Tuition
TCQHC tuition schedule & stage syllabus:
Club training sessions are held every Wednesday Evenings from
7pm to 9pm. (All Levels) and free time practice from 6pm to 7pm.
Main venue: Cliff Park Middle School. Orde Ave, off Lowestoft Road. Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth. Nr the James Paget Hospital.
Age limits 16 years plus. Contact us for more details.
Some of the 2007 gang - annual photo shoot
Tai Chi-Qigong Health Centre 2006 annual group photo
The Monday Rejuvenation Club in Association with the TCQHC
Easy Tai Chi for All, Gentle soft movements to suit all ages, relax and enjoy yourself:
Monday morning between 10:30 and 11:30. Venue: Methodist Church, Magdalen Way, Gorleston opposite the green.
Interested? then Contact us for more details.
Walk in Easy Tai Chi for All -some of the 2006 members
Monday Rejuvenation Club - some of the gang 2007
Workshops & Courses:
Our next 11 week Tai Chi-Qigong Introduction course will start on 8th October 2008. Places are always limited so contact us to ensure a slot for this very popular Tai Chi Introduction.
The next Basic Yang LuChan and Taiji Stick work shops are scheduled for the Spring of 2008. Contact us for more information.
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The TCQHC Five Element Step Syllabus - Guidelines
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TCQHC Logo Badge |
The TCQHC learning program encompasses progressive stages based on the five elements: Fire, Earth, Wood, Water and Metal incorporating the colours respectively: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and White based on the based on the Chinese characters mounted on the TCQHC badge.
There is one extra merit stage for assistant instructors indicating the Qi element and colour purple.
ENROLMENT STAGE: Step One and Centre Badge. (Automatic on joining)
First Step Badge
Element Fire / Colour Red
INTERMEDIATE STAGE: Step Two.
Second Step Badge
Element Earth / Colour Yellow
To achieve this stage you should have covered the following:
Yang Cheng-fu Taiji Long Form
8 Strands of Silk Brocade Qigong - Baduanjin
18 Tai Chi Qigong set - Shibashi
Fragrant Buddha Qigong - Level One
Zhang Zhong 5 Postures & Three Circle Qigong
Understanding the basic principles of Yin & Yang
Comprehend the three basic elements covering Tai Chi, Qigong & Relaxation.
ADVANCE STAGE: Step Three
Third Step Badge
Element Wood / Colour Green
To achieve this stage you should have covered the following:
Refinements and Advanced Yang Cheng-fu Form Movement
Appreciate Martial Applications
Completed the First 64 set of Dayan Wild Goose Movements
Appreciate the Dayan Qigong Accupoints
Understanding and applying Sung' and 'Fa-Jing'
INSTRUCTOR STAGE: Step Four
Fourth Step Badge
Element Water / Colour Blue
TCQHC senior students may only apply for this stage and then must pass the selection process by the Chief Instructors-Co Directors. In addition they must have club outstanding attendance and commitment, and hold the Merit Badge for Assistant Instructor. Be conversant with and understand the TCQHC Terms & Conditions, Aims & Objectives
This Instructor's Stage is achieved in ‘module skills' where a student qualifies in a specific module category:
Module 1. Yang Cheng-fu Long Form.
Module 2. Yang Taiji Stick Form.
Module 3. Yang Taiji Broad Sword Form.
Module 4. First 64 of Dayan Wild Goose.
Module 5. General Qigong covering:
(5a) Eight Strands of Silk Brocade,
(5b) Fragrant Buddha.
(5c) Eighteen Tai Chi Qigong set.
(5d) 5 Posture Zhang Zhong -standing still Qigong.
Module 6. Observed social skills.
Instructor module competence must include: Time served with club, detailed module knowledge, good teaching/coaching technique in the foundation and intermediate steps and present a ten minute presentation on their chosen module.
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR STAGE: Step Five
Fifth Step Badge
Element Metal / Colour White
To achieve this stage you should have covered the following:
Completed the Instructors Modules.
Aquire a Recognised Teacher Qualification such as Adult Further Education, City & Guilds 7306 / NVQ level 3 or equivalent certification
Knowledge of the following:
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Histograms & Hexagrams hence the I Ching Book of Change and the five element theory
Understand and apply Qi Transference Therapy
Second 64 of Dayan Wild Goose.
Yang LuChan Taiji Long Form
Yang Double Edge Sword Form
Emergency First Aid.
Devise and teach his own session schedule program in line with TCQHC guidlines.
Able to apply administration skills at club level.
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR:
Assistants Merit Badge
Element Qi / Colour Purple
This stage is by appointment only. Once a student has achieved the Intermediate stage and shown club commitment they are entitled to wear the assistant instructors merit badge after the prescribed trial period.
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Pictorial Representation of the Five Element Steps:
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Creatrix Impigritas - Creative Energy |
