Vintage Vitality™ Program

Tai Chi & Resilience Training for College of Criminal Justice Students (CvSU)

🌿 Program Overview

The Vintage Vitality™ Program is a 3-week supplemental training designed to support the physical readiness, mental focus, and emotional resilience of Criminal Justice students.

As part of your martial arts development, this program introduces structured, low-impact movement practices that build control, awareness, balance, and discipline—essential qualities in the field of criminal justice.

This program integrates four key components:

• 18 Shibashi Qigong (Warm-Up)

• Sun Style Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Core Practice)

• Tai Chi Easy (Cool Down)

• Creative Journaling (Reflection & Mental Integration)

All learning materials, instructions, and updates will be posted on this page.

⏱ Program Structure

Duration: 3 Weeks
Sessions: 3 Total Sessions
Time per Session: 2 Hours

🔷 Session 1: Foundation & Familiarization

Focus: Awareness, posture, and introduction to movement

You will learn:

• Proper breathing and body alignment

• Introduction to 18 Shibashi Qigong

• Opening movements of Sun Style Tai Chi

• Basic flow and coordination

• Tai Chi Easy cool down

After Session 1:

• Begin daily guided practice (via this website)

• Start your daily reflection journal

🔷 Session 2: Flow Development

Focus: Building continuity, coordination, and confidence

You will learn:

• Full Qigong warm-up sequence

• Expanded Sun Style Tai Chi movements

• Transitioning smoothly between forms

• Improved balance and body control

After Session 2:

• Continue daily practice

• Maintain daily reflection journal

• Prepare for group demonstration

🔷 Session 3: Demonstration & Integration

Focus: Performance, discipline, and teamwork

Activities:

• Full warm-up (18 Shibashi Qigong)

• Complete Sun Style Tai Chi sequence

• Section-based group demonstration

• Final full-class synchronized flow

• Tai Chi Easy cool down

🏆 Section Demonstration & Friendly Competition

Each section will perform the complete Sun Style Tai Chi sequence as a team.

Purpose:

• Build unity and coordination

• Develop confidence in movement

• Demonstrate discipline and focus

Evaluation Criteria:

• Synchronization

• Accuracy of movements

• Flow and continuity

• Focus and presence

• Team coordination

This is a learning-centered and supportive competition.

🎓 Certificate of Completion Requirements

To receive your Vintage Vitality™ Certificate of Completion, you must complete the following:

• ✅ Participate in all sessions

• ✅ Join the final group demonstration

• ✅ Submit a 150-word Reflection Essay

• ✅ Complete your Daily Reflection Journal

📝 Daily Reflection Guide

Use these prompts to guide your entries:

• What did I feel during today’s practice?

• Which movement was challenging?

• What improved compared to my previous practice?

• How did this session affect my focus, mood, or energy?

Keep entries short, honest, and consistent.

📌 Student Expectations

• Attend all scheduled sessions on time

• Practice regularly, even for short durations

• Follow all instructions posted on this page

• Participate actively in group activities

• Maintain discipline, respect, and professionalism

⚠️ Important Reminder

With a large number of students, this website serves as your primary source of information.

You are responsible for:

• Checking updates regularly

• Completing all requirements

• Submitting your work on time

🌿 Closing Note

In criminal justice, control, awareness, and composure are essential.

This program is designed not only to train your body—but to strengthen your ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive under pressure.