As this system is so comprehensive the syllabus is fairly flexible to cater for the needs of each group or individual. However, the general format includes:

Beginner

• basic stances and the physical structure
• basic self defence skills
• fundamentals of whole body power
• 6 foot staff training (Thursday evenings)

Intermediate

• introduction to the 8 animals
• push hands training
• sparring practice
• higher level defence moves incorporating advanced body use.

Advanced

• increasingly advanced training in the 8 animal styles
• advanced qi development skills
• teacher training

"The advanced classes add to the basic principles learnt in beginner classes, just when you think you have fully "learnt" something, a new dimension or application is taught! This keeps me coming to classes year after year."