Beginner Level 1  (Core Curriculum Hsu 1) 

1. 5 Power Primer.

2. Health Fist Short Form.

3. XingYi 5 element Boxing.

4. XingYi linking set.

5. 24 Primer exercises.

6. Five Seasons QiGong.

Foundational Level 2 (Core Curriculum Hsu 2)

1. Five Seasons Qigong. 

2. Primer drills. 

3. Tai Chi HSU Long Form.

4. Bagua Foundations.

5. XingYi 2 person sets.

6. DaLu 2 person sets.

Foundational Level 3 (Core Curriculum Pai 1)

1. Standing Meditations.

2. Bow Qigong & Drills.

3. Tai Chi Young Section 1.

4. Tai Chi Young Section 2.

5. Tai Chi Young Section 3.

6. Two-Persons Tai Chi sets OR * Balintawak Basics Level 1&2

* Balintawak Basics Level 1&2 Taught by a Balintawak FQI

Foundational Level 4  (Core Curriculum Pai Ying 1)

1. Iron Shirt QiGong. 

2. Signature Hand skills.   

3. Eagle Boxing 1.

4. Eagle Boxing 2.

5. Eagle Boxing 3.

6. Seven Star Blades.

7. Teach Levels 1-3.

Senior Level 5 (Core Curriculum Pai 2)

1. Astro Travel Meditations.

2. 24 Slide Machine Drills.

3. Pai Dragon 1.

4. Pai Dragon 2.

5. Pai Dragon 3.

6. Three Power Sword.

7. Teach Levels 1-4.

Senior Level 6 - Attainment of the Art (Core Curriculum Pai Ying 2)

1. Sae Ye Tae QiGong.

2. Pai's Palm.

3. Tong Bei 1.

4. Tong Bei 2.

5. Tong Bei 3.

6. Tong Bei 4.

7. Teach Levels 1-5.

Upon Certification is approved to Teach and Instruct Pai Lum Tai Chi Group System 1-5.

Senior Level 7 - Qualified Senior Teacher (Core Curriculum Fu Lung)

1. Rebirthing Meditation. 

2. Priest Prayer Quickening QiGong. 

3. Fu lung Forms 1-4.

4. Fu Lung Longsword. 

5. Pure Energy Spirits. 

6. Sound & Reverb. 

7. Teach Levels 1-6.

Upon Certification is approved to Teach, Instruct, Test, Promote and Award Certificates in Pai Lum Tai Chi Group 

*7A . Continuation of Art - QST

This is the time between achieving Level 7 and Maturing to Level 8. The entire Pai Lum catalog is available and the QST is encouraged to work with peers inside & outside of Pai Lum Tai Chi Group to further their development. The QST should also be teaching part-time or full-time, leading seminars, programs, and workshops, and developing their own QSTs.

Senior Level 8 : Master Teacher In the Pai Lum System:

Currently there are 3 recognized Master Level Practitioners in PaiLum Tai Chi Group who can Award Master Level 8: Steve Carallo, LaMar Medler, and Brian H. Kunsman.

The main purpose of Status Designation is to inform persons seeking instruction from the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group of a practitioner’s status so they can receive proper guidance. It also clarifies status and roles for Member Practitioners who joined the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, received rank Level certificates, or received “adoption” certificates prior to 4/4/2024. This communication is intended to support growth and expansion of the martial arts and the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group.

1. Active Member Practitioners:

Active Member Practitioners are in Active Status if they are enrolled in a program, attending classes, supporting a home school, and/or regularly attending seminars, workshops, online events, and other training activities hosted by or in collaboration with the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group. Those active members who wish to seek rank advancement are required to obtain rank level certification by following the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum, passing the testing requirements for each level, and remaining in "Good Standing" with Master Teacher Steve Carallo, the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Organization, and Qualified Senior Teachers. All Active Member Practitioners are Required to follow the Codes of Conduct.

2. Inactive Or Retired:

An Inactive or Retired Status represents a practitioner that is not actively engaged with the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, is not attending classes, seminars, or training activities, is no longer teaching or contributing to the art, or has retired from Pai Lum Tai Chi Group or Pai Lum martial arts. Inactive or Retired practitioners remain in "Good Standing" with Master Teacher Steve Carallo, with the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, Qualified Senior Teachers and the greater Pai Lum martial art families unless otherwise stated. It is the expectation of the organization that practitioners on inactive or retired status will direct persons seeking Pai Lum Tai Chi Group instruction to Active level practitioners and resources.

3. “Adopted” Grandchildren:

In keeping with Pai Lum family martial arts custom developed by GM Daniel K Pai (d. 1993), Pai Lum Tai Chi Group may recognize Individuals as “adopted grandchildren” for special circumstances, contributions, or abilities at the sole discretion and authority of a Pai Lum Master Level Teacher in Active Status. “Adopted Grandchildren” will be bestowed a “Pai Lum Name” at the sole discretion of the Master Teacher who has the discretion and authority to bestow the honor. Currently only Master Teacher Steve Carallo, Master Teacher LaMar Medler, and Master Brian Kunsman are authorized to bestow the “adopted” status in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group system.

To receive any support and/or assistance that may accompany an adoption honor, the “adopted” member must be in active status with a rank level obtained by following the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum, passing the testing requirements for each level, and remaining in "Good Standing" with Master Teacher Steve Carallo, the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, and Qualified Senior Teachers.

“Adopted Grandchildren” without rank level achievement are considered “Honorary”. Those honorary “adopted grandchildren” not actively engaged in Pai Lum or Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, are no longer contributing to the art, or have retired from Pai Lum, Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, or martial arts should assume, and are considered by the organization as Inactive or Retired status. Inactive or Retired “Adopted Grandchildren” will remain in "Good Standing" with Master Teacher Steve Carallo, the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, Qualified Senior Teachers and other Pai Lum organizations unless otherwise stated.

4. Group Leaders - Distance Learning

Group Leaders are Pai Lum Tai Chi Group practitioners specifically designated by Master Teacher Steve Carallo and or a PAI LUM TCG Qualified Senior Teacher to teach the level of Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum that they are certified to lead. These include Foundational levels 1- 5. The Group Leader designation is appropriate for distance training when Master Teacher Steve Carallo or a Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Qualified Senior Teacher is not regionally available. This designation requires continuous oversight by Master Teacher Steve Carallo and/or an associated Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Qualified Senior Teacher in good standing with the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group. Once Attainment of the Art ( level 6) is obtained the Group Leader will follow level 6 designation requirements.

5. Program Instructors

Program Instructors are Pai Lum Tai Chi Group practitioners specifically designated by Master Teacher Steve Carallo and or a PAI LUM TCG Qualified Senior Teacher to teach specific programs at the level of Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum that the Program Instructor is qualified to lead. These may include Foundational levels 1- 5 or a specialized program. The Program Instructor designation is appropriate for specific programs intended for specific audiences including seniors, veterans, churches, etc. Once Attainment of the Art ( level 6) is obtained the Program Instructor will follow level 6 designation requirements.

6. Attainment of the Art - Senior Level 6

Individuals that have achieved Attainment of the Art in Pai Lum Tai Chi Group are approved to teach the complete Pai Lum Tai Chi Group level system. Attainment of the Art level 6 individuals teaching Pai Lum Tai Chi Group are expected to maintain continuous oversight from their respective Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Qualified Senior Teachers in good standing.

Every effort is made by Master Teacher Steve Carallo and the PAI LUM TCG Organization to guide and assist individuals at Attainment of the Art level 6 towards attaining Qualified Senior Teacher status Level 7 in good standing. Attainment of the Art level 6 practitioners are recognized, with the approval of their associated Qualified Senior Teacher and/or Master Teacher Steve Carallo, to provide workshop, seminar, and special program teaching for Pai Lum Tai Chi Group in PLTCG curriculum.

7. Qualified Senior Teacher (QST) - Senior level 7

Qualified Senior Teachers in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group have attained the highest level in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Curriculum. Qualified Senior Teachers are expected to maintain the organizational standards as related to curriculum consistency, teaching, and testing requirements, and testing procedures, seminars, programs, and related organizational activities.The Qualified Senior Teacher status cannot be reached without bringing your own students to successfully test at the Attainment of the Art level 6. The Qualified Senior Teacher level 7 is the only level approved by Master Teacher Steve Carallo and the PAI LUM TCG organization to conduct and level test students in Pai Lum Tai Chi Level 1-5. Currently, it is the expressed wishes of Master Teacher Steve Carallo that Level Assessment 7 be conducted directly under Master Teachers Steve Carallo, LaMar Medler, and Pai Shen Li of the Pai Lum Martial Arts System.

7A. Continuation of Art - QST’s

In an effort to maintain Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Instruction at the highest professional level, a CE program will be the expectation for Active level QST's. Pai Lum Tai Chi Group COA is a commitment to professional competence through lifelong learning, knowledge and professional growth in Pai Lum Tai Chi Group. A primary focus of COA participation is to maintain teaching and skill at the highest level reasonably possible. Currently, the COA program is on the Honor system for each QST. There are wide options for participating in the COA program. The intent is not to make the process cumbersome, unduly time demanding or expensive. The COA activity requires the process for each individual be specific to Pai Lum Tai Chi Group. Recommendations and examples would include participation in ongoing specific Pai Lum Tai Chi Group teaching, instruction, practice, training, testing, seminars, etc. Individuals can return to Active QST status upon resumption of the COA process and participation in the organization.

8. Master Teacher - Level 8

Qualified Senior Teachers Level 7 in Pai Lum Tai Chi Group that have attained the highest level in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group Curriculum, are in good standing, and have produced a minimum of 3 Level 7 QSTs are eligible for Master Teacher Designation. Currently, it is the expressed wishes of Master Teacher Steve Carallo that any Master Level 8 Assessment be conducted directly under Master Teachers Steve Carallo, LaMar Medler, and Pai Shen Li of the Pai Lum Martial Arts System.

Currently there are 5 recognized ranks in the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group system that correlate with the Pai Lum Martial Arts System of ranking developed by Grandmaster Daniel K. Pai. Achievement of rank progression is required only for those member practitioners seeking to instruct Pai Lum Tai Chi Curriculum to others to continue the Pai Lum legacy. All rank seeking members must follow the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group curriculum, pass the proficiency and testing requirements for each level, and remain in "Good Standing" with Master Teacher Steve Carallo, the Pai Lum Tai Chi Group, Qualified Senior Teachers, and be actively engaged in the Art.

The recognized ranks in Pai Lum Are: