YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY WITH CHSQ
New Learners, Fitness Professionals and Full Instructor Courses
Online and In-Person Training, 1:1 or Group Courses

The chart below shows the simple progression journey whether its for personal health or career development.
You can easily decide how far you would like to take your knowledge of Ba Duan Jin Qigong.
Many train with us just for the love to learn the system and improve their own health.
Some like to learn a bit more about its deeper uses for health and the theory behind its history, while others look to build a career as a teacher and help their community wellbeing. It's up to you.

P.S. There's a lot of information so why not grab a cuppa and let it all seep in slowly!

We welcome all to the school.
We invite all potential students to come and train with the school and enjoy the benefits of Qigong.
The course is designed to meet many different needs and help people to experience elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine that may help resolve many modern ailments and health concerns.

What would you like to achieve?​

• Learn something new and nourishing for you own health.
• Discover the benefits of therapeutic exercise that goes much deeper into the body and mind.
• Share with friends and family to remain mobile and stress free.
• Add new skills to a professional career and become a recognised Qigong Instructor.
• Offer existing clients something very unique that will help them to feel physically and emotional better.
• Gain CPD points to meet your annual professional requirements.

Here are two options for your to consider.

• 1. Gain new skills to improve your health (Suitable for everyone to enjoy)

First and foremost the most important element of learning Qigong is improving your own health and wellbeing.
In our Unit 1 Practical , you can learn the practical elements and therapeutic movements for your own health and wellbeing, without professional training and completion.
This is really great for those looking for a personal health system or those who would like to experience Qigong to improve mobility, fitness and emotional health.
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• 2. Share it with others (Aimed at professionals and deeper knowledge)

If you decide you would like to move forward and look at the teaching elements of the course, you can move onto Unit 2 which provides the additional teaching skills and professional requirements.  This provides the professional and technical standards to be able to share this health system with others, in a public or professional setting.

Supportive and guided learning
What ever you decide, we can help. You will be supported at every step to ensure your are getting the best experience for your learning journey.

Freedom to change and grow, that includes if you change your mind too!
If at anytime you decide that the school is not for you or you feel Qigong is not fitting with your needs, you can stop your training at any time. We would prefer you to stay, but we understand that life changes, people change and we support that too! You won't owe any money as the course is a pay-as-you-go experience. There are no tie-ins or payments contracts. If you stop training ,we stop teaching you, its that simple :)

Courses and Prices for 2026 Click Here

Unit 1 Practical Ba Duan Jin​​ Preparation Routine Eight Main Postures Five Elements, Organs & Emotions Closing and Sealing (8-9 months)	Unit 2 -  Developing Teacher Skills​​ Safe Practices & Public Health Developing a class structure Understanding learner needs Ba Duan Jin Adjustments and TCM Associations ​(3-4 months)	Unit 3 - Assessment & Award​​ Working in a public setting Theoretical assessments Completion and awards Practical assessments              (4-8 months) ​
£120 per month	120 per month	120 per month
148 page Training Manual Access to Video Tutorials ​1:1 Training & Support Group Training Option Online & In-Person Learning	1:1 Tutor Training/ Theory Sessions Theory Assessments ​TCM Development Online Flexible Learning	1:1 Tutor Training Sessions Practical  & Theory Assessments Practical Skills & Awards Online & In-Person Learning Group Training Option
Booking Soon	Booking Soon	Booking Soon
Unit 1 is suitable for anyone looking to learn the practical applications of the Ba Daun Jin Qigong system to improve their own health.	Unit 2 builds on the previous unit for those who would like to experience deeper information about the inner meanings of Ba Daun Jin Qigong	Unit 3 is the final step for those who would like to become qualified in teaching Ba Daun Jin Qigong and excel in their practice.
Benefits Great for personal health Learn a daily exercise system Helps to heal pain and injury Skills for life CPD Points	Benefits Gain a deeper understanding of learner needs. Build a structured learning journey. Improve Self-Healing CPD Points	Benefits Build a rewarding career as a Qigong teacher Help others improve their health and wellness CIMPSA Endorsed CPD Points
Progression Learn the theory of the system in Unit 2 for a deeper understanding  Work towards becoming a Qigong Instructor. Learn how to support your students and help them feel better.	Progression Work towards becoming an instructor in Unit 3 Support the health or others and build a career in Therapeutic Exercise Develop teaching skills and build a solid class structure	Progression Design your own classes and events in the community Enter the health and fitness sector for employment Enter the education and schools sector to reach younger students.
CIMPSA ENDORSED COURSE	CIMPSA ENDORSED COURSE	CIMPSA ENDORSED COURSE
Discover More	Discover More	Discover More

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 Good to know!

You will have plenty time to complete each unit. The course has been designed to be manageable and fit with daily life, current work responsibilities and family commitments. It does help if you can build a plan so you don't feel rushed.

There are evening and weekend slots available if needed, so your new career path moves smoothly, without interfering with current plans too much. We have been students too!

Online training and assessment meetings are booked online via our booking platform so you can easily find times and days to suit your schedule. You can also re-schedule online if life gets in the way sometimes.

The course has a lifecycle of 14 months minimum, which is a guide to how long you have to complete your training. Most complete in 14-18 months.
​You cannot rush learning Qigong.
​Extensions and additional tutor meetings can be arranged, but do carry additional costs.

Get in Touch

When you are ready, give me a call or send an email to discuss booking your Qigong Instructor Course 

I look forward to meeting you,

​Christopher Handbury
School Principal and Chief Biscuit Muncher

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Next Course Starts July 2026

.​What you will learn while training with CHSQ

• Each student will receive training in authentic Ba Duan Jin Qigong (Eight Brocades) with modern variations.
• Discover how Ba Duan Jin Qigong effects the physical body and emotional mind for self-healing.
• Learn how to adapt the practice for different students and their individual needs.
• Developing a regular class schedule to meet student learning and personal growth.
• How to manage administration duties and record keeping.
• Public health and safety measures in a teaching role.

This includes:

• Basic preparation and warm-up set.
• The main eight movements of the Ba Duan Jin.
• A short set for closing and finishing your practice.
• Developing a daily personal practice.
• Variations for the elderly or injured.

Additional Training

• Seated BDJ for those less mobile.
• Spinal Dynamic Healing - Floor Based  Routine
• Walking Qigong for Balance and Fall Prevention
• Advanced Ba Duan Jin Training

TCM Theory 

• Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
• 5 Element theory and applications
• Relationships of the internal organs and the emotions.
• What conditions or injuries benefit from each posture.
• How to use the Ba Duan Jin for specific health and wellbeing needs.  

• Cautions and Safe Practice for teaching public classes.

1:1 Training is always the best way to learn - In Person or Online

Instructor Training is mostly 1:1 private training or small groups. The school is not a large franchised or corporate business, so we are able to offer a more a personal and higher standard of interaction.  Individual and small group learning environments can bring greater results for students and Instructors.

Online and virtual training has proved to be a valuable way to reach those seeking continued professional development and further training for their existing qualified status.

Sometimes, where current instructor/students are at the same level or happy to train together in small groups, we arrange this, where needed, for instructor development.

Our training courses utilise online learning and virtual meetings, so we can support our students during their learning journey, should they not be able to attend in person.

School Principal, Christopher Handbury is long term, dedicated student of Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine with time served practice and knowledge, passing on authentic skills, as those have done before us. This is the way, and we endeavour to retain the traditional methods within a modern framework for learning.

CHSQ develop effective and professional Instructors that meet our high standards of training and practices, so individual attention is always the preferred way of learning.

Training courses follow the national standards required for teacher training and meets the requirements for professional insurance to work in the UK.  The Tai Chi and Qigong Union for Great Britain have worked closely with the Chartered institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) over recent years to raise the standards of technical ability for Tai Chi and Qigong.

Our courses and training have been designed to meet these standards of professional skill and knowledge.

Available Training Aids

• 148 Page Fully illustrated Training Manual (Included)
• Training Posters
• 20+ Video Tutorials (Included)
• Student Media Groups

On completion, successful students of our Full Instructor courses will be able to:

• Successfully develop a daily practice

• Plan and develop a class structure
• Manage the organisation of events
• Perform in a public class environment
• Earn an income from new skills
• Gain Instructor Insurance for public teaching
• Hold a recognisable achievement in Qigong

Benefits of CPD courses

• Additional skill set to develop career prospects
• Ability to offer a system to help improve the health and wellbeing of participants
• Earn extra income and open up a new client base from a new and exciting exercise system
• Meet the needs of your students and clients by offering solutions to combat pain, injuries and emotional stress.
• Learn effective knowledge of traditional internal health practices for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Gain access to further training to build a solid presence in the complementary health sector.

Please Be Mindful

We do not accept students without a genuine interest in Qigong and healing arts. To be able to teach others you must have the correct knowledge, care and skillset in place. Becoming a teacher is a great task and equally rewarding responsibility. Teachers must be of good character, honourable and respectful.

Qigong is not just an exercise system. It is the study of human energy (Qi) and dedication through effort (Gong) that makes it a powerful art of healing.


​Training Requirements -

See below for Full Qualifications / CPD / Existing Students

Full Qualification - New Students 2024/2025

1. Each student must complete 100 personal training sessions of the full system over a minimum of 12 months and within 18 months. This duration provides the minimal time for personal experience to grow and the body to develop in the correct manner.
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2. Complete a practical assessment and successfully demonstrate the teaching of a 3 x 45-minute classes to the public. Teaching others is an art in itself and develops over time. The initial assessment aims to help with this transition and answer any questions that arise for new teacher/students.

3. Complete a written assessment of not less than 40 questions under supervision. Having a basic understanding of Qi Theory, TCM and Anatomy and Physiology really help with the deeper understanding of Qigong and the human body and mind. This is an endless journey of learning so it pays to have the correct foundation to start with.

4. (Optional) Provide a current and valid on-site first-aid certificate. This is generally good practice, but not essential. This must be arranged by the students during the training process. Many local venues provide this training, some for very little cost. It gives confidence to students and venues if you have safety experience when needed.

Course Requirement for Completion

• Introduction & Completion sessions - 2 hours
• Contact Tuition                 15+ Hours (minimum)
• Home Practical                 150 Hours
• Home Study/Tutorials     40 Hours​

​Training Requirements - Existing Students

If you are an existing student attending public classes or private tuition you can request to take instructor training or level 1 when you feel ready. Please discuss this with your instructor.

Ba Duan Jin Course Includes:

• 20+ total hours of virtual meetings and assessment
• Online video access to 20+ videos tutorials
• Student's training book available
• Email and phone support
• Additional access to online tuition. 
• Assessments are submitted online or in person.
• An in-person session is required for completion. These events will be arranged in due course.

Please call 01453 828000 or email for more information or to arrange a phone call to discuss your queries.

Student support through your training

• With the advances in digital meetings, many of the requirements can be submitted via video or Skype which makes it great for distance learning or those who cannot attend regular 1:1 sessions.
• Email support is offered during your training to answer your questions.
• Students will have access to the online video platform where there are over 20+ videos to help with their home practice.
• A student reference book is included that contains all the information you need for personal practice and the exam process. 
• Each student will need to be fully insured while training so that when it comes to teaching classes for your qualification you are already covered. The cost for this is around £60

Our ultimate goal is to produce confident, knowledgeable and skilled Qigong teachers that represent the authentic skills of the teachers before us. 

What happens after you have completed your training? Once you have completed your training you will be presented with a Ba Duan Jin Instructor Certificate that will enable you to gain insurance to teach public classes.

Building classes your way... or with us. From here you can go on to arrange your own classes or groups of students or become an associate teacher at the school and we will help you set up classes and support your teacher journey. 

Associate Teachers are required to complete 12 hours of 1:1 training each year to maintain current skillsets and training under the schools standards of practice

​Further training & experience... the choice is yours. Completing your level 1 training is just the beginning of a fruitful and enlightening journey of self-healing. for those wishing to extend their experience, there are many other options to excel in this field.

Additional Training

In addition to the Ba Daun Jin Level 1, there are the following skillsets or teacher add-ons. These are provided in either 1:1 or workshop formats. They help to broaden your personal development and also benefit extra skills for your class students.

• Spinal Dynamic Healing - a floor-based system for self-healing and pain relief
• Walking Qigong - A set of structured walking methods that help with balance, awareness and postural health.
• 5 Element Qigong Set - A personal 5-movement Qigong set.
• Moving Ba Duan Jin Set - An active version of BDJ
• Lam Ba Duan Jin
• Zhan Zhuang Qigong - Standing Qigong for internal power and self-healing
• How to Treat Neck Pain - A 45-minute self-massage system for treating neck pain a stress-related tension

• Tui Na Self Massage - Learning the major energy points for self-treatment
• Treatment of others - Tui Na Massage and 5 Element Theory/Nutrition for better health and wellbeing.
• Additional Qigong sets and warm-ups for Instructors. Four Breaths, Swaying Tree, Cloud Hands, Extended warm up, 36 Move - Active Set, etc.

Paying for your training

• Per Unit - A £200 deposit is required to enrol on the course. Balances for each unit are required 3-4 weeks before the start of each unit. Monthly payment plans can be arranged but carry an additional 10% charge for set-up and service costs.
• On-site visits and additional tutor meetings are arranged as and when required. These carry an additional cost.

Additional

• Where training has not be acceptable to meet the requirements of the examinations, training has been deferred due to reasonable matters or additional time is needed to complete the training, there may be additional costs. Each case will be evaluated individually to create a suitable solution.

Cost for Instructor Training Course

As each student has a different learning pattern and costs vary depending on the time needed to complete the stages for examination.

A basic cost for a new student's tuition with no prior experience is £1800.00 (based on recommended hours of contact - training, examinations)

Conclusion

As ambassadors for qigong and the healing arts, we will do our best to provide the highest standards of training and support for future training and self-development.

We do not offer certification without a personal 1:1 assessment. 

Becoming a valid Qigong Instructor requires personal tuition and guidance.

Contact assessment will usually take place in Stonehouse, South Gloucestershire, UK. On-site visits can be arranged at an extra cost to be decided as required.

Online and virtual training utilises the zoom platform. 

Please get in touch if you would like to start your professional Qigong journey. Click the 'get in touch' text below.

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