Certification Categories

Associate Tai Chi Instructor

1. At least 200 hours of experience in teaching Tai Chi.

2. Demonstrate and explain the Tai Chi 8 Form movements.


Tai Chi Instructor (Level I)

1. At least 500 hours of experience in teaching Tai Chi.

2. Demonstrate and explain the Tai Chi 8 Form movements.

3. Demonstrate and explain the correct breathing for the Tai Chi 8 Form.

4. Explain the flow of Chi and how it relates to the movements of the Tai Chi 8 Form.


Tai Chi Instructor (Level II)

1. At least 1000 hours of experience in teaching Tai Chi.

2. Demonstrate and explain the Tai Chi 24 Form movements.


Tai Chi Instructor (Level III)

1. At least 2000 hours of experience in teaching Tai Chi.

2. Demonstrate and explain the Tai Chi 24 Form movements.

3. Demonstrate and explain the correct breathing for the Tai Chi 24 Form.

4. Explain the flow of Chi and how it relates to the movements of the Tai Chi 24 Form.


Tai Chi Master Instructor

1. At least 5000 hours of experience in teaching Tai Chi and/or Qigong.

2. Demonstrate and explain the Tai Chi 24 Form and the Tai Chi 8 Form movements.

3. Demonstrate and explain the correct breathing for the Tai Chi 24 Form and the Tai Chi 8 Form.

4. Explain the flow of Chi and how it relates to the Tai Chi 24 Form and the Tai Chi 8 Form.

5. Be able to explain the history of Tai Chi and the differences of the 5 major styles of Tai Chi.



Certification Renewal :

1. Receive continuing education (in the form of self-study, workshops, seminars and/or classes) in Tai Chi for at least 20 hours a year.

2. Maintain at least 100 hours in teaching Tai Chi every year.


Tai Chi Certification Fees

First Year Certification fee for Instructors (after the application is approved): $75.00.

Annual Renewal Fee: for Instructors: $45.00


You may apply for Individual ETA membership by submitting the ETA Instructor Certification Application and Fee.