BLFTC offers students the opportunity to progress to assistant instructor level which is valid for 2 years from the grading date. Thereafter there will be an opportunity to take a full instructor grading under Mrs Bao’s and her elected grading panel with the recommendation of their instructor.
Students must keep their training on a consistent basis with their chosen instructor and knowledge up-to-date. BLFTC instructors are required to visit other BLFTC clubs to maintain the standards. Trainee instructors should train with a recognised body BLFTC or TCCUK, then undertake the foundation work required to grade to Assistant Instructor. Assistant instructor grade to be renewed every 2 years or to progress to level 1 Instructor grade.
Assistant Instructor : (Valid for 2 years)
Minimum of 2 years consistent training with a BLFTC instructor or equivalent.
Requirements:
a. Bao’s Lung Fei Tai Chi history
b. Warm up
c. Ba Duan Jin (Traditional)
d. Tai Chi walking
e. Understanding of Yin & Yang
f. Bao’s 10 Forms
Level 1 Instructor : Minimum of 3 years training with a BLFTC instructor or equivalent.
Requirements:
a. Beijing 10 Forms
b. 16 Yang Style Forms
c. Shibashi 1
Level 2 Instructor : Minimum of 4 years total training with a BLFTC instructor or equivalent.
Requirements:
a. 24 Forms
b. Martial Applications
c. Push hands
d. Shibashi 2
e. Winter Brocade
Level 3 Instructor : Minimum of 5 years total training with a BLFTC instructor or equivalent
Requirements:
a. Weapons Forms
b. Advanced Push hands
c. 88 Forms
d. Health Qigong of choice
All Instructors (except Assistant Instructors) must apply and maintain up-to-date instructor insurance with a recognised body, current First Aid/DBS Certificates as well as attend technical and coaching courses when available.
Proof of current public liability insurance is required prior to opening any new Bao's Lung Fei Tai Chi club(s) with the location to be agreed by current BLFTC Members.