ACADEMY

The Academy is a certificate program intended to enhance the knowledge of Chen Family Taijiquan for those who wish to become professional Tai Chi teachers under the Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA standard. This apprenticeship and teacher course is conducted in a semi-private setting, with a master trainer dedicated to teaching a small group of 2 to 4 trainees. Academy candidates will receive instruction from certified teachers, Master Bosco Baek and Master Chen Bing.

The Academy provides a systematic process for learning the current curriculum at the Primary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Successful completion of the program grants teacher qualifications, enabling candidates to apply for succession as disciples.

To be eligible for the program, candidates must have completed Tai Chi 101 and Tai Chi 102, either onsite or online. Additionally, they must provide a certificate of confirmation from a certified teacher who taught them directly and agrees to the terms of the Academy program. The program offers a unique opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the classical curriculum and become a professional Tai Chi teacher under the Chen Bing Taiji Academy USA standard.

Onsite & Online Requirements

1. Orientation
2. Completion of 8 Tai Chi 101 classes
3. Completion of 8 Tai Chi 102 classes
4. Fang Song Teacher Course (submission of a video recording of the candidate successfully demonstrating the entire Fang Song series)
5. Confirmation from a certified teacher who directly taught the candidate
6. Agreement to the terms and conditions of the Academy Program

Note

The Orientation, Tai Chi 101 and 102 classes can be taken before or after the Fang Song Teacher Course. This allows candidates the flexibility to complete the classes in the order that works best for them. The remaining requirements, including completion of the Fang Song Teacher Course, confirmation from a certified teacher, and agreement to the terms and conditions of the Academy Program, remain the same.