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200-Hour Tai Chi Instructor
Course Information

200- Hour Tai Chi for Health Instructor Course

The 200-Hour course follows the current health and fitness industry standard approach, offering comprehensive face-to-face instruction to give each participant the experience and skills required to understand Tai Chi at a high level and to pass on the skills to others in a meaningful and easy-to-learn manner. 

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The comprehensive course will consist of 12 days (all day Sunday) over the period of 1 year and will cover the main aspects of Tai Chi, including the following:

      

             - Yang 10 and 24 Forms

             - 8 methods and 5 steps Tai Chi sequence

             - 8 Brocades - Qi Gong and variations

             - Push hands

             - Tai Chi Applications and how they apply to the form

             - Correct postures and stances and posture testing 

             - How to Teach Tai Chi and Qi Gong, plus teaching practice 

             - The use of internal energy within the form and Qi Gong

             - Tai Chi history and style differences

             - Tai Chi Philosophy and key concepts relating to Tai Chi and Qi Gong

             - Traditional Chinese medicine concepts, including 5 Element theory, meridians,                 key energy points and how they apply to Tai Chi and Qi Gong

             - Western anatomy and physiology

             - Meditation theory and practice, both static and moving.

             - Current Medical and academic studies on Tai Chi and Qi Gong and how they                  relate to health practices

             - Tests - Practical teaching test, multiple choice test on all aspects in the course,                 plus short answer questions on key areas and a reflective journal.  

Next 200-Hour course information​

The next 200-Hour  Instructor training course will start in March 2026 and run for 1 year, on the following dates:

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2026/2027 - Spring start

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One Sunday a month for 12 months.​

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The course times are Sundays 9-6 pm on      2026 March 8th, April 19th, May 10th, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4th, November 8th, December 6th. 2027 January 10th and February 7th.

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Attendance is required to pass the course and gain a teaching certificate.

 

​There will also be a monthly 2-hour on-line Q&A-Surgery (in between the training days) to cover preparation material for the next weekend and respond to any questions on the course material (dates to be confirmed).

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The participant price is £2795, including all materials and certification. Payment can be in full or broken down into a deposit (£95) plus three instalments of £900.

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Contact us (details below) for more information or to discuss your application or pay a £95 deposit using the 'Book your place' button on the main page.

Addition information per areas studied

Techniques, Training and Practice

  •    Posture

  •    Tai Chi Form

  •    Qi Gong

  •    Application and Push Hands

  •    Meditation

 

Anatomy and Physiology (on-line Course)

  •    Anatomy

  •    Physiology

  •    Biomechanics

 

Traditional Chines Medicine

  •    Yin/ Yang concepts

  •    5-Element Theory

  •    Meridians

  •    Key Acupoints

Tai Chi Humanities

  •    History

  •    Philosophy

  •    Ethics

  •    Academic Studies

 

Professional Essentials

  •    Teaching Methodology

  •    Professional Development

  •    Teaching Practice (Practicum)

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