Phases

I Want to Learn Baji!

Phase 1 第一階

BajiShu is a 4-year program divided into two 2-year phases. The first two years focus on building a solid foundation in structure, body mechanics, and a proper understanding of what Traditional Chinese Martial Arts truly represent. While Bajiquan serves as the core of the training, Pigua Zhang and Chen-style Taijiquan are also introduced to supplement and optimize the development of Bajiquan essential skills.

At the end of Phase 1, students are required to take the Phase 1, Level One exam in order to advance to the Phase 2 program. A Level Two exam is available by invitation only from Shifu Vincent Mei. Candidates who pass this rigorous Level Two exam achieve the rank of BajiShu 1st Dan and are authorized to teach Phase 1 material.

BajiShu 為期四年的完整訓練課程，分為兩個各為兩年的階段。第一階段的兩年課程著重於建立紮實的基本架構與身體力學，並培養對傳統中國武術真正內涵的正確認識。以八極拳作為核心訓練內容，同時導入劈掛掌與陳式太極拳，作為輔助與優化八極拳功力發展的配套功法。

在第一階段結束時，學員需參加第一階段一級考試，通過後方可晉級至第二階段課程。另設有第二級考試，僅限由 Vincent Mei 師父邀請的學員參加。通過嚴格的第二級考試者，將獲得 BajiShu 初段資格，並被授權教授第一階段的課程內容。

Time to complete: 2 year (兩年)

  • Zhang Yi Quan 忠義拳

  • Da Baji 大八極

  • Pigua Si Lu 劈掛四路

  • Pigua Yi Tang 劈掛一趟

  • FaJin Liu Shi 發勁六式

  • Chen’s Taiji Simplified 32 Form 陳氏太極拳簡易32式

  • Xiao Baji 小八極

Exams:

  • Phase 1, Level One Exam - required to advanced to Phase 2

  • Phase 1, Level Two Exam - Achieved the “1st Dan” Ranking, and allowed to teach Phase 1 materials

Phase 2 第二階

Building upon the foundation established in Phase 1, the Phase 2 program takes students deeper into our lineage’s Bajiquan training. During this phase, Bagua Zhang—one of the three core styles within our system—is introduced. Bagua Zhang plays a significant role in supporting and refining Bajiquan, effectively “closing the gaps” in Baji’s movement, strategy, and body method.

Phase 2 places greater emphasis on fajin, footwork, and the practical applications of both Bajiquan and Pigua Zhang. Students also begin training in Liu He Qiang (Six Harmony Spear), which serves to further connect and validate the three years of Bajiquan development through spear practice.

At the end of the Phase 2 program, just like in Phase 1, there will be two levels of examinations—leading the way into Phase 3.

在第一階段所建立的基礎之上，第二階段課程將帶領學員更深入本門傳承的八極拳訓練體系。在此階段中，將導入八卦掌——此為本系統三大核心拳種之一。八卦掌在八極拳體系中扮演重要角色，能補足八極拳在身法、戰術與運動連貫上的「空隙」，使整體功夫更加完整。

第二階段將更著重於發勁、步法，以及八極拳與劈掛掌的實際應用。同時，課程中亦會加入六合槍的訓練階段，透過長兵器的運用，進一步串聯並驗證三年來八極拳所培養的整體功力。

在第二階段結束時，與第一階段相同，將設有兩個等級的考試——也就意味著，接下來還會有第三階段的展開。

Time to complete: 2 year (兩年)

  • Ba Mu Zhang 八母掌

  • Bagua Xiao KaiMen 八卦小開門（兩儀掌）

  • Liu Da Kai 六大開

  • Pigua Er Tang 劈掛二趟

  • Liu He Qiang 六合槍

  • Bagua 64 Palm 八卦 64 掌

  • Baji Lian Huan Quan 八極連環拳

Exams

  • Phase 2, Level One Exam - required to advanced to Phase 3

  • Phase 2, Level Two Exam - Achieved the “2nd Dan” Ranking, and allowed to teach Phase 2 materials