13 areas of study

Tai chi students have the opportunity to study all 13 areas of practice:
1. Qigong
2. Fitness
3. Form
4. Pushing hands
5. Principles
6. Brain work (meditation, awareness, metacognition)
7. Neigong (whole-body strength)
8. Jing (whole-body power)
9. Self defence
10. Kung fu (martial skill)
11. Chin na (seizing)
12. Shuai jiao (take downs)
13. Weapons

Exploring these 13 areas of study will offer a balanced comprehension of the art.