SAHQA preparatory Duans are classified as Chih levels, as preparation for the more advanced international accreditation.

Qualifying at these levels will enable you to start teaching.

Once qualified at a Chih 1-3 level, SAHQA will guide those who wish to further their training to proceed to international accreditation by both SAHQA and the International Health Qigong Federation (IHQF). SAHQA Health Qigong Chih 1-3 Instructor Certificate (upon passing the assessment)

The first criterion is to be an active SAHQA subscription member and remain a SAHQA member by renewing your annual subscription.

Learn the advanced criteria as advised by your SAHQA/IHQF coach.

SAHQA will advise and guide the member to obtain the international merit listed below.

Continue to obtain the recommended merit to qualify as an International IHQF coach

SAHQA will assist you in registering and obtaining merit with IHQF, Beijing China.

2.　　The headquarters of the International Federation of Health Qigong is based in Beijing, China. Its main responsibilities are: to organize international competitions and activities of Health Qigong, to develop the international technical standards of Health Qigong, and to formulate the training plan and management of Health Qigong athletes, coaches, and referees.

3. The South African Health Qigong Association also known as; SA Health Qigong and SAHQA is part of 87 member countries and has been a member of the IHQF and CHQA since 2011. Is authorised to train, teach, adjudicate, assess, and merit.

B. The International Health Qigong Duan Diploma specifications include color categories that represent different Duan levels.
Each Duan level is indicated by a background color (blue for Junior, yellow for Intermediate, and red for Senior), and the actual level within the Duan is denoted by the combination of stars (ranging from 1 to 3).
For instance, the diploma for Intermediate Duan 6 is characterized by the theme color “yellow” and three stars.

2. To obtain an International Health Qigong Duan Diploma, candidates affiliated with an IHQF Member organization can participate in Duan exams organized by its member organizations. Successful candidates who achieve the required score are granted the corresponding Duan Diploma.

NB: Each International Health Qigong Duan Diploma features a unique QR code, allowing individuals to access diploma information and verify its authenticity through a mobile device scan.

All trainees are to upload the Certificates of Completion onto the official website of IHQF, as evidence for awarding the Certificates of Pre-Duan and Duan Levels upon verification.

The member organizations, in strict accordance with the International Health Qigong Duan System (draft) and the entrust agreements of the exam, organize the exam. The exam must be videotaped in the whole process and the relevant record must be preserved for at least 3 years.

The member organizations must submit the examination results to the IHQF as per the entrust agreements of the exam. As a rule, the examination result should be submitted within a week after the examination.

The IHQF will inspect the training and examination results. Generally, within a month after receiving the materials concerning the training and examination results, the Head Office will publish the results on the IHQF website, and then the candidates who pass the exams can print or download the Certificates of Duan.

1. The origins, characteristics, key points, methods of movements, standards, practice
tips, functions, and effects of Health Qigong Yi Jin Jing.
2. The origins, characteristics, key points, methods of movements, standards, practice
tips, functions, and effects of Health Qigong Wu Qin Xi.
3. The origins, characteristics, key points, methods of movements, standards, practice
tips, functions, and effects of Health Qigong Liu Zi Jue.
4. The origins, characteristics, key points, methods of movements, standards, practice
tips, functions, and effects of Health Qigong Ba Duan Jin.

1. The best way to enhance your abilities and skills is to regularly go to workshops, events, and training courses. You can additionally monitor your progress through recording videos of oneself and viewing and comparing them over time.
2. Second, please stress how important it is to focus on the basics and give yourself enough time to learn and gain information.
3. Third, when you’re training, try to empty your cup daily. It will assist you be open to change without getting attached or making strict goals.
4. Realise that as your skills and abilities grow, so does your understanding and mastery of technical elements.
5. Get a better idea and enhance your skills by going back to the beginning every so often. This will help you see details that you might have missed at first.