Ego. Discord. Relationships. Anxiety. Resistance to change. Despair.
If you’re human (we’re guessing you are!), you’ve probably struggled with at least one, if not a few, of these things. It’s normal and it’s ok, life is not perfect and that’s a good thing.
Have you ever dug your heels in when something changed, being certain change would only make things worse (yet knowing change is inevitable).
Plus, learn about Stoicism, Logotherapy, Taoism and more.
TaijiFit Evolved Academy
Instructor Training
Once you graduate from TaijiFit 300, you are officially TaijiFit certified and can teach!
That’s where the real magic starts, sharing your knowledge and love for Tai Chi with others will only improve your practice.
This class is a favorite of DDR’s, and we’re sure it’ll be a favorite of yours too.
We can’t wait to see you do good, feel good, and plant good for the future.
The Learning Path
Foundations
101: Original Flow
200: Mastering Flow Conducting
Build on your 101 tools by adding cueing, safety, and become an expert at Flow Shows.
300: The Philosophy of Flow
A deep dive into the philosophies behind TaijiFit, this is the final piece before graduating from the program.
Fusion Series
Fire Fusion will spice up your routine with Kung-fu kicks that calm.
Bamboo Fusion combines yoga and Tai Chi and is a favorite class for many.
The specifics...
Class Schedule
8 Tuesdays on Zoom
6-7pm ET
- October 3
- October 10
- October 17
- October 24
- October 31
- November 7
- November 14
- November 21
Replays will be available.
Syllabus
Week One: The Philosophy of Flow
Week Two: On Dealing with the Ego
Week Three: On Dealing with Discord
Week Four: On Dealing with Relationships
Week Five: On Dealing with Anxiety
Week Six: On Dealing with Resistance to Change
Week Seven: On Dealing with Despair
Week Eight: Final Exam and Practicum
Meet Your Instructor
Your teacher, John Plunkett, has a lot of experience both teaching in general and teaching TaijiFit. The University of Richmond recognized John's contributions by awarding him the Distinguished Faculty and Distinguished Alumni designations, the guy knows his stuff!
Plus he’s a Veteran and you know how much we love Veterans here at TaijiFit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn How it Works
What's so awesome about being a TaijiFit Instructor?
Spiritually: The Flow State itself is enough to want to deepen your TaijiFit practices, but being an Instructor means that you have the knowledge to spread this life-changing state with the world. Leaving good in one's wake is a primary reason that TaijiFit exists.
Physically: Movement is good for the body—we all know that. But did you know that Tai Chi has scientifically proven benefits such as higher immunity (that's so important in today's world), improved cardiovascular health, flexibility, and balance? Check out the Harvard study here.
Mentally: Stress is a killer. TaijiFit teaches you how to drastically reduce your stress response, which means an easier time for your mind and parasympathetic nervous system. You'll also find a sense of community here which is very important to our mental well-being as humans. And don't forget that Tai Chi by itself has been proven to increase memory retention and decrease the physical symptoms of neurological conditions, as stated in this article by Next Avenue.
What are the physical requirements?
We cannot offer medical advice and suggest you reach out to your health care team in order to determine if this is right for you.
Please note that some of the Fusion Courses may be more physically strenuous than 101, 200, and 300.
Do you offer Military Discounts?
Before any purchase, please reach out to our team at [email protected] and let them know that you’re a Veteran.
Because of the way our system works, we aren’t able to offer the 10% Military Discount in conjunction with another discount. Our TaijiFit Veterans have let us know that they enjoy using their Military Discount to purchase a Membership Tier, and then they can use their Membership Tier discount to purchase classes, courses, etc.
Who can join the academy? Do I need experience?
Please note, in order to become a certified TaijiFit Instructor and be part of the VA CCN, you must be able to pass a background check. This is a federal requirement.
What if I don't want to be an Instructor?
If you do want to be an Instructor but do not want to be part of the VA CCN, that's okay too. That is also entirely optional.
How much are the courses?
If you do not have a Membership Tier, the costs are:
TaijiFit Fundamentals: $75
TaijiFit Academy Classes (101, 200, etc.): $500
Note: All prices are in USD. All policies are stated on the purchase page of any TaijiFit product, course, membership, etc. and are subject to change at any time.
What equipment do I need?
You will also need a computer or tablet that has a camera, microphone, and speaker. You can use earbuds instead of a microphone and speaker.
We do require you to be on camera during the Live classes. These are hosted on Zoom, so you will also need a computer or tablet that is capable of using this software / app.