2010 new syllabus Q & A

[Dewar Chung]

Starting 2010, we have a totally new syllabus. The materials have no change but some new materials are added. After the first week, we have collected few questions/concerns & feedback from students. Therefore, we open this Question & Answer thread to answer general questions about our new syllabus. This page will be kept adding new Q & A. If you have any question, please leave message here.
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[Dewar Chung]

1.Q: I’m in Grade 1, but some new materials in Basic level I never learn?
   A: You should check the new materials’ schedule of Basic level. Attend to those classes to catch up even you are not in Basic level.

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2.Q: What’s the class break down now?
   A: First 10 minutes warm up, 40 minutes to work on specific materials, last 10 minutes is free time for practice.

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3.Q: It doesn’t seem can finish all specific materials in one class?
   A: Using Basic level as example, materials of Basic level are separated in 2-weeks base. Specific materials will be taught in that 2 weeks. People suppose can run all those materials once within 30 minutes if they know. If new student just learn those materials, of course, they may not finish all in one class. Therefore, they don’t have the last 10 minutes free time in first week, but they do in second week.

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4.Q: I come 2 times a week. I don’t think I can learn all specific material within 2 weeks.
   A: Materials are designed for 2 weeks. You are (suppose) able to learn those materials in 2 weeks. However, you learnt, you know all the single movements; it doesn’t mean you are good on it if you just spend 2 times a week in class. You should practice before or after class or at home too. For example, if you just go to school, you can’t get high mark if you don’t do homework at home.

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5.Q: In summer, I can practice outside. But in winter, I don’t have space to practice at home.
   A: You can practice if you have 2-3 steps’ space. Consult Sifu how to practice hand form within 6 feet.

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6.Q: When I look at the schedule, I already know the materials very well for next 6 weeks. Why do I do?
   A: NEVER think you are very well. Just take tonight as example, I got correction from 4 Leg Stretches on the bar, 6 Stretch Kicks, steps training and basic kicks on chair. (those I learned years ago)

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7.Q: You said most of the materials are not new. But, most look new to me?
   A: Some materials use formal name, some are used to have 2 names, and some are never has name. Attachment is the highlight of new materials. Below are some translations,
9-Movement Footwork Training                            = Steps Training
9-Movement Punching Training                            = Steps Punch
5 Basic Stance Training Set                                = 1st level stance training
5-Stance Training                                             = 2nd level stance training
Fundamental Orbit Training                                 = the 3 directions movements
Intermediate Orbit Training                                 = plus the 45 degree + neck + hip
Advance Orbit Training                                       = plus back
8 Steps of Northern Southern Shaolin Training Set  = Shaolin Baat Bo
Jing Wu Tan's 12-Row Form                                = Tan Tui Kuen (not Jing Wu Kuen)
3-Section Kicking Technique                               = 1) punch & kick, 2) push & kick, 3) slap on hand, 4) jump, etc ....

[Dewar Chung]

8.Q: What are the materials in Yellow?
   A: You will see materials without color are showed on whole year. That means those materials need to do every class. Materials in Yellow just indicate that they won’t repeat until the cycle start again. For example, Basic level’s cycle is 16 weeks (six 2-weeks + one 4-weeks test). Five-Wheel Step won’t repeat until 16 weeks after. (Basic internal training likes 5-stance training & 8 Treasure Dan Teen Exercise are exception.)

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9.Q: I join the membership in Scarborough school, can I go to Mississauga school to catch up missing material.
   A: Yes. Vice versa