Modularized and Flexible Pathway of Learning.
One can choose a specific training program to achieve individual goals and interests. The modules of 6 to 10 lessons are categorized according to level of difficulty basic, elementary, intermediate, and advanced (yellow, green, blue, brown, respectively).
1: Soft Techniques for Health and Maintenance
Soft and Internal Training benefits breathing, internal circulation, nervous system, and softer tissues of the skeletal system. One would start with simple breathe coordinated motions of the limbs and body, e.g. Eight Brocades and White Crane Chi Kung. With sufficient flexibility and mobility, the student can progress to learn the Cotton Needle (Min Lui Jum) https://pakhokstudio.com/cotton-needle-min-lui-jum/ form which is a great exercise to master full coordination and control of various parts of the body and cultivate Chi.
2: Combat & Self Defense Skills
The learning curve of combat skills is steep at first and becomes gentle after a few months with some sparring experience. Most students will be stagnant in a plateau and be complacent with advantages of a strong built and good athleticism. However, a proficient martial arts will need dedicated training in fitness and skill sets. Reverting to traditional form training, weapon sills, and soft techniques can be very beneficial.
3: Traditional Training
The traditional mode of learning is go through different forms (sequence of moves) that simulate combat situations. The training demands athleticism and memorizations of situations to achieved conditioned reflexes and responses. The training also gives cultural and artistic dimensions with rewarding life-long experience.
4: Weapon Skills
Tibetan White Crane has training in double-end staff, single-end long staff, broad sword, and long sword. The weapon skills carry much of the same principles of evasiveness, extended strikes, nimble footwork, as in hand techniques.
Module B1 Basics, Fists on Bow Stance
Module B2 Kicks, Footwork, Forearm and Fingers, Combinations
Module B3 Six Power Lines