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CORE CURRICULUM SUMMARY

The Pai Lum Tai Chi Group's core curriculum as a Family Martial Arts System is designed to accelerate the development of each member practitioner. Learned with multiple levels of application utility, drills, breathwork, meditations, strategies, and more, each PLTCG level will have an in-depth study and working proficiency to ensure the highest quality and longevity.


Our Curriculum is a teaching curriculum. As individual practitioners progress through the foundational levels, they are encouraged to learn to teach and to teach to learn. Foundational Levels are considered 1- 4, Senior Levels 5 - 7, Master Level 8. Each level has course proficiency requirements before advancing to the next level. All Senior Levels are Committed to Teach the Art to future generations.

CORE CURRICULUM DETAILS


Beginner Level 1 

(Core Curriculum Crane) 

  1. Pai Lum Salute.

  2. Tai Chi Roots Primer Form.

  3. Golden Bridge Qigong.

  4. 12 Temple Exercises.

  5. Breathwork & Meditations.

  6. Five Defense Hand Techniques.

  7. Five Offense Hand Techniques.

  8. Bonus: Crane Liberty Form.


Foundational Level 2

(Core Curriculum Snake)

  1. 24 Temple Exercises. 

  2. Hsing-I Element Postures.

  3. Hsing-I Element Drills.

  4. Hsing-I linking Set 1.

  5. Health Fist Program.

  6. Hsu Tai Chi 64 Form.

  7. Bonus: Whitesnake Form.


Foundational Level 3 

(Core Curriculum Tiger)

  1. Tai Chi YǒNG Form.

  2. Inner Tiger Form.

  3. Da Lu.

  4. Xing Yi Linking set 2.

  5. Xing Yi 2-person drills.

  6. Hung Gar 3 forms Set.

  7. Bonus: Balintawak Basics Level 1 (Taught by Balintawak FQI Frank Zhong).


Advanced Level 4

(Core Curriculum Dragon)

  1. Eternal Harmony Meditation.

  2. Iron Shirt Qigong.

  3. Bagua Turning Foundations.

  4. Tai Chi 2-person forms.

  5. Pai Lum 5 Dragon Form Series.

  6. Jianshu 1 & 2.

  7. Three Power Sword.

  8. Teach Levels 1-4.

  9. Bonus: Tai Chi Sabre.


Advanced Level 5

(Core Curriculum Eagle) 

  1. Eagle Boxing 1.

  2. Eagle Boxing 2.

  3. Eagle Boxing 3.

  4. Eagle Boxing 4.

  5. Eagle Liberty Form.

  6. Seven Star Blades.

  7. Teach Levels 1-3.

  8. Bonus: Chin Na 24 Set


Instructor Level 6 - Attainment of the Art (Core Curriculum Ape)

  1. Tung Bei 1.

  2. Tung Bei 2.

  3. Tung Bei 3.

  4. Tung Bei 4.

  5. Hsing-I Two person set.

  6. Hsu 4 Form.

  7. Bonus: Sun Bin.

  8. Teach Levels 1-5.

Upon Certification - is approved to Instruct Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Levels 1-5.


Teacher Level 7 - Qualified Senior Teacher (Core Curriculum Bat )

  1. Lotus Fan Forms 1-3.

  2. Black Wind Forms 1-3.

  3. Fu Lung Forms 1-3.

  4. Fu Lung Longsword. 

  5. Two Person Staff 1-3.

  6. Pai's Palm Energy Meditation.

  7. Teach Levels 1-6. ( *except- any Balintawak levels).

  8. Bonus: Chi Ling Pai.


Upon Certification is approved to Teach, Instruct, Test, Promote and Award Certificates in Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum.  


*7A . Continuation of Art - QST

This is the time between achieving Level 7 and Maturing to Level 8. The entire Pai Lum form system catalog is available and the QST is encouraged to work with peers inside & outside of Pai Lum Tai Chi Group to further their development. The QST should also be teaching part-time or full-time, leading seminars, programs, and workshops, and developing their own QSTs.


Master Level 8 : Master Teacher In the Pai Lum System:

Master level ranking can only be achieved through disciplined practice, teaching, and maturity. There is no minimum time requirement - although obtaining a Master Level in the Chinese Boxing Arts historically takes decades. It is not for the weak, however the rewards are great! Master Level practitioners have a duty and dedication to develop Qualified Senior Teachers and evolve the system further.

MARTIAL ARTS RANKS

There are 8 Rank Levels in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum. Achievement of each rank progression is required only for those member practitioners seeking to instruct the full Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Curriculum and/or become Lineage Legacy Guardians of the System. All rank seeking members must follow the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum, pass the proficiency and testing requirements for each level, and remain in "Good Standing" with Master Teacher Steve Carallo and LaMar Medler, the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, and Qualified Senior Teachers.


We welcome black belt practitioners and higher level ranks from other styles, schools, and systems seeking to add Tai Chi to their portfolio. To ensure the highest quality and profeceincy, those seeking to achieve PLTCG Rank progression will follow the core curriculum on an accelerated timeline depending on the individual's skill level, commitment, and other factors of rank consideration.


Completed Levels in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group to corresponding Pai Lum Family Martial Arts System of ranking developed by Great Grandmaster Daniel K. Pai are:

Levels 1- 3 ( Beginner )

Level 4 - Black Belt (1st Degree)

Level 5 - Black Belt (2nd Degree)

Level 6 - Instructor (3rd Higher Level)

Level 7 - Senior Teacher - (4th Higher Level)

Level 8 - Master Teacher - (5th Higher Level)

Rank 10 - Grand Master (Master Of Masters)

Rank 10+ - Great Grand Master Daniel K Pai



MARTIAL ARTS STATUS (6-8)

ATTAINMENT OF THE ART Instructor - Level 6

Attainment of the Art Level 6 practitioners are recognized, with the approval of their associated Qualified Senior Teacher and/or Master Teacher Steve Carallo or LaMar Medler, to provide workshop, seminar, and special program teaching of the complete Pai Lum Tai Chi Group level system 1-6 independently. Since every effort is made by the PAI LUM TCG Organization to guide and assist individuals at Attainment of the Art Level 6 towards attaining Qualified Senior Teacher status Level 7 in good standing, Attainment of the Art Level 6 individuals teaching Pai Lum Tai Chi Group program and curriculum are expected to maintain continuous oversight from their respective Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Qualified Senior Teachers in good standing or Master teachers Steve Carallo or LaMar Medler.


QUALIFIED SENIOR TEACHER (QST) - Level 7

Qualified Senior Teachers in the Pai Lum TCG have attained the highest level in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Curriculum. Qualified Senior Teachers are recognized to lead schools, workshops, seminars, and special program teaching the complete Pai Lum TCG level system independently and test students in levels 1-5. They are considered Lineage Legacy Guardians and are expected to maintain the organizational standards as related to curriculum consistency, teaching, testing requirements, testing procedures, seminars, programs, and related organizational activities. The Qualified Senior Teacher status cannot be reached without bringing students to successfully test at the Attainment of the Art level 6.

Currently, level Assessments 6 & 7 will be conducted directly under Master Teachers Steve Carallo & LaMar Medler.


7A. CONTINUATION OF THE ART - QST’s


In an effort to maintain Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Instruction at the highest professional level, a CE program will be the expectation for Active level QST's. Pai Lum Tai Chi Group COA is a commitment to professional competence through lifelong learning, knowledge and professional growth in Pai Lum Tai Chi Group. A primary focus of COA participation is to maintain teaching and skill at the highest level reasonably possible. Currently, the COA program is on the Honor system for each QST. There are wide options for participating in the COA program. The intent is not to make the process cumbersome, unduly time demanding or expensive. The COA activity requires the process for each individual be specific to Pai Lum Tai Chi Group. Recommendations and examples would include participation in ongoing specific Pai Lum Tai Chi Group teaching, instruction, practice, training, testing, seminars, etc. or other professional development that alignswith the mission and goals of the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group. Individuals can return to Active QST status upon resumption of the COA process and participation in the organization.


MASTER TEACHER - Level 8

Qualified Senior Teachers Level 7 in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group that have gone beyond expectation and duty, are in good standing, and leading their own schools, and have produced a minimum of 2 Instructors and 1 QST Level 7 are eligible for Master Teacher Designation. Currently, only Steve Carallo and LaMar Medler are authorized to Award Master Level 8 within the PLTCG system.



ADOPTED GRANDCHILDREN:

In keeping with Pai Lum family martial arts custom developed by GGM Daniel K Pai, the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group may recognize Individuals as “Adopted Grandchildren” for special circumstances, contributions, or abilities at the sole discretion and authority of a Pai Lum Master Level Teacher in Active Status. “Adopted Grandchildren” may be Legacy Guardians OR Honorary. They will be bestowed a “Pai Lum Name” at the sole discretion of the Master Teacher who has the discretion and authority to bestow the honor. Currently Master Teachers Steve Carallo and LaMar Medler are authorized to bestow an “adopted” status in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group.


Lineage Legacy Guardians: These individuals have obtained rank either through the PLTCG curriculum or through other systems at a high level and entrusted to continue to advance the PLTCG curriculum. They will receive the full support of Master Teachers Steve Carallo and LaMar Medler to maintain quality and profeceincy.


Honorary: Those individuals without rank level achievement are considered “HONORARY”. The honorary “adopted grandchildren” not actively engaged in Pai Lum or the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, are no longer contributing to the art, or have retired from the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group should assume, and are considered by the organization to be Inactive or Retired. Inactive or Retired “Adopted Grandchildren” will remain in "Good Standing" with Master Teachers Steve Carallo and LaMar Medler, the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, and Qualified Senior Teachers unless otherwise stated.

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