The following is a general guideline for the new student to aid in planning classes for a well rounded curriculum of study. Please realize, however, that as you progress through the arts it is entirely common that your goals and expectations of the art will change in accordance with your growth. Please consult your instructor at any time to discuss just that as the need arises...

If you are here to primarily pursue health and recovery, or stress reduction;

We recommend that your primary focus be on Tai Chi and Chi Kung. When you have progressed to a sufficient level of understanding, you will need to seek additional guidance to learn the finer points of energetics and metaphysics involved in the practices.

After a while, when you have gained more strength, you may wish to undertake Basic Pa Kua training and see if it grabs you. The additional, and more aerobic work of the Pa Kua will aid in your overall physical well being, as you increase flexibility.

If you are here to pursue a program of education in the fighting arts;

We recommend that the emphasis be on Hsing I training, all facets. After a period of Hsing I training, we recommend you pursue Pa Kua training as well to round out your combat skills.

If you are here to raise your endurance level and get into better physical shape;

We again recommend an emphasis be placed on Hsing I training.

If you are already in good physical condition you might consider R.S.P.C.T.;

R.S.P.C.T. (read RESPECT) stands for REALISTICALLY STRUCTURED PROGRESSIVE COMBAT TRAINING. It is the multi-year brainchild of Shrfu Mike Patterson gleaned from his lifelong involvement in both competing and coaching dozens of international full contact champions, both male and female, of Chinese Martial Arts. R.S.P.C.T.’s training matrix is a synthesis of all three internal martial arts taught solely from the perspective of combative tactics and strategies inherent in these disciplines. The training is logical and sequentially oriented to develop key combative skills. There are no fixed forms, only specifically constructed drills. R.S.P.C.T. represents an alternative pathway of development in the Internal Martial Arts disciplines and can be studied either separately or in conjunction with our traditional training programs.

Remember, all of our training is One to One and customized to YOU;

No amount of group instruction can possibly substitute for direct, one on one tutelage. There is a proven track record that private instruction works. Please consider trying a few to see for yourself. We guarantee you will profit from the experience. Private Lessons allow complete flexibility for you to study that which YOU desire to study and to set YOUR own pace of progress through the training. It is the ONLY way to go!

This Institution is for Adult students only;

You must be at least eighteen to become a member of the AB Chi structure.