At the Intermediate level more emphasis is placed on the quality of movement in The Form which should become smoother, more continuous, softer (i.e. less angular) and more circular. This is aided by the learning of the competition form. In addition to refinement of The Form, the varieties of Pushing Hands, introduced at the beginner level, is expanded and extended to introduce new co-ordinations and more complex movements.

Pushing Hands is essentially the beginning of martial training and awareness of another's movements. It is a two person exercise that develops the student's awareness. Awareness in terms of neutralising an opponents force, using the hands and arms to stick with the opponent and sense his or her intentions through "listening" by the sensation of touch.

In addition there are various Qi Gong (Chi Kung)or breathing exercises and exercise sets included in the syllabus.

The full syllabus includes:

• 108 Movements refinement and Correction
• 54 Form Competition form.
• Push Hands (Four Corner Push Hands, Half Step, Chain Step,Forward/Backward Stepping,Roll Elbow techniques)
• 24 Forms Qi Gong
• Punching & Striking
• Different forms of kicks
• Stepping exercises
• Power Generation - technique
• Rolls, Breakfalls, floor work
• Form Applications (Brush Knee,Grasp Birds Tail,4 Defences against a punch,High Pat on Horse,White Crane (Hip throw),Repulse Monkey (Three variations),Wave Hands Like Cloud,Play Arms Like Fan,Needle at Sea Bottom)
• Theory

Successful completion of the grading allows the student to progress to the Senior Level.

Instructor Training

Students are invited to join the instructor training program once they have completed the first intermediate assessment.