Syllabus

Structured learning
Taijiquan cannot be approached in a haphazard, piecemeal fashion. There needs to be a framework for learning. This would be true of any subject: Spanish, cooking, carpentry, music, ballet, massage, accountancy, engineering, botany, computing, rugby...

Progress
Beginners start with basic skills and gradually build to a richer, more complex grasp of the subject. By adhering to a professional approach to learning, taijiquan students can make the most of the class, achieve tangible results and get the best value for their money.

A syllabus
A good taijiquan school will have a tried and tested syllabus in place. By systematically learning one skill at a time, the student gradually accrues information, gains physical awareness and increases the range and scope of their understanding. But this does not happen overnight. There is a considerable amount of information to learn. It must be revised, refined, honed and practiced thoroughly.

Just form?
Some taijiquan schools advertise a syllabus that only contains form. This is not a traditional syllabus. Taijiquan is a complex art. It contains a lot more than just form.

Scheme of work
Our classes follow a carefully designed 'scheme of work' that takes the student step-by-step through every skill. Everything is taught in easy, simple, bite-sized pieces.

Proof of learning
At each stage of the curriculum the student possesses clearly defined skills that can be proven in practice. Material is organised in a structured manner and taught systematically. This way, each student is free to progress at their own pace.