Instructor Certification


Instructor Certification


TAI CHI AND QI GONG CANADA

A good tai chi or qi gong instructor can make a world of difference in your learning experience. Good teachers can help you understand, enjoy and appreciate the art in a way that is meaningful to you. Here at Ji Hong Tai Chi Mississauga, we strive to groom and train good and qualified instructors, so they can help others enjoy and learn the beautiful art of tai chi and qi gong.

To be a tai chi or qi gong instructor, you need at a minimum certain technical proficiencies such as sound knowledge of the basics and underlying principles plus:

  • good observation skills
  • attention to the details
  • good communication skills

Regardless of whether you choose to eventually teach or not, the process of training to become an instructor is an excellent way to advance your skills. Hence we encourage students to join the program as a means to Skill Advancement.

TAI CHI & QI GONG CANADA

Tai Chi & Qi Gong Canada has been established to train and certify quality Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructors. We have designed a graduated instructor certification program where you can progressively meet the requirements at each level, thereby achieving the skills and experience over a period of time. To get started, attend the free INFO SESSION held once a year.

INFO SESSION

This is a 1 hour session to learn about the Graduated Instructor Certification Program and the prerequisites for joining the program. The session is FREE and open to everyone.

LEVEL ONE

Level one certified instructors can lead tai chi/qi gong classes where participants need SAFE and easy to follow tai chi/qi gong movements as part of their health program.

Prerequisites

  • Tai Chi instructors need to have at least 50 hours of advance tai chi training.
  • Qi Gong instructors need to have at least 40 hours of qi gong practice.

Certification

  • Complete the Level One instructor training course.
  • Pass a written knowledge test.
  • Pass a practical video exam achieving proficiency level 1.
LEVEL TWO

Level two certified instructors can lead classes where participants need clear and ACCURATE demonstration of tai chi forms or qi gong sets.

Prerequisites

  • Tai Chi instructors need to have at least 100 hours of advance tai chi training.
  • Qi Gong instructors need to have at least 80 hours of qi gong practice.

Certification

  • Complete the Level Two instructor training course.
  • Pass a written knowledge test.
  • Pass a practical video exam achieving proficiency level 2.
LEVEL THREE

Level three certified instructors can teach classes where participants LEARN moves from a Tai Chi form or Qi Gong set and FOLLOW the instructor for practice.

Prerequisites

  • Tai chi instructors need to have at least 200 hours of advance tai chi training and 2 semesters of teaching experience as a level 2 instructor.
  • Qi gong instructors need to have at least 120 hours of qi gong practice and 2 semesters of teaching experience as a level 2 instructor.

Certification

  • Pass a written knowledge test.
  • Pass a practical video exam achieving proficiency level 3.
  • Complete the level 3 instructor course.
  • Pass the in-class teaching exam demonstrating proficiency with the SIMPLE teaching model.
LEVEL FOUR

Level four certified instructors can teach classes where participants LEARN moves for an entire traditional Tai Chi form and can practice on their own.

Prerequisites

  • Accumulated 2 semesters of observation under a Master instructor.
  • Accumulated 3 semesters of teaching experience as a level 3 instructor.

Certification

  • Pass the practical video exam achieving proficiency level 4.
  • Complete the level 4 instructor course.
  • Pass the in-class teaching exam demonstrating proficiency with the ADVANCE teaching model.

PROGRAM FEES

LEVEL ONE

$20SESSION
  • A single 45 minute training session
  • Add $10 per certification (Qi Gong, Tai Chi)
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LEVEL TWO

$40SESSION
  • A single 75 minute training session
  • Add $20 per certification (Qi Gong, Yang style, Chen style, etc.)
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LEVEL THREE

$200COURSE
  • Multiple training sessions
  • Add $50 per certification (Qi Gong, Yang style, Chen style, etc.)
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LEVEL FOUR

$200COURSE
  • Multiple training sessions
  • Add $50 per certification (Yang style, Chen style, Wu style etc.)
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