Open the Door to Tai Chi/Tai Chi Basic Certification

  • $199

Tai Chi Basic Certification

  • Course
  • 94 Lessons

The Open the Door to Tai Chi System and Certification. The system that will get you certified and help you create a Tai Chi class that will thrive! Learn and Teach the Yang Style 24 Short Form. Learn Moves AND Principles Get access to a community of other certified Members Help your clients and community discover Tai Chi!

Contents

Get Certified and Learn to Teach Tai Chi!
VIDEO INTRO: The Certification Program
How to Use Your Certification PODIA.pdf

MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW: Beginning Documents and Warm Up
VIDEO LESSON: Warm Up Cool Down
SPECIAL RESOURCE: Tai Chi Book

MODULE 2

MODULE 2 - Beginning Homework PART 1
VIDEO LESSON: Beginning Tai Chi Homework #1
CLASS PLAN: Beginning Tai Chi Class Plan #1
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MODULE 3

MODULE 3 - Beginning Homework PART 2
VIDEO LESSON: Beginning Tai Chi Homework #2
CLASS PLAN: Beginning Tai Chi Class Plan #2
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MODULE 4

MODULE 4 - Beginning Homework PART 3
VIDEO LESSON: Beginning Tai Chi Homework #3
CLASS PLAN: Beginning Tai Chi Class Plan #3
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MODULE 5

MODULE 5 - Beginning Homework PART 4
VIDEO LESSON: Beginning Tai Chi Homework #4
CLASS PLAN: Beginning Tai Chi Class Plan #4
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MODULE 6

MODULE 6 - The Final Moves
VIDEO LESSON: The Final Moves
CLASS PLAN: The Final Moves
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PART 1: QUIZ

You need to score 80% or higher in order to pass. 
QUIZ 1

MODULE 7

MODULE 7 – Postures 1-9
VIDEO LESSON: 1st Half Form - Postures 1-9
PDF: Yang Style 1st Half Posture 1-9
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MODULE 8

MODULE 8 – Postures 10-24
VIDEO LESSON: 2nd Half Form - Postures 10-24
PDF: Yang Style 2nd Half Postures 10-24
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MODULE 9

MODULE 9 – Full Form: Postures 1-24
VIDEO LESSON: Full Form - Postures 1-24
PDF: Yang Style Full Form Postures 1-24
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PART 2: QUIZ

You need to score 80% or higher in order to pass. 

QUIZ 2

INTRO TO TAI CHI TEACHING PRINCIPLES

VIDEO INTRO: The 8 Principles

MODULE 10

MODULE 10 – Columns
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #1 - Columns
CLASS PLAN: Principle #1 - Columns
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MODULE 11

MODULE 11 - Rotation
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #2 - Rotation
CLASS PLAN: Principle #2 - Rotation
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MODULE 12

MODULE 12 - Balance
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #3 - Balance
CLASS PLAN: Principle #3 - Balance
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MODULE 13

MODULE 13 - Rooted and Grounded
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #4 - Rooted and Grounded
CLASS PLAN: Principle #4 - Rooted and Grounded
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MODULE 14

MODULE 14 - Ball of Energy
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #5 - Ball of Energy
CLASS PLAN: Principle #5 - Ball of Energy
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MODULE 15

MODULE 15 - Martial Arts Application
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #6 - Martial Arts Application
CLASS PLAN: Principle #6 - Martial Arts Application
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MODULE 16

MODULE 16 - Relaxation and Connection
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #7 - Relaxation and Connection
CLASS PLAN: Principle #7 - Relaxation and Connection
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MODULE 17

MODULE 17 - Breathing
VIDEO LESSON: Principle #8 - Breathing
CLASS PLAN: Principle #8 - Breathing
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MODULE 18

MODULE 17 - Internal to External Style
VIDEO LESSON: Bonus Class - External Style
Class PLAN: Bonus - Internal to External Style
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PART 3: QUIZ

You need to score 80% or higher in order to pass. 

QUIZ 3

TAI CHI MOVES VIDEOS

A collection of videos of the individual moves for reference.

VIDEO GLOSSARY: Preparation
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Brush Knee
VIDEO GLOSSARY: White Crane Spreads its Wings
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Part the Wild Horse's Mane
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Play the Guitar
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Repulse the Monkey
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Ward Off Sequence
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Single Whip
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Wave Hands Like Clouds
VIDEO GLOSSARY: High Pat on Horse
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Kick, Smash, Box the Ears
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Snake Creeps, Pheasant Stands
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Fair Lady Works the Shuttle
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Pick the Needle Up from the Sea Bottom
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Deflect, Intercept, and Punch
VIDEO GLOSSARY: Return the Tiger to the Mountain