Classes are in three modes: in-person, internet and remote.
The difference between internet |
mode and remote mode is in internet mode a student uses the
internet to follow a live class |
while in remote mode the student is following a recording
of a class. We prefer that students |
not participating in a live class film themselves daily, or
at the very least once per week, and |
transmit the file for grading. |
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A typical live class session |
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Students usually arrive either independently, by public
conveyance (often a bus), in a private |
auto or by school van.
We use biometrics (a fingertip
swipe) to check students, aides and |
teachers in and out. If a student is missing we contact
parents and the student's last known |
location. It saves a lot of bother if someone tells us of a
planned absence or tardiness. |
Then students are paired up with
aides. |
There are four kinds of days for us: |
1. Sometimes we will travel to film
at a particular location or to give an exhibition. On those |
days we hand out bags, swipe out
students and
load up our vehicles. |
2. On
exhibition days or when we are welcoming a special guest
students will be dressing in |
silks with formal shoes. Normally,
the clothes, shoes and any needed accessories will be laid |
out on work tables by the teachers
before class. |
3. On weekly filming days
students will be dressing in semi-formal black cotton
uniforms. |
4. Usually four days per week
students may need to change clothes and shoes.
We find that |
for most
students shoes (as opposed to just socks or bare feet) are a
good idea as there are far |
fewer stubbed toes, worn-out
socks and irritated soles of feet. Tai Chi Chuan turns on
the heel |
very frequently so socks without
shoes are subject to a lot of wear. |
Just before entering the
training area students tap a portrait of
Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei |
If we are
being visited by a distinguished
guest his or her portrait will also
be showcased. |
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