bagua Dao/Straight Sword
Bagua Chin-na

External Curriculum

The Foundation of Wushu:
All students looking to study the external styles are required to learn the following:

Wushu Basic:
Body Conditioning, Balance and Flexibility Training:

Stretch drill
Five basic stances
Basic punches
10 sections of kicking
6 sections of jumping drill
4 short combination movements
Five Stances short form

Wushu Intermediate:

Basic Long Fist form
International Standard Long Fist form
Basic short weapons form

Wushu Advanced:
Upon completion of the above basics, a student is welcome to study more intermediate level forms, and weaponry.

Individual Preference Forms based on their body type, Level I & II Wushu skills and strength:

Students start to develop their individual forms based on above qualifications.
Long Fist
Short Weapon: Dao (broad sword) or Jian (straight sword)
Long Weapon: Gun (single staff) or Qiang (single spear)

Traditional Forms:
Southern Shaolin fist; Northern Shaolin fist; xingyi; Baguazhang; Chaquan

Traditional Weapons: Pudao; Nine chain whip; Double broad sword; Double daggers; Long tassel straight sword.
Fighting Techniques: Single and pair fighting techniques (empty-handed or armed with Wushu weapons such as broad sword fighting long spear)

Hawaii Wushu Team for US and International Wushu Competition around the US and the world.

When students reach to the advanced level, they will represent Hawaii attend US or region international Wushu competitions.
If the student achieve to highest level during the US national competition, she/he will be select as part of the US Wushu team member for the World Wushu Competition.

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