The Tai Chi Chuan Certification Track is approximately 3 years. Students can request an application after completing 1 year/3 semesters and by appointment with Master Young. As part of the certification, a student must have completed basic, intermediate and advanced training which include:
- Tai Chi Chuan Form (3 semesters to complete)
- 3 semesters of Form Progression
- 2 semesters of Push Hands
- Sword Form
- Assist for 3 semesters of Form
- Student teach 3 semesters of Form
- Professional Development – Including teaching agreement
And two electives from the list below:
- Chi Kung Fundamentals
- Tai Chi Application
- I-Ching
- Hsing I or Pa Kua workshop
- Attend a visiting teacher workshop
Upon completion of these classes, certification is a process whereby the student must assist in TC 1, 2, and 3; become a supervised teacher in TC 1, 2, and 3; demonstrate the TCC form; and create a form (does not have to be martial) that exemplifies the embodiment of the TCC principles.
Tuition: $1000 each year until certification is completed. (After the 1.5 years of learning the Form and one semester of Form Progression – this fee includes all advanced TCC courses and training – does not include electives)
The Chi Kung Certification Track is a 2.5 year process. Student can request an application for the certification program after the first year and by appointment with Master Young. As part of certification, a student must have completed the basic and intermediate courses which include:
- Fundamentals of Chi Kung
- Wild Goose Chi Kung Form
- Self-Acupressure
- Meditation
- Five Element Theory
- Introduction to Tai Chi (1 semester = First/Third)
- Professional Development – including teaching agreement
And two electives from the list below:
- I-Ching
- Nurturing Touch
- Season Spirit Series
- 8 Ways
- Lecture from visiting professional (i.e acupuncturist, chi kung, meditation, herbologist, feng shui, etc.)
Upon completion of these classes, certification is a process whereby the student must assist in class, document a study project, demonstrate application of knowledge – a case study, demonstration, and a written and oral exam.
Tuition: $1000 per year (first two semesters student enrolls in regular ongoing chi kung classes. After the $1000 tuition includes all intermediate courses and training – does not include electives)