This form is learnt by 3rd ji blue stripe for their 2nd ji blue belt grading. This is a form which changes pace and has varied textures. It includes sharp solid hand and leg combinations. It introduces the back sweeping kick, which requires agility and strength (there are variations for those students who are unable […]
This form is studied by 4th ji green belts for their 3rd ji blue stripe grading. This form incorporates compact short range hand combinations, both closed fist and open hand, with a shifting stance. There is a change in level at the end of the form which will need strong leg conditioning in order to […]
This is the third intermediate form which is studied by 5th ji green stripe for their 4th ji green belt. Focus is on the technical open hand combinations, which should demonstrate both speed and power. This form needs clear and accurate hand positioning. There is a challenging kick combination on both sides requiring the student […]
This form is studied by 6th ji orange belt for their 5th green stripe belt. This is the longest Yi Chuan form. This form is about expressing power in the solid close fist combinations. The student should also demonstrate an understanding of how the different hand techniques are delivered, with control of the elbow. The […]
This is the first intermediate form. This is studied by 7th ji orange stripes for their 6th ji orange belt. This form is a significant step up from the basic forms. The first 12 moves involve quick and precise changes of direction, requiring mobility and a running stance. The form introduces the kick off the […]
This is the third form, for 8th ji yellow belts to learn for their 7th ji orange stripe belt. Open hand techniques are introduced in this form. It is important for students to learn how to shape their hands. Balance is tested in this form by the backward turn. At this stage they are learning […]
This is the second form, for 9th ji yellow stripes to learn for their 8th ji yellow belt. All the basic forms follow the same pattern, however this form introduces new techniques. By this stage students should be able to demonstrate a strong horse stance Ping Ma Pu. This form includes the difficult side thrust […]
This is the first form that beginners will learn for their first 9th ji yellow stripe belt. Focus should be on the three main stances and the performance (delivery and retrieval) of the front thrust kick. The form includes the long range punch and the reverse punch. It also includes the basic kick and punch […]
