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Tai Chi Foundations.

Perhaps you have purchased courses or videos before, but not been able to follow along or commit? Or you want to join a professional school, but there is none in your area, or the class timetable doesn't suit your schedule?


I have been thinking of the best way to teach online- after over 35 years of being a professional instructor with 30 years owning my own full time academy- I have finally figured it out!

This course is divided into 13 lessons and contains over 30 videos. I have included the entire first level of the Rising Crane Tai Chi curriculum including:

Warm ups and joint loosening exercises.

Breathing and Chi Kung Form.

Tai Chi stance and walking exercises to develop strong legs and good balance.

The complete Level 1 Form: 8 Posture Yang Style.

The course is SELF PACED, so there is no pressure to keep up with a group, or to be held back. You repeat each lesson until you feel you have grasped the material, then take the next lesson.

There are many resources inside the course including: reference videos, downloadable PDF diagrams of all the movements, and even MP3 files with relaxing music and me saying the names of the movements, so you can follow along and remember the sequences.

I look forward to seeing you in the class,

Sifu David.


p.s.- Want to know more about me, and why to learn from my course? 

Well you can check out MY WEBSITE where I tell you about myself, and link to a lot of articles and interviews etc

Want to see more videos of my students, kung fu, tai chi and my fight team? There are over 100 videos on my  YOUTUBE CHANNEL

I also have a FACEBOOK PAGE where I share a lot of free content.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Can I take the course on any device?

    Absolutely! You can use tablet, phone or computer- so you will never be without your lessons. You can also use the special App on your phone if you prefer.

  • How Long Do I get Access for?

    You get lifetime access to the lessons, and any future updates I make.

  • What if the course isn't for me?

    No problem! If you are not happy with the course, contact me within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.

  • I don't live in the US- how can I purchase the course in my local currency?

    When you purchase the course, the price will be converted into your local currency automatically. You can use this link to calculate the price in your country: https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/

  • What payment methods do you accept?

    You can pay by Paypal or credit card. Your purchase is safe and secure.

  • Do you have courses for the advanced material also?

    Once you have completed the fundamentals course, there are more advanced courses in the 'Online Academy'. Hundreds of lessons are inside the academy, with more added all the time.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Planning your practise- how long, how often?

    1. Lesson 1 Part 1: Loosening exercises and Chi Kung

    2. Lesson 1 Part 2: Tai Chi Commencing and 'Repulse Monkey'.

    3. Lesson 2 Part 1: Loosening 1-4, Chi Kung 1-5.

    4. Lesson 2 Part 2: Introduction to 5 element stepping, 8 form: 'Bow Steps' on each side.

    5. Lesson 3 Part 1: Loosening and 8 Chi Kung 6-8

    6. Lesson 3 Part 2: 5 Element steps continued, Brush Knee and Push

    7. Lesson 4 Part 1: Loosening, Chi Kung (Breathing Focus)

    8. Lesson 4 Part 2: Stepping forward continually, Connecting the first 3 moves of the set.

    9. Lesson 5 Part 1: Loosening, 8 Chi Kung, 5 Element Steps: Backwards Stepping.

    10. Lesson 5 Part 2: '8 Posture Form' - 'Part Wild Horse's Mane'

    11. Lesson 6 Part 1: Loosening, 8 Chi Kung, 5 Element Steps: Left and Right Stepping.

    12. Lesson 6 Part 2: 8 Posture Form- 'Wave Hands Like Clouds'

    13. Lesson 7 Part 1: Loosening 1-4, Chi Kung, 5 Element Stepping complete.

    14. Lesson 7 Part 2: 8 Posture Form: Wave Hands Like Clouds complete, and transition into 8 Posture Form

    15. Lesson 8 Part 1: Loosening 1-4, Arm Circles, Hap Ga Chi Kung, 5 Element Stepping to Count.

    16. Lesson 8 Part 2: 8 Posture form First half, 3 repetitions of each move, 'Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg.'

    17. Lesson 9 Part 1: Loosening 1-6, 8 Chi Kung, 5 Element complete follow along.

    18. Lesson 9 Part 2: 8 Posture Form: Kicking with Heels, First 6 Postures connected.

    19. Lesson 10 Part 1: How to practise the Hap Ga Chi Kung to the music, and the 5 Element Stepping exercise to the Metronome.

    20. Lesson 10 Part 2: 8 Posture Form: Ward Off, Rollback, Press and Push.

    21. Lesson 11 Part 1: 5 Swings, 8 Chi Kung, 5 Element Steps.

    22. Lesson 11 Part 2: 8 Posture form- Grasp Bird's tail on both sides.

    23. Lesson 12 Part 1: 5 Swings, 8 Chi Kung, Stepping and 3 Times each movement review.

    24. Lesson 12 Part 2: Cross Hands, Closing. Complete 8 Posture Form.

    25. Lesson 13 Part 1: 5 Swings Chi Kung, Stepping and Complete 8 Form.

    26. Lesson 13 Part 2: How to practise the 8 form with the Music Track

    1. Joint Mobility Warm Up

    2. 8 Chi Kung Complete Set

    3. PDF of 8 Chi Kung Routine

    4. Downloadable Mp3 Audio for 8 Chi Kung

    5. 5 Element Stepping Complete Exercise

    6. PDF of 5 Element Stepping

    7. Downloadable Mp3 Audio for 5 Element Stepping

    8. 8 Form Complete Sequence

    9. PDF of the 8 posture Form.

    10. Downloadable Mp3 Audio for 8 Posture Tai Chi Form

    1. Continuing your Tai Chi Journey

    2. Overview of the Complete Curriculum:

About this course

  • $97.00
  • 40 lessons
  • 11 hours of video content

"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is today."

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We have over 300 reviews on Google and Facebook, you can see for yourself what our members think of us.

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Sifu Rik Kellerman

As a Martial Artist with over 47 years experience, and teaching for 35 years, I can say with the highest confidence that Sifu David Rogers is one of the finest instructors I have ever had the pleasure to meet and train with. He is a rare find. In a profession that is full of overnight experts, to see someone that has devoted his entire life to the study and practice of Martial Arts. David continues to explore and improve his art, his teaching, and of course, his students. He is a caring instructor, with a personal approach, tending to the individual needs of each student. His vast knowledge, coupled with his warm sense of humor makes each class fun, exciting and informative.

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The San Francisco Hung Gar Kung Fu Association

After over 40 years in the martial arts, I count Rising Crane Centre founder and chief instructor David Rogers as an amazing colleague, and a dear, trusted friend. Exemplary in his field, he has traveled the world, training and learning from lineage masters, and great modern innovators alike. This knowledge and experience, and the passion that David Rogers has for helping others find their own focus in fitness, traditional, and progressive martial arts programs is no less than inspirational, and will always put Rising Crane at the vanguard!

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Pavel Macek Sifu, 'Practical Hung Kyun'

Best of the traditional and modern combat arts for health, strength, combat efficiency and personal development. Respect!

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Kerry

Love learning at the Rising Crane. Very patient, knowledgeable teachers who make lessons fun. Also tai chi has done wonders my back and my posture. Would definitely recommend.

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Marek

David Rogers Sifu is a kind and honest man. I had the honour of spending a few days under his lead and learned a lot even for such a short time. Great practical skills and a cheerful, yet firm attitude.

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Craig

I have been training at the Rising Crane for 20 years now and still learn something new each week! Training with Sifu Rogers is an honour and over the years has become an inspiration and a good friend, the level of knowledge which is shared is unconditional, all coaches are trained to the highest standard and are friendly , helpful and a joy to know. I never imagined myself to be any good at martial arts and to this day I go for friendships I’ve grown and for the people I’ve learned to call my Kung Fu family 🙏 So if you think you want to try but can’t see yourself completely immersed in the martial arts world, then come for confidence building the encouragement and the friendships. Good luck

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Michael

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Elizabeth

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