Instructor membership is for those who have been practicing for at least 5 consecutive years and wish to be have the credibility of being one of our accredited instructors. All applicants are assessed by our panel of experts who focus on common principles and NOT the specifics of any particular style.
You must complete the form below and send video(s) via YouTube link or similar showing their practice and teaching. These are then sent to our Membership Secretary and assessed by our Technical Panel.
We have created guidance documents to aid your instructor application process. Reading these will give you the best chance to pass your assessment first time.
- Tai Chi Assessment Guidance
- Qigong Assessment Guidance
- Video Guide – videos are required for ALL assessments
To join as an Instructor Member click here for the online application form
Should you require any assistance with your application you can contact the Membership Secretary for advice.
Instructor Member Fees are £45 per year for UK incl Channel Isles & Isle of Man and £55 per year for anywhere else. Please note that the cost of an assessment is an additional one-off payment of £25. Applicants must pay both the assessment fee and the relevant membership fee at the time of joining. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, this assessment fee is NOT refundable.
You can use the buttons below to pay by PayPal. Alternatively you can pay via bank transfer or cheque, the details for these are on the application form.
NB: The Board of The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain CIC reserves its absolute right to recognize only safe and acceptable use of qigong and other Chinese Internal Health practices for well-being. Potentially dangerous or otherwise unacceptable practices will not be recognised.
