The advanced curriculum continues the internal training started in the basic curriculum, concentrating more on Pa Kua and Hsing I. At very high levels, the student learns Liu Hsing.
First to Second Degree Black Sash |
Style/System |
| Tai Chi Broadsword | Yang Tai Chi Chuan |
| Tai Chi Broadsword Two Man Set | |
| Eight Animal Pa Kua | Pa Kua Chang |
| Pa Kua Spear | |
| Five Roads of Hsing I | |
| Linkage of the Five Roads | |
| Twelve Animals of Hsing I | |
| Hsing I Two Man Set | |
| Hua Tuo's Five Animals | |
| Snake Pa Kua | |
| Pa Kua Sun Moon Fork | |
| Entwine the Dragon Sword | |
| Dragon Pa Kua | |
| Pa Kua Broadsword | |
| Six Harmony Staff | |
| Mulan Double Fan | |
| Meteor Fist - Yang Side | |
| Meteor Fist - Yin Side |
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Yang Tai Chi
is the most well-known style of Tai Chi and is characterized by gentle, flowing movements. It was developed from Chen Tai Chi in the 19th century by Yang Lu Chan. Pa Kua has unclear origins. Its distinguishing characteristics are circular movements and evasive footwork. Hsing I was developed in the 12th century by Song Dynasty general Yue Fei. Unlike Tai Chi and Pa Kua, it is direct, linear, and powerful. Liu Hsing was developed in the 12th century by Song Dynasty general Yue Fei. It is a little known style that has largely been kept secret. |