Private Certification Workshop:
Tai-Chi Sword Instructor (18-hour program)
Workshop Description:
Tai-Chi Sword Instructor Certification Workshops will be offered at Helen Wu’s Tai-Chi Studio. The program will include theory and practicum training with a total of 18 hours. Once you have decided to join the program, Grandmaster Helen Wu will design a course outline based on your preferences for training times, dates and schedules. Students will become qualified teacher to impart the Grandmasters’ Tai-Chi Sword training system.
Tai-Chi Sword techniques and training system, based on ancient Chinese martial arts, also incorporate the teachings of Professor Ju-Rong Wang and her daughter Grandmaster Helen Wu reflecting on decades of teaching experience.
Training Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Major intersection is Bellamy Rd N & Lawrence Ave E. Contact Grandmaster Helen Wu for studio location.
Fee and Payment Methods: $1,800 (18-hour workshop) per student. The textbook will be included.
$300 / session; students may pay by Interac e-Transfer or cash to Grandmaster Helen Wu at each workshop. The swords will be available to be purchased in the class.
(Fee and Payment Methods for International students: US$1,800 (18-hour workshop) students may pay with certified cheque or cash to Grandmaster Helen Wu at the first workshop.)
Class Schedule: Students can discuss availability with Grandmaster Helen Wu and book a class time that fits their availability. If students living in GTA Toronto, they prefer to take one hour class per week; it will be welcome too.
Application / Registration: To be considered as a student, please contact Grandmaster Helen Wu to schedule a 10-minute phone interview. Prior training experience is not necessary, but this is to ensure students are respectful. Please call Grandmaster Helen Wu at Cell: 416-919-7652, E-mail: helenxwu@sympatico.ca
Please note: Each class will have a 10-hour at-home practice requirement which must be completed in order to obtain certification. Grandmaster Helen Wu will specify the at-home practice material at the end of each class.
Workshop Schedule
|
Date |
Class Time |
Subject |
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Workshop 1 |
3-Hour |
1. History and Lineage of Tai-Chi Single Sword 2. Basic Tai-Chi Sword Techniques |
|
Workshop 2 |
3-Hour |
3. Tai-Chi Sword Routine – Section 1 & 2 |
|
Workshop 3 |
3-Hour |
4. Tai-Chi Sword Routine – Section 3 & 4 |
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Workshop 4 Workshop 5 |
3-Hour 3-Hour |
5. Review and Instructional Class 6. Reviewing 7. Teaching Tips |
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Workshop 6 |
3-Hour |
8. Review and Practical Exam 9. Photo Session and Certification |