Empower yourself, inspire others while becoming a part of the living tradition

Are you passionate about building your professional Tai Chi practice while helping others to live a healthier, more balanced life. This is your opportunity to transform that passion into a meaningful path of teaching, learning and personal growth.

Yang Tai Chi Academy invites you to join our accredited Tai Chi & Qi Gong Teacher Training Program level 1. This program is designed to deepen your practice and to equip you with the skills, confidence and certification to guide others on their journey towards health, relaxation and vitality.

Why Teach Tai Chi & Qi Gong?

Across the globe, more than 250 million people practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily and for good reason. These ancient arts are celebrated for their ability to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Improve balance, flexibility, and strength
• Enhance circulation and energy flow
• Support mental clarity and emotional wellbeing
• Improve numerous chronic health conditions.

By becoming a certified instructor, you will step into the tradition that has been transforming lives for centuries, while also opening doors to new opportunities, personal fulfillment and greater financial independence.

What you’ll gain

• Accreditation and recognition: Earn a respected qualification and gain access to the genuine art of Tai Chi and Qi Gong that has been handed down directly in the ancient tradition for generations. Learn directly from leading disciples of the Yang Family and gain a personal connection to the Art’s oral traditions.
• Personal empowerment: Gain control of your health and wellbeing while learning how to share these benefits with others.
• Community impact: Position yourself to support schools, health organizations and community groups in promoting wellness.
• Flexibility and income: Teach classes in person or online, creating opportunities to earn extra income while doing something deeply rewarding.

How the Program Works

Our training is delivered through a blend of online learning, course reading material, face-to-face sessions and personal practice, supported by professional educators who are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way. You’ll receive personalized mentorship to ensure your teaching journey is both accessible inspiring and enjoyable.

Level 1 teachers certificate course curriculum 100 hours in duration.

This program is split into 2 core sections:

Discussion modules include 

• The history, philosophy and core principles of Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
• The health benefits and scientific insights behind these practices.
• Practical methods to assist students in relaxation, balance, and self-healing.
• Teaching principles and delivery. To pass this section there is a multiple-choice examination.

To pass this section you will need to pass a multiple choice examination

Practical modules include

• Traditional Warm-Ups and Loosening Exercises
• Therapeutic QI Gong relaxing with the breath
• Standing Meditation and Tai Chi Walking
• Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Qi Gong
• The essential Yang family Tai Chi 8 Form

To pass this section students are required to submit a personal training log of: (i) a minimum 60 hours of training; or (ii) a minimum of 30 hours of face-to-face training. Face-to-face training can be done either online or in class. Students are also required to complete a practical demonstration of the above modules. This can be done via recording online or face-to-face.

By the end of Level One, you will not only have a strong foundation In Tai Chi and Qi Gong but also the confidence to teach and inspire others with the timeless wisdom of Tai Chi.

Take the Next Step

This is an invitation to join a living tradition, to become part of a global movement dedicated to health, harmony and human connection. Whether you dream of teaching in your community, supporting schools and wellness programs, or simply enriching your own life, this training will empower you to make that vision a reality.

Your journey to becoming a Tai Chi & Qi Gong instructor begins here. Step forward, embrace the art and share its gifts with the world.

Enquire about updating your current teacher statis and become accredited with our recognition of prior learning program.

Once you have completed the Level One Teacher Training Certificate or RPL program. The academy offers access to the full traditional Yang Family Tai Chi curriculum.

Seated Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Traditional Yang Family Qi Gong and Silk Reeling

Yang 28 Form

Yang Traditional Long Form 85/108

Yang Traditional Fast Form and Fa Jin Form (Yang Cannon Fist)

Tai Chi Push Hands partner work

Tai Chi Push Hands partner work advanced

Tai Chi Sabre

Tai Chi Sword

Tai Chi 2 person Sabre and Sword

Tai Chi Spear and 2-person Spear

Tai Chi Nei Gong 1nternal energetics including Jin Li Dian Chan Si Jin

Yang Mian Quan Tai Chi Kung Fu.

Complete all 13 teaching modules to gain Master of Yang Tai Chi certification.

Register today and become part of direct Yang Tai Chi living tradition.