We dedicate special atention to quality in professional training. Our teachers grow and improve in our family, which they represent later on. They are supported at all times by the Association, and in turn they support its development. They are witnesses to our quality and comitment.
We like to think of ourselves as a large traditional family, where everyone does his chores and benefits from it. The teacher offers to his students not only quality information, but also links them to the masters, facilitating their improvement in the art and their climb to mastership. This is how we assure the best support for the students.
Training takes place through individual atention during the course of regular classes, of seminars, or private instruction. This is required until the student’s skill is enough for the level. It is then that en exam takes place in order to make the promotion official. As the teacher knows his students, they are only advised to take the exam when the teacher deems apropriate: the exam has thus a greater meaning, that of marking a new stage in the students career.
WCTA’s philosophy towards training is that of Continous Training, i.e., instructors and teacher must keep their proficiency and atest it regularly. This is why the teacher’s Certificates are valid for two years, and must be renewd regularly.
The specific training levels are described below:
| Training Level | Required Training Length | Qualified for | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | 1 to 2 years | Teaching as assistant | -Zhang zhuang (standing meditation); - First and second kinds of chansijing (Silk Reeling); - First routine of Tuishou; - 19 Posture Form. |
| Senior Instructor | 3 to 4 years | Teach weekly classes | - Laojia Yilu (first form of Laojia); - Second routine of Tuishou; - Basic weapons training; - Basic application training (self-defense). |
| Teacher | 7 to 8 years | Start own school | - Weapons: saber, sword, spear and staff, halberd (guandao); - Routines 3,4 and 5 of Tuishou; - Laojia Erlu (second form of Laojia, or Paochui); - 38 Posture Form; - Applications and self-defense; - Conceptual theory of taijiquan. |
| Senior Teacher | from 10 years on | - Teach courses and national seminars. - Able to certify Assistant Instructors. |
- Xinjia (complete system: Yilu and Erlu, first and second forms); - Double saber and double sword; - Ball form (30 cm iron ball); - Long staff exercises (3-meter staff). |
The fith level is that of Shifu (master), achievable only through direct assesment by the Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang.
WCTA wishes to make it clear that the titles awarded after the exams are only for its internal reference, and regard only proficiency in Taijiquan (tai chi chuan). The levels and titles achieved do not represent a college degree.
The Certificate bearers remain subject to their countries’ laws.
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