Tai Chi Exercises
No. of Lessons : 1

1) Exercises - Set Three

8 Move 1 Step Form
No. of Lessons : 3

1) Corrections - variations & height
2) Corrections - Hold the ball
3) Corrections - Strum the Lute

5 Move Qigong
No. of Lessons : 1

1) Another 5 moves video

8 Move Energy Form
No. of Lessons : 9

This is the second form in the curriculum. The 8 Move Energy Form introduces different movements and stepping and is especially important for developing the ability to relax and flow seamlessly from one move to another.

Lessons:
1) What is the 8 Move Energy Form for?
2) List of moves for 8 Move Energy Form
3) The idea of 'Flow'
4) Running through the 8 Move ENergy Form
5) Important - 90 degree stepping
6) Left and Right views 8 Move Energy Form
7) Rear view 8 Move Energy Form
8) Mirror image notes
9) Mirror image 8 Move Energy Form

Tai Chi Exercises
No. of lessons : 1

1) Exercises - Set Four - Wrist exercises

8 Move 1 Step Form
No. of lessons : 4

1) Breathing - 8 Move 1 Step Form
2) The hips & waist & shoulders
3) 8 Move 1 Step - in the garden
4) Conclusion

8 Move Energy Form
No. of lessons : 5

1) Verbal instructions 8 Move Energy Form
2) Move by Move
3) Moves 1 & 2 - 8 Move Energy Form
4) Move 3 - 8 Move Energy Form
5) Move 4 - 8 Move Energy Form

Two Person Practices
No. of lessons : 1

These exercises allow you to feel how to relax your body and how to strengthen muscles and improve balance. More lessons are in development.

1) Two Person Practices - Set One

8 Move Energy Form
No. of lessons : 4

1) Moves 5 & 6 - 8 Move Energy Form
2) Moves 7 & 8 - 8 Move Energy Form
3) Important - Breathing
4) Conclusion

Short Balance Form
No. of lessons : 3

The 'Short Balance Form' is not really a form as much as an exercise in the 'form of a form' which is designed to help you improve balance. Balance is very important in Tai Chi and Tai Chi is well known for helping people improve their balance.

Lessons:
1) What is the Short Balance Form for?
2) List of moves for Short Balance Form
3) Short Balance Form Overview

Dynamic Form
No. of lessons : 5

The Dynamic Form - the third form is an introduction to more advanced ways of stepping as well as showing you several new movements.

Lessons:
1) What is the Dynamic Form for?
2) List of moves for Dynamic Form
3) Cross step safety
4) Dynamic Form - Front View
5) Dynamic Form - Side view

Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 7

This course contains an ever increasing number of videos of the live training courses that are run three times a week.

Lessons:
1) MUST READ - Safety notes
2) MUST READ - Regular Practice
3) Health & Safety Briefing - PLEASE WATCH
4) Warm-up exercises
5) 8 Move 1 Step Form
6) Relaxation and Anxiety Management
7) 5 Move Qigong

Dynamic Form
No. of lessons : 5

1) Strum the Lute and Push
2) Snake Creeps Down & 2nd Strum Lute
3) Needle at Sea Bottom & work Shuttles
4) Kicks, Grasp Swallow's Tail & Closing Move
5) Conclusion

Floating Hands
No. of lessons : 1

This is the first video showing some basic 'floating hands' exercises. Floating hands are exercises for health, teaching relaxed and fluid movement. However, they are also exercises that generally have an application in teaching some of the basic skills that Tai Chi uses for self defence purposes.

Lessons:
1) Introduction video

Heaven & Earth Qigong
No. of lessons : 5

This is quite an advanced Qigong exercise set but is introduced now to give you plenty of time to learn and practice it. It is especially good for teaching mental focus and for strengthening the body.

Lessons:
1) Introduction
2) List of moves for Heaven & Earth Qigong
3) Run-through of postures
4) Correct way to 'sit down'
5) Practice - 30 seconds per posture

8 Move 1 Step Form - Self Defence
No. of lessons : 4

Self Defence is not important to everyone but it is a fundamental component of Tai Chi. Historically Tai Chi was designed as a means of fighting. Even if you are not personally interested in fighting, understanding the purpose of the moves can help you to do them in a biomechanically efficient and relaxed manner and that is good for health and vitality.

Lessons:
1) IMPORTANT MUST READ
2) Self Defence Overview
3) 8 Move 1 Step applications list
4) 8 Move 1 Step applications video

Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 5

1) NOTE re 'Floating Hands' video
2) Floating Hands & Additional Exercises
3) Balance exercises and Short Balance Form
4) Shi Ba Shi 1st nine moves
5) Shi Ba Shi 2nd nine moves

Heaven & Earth Qigong
No. of lessons : 1

1) Practice - 1 minute per posture

Balance Form
No. of lessons : 4

The Balance Form serves the dual purpose of (surprise, surprise) helping with balance, but also with teaching a segment of the 24 Move Tai Chi form that you will learn later in this program.

Lessons:
1) What is the Balance Form for?
2) Overview video
3) Overview video 2
4) Do you need more?

Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 4

1) Shi Ba Shi full set & 8 move 1 step
2) Public session No: 1
3) Figure of 8 and Energy Form
4) 2 forms of Qigong

Exercises - Set Five
No. of lessons : 1

1) Joint Mobility 18+ minute routine

Shi Ba Shi Qigong
No. of lessons : 2

The Shi Ba Shi (Pronounced 'she' 'ba' 'sher') exercise set is the longest and most complex Qigong form that you will learn. It comprises 18 moves and can easily take half an hour or longer to complete if you want it to. It can be a mild and gentle exercise or a hard physically demanding workout depending on how you express the moves and the number of repetitions that you decide to perform.

It can also be surprisingly invigorating and is very well worth the investment of time needed to learn it.

Lessons:
1) List of moves for Shi Ba Shi Qigong
2) Shi Ba Shi - 1st nine moves

Live Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 4

1) Dynamic Form & 5 Move Qigong
2) 4 Winds Form, Floating Hands, 5 Move Qigong
3) 4 Winds Form & 5 Element Qigong
4) 8 Move Energy Form & Shi Ba Shi

Live Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 4

1) 4 Winds Form & Shi Ba Shi (1-10)
2) 4 Winds Form & Shi Ba Shi (10-18)
3) 4 Winds Pt 2 & Heaven & Earth Qigong
4) 8 Move 1 Step Form & Heaven & Earth Qigong

Shi Ba Shi Qigong
No. of lessons : 1

1) 30 minute session - 1st nine moves

Live Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 4

1) 8 Move 1 Step form; Heaven & Earth Qigong (2)
2) 8 Move Energy Form & Breathing Exercises
3) 8 Move Energy Form & 5 Move Qigong
4) 8 Move 1 Step Form & 5 Move Qigong

Shi Ba Shi Qigong
No. of lessons : 1

1) 25 minute session - 2nd nine moves

Shi Ba Shi Qigong
No. of lessons : 1

1) 22 minute session - Whole 18 moves

Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 4

1) 8 Move Energy Form & 5 Move Qigong
2) 8 Move 1 Step & Floating Hands & 5 Move Qigong
3) 8 Move Energy Form & Heaven & Earth Qigong
4) Dynamic Form & Partner Work

The Metamorphosis of Tai Chi
No. of lessons : 1

This 'lesson' is an eBook in .pdf format (downloadable to computer or smartphone) it contains over 31,000 words and is an overview of the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi. It discusses what the art is, what it comprises, how you can find good and competent instruction, and much more. It also looks at one of the great paradoxes of martial arts. How that sometimes the most deadly arts teach people to be peaceful. .

1) Download of 'Metamorphosis'

5 Elements Qigong
No. of lessons : 2

The 'five elements', Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, are an important part of Chinese Philosophy. In this exercise each element is represented by harmonious movement.

Lessons:
1) Introduction
2) 5 Elements Intro

Video Session Recordings - Ongoing
No. of lessons : 4

1) Dynamic Form & Partner Work 2
2) 8 Move 1 Step & 5 Elements Qigong
3) Students Choice
4) Floating Hands & 8 Move 1 Step