Chuntian Academy International

After completion of the Probationary 5 student levels.

They're 5 Levels of Technicians

Followed by 5 LEVELS of Instructor to Teacher (1st - 5th Rank).

Followed by 5 LEVELS of Master ( Honorary: 6th - 10th Rank)

Ranks Training:

Basically the forms teaches you to fight and defend. The advanced levels we study the 4th and 5th level Chin na (Stopping or pausing opponent breathing applications)
and 5th level (physiological manipulating of the opponent).
Example: They're nerves in the neck, take the" Carotid Sinus" for example,this nerve sends messages to your brain to regulate blood pressure. So when you strike it properly and over stimulate it, it tells the brain via the Vagus nerve that you blood pressure is very high(which it probably isn't)so in turn, the brain tells the heart to slow down (or Stop) and reduce output, thus causing a drastic drop in pressure. The victim passes out at the least, death can also result.

Also, in the "Ranks" we study the academics, physiology, history, medicines, longevity/health, teaching methods and school management and promotional technique, etc.

Note: All of the Information in the Health/Longevity/Medicinal Sections, are part of the Ranks certification process.

Teaching Degrees ( Test and Certification )

Pre-Rank Apprentice Instructorship (5.3)
1st Rank Jr.Instructor
2nd Rank Instructor
3rd Rank Jr. Teacher
4th Rank Teacher
5th Rank Full Teacher

Master Degrees ( Honorary by Generations)

6th Rank Master Teacher (minimum 10 years)
7th Rank Jr. Associate Master
8th Rank Sr. Associate Master
9th Rank Full Master (only one)
10th Rank Grand Master (only one, 9th promoted upon Grand Masters Death).
11th Rank Great Grand Master (Honorary after death of the 1st 10th Rank).

Note: The 2nd 10th Rank that passes becomes 11th Rank, and the first 10th becomes 12th Rank and so on.

Note: These levels and ranks are for the whole system. We have special seminar and short program Instructors, which is totally different, and not applied here.
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Below are all the programs summarized from Beginner to 1st Rank.

Program - Self-Defense

LEVEL 1- To-The-Point Defense ( 5th Class Student)

FALLS
Basic Front,Side, and Rear falls

ESCAPES
(Minimum of 3 Types and 2 Directions)
Wrist and Elbow Escapes
Headlocks,Full Nelson Escapes
Rear Hold,Bear Hug Escapes
Chokes Escapes

BLOCKS/PARRIES/STRIKES
Basic Crane Sweeping Blocks. Inside and Outside.

PUNCH/GRAB/SHORT WEAPON DEFENSES 1-10

1. Merging Elbow Bar,Downward.
2. reverse to #1. Wrist Combination Sweep.
3. Come-a-long Shoulder Take-down
4. Missed Block Salvage,Shoulder Take-down
5. Total Failure of Interception.Rear Take-down
6. Inside Front Elbow Strike with Leg Sweep.
7. Inside Side Elbow Strike with Leg Sweep.
8. Inside to Outside, Back Elbow Strike/Move to "Safe Zone"
9. Snake Coiling Capture/Lock to Sun-fist Strike.
10. Inside to Outside Rear Restraint and Lock-down.

BASIC SIDE-WARD PARRIES, BLOCKS, ATTACKS.
Dragon Straight/Palm Strike(Rapid fire)
Dragon Whipping Fist
Tiger Sweeping Claw
"Driving" your opponent(Neck,Chin,Balance control,lock or neutralize)
Other:
A. Attitude B. Believe it C. Continue/Chin na
Know Basic Lineage and History.
Score 1-10 points Each. Need a minimum of 6 points each,to advance to LEVEL 2 or 4th Class Student.

LEVEL 2 - S.A.C.T. ( Seize And Control Tactics) 4th Class Student

1-4 Finger Controls and Reverses and Escapes to Same.
1-8 Wrist Controls and Reverses
1-8 Elbow Controls and Reverses
1-8 Shoulder Controls and Reverses
1-5 Head/Face/Neck Controls and Reverses
1-5 Waist Controls and Reverses
1-5 Leg Controls and Reverses

Horse-Stances; Twisting, Stealing, Hanging, Retreating and Kneeling.
Cat Stances
Ground Locks
Standing Restraints
Stop Hits and Kicks
Knife defenses
Gun Defenses
Misc. Long Weapon Defenses and Attacks
Misc. Short Weapon Defenses and Attacks
Defenses from Ground
Defenses from Sitting
Using Your Environment to Assist You.
Basic Dragon Capturing Blocks/Attacks
Basic Tiger Capturing Blocks/Attacks
Basic Snake Capturing Blocks/Attacks
Room Assessment for Security and Escape.
Patron Removal Techniques
Nearest Weapon,Nearest Target
Taking the opponent

Complete Basic Dragon Application Set smoothly.

Know: "The Fives"; 5- Elbows, 5-Kicks, 5-Undesired-positions,5-Qualities, 5-Studies, 5-Elements, 5-Animals, 5-Blocks, 5-Senses.

Know: Basic First Aid, Basic Massage and Acupressure. Regional Law to Security Applications and Procedures.

Must Average a 7.0 Minimum for each.

LEVEL III Five Animals Survival Tactics (F.A.S.T.)

5 Kuens (Forms, Katas)

Dragon
Tiger
Snake
Crane
Leopard

Note: These Forms are designed to promote REAL LIFE Self Defense and HEALTH. They're Combative Teaching-Learning Forms.
Most people are familiar with the other 90% plus styles; Traditional and or Sport.

Basically they're 3 types of Martial Arts.

Traditional: A lot of Empty , but historically significant and beautiful Forms.Sometimes with unrealistic Self Defense in Today's World Techniques,but look deceivingly convincing in the dojo.

Sport: If you are Big ,strong, confident and not facing a weapon or multiple opponents, maybe it will be o.k.(Maybe) if you have the right mind set and training. BUT, it's a SPORT !, NOT LIFE!", NO REFEREE ! when someone pulls a knife, a gun, out numbered, injured !... NO tapping out in REAL LIFE! You must see it through, unto attacker becomes victim. Be certain .

Combative: Some are too aggressive for today's non-war-zone laws. But some are more suited and can be adaptable in reality based defenses.
Here at C.A.I., We strive to be smart and defensive. Combative only if necessary. We are always seeking a reasonable peaceful solution first. However some people are not peaceful and reasonable and thats why we do what we do at C.A.I..

OUR FORMS/ KUENS/ KATAS

The 5 Kuens are divided into 3 parts each, with a total of 108 Techniques each.

The 1st part (Beginner, Fundamental); Teaches mobility, blocking, attacks, conditioning, applications, reverses and counter techniques.

LEVEL IV (Official Student)

The 2nd part of the forms (Intermediate) ; Teaches Chin na, (Find,seize and control) and Chi kung, longevity and inner power development techniques and applications.

LEVEL V (Formal/Closed-Door Student)

Complete ALL Levels of Intense-Defense (Listed Below):
Level 1 ( Essential- Defense Seminar- Participant (C)

Introduction
Safety Tips
Verbal Defense Skills

Workshop
Escapes
Positions
Improvised Weapons

#1 Two - Man Drills (Reach out, Pull Attack) static
#2 Two Man Drills (Tie in/ Tie out ) Dynamic

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES (of escapes and defenses).

1. CENTERLINE; Protect and occupy / Attack if caught inside.
2. SHOOT TO THE SAFE ZONE
3. SECURE/RESIST then GO WITH THE FLOW
4. SECURE AND "CIRCLE" TO THE SAFE ZONE
5. Do the TWO-MAN DRILLS for automatic reaction.

(Note: Use open hand for maximum energy. If caught in front of your opponent after circling, circle backwards from inside under his arm dirrectly to the safe-zone).

Level 2 (Intense- Defense Technician- B)

B= Basic . Complete a 2nd Seminar, followed by an Intense 5 hour Pre-Assistant Instructor Workshop.

THE FIVE CONCEPTS (Energy)

1. 5 Points of Energy 1. Push 2. Pull 3. Create 4. Going With 5. Intercept / Deflect
2. Escape the "Danger Zone"
3. Balance. Shake your opponent off balance, circle to ground
4. Circle your opponent round and down from the Safe-Zone( Puta kapola)
5. Grab - Punch - Drills, Inside to Outside, Double to Pretzel Controls.

Puta Kapola Drills

DEFEND ATTACK AND TAKE

1. Loi Dao ( High simultaneous check-attack drill)
2. Hu Dao ( Low simultaneous check-attack drill)
3. Sepa ( Rear back sweep-hook kick)
4. Nao Tek (Front sweep-hook kick)
5. Passing and Maintaining Centerline Drills

Level 3 (Intense- Defense Technician- A)

25.0 Total Hours

A= Assistant Seminar Instructor of C,B,A. Levels

Complete Levels 1 and 2.
2-5 Hour Intense Drills and Skills Workshop

(Note: Use open hand for maximum energy. If caught in front of your opponent after circling, circle backwards from inside under his arm directly to the safe-zone).

The 5 FIGHTING DRILLS (2 man defense and attack drills)

1. Outside Elbow Stick and Stop Drill (Partial defensive retreat)
2. Outside Switch and Squeeze Drill ( Advance and Control)
3. Single Pushing Hands Drill ( Feel and Divert Power Flow)
4. Double Pushing Hands Drill ( 2 handed Feel and Divert)
5. Walking Pushing Hand Drill ( 3 and 4 while moving)

Assist 25 % in a Seminar
Assist 50% in a Seminar
Test and Discussion
Compliance Contract

Level 4 (INTENSE - DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR of C,B,A Levels )

38.0 Total Hours

3 Hour Compliance class; methods, skills, drills, regulations and legal etc.
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Course Outline: (Based on a typical defensive only type seminar)

1. Introduction/Overview
2. C.A.I. Programs
3. Rules/Procedures
4. Communications
5. Safety Rules
6. Class/Seminar Set-up and Design
7. Presentation: Safety Tips
8. Presentation: Escapes (or specialized)
9. Presentation: Defense/Attacks ( or specialized)
10.Open Practice / Flow/ Grouping /Safety (or specialized)
11.Re-cap Q and A
12.Demo/Invitation

Level 5 (INTENSE - DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR - TRAINER )

NEXT:
Complete The 3rd and final part of the forms ( Finishing Techniques) "The Dirty Dozen"

UNDERSTAND the beauty of these KUENS/ Forms/ Katas is the fact :

* Every move is a practical,defensive or combative in the same tool(Weapon)or motion . Not a tradition or "Empty" form. Our forms are real- Life, teaching to defend,escape,trap,control and fight and to be able to practice alone.

*Every move teaches applications in 5 directions.

*All techniques are done on both sides in the KUEN,promoting even- sidedness.(Symmetry)

*The KUENS start with the fundamentals,
progressing to the intermediates and then advanced.
So, as a Beginner you only work on the 1st 3rd of the KUEN, BUT,as an advanced you must do all of the form,thus always repeating the Beginner and Intermediate Techniques. This is a very good thing.

So basically the 1st 3rd of the form is the (basics ) progressing up to the 2nd part (Chi building, breathing and Dynamic Chin na, Intermediates) and finishing with the "Dirty Dozen" (Advanced Techniques).
And of course applications, reverses, and counters must be expertly executed as well as improvising knowledge, peaceful demeanor, and proper attitude, along with Assistant Instructor experience is required to be promoted to 1st Rank. (Where the Fun REALLY begins)!

Next: Demonstrate Basic Knowledge in FIRST-AID. and General Training injury relief and care.

Tai Chi 1 and 2 Basic Sets

Chi Kung Basic Sets 1-3

Promotions and Publicity

NOW THE 1st RANK TEST !!

TEST FOR 1st Rank: (3 - 5) Years Average time of continued diligent study.

Part A. Demonstrate all of the above listed with confidence and correctness.

Part B. Explain and identify the 18 Basic Tactics (Listed Below):

Sticking
Upon contact, stick to your opponent. This lets you take advantage of a number of things: sensitivity, control, chin na, etc.
Sensing
Strive to feel your opponent's next move, before or as it happens. You can accomplish this either physically or by anticipating it.
Flowing
Maintain an effortless flow. Each technique should flow into the next, adding power with each transition. You should also flow with your opponent's moves in the same manner.
Crossing
Close your opponent off. This effectively crosses them up so that they may not have an easy counter attack while they are exposed to your attacks.
Tieing
When possible, tie your opponent up with his own limbs. This is an extension of Closing, but can involve qinna and multiple limbs, as well.
Unbalancing
Keep your opponent off-balance. To control your opponent and defeat them almost at will, stealing their balance (both physically and mentally) is a must.
Baiting
Make your opponent do what you want by making certain actions seem attractive to them; give only the appearance of openings.
Pre-empting
When possible, beat them to the attack while they're starting to prepare for it. Why wait for them to execute their attack or get near finishing it, when you saw the preparation for it in the first place?
Dominating
Press your opponent at all times, dominating them. Do not let up until the situation is well in hand. (Do not just stop attacking after a single move succeeds.)
Yielding
Sometimes it's better to go with your opponent's movements, at least part of the way. That way, you can take advantage of their momentum, their intent and/or their focus and gain the upper hand.
Opening
Use your own opening/expanding to generate power, pushing off the very ground you stand upon. Basically, hit them with the biggest thing around while adding what you can.
Closing
Use your own weight and ability to contract to add to your power. This is the counterpart and complement to Opening.
Twisting
Use the power of your hips and legs by twisting. Use this to add power to your techniques, and use it to dissolve your opponent's.
Sinking Elbows
Keep your elbows down, relaxed and sunk. Use this to add power to your techniques, and to provide that extra protection of cover for your middle and high gates.
Maneuvering
Use your footwork to give you the advantage. Often, this means stepping off-line in such a manner as to close the opponent off and give you effective targets.
Timing
Take advantage of your opponent's timing and refine your own so that he can not do the same to you. You must stay alert and relaxed to apply this to the fullest.
Breathing
Use your breathing patterns to add power to your own movements and absorb your opponent's strikes. Timing and coordination are paramount here, as are relaxation and keeping a level head.
Synthesis
Combine Applications, Attitudes, and Tactics to enhance your fighting ability. Don't depend upon a single principle or movement alone to work, or even several in sequence. Combine them.

Again, these are just the most basic tactics which should be present. Each style has its own refinements and additions to these, as well as counters.

Part C. Explain and Demonstrate Knowledge of ALL of CAI's Programs and Specialized Seminars.

Part D. Explain all the Compliance and Legal Regulations required at CAI and General International Law.

Part E. Show and demonstrate you are of peaceful, Lawful and moral character inside and outside the school.

FINAL PHASE : Closed Door (Private) "Ability" Test With the Master.

PASS or FAIL

( 1st Rank Testing in the month of APRIL ONLY, If FAIL must wait to the next April).

Ranks Training:( Now the Fun Begins!)
Rank Training details are not listed, only a brief explanation of the general course of study is listed below. However a lot of the academic details can be found on other pages throughout this website.

Basically the forms teaches you to fight and defend.The advanced levels we study the 4th and 5th level Chin na (Stopping or pausing opponent breathing applications)
and 5th level (Physiological manipulating of the opponent).
Example: They're nerves in the neck , take the" Carotid Sinus" for example,this nerve sends messages to your brain to regulate blood pressure. So when you strike it properly and over stimulate it, it tells the brain via the Vagus nerve that you blood pressure is very high(which it probably isn't)so in turn, the brain tells the heart to slow down (or Stop) and reduce output,thus causing a drastic drop in pressure.The victim passes out at the least,death can also result.

That was one example of the advanced Chin na. We study a lot more ,quick finishing techniques that can be done easier than you think. (Sorry, qualified, trusted Instructor's only).

Also, in the Ranks we study the Academics, Physiology, History, Medicines, Longevity/Health, Teaching and School Management and Promotional techniques, etc.
IN SUMMARY;

1st Rank General Studies:

First congratulations on achieving a very significant level.

Sifu===, Your mission now is but one. To achieve excellence followed my mastery. Stay in the program even if alone, but always train.If you can not find a training partner, use a student, friend, anyone but do it ! (Do drills alone anyway) but find a hands on partner for basics at a minimum.
Being stagnate in training and failure progress, and thinking you achieved the ultimate goal by achieving 1st Rank you will be stripped of your title. (IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU IMPROVE, THERE IS NO GRADUATION DAY, IT IS A LIFESTYLE).

After understanding the fore mentioned:

Your basic goals are: Detailed applications and specific drills from the FORMS . You know the steps and a basic understanding of the application. So, your studies is to really train and drill each "leg" of the sets, Practice, Practice and PRACTICE, find the applications and variations This lays a very important foundation for Mastery of the Art of defense of multiple attackers.
In summary, just improve, practice, study the sections of the Forms and teach. Teaching makes you review, reflect and think about every aspect of what your doing. YOU MUST TEACH TO PROCEED FOR THIS VERY REASON. TEACHING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF LEARNING.
Find you a good student, or at least a training partner or aid.

Begin more studies on Chi Kung and Medicinal Kung

2nd Rank General Studies: Detailed anatomy and physiology. Continue to train and teach. You should have at least one student to mentor as well as a few more at various stages of training.
Detailed Martial Arts History of various styles.

3rd Rank General Studies: Chi development as well as economy of movement, increased speed and pin point accuracy development.
Focus on quality of teaching and students. Remember Good students make Good Teachers and so on....

4th Rank General Studies: Continued Tool, Sense, Tactical Development, Advanced Chin na applications.

5th Rank General Study: Strive to Master all aspects of your now acquired skills and knowledge; 1st to 4th Rank you clean up as you learn and learn from teaching. 5th Rank you MASTER Up your skills and knowledge.

6th Rank and above Honorary by generations or promoted by a senior master (10 year minimum for 6th Rank).