BA GUA ZHANG INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
OVERALL PROGRAM
This Ba Gua Zhang Instructor Certification contains five sections of which the first two are basic and mandatory. These two basic levels are followed by three advanced degrees which can be studied in any order or amount to be determined by the instructor trainee’s personal interest in the advanced aspects of the art of Ba Gua Zhang. At each level of certification instructor candidates must:
Instructor Certification Training will be presented in five day (40 hour) retreats at Healing Tao USA University and weekend workshops and classes at the Wu-Tang Physical Culture Associations of New York City and Frankfurt Germany.1. Meet all prerequisites2. Submit a letter to Sifu Frank Allen explaining why they are interested in this certification and how they have met the prerequisites for the level of certification that they wish to train for. Letters may be mailed to:Wu-Tang Physical Culture Association3. Be familiar with the suggested reading list for the certification level that they are applying for.
Attn: SiFu Frank Allen
9 Second Ave., 3rd floor
New York, NY 10003
Or email to: baguarat@aol.com4.Thoroughly learn the material for that level of certification and demonstrate abilities to both perform and teach the material.
5.Test for their certification. (There will be a $50. testing fee)
SECTION 1 – BA GUA ZHANG ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Prerequisite: One year of Ba Gua Zhang trainingSECTION 2 – BA GUA ZHANG INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONMaterial:
Eight Ba Gua Qi Gong ExercisesSuggested Reading:
Eight Energies Circle Walking
Old Eight Palms Set“Yan Dehua’s Ba Gua Applications-A Translation from the Chinese”Training Time – 40 Hour Minimum
By: Andrea FalkTGL Books www.thewushucentre.com“Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body”
By: BK Frantzis”
North Atlantic Books“Asian Fighting Arts”
By: Robert Smith and Don Draeger{Chinese Martial Arts Section}
Prerequisites:
SECTION 3 – BA GUA ZHANG SENIOR INSTRUCTORTwo years of Ba Gua Zhang trainingMaterial:
Ba Gua Zhang Assistant Instructor CertificationEight Brocade Qi Gong SetSuggested Reading:
Eight Palm Changes of Dragon Shape Ba Gua Zhang
Ba Gua Soft Hands (Rou Shou) Exercise“Zhang Style Dragon Shape Ba Gua Zhang”Training Time – 40 Hour Minimum
By: Tina C. Zhang
Wu-Tang PCA Publishing“The Power of the Internal Martial Arts”
By: BK Frantzis
North Atlantic Books“The Complete I Ching”
By: Alfred Huang
Inner Traditions Books
Prerequisites:
SECTION 4 BA GUA ZHANG MEDITATION INSTRUCTORThree Years of Ba Gua Zhang TrainingMaterial:
Ba Gua Zhang Assistant Instructor Certification
Ba Gua Zhang Instructor CertificationTen Ba Gua Exercises (Tao Ten) Qi Gong SetSuggested Reading:
Eight Palm Changes of the Combined Ba Gua Zhang Set
Combined Ba Gua Zhang two Person Set“ The Essence of the Internal Martial Arts” (Volumes 1&2)Training time – 40 Hour Minimum
By: Jerry Alan Johnson“Taoist Mysteries and Magic”
By: John Blofeld
Shambhala Publications“The Shambhala Guide to Taoism”
By: Eva Wong
Shambahala Publications“The Elements of Taoism”
By: Martin Palmer
Element Books LTD“Chinese Boxing: Masters and Methods”
By: Robert W. Smith
Prerequisites:
SECTION 5 BA GUA ZHANG WEAPONS INSTRUCTORThree years of Ba Gua Zhang trainingMaterial:
Ba Gua Zhang Assistant Instructor Certification
Ba Gua Zhang Instructor CertificationEight Palm Changes of Beijing / Yi Jing Ba Gua ZhangSuggested Reading:
Combined Ba Gua Zhang Meditation Set
Water Method Meditation within Ba Gua Zhang
Ba Gua Zhang as a Moving Yi Jing (I Ching)
The Kan and Li of Ba Gua Zhang Internal AlchemyAny I Ching translation other than "The Complete I Ching”Training time – 80 hour minimum“Tao The Ching”
By: Lao Tzu Translation By John C.H. Wu
Shambhala Publications“Zhuangzi Speaks – The Music of Nature”
Illustrated and Adapted By: Tsai Chih Chung
Princeton Paperbacks“Celtic Taoism”
By: Frank Allen
Wu-Tang PCA Publishing“Awaken Healing Energy Through the Tao”
By: Mantak Chia“Relaxing Into Your Being”
By: BK Frantzis
North Atlantic Books“The Great Stillness”
By:BK Frantzis
North Atlantic Books“Walking Meditation: Pa Kua the Martial Art of the I Ching”
By Paul Crompton
Element Books LTD40 Hours:Eight Palm Changes of Beijing \ Yi Jing Ba Gua40 Hours:
Combined Ba Gua Meditation Set
Water Method Meditation in Ba GuaBa Gua Zhang as a Moving I Ching
Kan & Li of Ba Gua Alchemy
Prerequisites:
Three years of Ba Gua Zhang trainingMaterial:
Ba Gua Zhang Assistant Instructor Certification
Ba Gua Zhang Instructor CertificationBa Gua Zhang Broadsword SetSuggested Reading:
Ba Gua Zhang Straight Sword Set
Ba Gua Zhang Deer Horn Knife Set
Ba Gua Zhang Elbow Knife Set“Classical Pa Kua Chang: Fighting Systems and Weapons”Training time: 120 Hour minimum
By: Jerry Alan Johnson & Joseph Crandell“The Art of War”
By: Sun Tzu
Translated By: Thomas Cleary
Shambhala Publications“The Spring and Autumn of Chinese Martial Arts – 5000 Years”
By: Prof. Kang Gewu
Plum Publishing40 Hours: Broadsword Set
40 Hours: Straight Sword Set
40 Hours: Deer Horn Knife Set & Elbow Knife Set