Become a Certified Tai Chi Instructor
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced for its health benefits, as a form of meditation, and as a means of self-defense. It is characterised by slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and a focus on mindfulness and inner calm.
Reasons to start Tai Chi Instructor Training
Personal development
A great new source of income
Sharing knowledge
Career Advancement
Enhance your own skillset
Improve client's mental and physical well-being
By teaching tai chi, you can help others improve their overall health and well-being. Overall, tai chi teacher training offers a pathway to personal enrichment, professional development, and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others.
At Dao Lu Tai Chi Instructor Training, we are committed to providing fitness professionals with the highest quality in-person training.
Our 200-hour, industry-standard, courses are designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge to achieve excellence in your own practice and learn the skills to best pass the knowledge to others.
As professional Tai Chi Instructors, our founders have a wealth of experience and expertise in the field. With a passion for helping others achieve their goals. They have dedicated themselves to creating an environment that fosters growth and success.
Join us today and start your journey to becoming a certified Tai Chi Instructor.
About us
Glen Robertson - Co-Founder
I have been in the martial arts, health and fitness business for over 40 years. Within that time, I have practised and taught Chinese, Japanese, and Russian martial arts and their associated health systems.
I am a qualified Personal trainer and currently teach Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, kettlebells, mindfulness and Systema.
I also run a sports, deep tissue and acupressure massage practice.
Although my background is originally in martial arts, these days I am more focused on the health aspects of the systems I teach and how they can be applied to general life to help maintain mobility and health, through breathing and relaxation.
I am also currently at University completing a PhD in Psychology studying Tai Chi and its effects on the mind and body of those who practice.
Neil Webster - Co-Founder
I have been involved in martial arts and the fitness industry for 37 years.
I practice Chinese martial arts and weaponry. I also have a wide knowledge of Russian Systema and other combative arts.
Although I have a solid understanding of the myriad health aspects of all the above including meditation and mindfulness, my main focus or skills lie in the combat side of the arts.
Currently, I own and run the Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy in Epsom Surrey. Here I teach Tai Chi and Kung Fu. Teaching all ages and abilities. There is a beautiful, well-equipped studio and fitness center.
I am also a qualified personal trainer and have a small gym on the premises for 121 or small group fitness teaching.
I taught the British Army namely, the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards and the Scots Guards, close quarter unarmed combat for 2 years.
At the Academy I encourage Autistic children and adults to train either privately or in group sessions.
This all brings together a wide range of healthy pursuits that will develop discipline, wellbeing, fitness and focus to enhance your life.
Course Content
200 hour - Tai Chi Instructor Training course
'Currently the most comprehensive Tai Chi Instructor training in the UK'
The course follows the current health and fitness industry standard approach, offering comprehensive 200-hour, 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.
The comprehensive course will consist of 11 weekends (Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday) over the period of 1 year and will cover the main aspects of Tai Chi, including the following:
- Yang 24 Tai Chi form,
- 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 course Information
The next 200 Instructor training course will start in January 2025 and run for 1 year, on the following dates:
2025
Jan 18/19, Feb 15/16, Mar 22/23, April 26/27, May 17/18, June 14/15, July 19/20, Aug 16/17, Sept 20/21, Oct 11/12 and Nov 15/16.
The course times are Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 9-5pm.
Attendance at all weekends is required to pass the course and gain a teaching certificate.
The participant price is £2695, including all materials and certification. (Early bird discount available)
Contact us (details below) for more information or to discuss your application or pay a deposit.
Training centre
The Tai Chi Instructor Training is carried out in a spacious well-equipped studio and fitness centre, located in Epsom, Surrey.
It is a perfect location in which to learn, practice and teach Tai Chi.
There are refreshment-making facilities, changing rooms and plenty of space to relax between sessions.
The local area has a few shops which can be accessed by a few minutes walk.