It is with great sadness that we have to report that Dan Docherty passed away on 9th December 2021. His memory lives on through this website, his articles, videos, podcasts and in the hearts, minds and teaching of his many students and friends throughout the world.

If you are looking for a teacher in this style, then please visit “Where to Learn” “Instructor Listings” page as although this is not being kept up to date it will provide contact details for a number of his main students.

The PTCCI practitioners Facebook page is useful should you have questions.

PTCCI Membership In UK

With immediate effect PTTCI in the UK are now in the position to offer an annual Membership to UK students and Instructors which includes insurance as standard for £19 per annum (member to member)

Those who take out annual Membership will be entitled to a £2 deduction per event at Dan's workshops and zoom sessions.

When students take Membership via their Instructor, the Instructor may be able to receive an administration fee per student of £2.  Please contact dan_ptcci@hotmail.co.uk for details.


Instructors must have appropriate experience and hold relevant qualifications to teach.

The insurance (10M) policy covers:

- PTCCI syllabus (qi gong and tai chi chuan)
- online teaching
- sabre, sword and spear (no live blades)

Instructors who need commercial insurance, or wish to take insurance elsewhere are free to do so and can still obtain a PTTCI membership.

If PTCCI Instructors require any further Health and Safety awareness training, Safeguarding, DBS or similar services - information can be provided on how to obtain these.

Contact: dan_ptcci@hotmail.co.uk or admin@taichichuan.co.uk for further information