13 areas of study

A thorough approach
Taijiquan 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

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

Knowledge base
There are certain things that every taijiquan student should know. This knowledge and ability will enable the student to follow the teachings outlined in The Tai Chi Classics.

Authenticity
Strict adhesion to the Classics assures correct practice of tai chi, regardless of what style you practice.

Quan
The 'quan' in taijiquan is all about combat. When you remove the fighting skills, strategies and tactics, the art is no longer complete.

Actual ability
It does not matter how many forms, drills or applications you know. Can you fight with it? And are you fighting in the 'taijiquan' way?