YMAA Retreat Center 10-Year Training Curriculum

YMAA CA Retreat Center 10-Year Training Curriculum

Goals:
1. A graduated student must be able to defend himself.
2. A graduated student must have a high level of morality.
3. A graduated student must know how to survive financially in society (running a business & financial planning).
4. A graduated student must have good language skills (English & Chinese) to read, write, and speak.
5. A graduated student must have abundant knowledge of Chinese martial arts history and Chinese culture.

Part I. Martial Arts


Martial Skills:
1. Barehand (Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na)(2400 Hrs)
A. White Crane (白鶴拳)(20)
B. Long Fist (長拳)(15)
C. Yang Style Taijiquan (楊氏太極拳)(1)
D. Other Styles (Much of this training are taught by invited guest Instructors)
a. Tiger Claw (虎爪拳)
b. Xingyiquan (形意拳)(Guest Instructor)
c. Baguazhang (八卦掌)(Guest Instructor)
d. Liu He Ba Fa (六合八法)(Guest Instructor)
e. Others
E. Barehand Sparring


2. Staff (1000 Hrs)
A. Staff Basics
B. White Crane (白鶴拳)(2 + 1)
C. Long Fist (長拳)(2 + 1)
D. Taiji Staff (太極桿)
E. Other Styles
F. Staff Sparring


3. Saber (1000 Hrs)
A. Saber Basics
B. White Crane (白鶴拳)(2)
C. Long Fist (長拳)(2)
D. Taiji Saber (太極刀)
E. Other Styles
F. Saber Sparring


4. Sword (1500 Hrs)
A. Sword Basics
B. White Crane (白鶴拳)(2)
C. Long Fist (長拳)(3)
D. Taiji Sword (太極劍)
E. Other Styles
F. Sword Sparring


5. Spear (1000 Hrs)
A. Spear Basics
B. White Crane (白鶴拳)(2)
C. Long Fist (長拳)(2)
D. Taiji Spear (太極槍)
E. Other Styles
F. Spear Sparring


6. Projectile Weapons (500 Hrs)
A. Flying Darts (飛鏢)
B. Archery (射箭)
C. Sling Bow (彈弓)
D. Throwing Arrows (甩手箭)
E. Lo Han Coins (羅漢錢)


7. Other Weapons (1400 Hrs)
Very Long Weapons: Twelve-Chi Rod (十二尺), Nine-Chi Rod (九尺)

Long Weapons: Long-Handle Saber (關刀), Spade (鏟), Fork (叉), Hook Spear (鉤鐮槍), Double-Headed Spear (雙頭槍)

Short Weapons: Hard Whip (硬鞭), Short Staff (短棍), Double Saber (雙刀), Double Sword (雙劍), Double Hook Sword (虎頭雙鉤), Sai (釵)

Very Short Weapons: Single Dagger (單比首), Double Dagger (雙比首)

Soft Weapons: Sectional Steel Whip (節鞭), Three Sectional Staff (三節棍), Rope Dart (繩鏢), Leather Soft Whip (皮鞭)


8. Injury Treatment (200 Hrs)

9. Horse Back Riding (200 Hrs)

10. Firearms Use (200 Hrs)

Martial Morality
A. Morality of Deeds
a. Humility
b. Respect
c. Righteousness
d. Trust
e. Loyalty

B. Morality of Mind
a. Will
b. Endurance
c. Perseverance
d. Patience
e. Courage

Part II. Qigong


1. Theory (100 Hrs)

2. Martial Grand Circulation (300 Hrs)
A. Taiji Qigong (太極氣功)
B. White Crane Qigong (白鶴氣功)
C. Tiger Claw Qigong (虎爪功)
D. Saber Qigong (刀氣功)
E. Sword Qigong (劍氣功)
F. Muscle/Tendon Changing Qigong (易筋經氣功)

3. Qigong Massage (500 Hrs)

4. Meditation (800 Hrs)
A. Small Circulation (小周天)
B. Embryonic Breathing (胎息)
C. Spiritual Enlightenment Cultivation (神通)

5. Medical Qigong (200 Hrs)
- Human Physical Anatomy

Part III. Social Survival Skills


1. Knowing and Feeling Nature (Working in the Land)(400 Hrs)

2. English (Literature + Writing)(600 Hrs)

3. Chinese (Literature + Writing)(600 Hrs)
The Art of War (孫子兵法)
Dao De Jing (道德經)
Book of Change (Yi Jing)(易經)

4. Chinese History, Culture, and Philosophy (600 Hrs)

5. Teaching Skills (500 Hrs)

6. Business Planning, Management, and Development (200 Hrs)

7. Financial Planning (200 Hrs)

8. Cooking (200 Hrs)

9. Music (300 Hrs)

Total Hours (10 Years) --- 16000 Hours (=160 Credits; 100 Hrs/Credit)
(9 Months/Year; 5 1/2 Days per Week; 8 Hrs/Day)

*This is a 10-year training program. After 10 years, the buildings will remain a valuable resource for continued YMAA training, and another similar program will commence.

    Year 1
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Fundamental Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Basic Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping Strategies
    Basic Four Golden Points Training (四點金)(WC)
    Basic Jing Practice
    Jumping and Running

    Barehand Sequences (Two)
    Lian Bu Chuan (連步拳) (LF), Qi Xing (七星)(WC)

    Barehand Matching Set
    Shang Xia Zhi (上下肢)(WC)
    Xiao Wu Shou (小五手)(LF)
    Martial Morality (武德)

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Spinal and Chest Movement
    Massage
    Abdominal Breathing

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Leadership

    Year 2
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Fundamental Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Basic Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping Strategies
    Basic Four Golden Points Training (WC)
    Basic Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (Three)
    Gong Li Quan (功力拳)(LF), Yi Lu Mai Fu (一路埋伏)(LF), Shan He (扇鶴)(WC)

    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Staff Basic
    Saber Basic

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Embryonic Breathing

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Leadership

    Year 3
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Fundamental Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Basic Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping Strategies
    Four Golden Points Training (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (Four)
    Er Lu Mai Fu (二路埋伏)(LF), Shi Zi Tang (十子趟)(LF), Da Yao (大搖)(WC), Xiao Yao (小搖)(WC)
    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Sword Basic
    Qi Mei Gun (齊眉棍)(WC)
    Kun Wu Gun (昆吾棍)(LF)
    Qi Xing Dao (七星刀)(LF)

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Embryonic Breathing

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Leadership

    Year 4
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Martial Arts Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping Strategies
    Four Complimentary Corner Training (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (Four)
    Xiao Hu Yan (嘯虎燕)(LF), Ben Bu (跰步)(LF), Zong He (蹤鶴)(WC), Gong He (拱鶴)(WC)
    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Moralities

    Weapons
    Sword Basic
    Bian Dan Fa (扁擔法)(WC)
    Ba Duan Gun (八段棍)(LF)
    Ba Gua Dao (八卦刀)(LF)
    Darts Throwing
    Staff Sparring

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Small Circulation
    Muscle/Tendon Chaning Qigong

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Leadership

    Year 5
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Martial Arts Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping and Jumping Strategies
    Four Complimentary Corner Training (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (Four)
    San Lu Pao (三路袍)(LF), Cha Quan (查拳)(LF), Chuan Zhen (穿針)(WC), Ba Mei Shou (八枚手)(WC)

    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Sword Basic
    Two Short Rod Basic
    Qi Mei Dui Gun ()(WC-Matching)
    Ba Duan Dao (八段刀)(LF)
    San Cai Jian (三才劍)(LF)
    Staff Sparring
    Saber Sparring
    Darts Throwing

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Small Circulation
    Muscle/Tendon Changing Qigong

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Leadership

    Year 6
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Martial Arts Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping and Jumping Strategies
    Basic Low Kicks (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (2)
    Tai Zu Chang Quan (LF), Si Lu Beng Za (LF), Yang Style Taijiquan

    Basic Hu Die Zhang
    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Spear Basic
    Qi Xing Jian (七星瞷)(WC)
    Kun Wu Jian (昆吾劍)(LF)
    San Cai Dui Jian (三才對劍)(LF-Matching)
    Staff Sparring
    Saber Sparring
    Darts Throwing
    Archery

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Small Circulation
    Muscle/Tendon Changing Qigong

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Leadership
    Horse Back Riding

    Year 7
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Martial Arts Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping and Jumping Strategies
    Basic Low Kicks + Eight Corners (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (2)
    Hu Die Zhang (蝴蝶掌)(WC)
    Basic Fo Zhang

    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Er Lu Qiang (二路槍)(LF)
    Shuang Dao (雙刀)(LF)
    Chuan Xin Jian (穿心瞷)(WC)
    Qi Men Jian (戚門劍)(LF)
    Staff Sparring
    Saber Sparring
    Sword Sparring
    Darts Throwing
    Archery

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Small Circulation
    Iron Shirt Conditioning

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Leadership
    Horse Back Riding

    Year 8
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power
    Basic Drills
    Martial Arts Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping and Jumping Strategies
    Basic Low Kicks + Eight Corners (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (1)
    Fo Zhang (佛手)(WC)
    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Ba Duan Qiang (八段槍)(LF)
    Shuang Jian (雙劍)(LF)
    Sha Shou Jian (殺手瞷)(WC)
    Staff Sparring
    Saber Sparring
    Sword Sparring
    Darts Throwing
    Archery

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Grand Circulation
    Iron Shirt Conditioning

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Business Planning, Management, and Development
    Cooking
    Music
    Leadership
    Horse Back Riding

    Year 9
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Martial Arts Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping and Jumping Strategies
    Basic Low Kicks + Eight Corners (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (2)
    Xingyiquan (形意五行拳)(Five Elements)
    Baguazhang (八卦基本八掌)(Basic Eight Palms)

    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Dan Bi Shou (單比首)(LF+WC)
    Shuang Bi Shou (雙比首)(LF+WC)
    Hu Tou Shuang Gou (虎頭雙鉤)(LF)
    Nine Sectional Whip Chain (九節鞭)(LF)
    Staff Sparring
    Saber Sparring
    Sword Sparring
    Darts Throwing
    Archery

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Grand Circulation
    Iron Shirt Conditioning

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Business Planning, Management, and Development
    Cooking
    Music
    Leadership
    Teaching Skills
    Horse Back Riding

    Year 10
    Martial Arts
    Barehands
    Stances, Endurance, Stretching, Reaction, Speed, and Power

    Basic Drills
    Martial Arts Applications: Kicking, Punching, Wrestling, and Chin Na
    Stepping and Jumping Strategies
    Basic Low Kicks + Eight Corners (WC)
    Jing Practice

    Barehand Sequences (2)
    Xingyiquan (形意拳十二形)(12 Animals)
    Baguazhang (游身八卦掌)(Swimming Dragon)

    Barehand Matching Set
    Barehand Sparring
    Martial Morality

    Weapons
    Guan Dao (關刀)(LF+WC)
    Pu Dao (仆刀)(LF+WC)
    Trident (叉)(LF+WC)
    Hook Spear (鉤鐮槍)(LF+WC)
    Wu Gou Jian (吳鉤劍)(WC)
    Hard Whip (硬鞭)(WC)
    Sai (釵)(WC)
    Rope Dart (繩鏢)(LF+WC)
    Staff Sparring
    Saber Sparring
    Sword Sparring
    Darts Throwing
    Archery

    Qigong
    Qigong Theory
    Martial Qigong
    Medical Qigong
    Massage
    Grand Circulation
    Iron Shirt Conditioning

    Other Non-Martial-Arts
    English
    Chinese
    Business Planning, Management, and Development
    Cooking
    Music
    Leadership
    Teaching Skills
    Horse Back Riding
    Injury Treatment


Total Training:
Monday - Friday:
33 Hours/Week x 39 Weeks = 1287 Hours/Year = 12870 Hours/10 Years
Saturday:
3 Hours/Week x 39 Weeks = 117 Hours/Year = 1170 Hours/10 Years

Total Training (10 Years) = 14040 Hours/10 Years (62%)

Total Lecture:
Monday - Friday:
15 Hours/Week x 39 Weeks = 585 Hours/Year = 5850 Hours/10 Years
Saturday:
1 Hours/Week x 39 Weeks = 39 Hours/Year = 390 Hours/10 Years

Total Lecture (10 Years) = 6240 Hours/10 Years (28%)

Total Meditation:
Monday - Saturday:
6 Hours/Week x 39 Weeks = 234 Hours/Year = 2340 Hours/10 Years

Total Meditation (10 Years) = 2340 Hours/10 Years (10%)