16th Deyin Tai Chi Instructor Training - Level 1  (foundation level)

Discover the power of Tai Chi beyond personal practice.

When you embrace the art of harmony, you don’t just find balance — you become it. Through the Deyin Level 1 Instructor Course, you'll learn to guide others toward calm, vitality, and connection. Whether you're deepening your own journey or stepping up as a teacher, your path becomes a gift to the world.

Lead with grace, teach with wisdom, and create a ripple of healing with every movement.

Benefits of Being a Tai Chi Teacher:

1. Personal Growth: Teaching Tai Chi encourages continuous learning and self-improvement. As an instructor, you'll deepen your understanding of this ancient art, enhancing your physical and mental capabilities.

2. Community Impact: As a teacher, you'll share the profound benefits of Tai Chi with others, fostering a sense of community and improving the lives of your students.

3. Professional Opportunities: Gain a recognized certification that opens doors to teaching in various settings such as community centers, health clubs, and private sessions.

Health Benefits of Tai Chi:

• Physical Well-being: Tai Chi is renowned for its gentle, flowing movements that improve balance, flexibility, and strength. It's an excellent form of low-impact exercise suitable for all ages.

• Mental Clarity: The meditative aspect of Tai Chi promotes mental calmness, reducing stress and enhancing focus.

• Holistic Health: Regular practice supports cardiovascular health, boosts immunity, and fosters overall wellness.

Why Train Under Deyin?

• Expert Instruction: Learn from one of Europe's leading Tai Chi & Qigong Organisations with expertise and passion to ensure you receive the highest quality instruction.

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Deyin's structured program covers all fundamental aspects of Tai Chi, ensuring you are well-prepared to teach with confidence and competence.

• Supportive Community: Join a network of like-minded individuals committed to personal growth and the promotion of Tai Chi. Benefit from ongoing support and resources even after your certification.

Embark on your journey to becoming a Tai Chi instructor with Deyin. Elevate your practice, share the wisdom of Tai Chi, and contribute to a healthier, more balanced world.

Course Content:

The course consists of five modules delivered over five weekends (including one long weekend). In addition to the main modules, you will be asked to complete pre‑course learning, inter‑module group practice, and regular self-practice  

Pre-course Learning

Once you sign up, you will receive digital pre‑course learning materials. These include form videos, notes, and key principles to help you begin your preparation straight away.

Main Modular Training Hours (please note some modules may be in Turreff Hall): 

Module 1 - History, Principles & Benefits, Warm-ups, 8 Treasures, and 8 Step Yang style Taijiquan form 

• 14^th Nov,10-5pm / 15^th Nov 2026, 9:30-2pm - (Zoom)

Module 2   - 16 Step Yang Taijiquan form, - (Zoom)

• 16^th ,10-5pm / 17^th  Jan 2027, 9:30-2pm 

Module 3- 24 Step Taijiquan form (Long Weekend), (on site ) 

• 2^nd & 3^rd,10-5pm 
• 4^th Apr 2027, 9:30-12:30pm

Module 4 - Basic Sword Techniques - (on Site)

• 29^th,10-5pm / 30^th May 2027 - 9:30-2pm 

Module 5 - Teaching Skills, and Final polish up. End-of-course assessment on forms and teaching.

• 17^th ,10-5pm / 18^th July 2026, 9:30-2pm - (on site - Headquarter - Chinese Arts and Culture Centre TF3 3BB)

Inter-moduleTraining

Each group will be required to complete compulsory inter‑module group practice to consolidate and apply what has been learned.

Self‑Practice Sessions

To help you consolidate and refresh what you’ve learned during each weekend module, regular self‑practice is essential. We recommend 30–60 minutes of personal practice each day, focusing on the forms covered in the previous module to ensure you arrive well‑prepared and ready to progress to the next stage of training.. 

What will participants learn in the weekend modules:

• Step-by-step detailed instruction and exploration of every movement
• Principles of Tai Chi
• Martial Applications
• Benefits and wellbeing
• How to teach various groups with various needs
• Health and safety - how to teach effectively and safely
• The benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, are also things to be aware of when teaching.

Participants must complete 5 modules of training. As long as you prepare well, and practice regularly, almost all candidates can become our new Deyin Qualified Level 1 Instructor.

Please note that you may have learned the forms in your class, but this course will be conducted in much more detail which would not necessarily be taught in a typical class.

• "Level 1 Instructor Certificate" - A prestigious certificate widely recognised and acknowledged in the Tai Chi community. 
• Continuous technical and professional support and ongoing improvement opportunities from the Deyin Institute, one of the most respected Tai Chi & Qigong Institutions in the UK and Europe.

Please note that participants can fail or pass the course, subject to the outcome of the technical and teaching assessment. however, with hard work and perseverance, participants should not have problems passing the course satisfactorily.

P.S. To support all instructors in maintaining and continually improving their practice and teaching standards, bi‑annual CPD and form revalidation are compulsory. Revalidation will take place through workshops and seminars, followed by a simple end‑of‑session form assessment.

Once qualified, instructors must also ensure their annual instructor membership remains valid.

Who is it for?

Tai Chi Instructors or enthusiasts with a minimum of two years of regular training experience in Tai Chi & Qigong, confident and passionate about passing this greatly beneficial exercise on to people of all ages and all walks of life.

This course is based on Yang Style Tai Chi, and knowledge of the routines covered in the course will be an advantage but is not essential. Therefore, practitioners of other styles with a good training background should have no problems learning and becoming qualified.

To make the course successful, we are including pre-course learning materials in digital format, which will be emailed or sent out to registered participants.

Current Deyin Instructors are also welcome to attend any individual training modules to improve their practice. There will also be a form revalidation opportunity. 

Course Fees:
Please note fees below include a non-refundable booking fee (£100). - 

Early Booking (before 30^th September 2026) 

• Non-Members - £1195.00
• Deyin/BHQA members - £1095.00

Standard Booking (after 30^th September 2025) 

• Non-Members - £1295.00
• Deyin/BHQA members - £1195.00

Note: A small bursary is available for participants who may need financial support. If you feel this would help you take part in the course, please get in touch with us for more information.

Module Fees (Instructor Refresher or Revalidation):
Instructors can take full weekends for polishing and improvement, or 1 day (last day of the respective weekend) on each form to update. both options will fulfill part of the biennial revalidation requirement

• 1 Module - £180
• 2 Modules - £320
• 3 Modules - £430
• 4 Modules - £550

Special note: 

• Level 1 instructors are exempt from one or more of the modules if they have attended the form training and were qualified to teach the form before this course.
• instructors who have a problem attending the onsite module in person due to special circumstances could contact us and a Zoom attendance alternative could be considered.

Payment:

Trainee Instructors can pay the fees in Full with the booking form or in 2 installments (£500.00 deposit with the booking form, balance required by 30th May 2027). 

The fees will include Tuition, Training materials, notes, etc. assessment fees, an Instructor polo shirt, and an Instructor certificate.

PS Instructor polo shirt and instructor certificate are only given when the participant passes the final assessment satisfactorily.

Note: Deposit payment is non-refundable after 30^th Sept 2026

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