STUDENT GRADING

Chen Style Tai Chi Student Certification

We have a grading syllabus for potential students to follow and adhere to.

Although grading is not mandatory, students can choose to take the assessment in their own time or not.

The length of training between grading is based on the student attending 1-2 classes per week. either in person or online.

FOUNDATION LEVEL

Up to 6 months of training, e.g 24 weeks / 24 training hours.

Warm ups and cool downs.

Qigong Foundation Exercises 1-5.

Single hand Silk Reeling Yin Yang method.

Chi collecting drills.

Standing Fixed Postures. (Zhan Zhuang)

LEVEL ONE

Up to one year of training after achieving Foundation Level

Improved Foundation level.

Tai Chi 8 short form.

Double hands Silk Reeling 6 methods,

Standing Post improvements 5 mins.

Full Qigong Foundation form.

LEVEL TWO

Up to one year training after achieving level one

All level 1 requirements.

Tai Chi 11 short form.

improved Qigong Foundation form.

Silk Reeling 8 methods.

Standing Post 10 mins.

LEVEL THREE

One year training after achieving Level Two

All level 2 requirements.

Tai Chi 18 essential form.

Weapon Dan Dao Sabre form (or any Chen short Weapon form).

Four Energies.

Basic Single Push Hands.

Competitive Push Hands Training available.

Standing Post 15 mins.

LEVEL FOUR

Two year training after achieving level three

All level 3 requirements.

Tai Chi Laojia Yi Lu part 1, 2, & 3

Eight Energies.

Better level of Sabre or short Weapon skill.

Total of 2 Short Weapon Forms (Sabre, Stick, Fan)

Basic Double Push Hands 5 Methods.

LEVEL FIVE

Two year training after achieving level four

All level 4 requirements.

Full Tai Chi Laojia Yi Lu form,

2 Short Weapon Forms with better level of skill.

Taiji Jian 49 Step Form.

Total of 3 Weapon Forms.

Push Hands 4 Corners/Gates.

Freestyle Push Hands Training Fixed Step.

Standing Post 20 mins.

LEVEL SIX

Three years training after achieving level five

All level 5 requirements with better level of skill.

Laojia Er Lu form,

Taiji Jian 49 Step Form with better level of skill,

Push Hands 4 Corners/Gates 3 Methods,

Free Style Push Hands Training Moving Step.

Double Broad Sword 35 form or Pear Blossom Spear form part 1 & 2.

LEVEL SEVEN

Five years training after achieving level six.

All level 6 requirements with better level of skill.

Xinjia Yi Lu,

Double Straight Sword or Pear Blossom Spear 71 form,

Full Push Hands 5 Methods.

Freestyle push hands with better level of skill.

LEVEL EIGHT

Upto Twenty years school training in total required

All level 7 requirements.

Xinjia Er Lu,

Chen Helberd, Chun Qiu Dan Dao, Guan Dao,
The student that knows the whole series can apply for level eight grade.
The students reputation publications contributions to Tai Chi Kung Fu will also be taken into account plus presentation skill and question answer on the assessment.

LEVEL NINE

Reserved for Master

The ninth level is reserved for Master Only. (Guan Dao Guardian).

LEVEL TEN

Reserved for GrandMaster

The highest level grade 10 is reserved for Grandmaster only.

FORM NAMES

8 Short Form

Preperation - Yi Bei Shi
Tai Chi Stance - Zhan Zhuang
Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip -Dan Bian
White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi
Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing
Tai Chi Stance - Zhan Zhuang

11 Short Form

Preperation - Yi Bei Shi
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui
Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip -Dan Bian
White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi
Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing
3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu
Cover Hand and Punch - Yan Shou Gong Chuan
Step Back and Whirl Arms on Both Sides - Dao Juan Hong
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

18 Short Form

Preperation - Yi Bei Shi
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui
Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip -Dan Bian
White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi
Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing
Embrace Knee - Lou Qi
3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu
Cover Hand and Punch - Yan Shou Gong Chuan
High Pat on the Horses Back - Gao Tan Ma
Kick with Left Heel - Deng Yi Gen
Jade Girl Works at Shuttles - Yu Nu Chuan Suo
Wave Hands Like Clouds - Yun Shou
Turn Body with Double Lotus Kick - Zhuan Shen Bai Lian
Cannon Fist Over Head - Dang Tou Pao
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui
Finishing Form - Shou Shi

Laojia Yi Lu 74

Section One - 15 Movements

Preperation - Yi Bei Shi
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui
Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip - Dan Bian
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui
White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi
Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing
Embrace Knee - Lou Xi
3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu
Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing
Embrace Knee - Lou Xi
3 Steps Forward - San Shang Bu
Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui

Section Two - 13 Movements

Hit and Drape Fist Across the Body - Pie Shen Quan
Green Dragon Emerges from Water - Qing Long Chu Shui
Push with Both Hands - Shuang Tui Shou
Fist Under Elbow - Zhou Di Kan Quan
Stepping back whirling arms on both sides - Dao Juan Hong
White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi
Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing
Flash the Back - Shan Tong Bei
Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip - Dan Bian
Wave Hands Like Clouds - Yun Shou
High Pat on the Horses Back - Gao Tan Ma

Section Three - 11 Movements

Brush Right Foot - You Ca Jiao
Brush Left Foot - Zuo Ca Jiao
Kick with the Left Heel - Zuo Deng Yi Gen
Forward Twist Step - Qian Tang Au Bu
Punch Towards the Ground - Ji Di Chui
Kick with Both Heels- Ti Er Qi
Protecting the Heart - Hu Xin Quan
Whirlwind Kick - Xuan Feng Jiao
Kick with the Right Heel - You Deng Yi Gen
Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan
Small Capturing - Xiao Qin Da

Section Four - 9 Movements

Cover the Head and Push the Mountain - Bao Tou Tui Shan
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip - Dan Bian
Protect the Front - Qian Zhao
Protect the Back - Hou Zhao
Parting the Wild horses Mane (Right) - Ye Ma Fen Zong (you)
Parting the Wild horses Mane (Left) - Ye Ma Fen Zong (Zuo)
Big Six Sealing and Four Closing - Da Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip - Dan Bian

Section Five - 18 Movements

Jade Girl Works the Shuttles - Yu Nu Chuan Suo
Lazy about tying coat - Liang Zai Yi
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip - Dan Bian
Wave Hands like Clouds - Yun Shou
Double Lotus Kick - Shuang Bai Lian
Drop Down to split the Legs - Bai Jiao Die Cha
Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (Left) - Jin Ji Du Li (Zuo)
Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg (Right) - Jin Ji Du Li (You)
Stepping back whirling arms on both sides - Dao Juan Hong
White Crane Spreads Its Wings - Bai He Liang Chi
Diagonal Posture - Xie Xing
Flash the Back - Shan Tong Bei
Cover Hand Punch - Yan Shou Gong Quan
Six Sealing and Four Closing - Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip - Dan Bian
Wave Hands Like Clouds - Yun Shou
High Pat on the Horses Back - Gao Tan Ma

Section Six - 11 Movements

Cross Kick - Shi Zi Jiao
Punch to the Groin - Zi Dang Chui
White Ape Presents the Fruit - Bai Yuan Xian Guo
Small Six Sealing and Four Closing - Xiao Liu Feng Si Bi
Single Whip - Dan Bian
Black Dragon Descends to the ground - Que Di Long
Step Forward to Form the Seven Stars - Shang Bu Qi Xing
Step Back to Ride the Tiger - Tui Bu Kua Hu
Double Lotus Kick - Zhuan Shen Shuang Bai Lian
Cannon Fists Head Punch - Dang Tou Pao
Buddhas Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar - Jin Gang Dao Dui
Closing - Shou Shi

Sabre / Broad Sword

Preperation - Dan Dao Qi Shi
Sabre Protects the Heart - Hu Xin Dao
Green Dragon Flys out of Water - Qing Long Chu Shui
Wind Whirls Withered Flowers - Feng Juan Can Hua
White Clouds Cover the Head - Bai Yun Gai Ding
Black Tiger Searches the Mountain - Hei Hu Sou Shan
Suqin Holds Sword - Su Qin Bei Jian
Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg - Jin Ji Du Li
Roll Away from the Blade - Ying Feng Gun Bi
Cut the White Snake at the Waist - Yao Zhan Bai She
Ring Around the Sun 3 Times - Ri Tao San Huan
Scatter the Clouds to See the Sun - Bo Yun Wang Ri
Separate the Grass to Search for the Snake (Left) - Bo Cao Xun She (Zuo)
Separate the Grass to Search for the Snake (Right) - Bo Cao Xun She (You)
Green Dragon Flys out of Water - Qing Long Chu Shui
Wind Whirls Withered Flowers - Feng Juan Can Hua
Wild Goose Inserts its Golden Wings - Yan Bie Jin Chi
Ye Cha Explores the Sea - Ye Cha Tan Hai
Turn Over Body and Chop (Left) - Zuo Fan Shen Kan
Turn Over Body and Chop (Right) - You Fan Shen Kan.
White Snake Spits its Tongue - Bai She Tu Xin
Embrace the Moon - Huai Zhong Bao Yue
Closing - Shou Shi

Sabre Movements has the Essence and Characteristics of the Tiger.

STUDENT GRADING FEES AND BOOKING

Please contact Master Chen to apply for your student grading, either directly or email tckfc.info@gmail.com

Registration, Assessment and certification fee must be paid in advance via Online Bank and is non refundable.

A student members licence is required at £25 per year cover to access and follow the school syllabus.

Licensed student members receive more direct 121 tuition.

A mock test will take place before the official assessment date to help boost confidence.

Foundation Level Tai Chi Grade: £35 (includes 1 year licence as discount offer)

Level 1 Tai Chi Grade: £30

Level 2 Tai Chi Grade: £35

Level 3 Tai Chi Grade: £40

Level 4 Tai Chi Grade: £50

Level 5 Tai Chi Grade: £60

Level 6 Tai Chi Grade: £90

Level 7 Tai Chi Grade: £135

Level 8 Tai Chi Grade: £200

Level 9 Tai Chi Grade: Reserved for Master Chen Dejia

Level 10 Tai Chi Grade: reserved only for Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei and Grandmaster Liming Yue