Q: What is Dr. Weng’s Tai-Chi Monkey System? (Is it a different Tai-Chi style?)
A: Dr. Weng’s Tai-chi Monkey System is a common
denominator that interfaces with all Tai-chi
styles. Dr. Weng’s Tai-chi Monkey System is a teaching
method similar to Montessori method, Hooked on Phonics method;
It is not another Tai-chi chuan style.
Dr. Weng’s Tai-chi Monkey is an analysis of series of
major training drills, exercise movements and related Martial
art techniques systematized in conjunction with a simple story
to help recall the major Tai-chi techniques. This is a teaching
tool to aid the student in learning and understanding the
exercise movements and self-defense techniques. In this way, the
student-practitioner will not be frustrated and the learning
process maintains the student’s interest.
As for the advanced practitioner-instructor the teaching methods
are structured so that an instructor of a different Tai-chi
chuan or Martial art style can attain the major principles
quickly and understand the infrastructure as it relates and
interfaces with their own fighting or training system. The
added benefits are being able to teach in another venue with
enough latitude to add or change for variety to maintain the
interest of the student.
Q: What type of person would want to be in this program certification?
A: The Distance Learning Program gives Tai-chi enthusiasts who
live far from the San Francisco-San Jose, California area, the
opportunity to benefit from Dr. Chi-hsiu D. Weng's innovative
teaching methods. A presentation of detailed video material
from one of the top Tai-chi instructors, practitioners and
judges in the world today.
If you are a professional or semi-professional, you may want a
certification to add to your teaching art or to expand your
training program. The main focus of Dr. Weng’s Tai-chi
Monkey System Distance Learning Program is to certify
professionals. If you are a novice or not interested in the
professional aspect and want only self-improvement or
knowledge we have a Personal Development Path program for you.
Q: How old do you have to be?
A: You must be eighteen years of age or older.
Q: What are the requirements or prerequisites?
A: The student must have a concise and brief resume pertaining
to previous training and or teaching of Tai-chi chuan or any
other Martial arts styles, Yoga (all styles), Aerobics and
related classes, Pilates related forms or Dance (all styles)
in an established studio-school and health clubs. Please
include a one-page (or less) description of your previous
training, goals and what you wish to accomplish in the first
course of your selected path.
The Professional Development Path is appropriate for those who
are already proficient in other forms of martial arts or other
complex forms of exercise-training. Students who elect this
path have the option of our certification program that allows
the student to qualify to teach parts of the Tai-chi Monkey
System or incorporate it into their current curricula.
Q: What if I do not want to be a professional?
A: The Personal Development Path is designed for students new to Tai-chi
or wishing to focus on a specific area of conditioning or development.
You do not have to be a professional instructor or need a certification
for work. This path is for your own knowledge and benefit for self-improvement.
Q: How long does it take? (What is the time period breakdown?)
A: Course Time line
- Day 1: Enrollment form and registration fees
received by Dr. Weng's Kung-Fu School
- Day 14: Personal Consultation with Dr. Weng
completed by this day.
- Day 50: Written mid-course evaluation material and
reminder about videotape sent to student.
- Day 60-90: Mid-course evaluation material due at
Dr. Weng's Kung-Fu School.
- Two weeks after receiving Mid-course evaluation material:
Written comments and suggestions for improvement of mid-course
evaluation material received by student.
- Day 100: Written final course evaluation material
and reminder about videotape sent to student.
- Day 130: Final course evaluation material due at
Dr. Weng's Kung-Fu School.
- Day 144: Written comments and suggestions for improvement of final course
evaluation material received by student. Student receives earned certificates.
Q: What is the program structure?
A: There are two certification paths. Personal and Professional.
The Personal Development Path Certification Level requires
only one subject area. This is suitable for either Personal
Development or Teaching Assistant.
The Professional Development Certification Level requires at
least one Level.
- Levels
- Level 1-Teaching assistant (One subject area only)
- Level 2-Tai-chi Trainer
- Level 3-Consultant (via invitation only!)
- Subject Area:
- Stress reduction
- Senior Citizens health improvement
- Occupational physical problems or injuries
- Cardio Tai-chi
Q: Can I take two subjects at the same time?
A: We do not suggest it for the Personal Development or the
Teaching Assistant Certification program.
Q: What is a Teaching Assistant?
A: A Teaching Assistant is qualified to help a TCMS DLP beginning student
learn the same six to eight movements from the "Essence of Practical
Tai-chi Videotape volume 1 and 2 with the Tai-Chi Monkey Distance Learning
Program.
In other words you are assisting people to learn from the
Tai-chi Monkey System “Essence of Tai-chi”
videotapes vol. 1& 2 that you have already learned. You
should be able to perform six to eight of the Tai-chi Thirteen
Tai-chi Elements, the related movement drills. It is required
that you complete and pass this level before enrolling for the
next level as a Trainer.
Q: Can I skip being a TA and enroll to be a Tai-chi Trainer?
A: It is possible if you must have an adequate background in
Tai-chi Chuan or Marital arts and first ask Dr. Weng via
e-mail to arranged for a
consultation by phone for permission to advance to Level 2
Tai-chi Trainer.
Q: If I am certified as a Tai-chi Trainer, does that equate to a Master level of Tai-chi Chuan?
A: Level 2- Trainer also referred to as a Tai-chi Trainer,
helps classify some of the thirteen assign the movement(s) for
the student’s specific needs or learning objectives such
as, stress management, rehabilitation, coordination and
balance, aerobic training, self-defense. It is required that
you complete and perform all of the Tai-chi Thirteen movements
including detailed demonstration of auxiliary movements-drills
with the explanation of why, how and for what purpose each
technique and movement drills are applied. Prerequisite is to
have passed and have the Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Certification before enrolling for the next level as a
Trainer.
The Professional Development Path is normally completed by
those who have a certain level and experience in any style of
Tai-chi Chuan, another martial art, or some related discipline
such as aerobic kickboxing, Yoga or formal Dance training. If
you wish to complete courses at this level, you must
demonstrate at least a basic competency in all (13) thirteen
of the assigned movements and know the appropriate
applications of each movement. You will then receive a
Certificate from Dr. Weng's Kung-Fu School indicating your
accomplishment and authorizing you to train others based on
the learning material of Dr. Weng’s Tai-Chi Monkey
System.
A Tai-chi Trainer is qualified to help a beginning student
learn any of the thirteen Tai-chi movements in the Program and
also is qualified to choose those Tai-chi movements
appropriate to that beginning student's specific needs or
learning objectives. The Tai-chi Trainer is not a Sifu, a
master of Tai-chi Chuan or a certified Personal trainer.
Q: How much does it cost for the Certification Program?
A: There is a one-time materials fee of $63.00 (videotapes
& poster) plus $10.00 shipping & handling, CA
residents add 8.25% sales tax. Registration fee for each
subject course in the Personal Development Path is
$190.00. The Professional Development Path registration fee is
$290.00 per course. The Registration Fee covers one e-mail
consultation per course, written criticism and improvement
suggestions of the submitted evaluation material, and earned
Certificates.
Q: If I cannot finish the program, fail the final test can I take a retest,
make-up test or get a refund?
No refunds will be given. There is no make-up tests or retest. Only an
approved postponement by the instructor for a test can be made when requested
by the student in writing.
It will be the Evaluator’s option if you are granted a postponement.
Q: I would like to enroll, how do I begin?
A: Before you enroll, people who want either Professional or
Personal paths need to schedule via e-mail a telephone
consultation with Dr. Weng so that he can individually tailor
your program course to fit your Personal or Professional
path. Do not leave your telephone number and expect him to
call you for a consultation. You can get the package Essence
of Practical Tai-chi Video1 & 2 with the poster and study
it before you register.
With the course registration form, you will include a
half-page or less, a concise and brief resume of your most
important previous training and description of your goals and
what you wish to accomplish in the program. If you own or
manage or teach at a number of studios-academies,
college-universities, health gyms or corporate level please be
sure to include that information.
