Taijiquan
& Qigong Instructor Development
with Kim Ivy and Guest Instructors
Accepting applications for 2010. Inquire if you are interested.
Program Intent
The intention of Embrace The Moon’s Teacher Development &
Training program is to develop high quality Taijiquan and Qigong instructors
who will offer their skills confidently and professionally within
a growing field of complementary healthcare and general interest.
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What
Can You Expect?
Graduates of this program can expect to have both knowledge and
poise to teach a minimum of one form (Taijiquan or Qigong) in a
variety of circumstances including in workshops, ongoing classes,
corporations, gymnasiums, health clubs, etc. Among other skills,
graduates will be able to:
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Clearly convey to others credible information about Taijiquan
and Qigong.
- Verbally
- Physically
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In Writing
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Identify and serve individual needs such as the athlete or those
with special health concerns
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Express with skill and confidence form modification for those
with special health concerns.
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Continue to research and develop their practice.
- Stay
current with new research about Taijiquan and Qigong
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Collaborate with other health care professionals and the community
at large to co-create useful and high quality programs for the
community.
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Program Highlights
Form
Development & Comprehension
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Ample form development and revision of one’s chosen form(s)
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Creative Training Methods
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Core Principles of Taijiquan & Qigong
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Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Taijiquan and Qigong Practitioner
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Basic Meridian Location & Function
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Basic 5 Element system & function
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Philosophical roots of Taijiquan and Qigong
- Historical
Development of Taijiquan and Qigong
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Basic overview of the Internal Martial Arts
Taijiquan
& Qigong in the 21st Century
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The Usefulness of Taijiquan and Qigong in 21st Century
- Practical
application of Taijiquan and Qigong in daily life
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Scientific Studies and ongoing research
Complementary
Training & Development
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Yoga
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Pilates
- Kettlebells
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Vipassana Meditation
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Zen Meditation
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Introduction to Kung fu & Other martial arts
The
Art of Teaching
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Developing Compassion & Intuition
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Listening, asking questions and motivating students
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Modifications for those with special health needs
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Stronger training options for the athlete
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Teaching Children, Adults & Seniors
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Creative Training Methods
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Presenting and receiving form refinements
Professional
& Post Graduate Development
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Identifying, researching and developing one’s special interest
area(s) for teaching including seniors, adults, teens, & children
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Presenting oneself professionally
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Public Speaking & Writing
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Developing the business of teaching while preserving you and your
art’s integrity
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Support Systems
- Seeking
out collaborations with others in complimentary fields
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Creating skillful collaborations with professionals and students
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Chief
Instructor
Kimberly Ivy is the principal lead for this program. Kim will instruct,
approve & certify program graduates and will continue to offer
post-graduate support. Kim has 30 years of experience in study and
application of the martial and internal arts including over 20 years
specifically of Taijiquan and Qigong. She is the founder of Embrace
The Moon Taijiquan and Qigong in Seattle, WA a thriving educational
environment for Taijiquan, Qigong, Yoga and other self-development
methods. Embrace The Moon and Ms. Ivy carry with them a strong reputation
for contributing to the growth and development of Taijiquan and Qigong
as complementary health method in the Seattle area as well as for
solid skill and compassion in the teaching environment. Kim has been
certified and recognized by many international experts in this field
including Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang and Dr. Gaspar Garcia. References
and detailed resume available upon request.
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Additional Instructors
Kim is committed to program participants receiving the highest quality
well rounded instruction available. Kim has many top level professional
colleagues eager to offer their expertise for this program in areas
including but not limited to:
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Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology
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Meridian flow, Acupuncture & the 5 Element System
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Taoism, History & other Martial Arts
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Meditation
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Complimentary training methods, i.e. Yoga, Pilates, Kettlebells
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Commitment & Cost
The program will be approximately 200+ hours of class time instruction,
offered over a 2 year period as a combination of 3 hour capsules &
weekend workshops. Students should also plan on being enrolled in
an ongoing weekly class with an established program & teacher.
In the cases where this is not possible, options for interim learning
and review can be discussed. Students must develop a steady home practice
for their own benefit and integrity. If under the current instruction
of a teacher other than Kimberly Ivy or Embrace The Moon instructors,
participants should discuss with their teacher their intent to participate
in this program. Inquires are welcome.
The
estimated instruction billing rate will range from $20-$30 per hour
depending on instructor. Other supplies such as books, travel, food
and lodging will be at participant’s expense.
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Who Should Participate?
Those with at least 3 years of solid practice of Taijiquan and/or Qigong may apply to participate in this program.
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