October 2020 - An award of Level 1 Instructor to Doris Schierer.
Well done Doris !!!
October 2024 - An award of Level 2 Instructor to Doris Schierer.
Very well done Doris !!!
Private instructor, read on. Corporate instructor program - click here.
Ideal for:
⦿ Martial arts or other physical skills teachers who want to add Tai Chi to their portfolio.
⦿ Tai Chi students who want to teach.
⦿ YOU, if you are motivated and will put in the time and effort required.
"The instructor course is well structured and clearly laid out. Robert has an eye for every small detail and won’t let you get away with any mistakes. He also has a wealth of knowledge and background information on all things Tai Chi and other martial arts and is keen to pass it on. I was quite nervous when Robert monitored my lessons, but his comments and corrections were really positive and encouraging."
- Doris Schierer -
The academy's Instructor Program takes you through a comprehensive and progressive training program which, upon qualification, will allow you to teach Tai Chi for health and exercise but also with an understanding of the history and martial origins and capabilities of the art.
Under the guidance of Robert Agar-Hutton, a seasoned corporate coach and Tai Chi master, our program blends ancient wisdom with modern training methods. With decades of experience, Robert brings unique insights, including expertise in anger management coaching and CBT principles integrated with Tai Chi and Qigong.
Our program goes beyond the basics. We don’t just teach you to perform Tai Chi — we prepare you to teach it with depth and authenticity. You’ll gain an understanding of the history Tai Chi, its health benefits, ability to improve wellness, and its martial origins. All of which will enable you to teach with confidence and integrity.
Affordable and Accessible Training:
We believe in offering one of the most affordable Tai Chi instructor programs available in the UK. While there are costs involved, the value of what you gain – mastery, knowledge, and the ability to change lives for the better – is unparalleled.
If your interest is in teaching Tai Chi for health, fitness, and relaxation, get in touch with us today.
⦿ Anybody who wants to maintain their health and fitness.
⦿ Those with balance issues or who want to improve their balance.
⦿ People recuperating after injury or disease (With appropriate permission from their doctor or other medical experts).
⦿ Anyone who is ‘stressed’ and needs to have a way to relax.
⦿ Those suffering from anger issues who want to have a mechanism to aid anger prevention and control.
Note: Robert Agar-Hutton was a corporate coach for many years. He developed and taught programs to enable people to be Anger Management Coaches using a CBT methodology that included Tai Chi and Qigong principles.
⦿ Anyone who wants to learn Tai Chi for its interesting approach to exercise and/or because of the Chinese cultural heritage that it includes.
⦿ Anyone who wants to compete in Tai Chi form competitions.
October 2020 - An award of Level 1 Instructor to Doris Schierer.
Well done Doris !!!
October 2024 - An award of Level 2 Instructor to Doris Schierer.
Very well done Doris !!!
Progress at your own pace. There is no mandatory time for achieving any qualification level. It is only based on your ability to perform and to teach the required curriculum.
There are 5 levels of qualification you can start teaching from the first level which is 'Teaching Apprentice', after that you can continue and become a 'Level 1 Instructor', and then Level 2, then 3, and then 4. With each level your skills and knowledge will increase and the depth and variety at which you will be able to teach both Tai Chi and Qigong will improve.
Upon certification, you can proudly style yourself as a "Level ‘x’ Instructor in Agar-Hutton Tai Chi" or as “A level ‘x’ instructor of the Agar-Hutton Tai Chi Academy”. That is for as long as you keep your instructor’s certification current. Subject to the rules of the Academy in relation to appropriate behaviour. Certification is renewed annually, ensuring ongoing growth through continued and advanced training.
Ongoing training also lets you (if you want to) climb the ladder of advancement through the various stages (See Instructor Program Overview - link below) becoming a more advanced and knowledgeable instructor.
A basic overview of the requirements and qualifications are:
Requirements:
A willingness and determination to learn Tai Chi and Qigong and to have or develop the necessary teaching skills for the people (individuals or groups) that you intend to teach.
At every level there is refinement and consolidation of all the knowledge and skills that have already been acquired.
Teaching Apprentice
Knowledge: Tai Chi technical understanding; Basic Tai Chi History and Philosophy; Basic First Aid awareness; Health and Safety awareness.
Skills: Warm ups - sets A and B; Tai Chi Forms - 8 Move 1 Step form and the Slow Power form; Floating Hands patterns 1 and 2; 5 Move Qigong.
Level 1 Instructor
Knowledge: Tai Chi technical understanding; Understanding the wants and limitations of your target demographic; Tai Chi skills and performance; Qigong skills and performance; Basic class design.
Skills: Warm ups - set C; 8 Move Energy form, Dynamic form. Short Balance form; Floating Hands patterns 3, 4, and 5; 5 Element Qigong; Basic partner work.
Level 2 Instructor
Knowledge: Intermediate Tai Chi History and Philosophy; Coaching different students with different requirements; Advanced class design.
Skills: Warm ups - set D; Long Balance form; Monkey form; 24 Move form (Originally known as the Peking Form); Heaven & Earth Qigong; Floating Hands patterns 6 to 10; Partner work; Basic Applications.
Full details of the above and details for Levels 3 and 4 - see 'Instructor Program Overview' button below.
The steps to each qualification include the above (and more) and teaching and training performance evaluations including being monitored whilst teaching a class.
Participation in the training program and qualification and recertification at any level is at the absolute discretion of Robert Agar-Hutton.
To start the program or to ask any questions that you have call 07771 333 369 or email robert@ahtca.co.uk
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Agar-Hutton Tai Chi Academy
27 Ballantyne Road
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 9FJ
ENGLAND
Email: info@ahtca.co.uk
Phone: 07771 333 369
Int: +44 (0) 7771 333 369