Advanced Syllabus

Pushing Hands:

The physics of pushing hands contains countless metaphors pertaining to conflict and interaction in any sphere of existence, not just the physical. This is why the exploration of pushing hands is essential to a student’s progress. The Quan (form) will greatly aid students in coming to terms with their own physical identities, but it needs to be applied martially, in order to be fathomed fully.

Weapons training:

When students can stand and walk properly, when they have learned the 108 postures of the Da Man Quan (Big Slow form), when they have started their studies of pushing hands and can neutralise a hostile opponent, then we introduce them to weapon sets.

Weapons develop the mind and body to another level again. They are vital to develop ones understanding of Qi and energy, especially if one intends to become a healer.

Weapons open the practitioners mind to reveal some of the hidden meanings in the Da Man Quan, and prepare the student for studying the ‘fast’ form, or Kwai Quan. The Kwai Quan is the full combat version of the Da Man Quan, and its study is not undertaken lightly or prematurely.

Traditional Wu Shi Tai Ji Quan consists of forms for the Sword (Straight-Sword), Knife (Broadsword), Spear and Staff.