Format: Hybrid & In-person Training
Date: (Zoom) 23rd & 24th Jan 2027 (Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm) and (Sunday 9.30am - 3.30pm)
(On-site) 20th & 21st February 2027 (Saturday 10am - 5pm) and (Sunday 9.30am - 2pm)
Perfect for Level 1 Instructors Ready to Step Up
16 Step Tai Ji Sword was created based on the traditional Yang Style Tai Ji Sword, which has now gained wide popularity throughout China and the world.
The 16 Step Yang Style Tai Ji Sword is one of the most enjoyable and accessible sword routines for Tai Chi practitioners — and an ideal progression for Level 1 instructors looking to deepen their skills, refine their practice, and gain certification to teach this beautiful form.
This routine captures the essential principles, flavour, and inner essence of Yang Style Sword. Learning it will strengthen your understanding of sword mechanics, improve your body‑mind coordination, and elevate your teaching confidence. It is a natural next step for instructors who want to enrich their Tai Chi journey and offer more to their students.
Why This Module Is Unmissable for Level 1 Instructors
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Perfect entry-level sword routine — easy to learn, rich in traditional principles
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Deepens your Tai Chi understanding — enhances flow, precision, and internal connection
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Boosts your teaching pathway — ideal for Level 1 instructors preparing for certification
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CPD & Revalidation opportunity — qualified instructors can update their practice and extend modular certification for 2 years
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Learn from the source — taught by Master Tary, Europe’s leading authority and direct lineage holder of the routine
Over time, many versions of this form have drifted from the original essence. This module brings you back to the authentic standard — accurate, refined, and true to the creator’s intention.
Two-Weekend Hybrid Format (Jan + Feb)
To support instructors from across the UK and abroad, this module is delivered over two weekends:
Weekend 1 – January (Zoom)
A fully interactive online weekend where you will learn the sequence, structure, and foundational principles of the 16 Step Sword. Perfect for those who prefer to begin from home while still receiving live guidance.
Weekend 2 – February (Onsite in Telford)
A hands-on, in-person weekend at our headquarters. This is where you refine your accuracy, polish your technique, and absorb the deeper essence of Yang Style Sword under Master Tary’s direct supervision.
This two-stage format ensures you learn the routine thoroughly, build confidence, and receive personalised corrections — essential for instructors aiming for certification.
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Deyin Level 1 Instructors Ideal for those who have not yet certified and wish to qualify to teach this form.
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Qualified Deyin Instructors (All Levels) Join as part of your CPD & Revalidation to extend your modular certification for another 2 years.
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Instructors from Other Tai Chi Styles Welcome to learn the form for personal development (no certification provided).
Fees:
Deyin Instructor (as a new module): £250.00
Deyin Instructor (CPD & Revalidation) (second Weekend only): £180.00
Non-Deyin Instructor - £320.00
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