Tuition

Learning Schedule & Club Syllabus:

Wednesday Evening Tai Chi - Qigong - Relaxation Tuition

The Tai Chi Health Centre training sessions are held every Wednesday Evenings at Cliff Park Middle School. Orde Ave, off Lowestoft Road. Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Nr the James Paget Hospital. Sessions start at 7pm - 9pm (All Levels) with free time practice from 6pm to 7pm. Age limits 16 years plus.

The next annual intake will be 6th January 2010, this foundation course is the first phase of the ongoing TCQHC learning syllabus covering the clubs three main elements of Tai Chi, Qigong and Relaxation. Contact us now and book your place.

Tai Chi-Qigong Introduction course: our next 11 week Introduction Course starts on 7th October 2009. This is a very popular course covering all aspects of the club. Your instructors will be Colin & Mitzi Orr. On completion you can decide on whether you would like to continue your learning in the new year. Contact us to register your interest and book your place.

The Monday and Friday Rejuvenation Clubs & Monday Tai Chi Club

The Monday & Friday Rejuvenation Clubs: Relaxation and easy Qigong movements for all ages, revitalize your internal energy and enjoy yourself. 10:30 - 11:30 at the Methodist Church Hall Gorleston and the John Green Institute Belton nr Great Yarmouth. Norfolk. Easy movements from the ancient internal art of Tai Chi Contact us for more detail.

The Monday Tai Chi Club. Tai Chi for All, Gentle soft movements to suit all ages, relax and enjoy learning this internal art. Relieve stress, experience relaxation and inner calm, breathe more smoothly and deeply, ideal for beginners as well as the more experienced. Come along and make new friends. 11:30 - 12:30 at the Methodist Church Hall, Magdalen Way, Gorleston opposite the Cap & Gown P/H and Magdalen Green. Contact us for more details.

Places are always limited so its always worth a quick phone call to ensure a slot for these very popular TCQHC sessions.

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The TCQHC Five Element Step Syllabus - Guidelines

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 Yang Taiji Stick Form

Completed the Yang Broadsword Form

Completed the Yang Walking Stick Form

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. Yang Walking Stick Form.

Module 5. First 64 of Dayan Wild Goose.

Module 6. General Qigong covering:

(7a) Eight Strands of Silk Brocade,
(7b) Fragrant Buddha.
(7c) Eighteen Tai Chi Qigong set.
(7d) 5 Posture Zhang Zhong -standing still Qigong.

Module 8. 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:

Creatrix Impigritas - Creative Energy