Curriculum

Taijiquan

We train in the Old Frame of Chen Style Taijiquan

• Basic Movements

• Chen Zhenglei’s 18 Form for beginners

• Laojia Yi Lu - First Set

• Laojia Er Lu - Second Set, also called Cannon Fist

• Applications for each posture in the forms

• Tuishou - Training patterns, fixed step, moving step, free form partner work

• Weapons - Jian (straight sword), Dao (broadsword), Double Dao

Additional instruction of Chen 56 Form is available for those who want to compete

There are no equipment or uniform requirements for Taijiquan. Students should dress in loose comfortable clothes. Shoes are recommended but not required.

Jianfa

Chinese Swordsmanship

We train in Laoshi Scott Rodell’s method of Jianfa.

Our training includes:

• Solo drills to learn the cuts, deflections, stepping, combinations, and strategies of sparring with the Jian

• Forms for Jian and Dao

• Partner Drills* - develop timing, sense of distance, and angles of attack

• Sparring* - Everything from half speed fixed step to full speed sparring

We encourage students who pursue Jianfa to enroll in the online academy at https://jianfa.chineseswordacademy.com/.

We have spare Jians for newcomers but each student is encouraged to obtain their own weapon. Instructors can help students in obtaining a proper jian.

*Safety is everyone's responsibility. Hand and eye protection is required for partner drills. Protective equipment for sparring varies by intensity of the play agreed to by the students. Instructors are knowledgeable in equipment needs and will make recommendations.