The World Tai Chi program is an internationally recognized progressive
education program for Tai Chi developed by Grandmaster Jinheng Li and Master
Peter Hill combining traditional and authentic Eastern training methods presented
in a Western format and perspective.

A beginning student can become certified from a very basic level and, with
continuing education, can become certified to teach Tai Chi and integrate this
program within their existing profession. Health Care and Martial Arts
professionals from around the globe choose the World Tai Chi system as a simple
method to integrate Tai Chi within their field of expertise.

Level 1: Essentials are designed to cultivate rootedness in the legs, pliability
in the waist and flexibility and strength in the upper body. Level one exercises are
generally done in place while expanding and contracting the various body parts
while integrating breath and body energy mind (b.e.a.m.) integration Techniques
from the various Tai Chi forms can be traced back to level one exercises (Qigong)
and used to cultivate areas that need to be improved upon or areas where the
student needs to build strength or cultivate pliability.

Level 2: Essentials generally involve moving across the training floor while
doing the exercises repeatedly to cultivate moving energy, balance and power.
These exercises are generally more complex and involved then Level One
exercises. Hua To's 5 Animal Frolic is perhaps the best know Level 2 exercises
that can be used as a model or framework for understanding what constitutes
Level 2 Essentials

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Level 3: Begins the integration of essentials into choreographed movements
called Katas or Forms and can also be used to catalog techniques or exercises.
The Yang 24 or 48 form, Wu or Chen Short Forms and many others fit into this
category as long as it is under 48 movements in total.

Level 4: Cultivates an integration of Tai Chi materials including weapons like the
Tai Chi fan, sword, staff etc, faster Tai Chi sets, advanced Qigong or esoteric
sets like wild goose, 108 traditional sets/forms and more martial forms that can be
taught from a Tai Chi perspective including 5 Animal Forms.

Level 5: This level certifies an instructors well rounded knowledge, education and
teaching skills in the first 4 levels of Tai Chi along with a specialization in a
specific area or integrated aspect of Tai Chi. This level is designated by the title,
"Master Instructor".

Level 6-10: These areas continue on into integrative areas of Tai Chi both in
depth and width. These levels also include public education, teaching instructors
and the overall promotion of Tai Chi through all possible venues.