FAQ
Is Avedis available to travel and give seminars/trainings in different languages?
Yes, Avedis can travel around the world and can give his trainings/seminars in 5 languages: Arabic, English, French, Mandarin & Armenian.
Does Avedis only teach Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Wushu?
No, also self-defense, acrobatics, flexibility and meditation.
Can we learn about the three disciplines in one seminar (not necessarily one day)?
Yes.
Can we have a Zoom (telecall?) with Avedis to customize a package?
Yes.
How long does a seminar take?
Depending on the client’s request.
How long can last a program (minimum and maximum duration)?
There are unlimited options.
How many students can Avedis take during a practice / physical class?
Depends on the space. Usually up to 15 is the best in order to have a constructive course and be able to establish one on one communication.
Are all programs customizable?
Yes of course depending on the client’s needs.
What is the difference between Wushu & Kung Fu?
Wushu, literally translated as “military art” or martial arts is the accurate word for all the styles of Chinese martial arts. The term Kungfu, actually means perfection of skills after long cultivation. It has come to be synonymous with the meaning of martial arts because of Bruce Lee’s movies, where the term was catchier and easier to be spelled by the westerners. However, the word Kungfu continues to be used all across the globe to refer to the Chinese martial arts, specifically referring to the more traditional martial arts such as Shaolin Kungfu, while the term wushu is more adopted by the professionals around the world especially while referring to the context of the modern or standardized forms of practice that are embraced in world Wushu championships.
Which Tai Chi/Wushu/Qi Gong form or style is right for me?
Avedis will evaluate live and give proper orientation.
Can Avedis teach all styles of the three disciplines?
There are unlimited styles and Avedis knows all that is transmitted worldwide. As a master, it is he knows all the compulsory routines of every major style (Chang Quan and Tai Chi Quan).
How many styles of Wushu, Tai Chi & Qigong do we have? Can Avedis teach them all?
There are unlimited styles. Avedis knows all that is transmitted worldwide. As a master, it is his duty to know all the compulsory routines of every major style (Chang Quan and Tai Chi Quan)
Examples of styles taught by Avedis:
Tai Chi :
Chen style Tai Chi / Tai Chi sword
Yang style Tai Chi / Tai Chi sword
42 styles Tai Chi / Tai Chi sword
Modern Tai Chi / Tai Chi sword
Freestyle
Tai Chi spear
Qigong:
5 elements
18 form Tai Chi Gong
Neigong (internal practices)
Wushu:
Chang Quan all forms
Nan Quan all forms
Dao Shu all forms
Jian Shu all forms
Qiang Shu all forms
Nan Dao all forms
Nan Gun all forms
*All Form means it is from the most fundamental 16 forms to the most complicated black belt level and international compulsory competition forms even choreographing freestyle and modern Wushu international rules
What does an international judge do and are there levels?
There are 3 level international Judges: C, B and A. A being the highest level. These judges are formed professionally through extensive seminars and are usually experts in their domains. They hold the honor and the responsibility of judging all international and World championships. Avedis is a grade “A” International Wushu Judge and has already presided over 3 World Wushu Championships (13th World Wushu Championships Indonesia 2015, 14th Russia 2017 and 15th Shanghai, China 2019).
What are the usual Kung Fu weapons?
Major weapons that are also used in international tournaments are: spear/ broadsword /southern sword/ scholars’ sword (double edged)/ cudgel / southern stick.
What are the usual Tai Chi weapons?
Tai Chi broadsword (Dao), Tai Chi straight sword (Jian), Tai Chi spear (Qiang).
Are there age limits for these disciplines?
No upper age limit.
At what age can we start learning these disciplines?
Around 4-5years old with playful Kung Fu. Tai Chi is reserved for more mature individuals. It doesn’t prevent that someone learns it also as young as early adolescence.
Will Tai Chi or Wushu/Kung Fu help me learn self-defense?
Yes.
How does training Tai Chi and Qi Gong help me with Anxiety or reducing stress?
Tai Chi & Qi Gong are practices that enhance one’s connection with the body and the breath. The movements, inspired by the natural words and the movements of the birds, are performed in a calm, meditative, and a silent manner, creating a constructive bond with one’s own body and emotions and teaching them how to manage stress and negative thoughts using visualization and learning how to use one’s energy positively.
Will training in Martial Arts or Kung Fu help my child become more confident?
Absolutely. Because the individual starts understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses and deals with them on many levels instead of repressing them. Think of it as psycho-somatically oriented therapy.
Do I get a certificate upon the completion of my training program?
Yes.