First classes with a teacher
Ready when: Loosen up, then horse stance (b1) to Fist, palm, hook, punch (b3) done.
What the coach teaches
Etiquette, the empty and drop stances, a short basic routine, balances and sweeps, facing directions.
At home, safe only
Loosen up, then horse stance (b1) to Scoring and fitness tests (b7).
Ask the club
Taolu, sanshou or both; the style (changquan, nanquan or other); the age for weapons; the grading.
What you can see from the side
A short sequence performed with the right facing.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The teacher passes the sequence.
Stop and get a coach when
Joint pain.
Basic is done when b2, b4 and b5 self-checks are met.
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