Curriculums
Year 1: 天 “Tien” Phase
Traditional wushu systems develop a ‘gong fu body,’ each producing unique skills. Bagùazhǎng, however, demands specific requirements due to its unique practices and strategies. Practitioners need a strong, flexible body capable of extreme twists, rapid footwork, and instant stops while maintaining root, with or without resistance. The 八字 (8 characters) of Bagùazhǎng outline the requirements for achieving the 八卦身法 (Bagùazhǎng Body Method), ensuring structural alignment and connection for proper practice. Beginners focus on developing a rooted, wide base, and openness in the back, hips, and legs, creating the stable, strong foundation needed for Bagùazhǎng’s famous circular footwork.
傳統武術系統培養「功夫身體」，每種系統都能產生獨特的技能。然而，八卦掌因其獨特的練習方式和策略，對身體有特定的要求。練習者需要一個強壯且靈活的身體，能夠極度扭轉、快速移動步法、瞬間停止，同時保持根基，無論有無阻力都能做到。八卦掌的八字（8個字）概述了達成八卦身法（八卦掌身體方法）的要求，確保結構對齊和連接，以正確練習八卦掌。初學者專注於發展扎根的寬闊基礎，以及背部、臀部和腿部的開放性，創造出穩定、強壯的基礎，以進行八卦掌著名的圓形步法訓練。
Time to complete: 1 year (一年)
Body Method training (Square, Turn) 身法 （正身，轉身）
ZhangZhuang (Intro to Dìng BaShì) 站樁 ：(定⼋式介紹）
Foot method training 腳法
Leg method training 腿法
Footwork/Stepping method training (Linear training, and basic circle walking, and Ko/Bai Bu training) 步法 (直線訓練，基本的轉圈訓練，扣掰步訓練）
Palm method training 掌法
Breathing method training 吐納法
⼋字法 : 1. 塌 tā、2.扣 kòu 、3.提 tí 、4.頂 dǐng 、5.裹 guǒ 、6.垂 chuí 、7.鬆 sōng 、8縮 suō
1. Collapse, 2. Hook, 3. Lift, 4. Crown, 5. Wrap, 6. Hang, 7.Relax, 8. cContract
Year 2: 地 “Di” Phase
After laying the foundation and developing basic Bagùazhang body methods, students progress to understanding angles and transitioning from straight lines to curves. Straight-line drills evolve into angled and curved movements, allowing students to train the 8 fixed postures (定式, Dìng Shì) more accurately and transition to dynamic practice. Wider stepping and circular footwork build stability while changing directions at increasing speeds. The 定式 practice develops power by connecting limbs to the back, teaching whole-body power generation from the legs through the back and into the limbs. This strengthens the 筋經 (sinew channels—muscles, tendons, and ligaments) and enhances coordination. External movements drive internal momentum, opening the 經脈 (Jīng Mài, acupuncture channels) and improving circulation. Here, students discover motion within stillness.
在打好基礎並發展出基本的八卦掌身體方法後，學生開始學習角度和從直線到曲線的轉變。直線練習逐漸演變為角度和曲線動作，使學生能更準確地訓練八個固定姿勢（定式，Dìng Shì）並過渡到動態練習。寬步和圓形步法在加快速度變換方向時增強穩定性。定式練習通過連接四肢與背部來發展力量，教導學生從腿部經背部到四肢的全身力量生成。這強化了筋經（肌肉、肌腱和韌帶）並提升了協調性。外部動作驅動內部動能，打開經脈（Jīng Mài，針灸經絡）並改善循環。在此階段，學生在靜止中發現動態。
Time to complete: 1 year (一年)
Turning the circle/walking the circle (DìngBaShì→ DòngBaShì ) 轉圈 ：大圈 （定八式→動八式）
Body Method 身法
ZhangZhuang (GongFu Zhuang)站樁（功夫樁）
Foot methods 腳法
Leg Methods 腿法
步法（直線訓練，轉圈訓練） Stepping methods/footwork (Linear and circular training)
Palm methods/Fist Methods/Hand Methods 掌法/拳法/手法
四平拳介紹
尹氏八卦掌的基本少林拳套路
阻力帶訓練 （arm and leg）
導引/氣功
Introduction of the SiPingQuan TaoLu
四平拳(尹氏八卦掌的基本少林拳套路)
Year 3: 人 “Ren” Phase
In the third year of body method training, diligent students should master advanced Bagùazhǎng techniques. Their core strength will enable them to maintain stability in precarious positions, using these postures to generate power for attack, defense, and countering. This year focuses on developing strong waist, core, and back skills, as well as mastering the often-misunderstood concept of rubbing/grinding, transforming it into a powerful full-body skill.
在第三年的身體方法訓練中，勤奮的學生應能掌握八卦掌的高級技巧。他們的核心力量將使他們能夠在不穩定的姿勢中保持穩定，並利用這些姿勢產生攻防和反擊的力量。這一年專注於發展強健的腰部、核心和背部技能，並掌握常被誤解的「磨擦/研磨」概念，將其轉化為強大的全身技能。
Time to complete: 1 year (一年)
Turning the circle /walking the circle 轉傳： 中圈（動式→定式）
Advanced Body Methods 高級身法
Advanced Foot methods 高級腳法
Advanced Footwork 高級步法
Advanced Leg methods 高級腿法
Advanced Palm methods/Fist Methods/Hand Methods 高級掌法/拳法/手法
四平拳
導引/氣功