Duration: 4th Oct 2025 - 25th Jan 2026
Session - Total 4 Weekend Modules
Training Format: Hybrid (Virtual Zoom and Onsite)
Our Aim: The Level 2 Tai Chi instructor course is designed as a CPD (continuous professional development) for Level 1 instructors. It covers more advanced Tai Chi forms, theories, and principles. Instructors taking this course will learn more about the inner essence of Tai Chi philosophy and some of the important techniques Tai Chi has in health and self-defense.
Upon satisfactorily completing this course and passing the necessary assessments, instructors will be qualified as Deyin Taijiquan Institute Level 2 Instructors.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for Level 1 instructors who would like to take their Tai Chi learning and standard up to the next level. Level 2 instructors can also take this course as a refresher to reinforce their practice and understanding.
Non-instructor members may also take this course to consolidate their own practice, extend their knowledge, and reap the maximum benefits Tai Chi practice offers. Please note that instructor certificates will not be awarded to non-instructors.
Deyin Instructors who have already done some of the level 2 modules. They can take on individual modules not taken before to complete the course and reach the standard required for level 2.
Content:
The course consists of 4 modules over 4 weekends, in the
Training Dates:
Module 1 - Tai Chi Theories - 10 Essentials, 13 Songs and Study of Tai Chi Treatise (Zoom Online)
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- 4th / 5th Oct 2025
Module 2 - Sun Style 38 Step Tai Chi Hand Form (On-site Training)
- 1st / 2nd Nov 2025
Module 3 - Yang Style 32 Step Tai Chi Sword (3 days) (On-site Training)
- 28th / 30th Nov 2025
Module 4 - Basic Push Hand and 24-Step Applications (On-site Training)
- 24th / 25th Jan 2026
- "Level 2 Instructor Certificate" - A prestigious certificate widely recognised and acknowledged in the Tai Chi community.
P.S. Biennial revalidation for the forms is required to ensure instructors maintain and raise their practice and teaching standards, the revalidation will be through the format of workshops and seminars with end-of-session simple form assessment.
Course Fees:
Please note fees below include a non-refundable booking fee (£100).
Early Booking (before 30th June 2025) - £520.00
Standard Booking (after 30th June 2025) - £595.00
Individual modules
Deyin Instructors (Certification, or Revalidation):
- one module - £180.00
- two modules - £320.00
- three modules - £420.00
One-day revalidation options (attend the last day of the module you sign up for):
- One form - £95
- Two forms - £190
Deyin Members or instructor refresher (non-certification):
- one module - £170.00
- two modules - £320.00
- three modules - £395.00
Non Members:
- one module - £210.00
- two modules - £380.00
- three modules - £430.00
Payment:
Participants can pay the fees in full at the time of booking, or in 2 installments (£200.00 deposit, remainder fees are due by 31st July 2025).
The fees include Tuition, Training materials or instructional DVDs or video files, assessment fees, and the Instructor certificate.
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 prior to this course.
- instructors have a problem attending the onsite module in person due to special circumstances could contact us and a zoom attendance alternative could be considered.
Note:
- Deposit payment and booking fee are non-refundable after 31st July 2025
- Certification or instructor status will NOT be given unless the participant is a Deyin Instructor.
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