International Instructor Examination and Certification

by Chen Zhenglei Taijiquan Federation

Since the Coronavirus pandemic, we have developed this online Instructor Examination and Certification system so that students and instructors can obtain official accreditation by providing video clips and images to support their instructor certificate application. Teaching Skills video clips are required.

The next Assessment is scheduled 6th September 2026. The Assessment page is accessible by all Examiners. The assessment will be taken place by the Federation examining panel at scheduled  time at regular basis so  please complete an application form whenever you are ready and upload supporting video clips and images. Upon receipt of applications, the examining will be conducted by internal assessment meeting. Successful applicants will be invited to the official certification ceremony which will be broadcasted through our online live stream platform. Normally it will be at the end of live online seminars conducted by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. The certificates will be sent out by email and the details of certification award will be published on this page.

There are 10 levels for the Chen’s Taichi Instructor Evaluation System under the Chen Zhenglei Taijiquan Federation. The system is especially designed according to the Chen’s family style Taichi. The system includes the basics postures and moves, silk reeling (spiral rotation) exercises, different traditional hand and weapon routine as well as the different kinds of techniques of push-hands and applications. Those who apply to be certified should have appropriate Taichi teaching skills as well as Taichi theories.

The examination can be administered in one of the two ways: Federation Head Office Hosted or Local Institution Hosted. Exams can be carried on-site or via remote video conference. Level 7 or higher instructor exams must be conducted by a examiner panel appointed by the Federation Head Office.
Federation Head Office Hosted Examination: A full board of examiners certified by the Federation will take part in the event remotely. All levels of instructors are covered.
Local Institution Hosted Examination: Examination panel must have three examiners certified by the Federation and at least one of the examiners must be non-local. Instructor certificate level 6 or lower can be assessed.
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Sign up now!

All Chen Style Tai Chi instructors and students can apply for Instructor Certification by the following links:

1. Pay Certification fee
   

   On completion of your online payment you will receive a confirmation email containing your order number. Please save this order number in a safe place because you will need it to complete your online application form.

2. Complete and submit your application form for Instructor Accreditation
   

   You will need to supply your application fee order number

3. Upload supporting files – Rules are applied
   

   Please upload videos and/or images to support your Instructor Certification Application

4. View/Edit Application
   

   Go here to view your application or to make changes to it

Chief Examiner:

Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei – President and Chief Instructor

Appointed Examiners:

Yan Zhigang (Level 10),
Liming Yue (Level 10),
Giuseppe Paterniti (Level 10),
Pete Hornby (Level 9 ),
Billy Greer (Level 9),
Nick Taylor (Level 8),
Damian Kierans (Level 8),
John Higginson (Level 8),
Garry Seghers (Level 7),
Jamal Alek (Level 7),
Chicca Enrica Fossa (Level 7),
Wenli Yue (Level 6),

All applicants please email: liming.yue@chenzhenglei.com

International Instructor Examiner Certification

Chen Zhenglei Taijiquan Federation certified instructor Examiners are appointed by the Technical Examination Committee. Requirements for the appointment are as the following:
• Grand Master Chen Zhengleis’ Disciple or Special appointment by Grand Master Chen Zhenglei
• Mastery of all required technical skills, can work independently and lead a team of examiners and can answer questions related to instructor certification.
• Hold valid intermediate or higher instructor certificate issued by the Federation
• Recommended by two current examiners or recommended directly by Grand Master Chen Zhenglei
• Affiliate of the Federation

Federation Head Office Technical Examination Committee members

Director – Chen Zhenglei
Deputy Director – Chen Bin, Chen Juan, Chen Yuanyuan, Yue Liming, Yan Zhigang
Committee member: Billy Greer, Giuseppe Paterniti, Peter Hornby, Garry Seghers, Nick Taylor