
The Ptah Khi Academy is the educational pathway of the Ptah Khi System, providing structured training in internal arts, health development and instructor education through progressive learning levels.
The Ptah Khi Academy is the educational pathway of the Ptah Khi System, providing structured training in internal arts, health development and instructor education through progressive learning levels.

The Ptah Khi School is the institution the physical and philosophical home of the internal arts system, grounded in 25 years of practice and teaching in London. The Ptah Khi Academy is the education platform the structured online learning environment that makes that same system accessible to students worldwide, regardless of geography or schedule They are two distinct things serving one unified purpose: the structured, progressive development of every student who enters the Ptah Khi system wherever they are in the world, wherever they are in their journey.
The institution. Physical classes in London. Lineage, accreditation, community, and the lived transmission of the internal arts system. The Black Sash grading pathway and in-person instructor development.
The education platform. Structured online courses, guided practices, reflective questionnaires, and downloadable resources — delivering the complete Ptah Khi system to students in every country, at every level.
The Academy exists to remove every barrier between a serious student and a genuine system. Geography. Time. Access. None of these should determine whether someone can develop internal mastery.” — SIFU SAHU TAO SHEN, FOUNDER
The Ptah Khi Academy is the educational pathway of the Ptah Khi System, providing structured training in internal arts, health development and instructor education through progressive learning levels.
Through structured courses, practical training and progressive development, students explore:
MOVEMENT
BREATH
INTERNAL CULTIVATION
HEALTH AND LONGEVITY
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT


Every course in the Ptah Khi Academy is built around the same proven learning structure; combining theory, embodied practice, guided awareness, and reflective integration to produce genuine transformation, not just content consumption.
Each module opens with a theory lesson explaining the concept, its place in the Ptah Khi system, and the scientific understanding behind it. The why before the how.
A follow-along embodied practice with videos from Tai Chi, Chi Kung, structural movement and other topics. The core skill-building component. Filmed for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
A meditation, breath regulation, or awareness practice. Audio-only so students close their eyes and go inward. 15–30 minutes. The integration layer that anchors the week’s learning in the body.
A reflective questionnaire or journaling exercise bridging the module’s learning with the student’s lived experience. Where knowledge becomes genuine development.
Every course in the Academy is a structured step along one of the three pathways, Personal Development, Instructor Pathway, or Advanced Internal Development. Each one opens what comes next.
FOUNDATION · LIVE NOW
BCCMA NATIONAL STANDARD
GRADED LEVELS
CERTIFICATE AWARDED

PROFESSIONAL · LAUNCHING SOON
BCCMA PATHWAY
CPD HOURS
CIMSPA ENDORSED

| DURATION | 3 levels · Structured progression with assessments |
| CONTENT | Video instruction · Teaching methodology · Practice hours |
| OUTCOME | BCCMA pathway · CIMSPA eligible · Teaching rights |
ADVANCED · AVAILABLE NOW · PROPRIETARY SYSTEM
PTAH KHI EXCLUSIVE
ALL LEVELS
ONGOING ACCESS

| DURATION | Progressive self-paced · Nine stages of development |
| CONTENT | Video · Audio · Written framework · Daily practices |
| OUTCOME | Complete internal cultivation framework |

| DURATION | Multi-level programme · Launches January 2027 |
| CONTENT | Video · Guided practices · Internal alchemy framework |
| ACCESS | Foundation course completion recommended |
WELLNESS · COMING SOON · HEALTH & WELLBEING
A dedicated wellness programme for anyone seeking to use the Ptah Khi system for long-term health, nervous system regulation, and active longevity. Accessible for all ages and fitness levels. Particular focus on chronic stress, musculoskeletal health, cardiovascular wellbeing, and emotional resilience.
ALL LEVELS
NHS ALIGNED

| DURATION | Structured programme · Coming Soon |
| SUITABLE FOR | All ages · All fitness levels · NHS-aligned |
| FOCUS
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Nervous system · Longevity · Emotional wellbeing |
LIVE · EVERY WEDNESDAY · ONLINE
LIVE SESSION
LIMITED SPACES
GLOBAL ACCESS

| SCHEDULE | Every Wednesday · 7:00–8:00pm GMT |
| COST | £10/session · £34/month · Free for Affiliated Members |
| ACCESS | Open to all · Book via Eventbrite |





THE PROGRESSION
The Academy is not a collection of isolated courses. It is a structured journey — from first contact with the system through to the deepest levels of internal mastery. Every stage opens the next
Begin with a free in-person class, a paid Wednesday live session, or the free membership resources. Experience the Ptah Khi system without commitment. Understand the approach, meet the community, and feel whether this is the right system for you.
FREE MEMBERSHIP
SHORT QUESTIONNAIRES
LIVING MINDFULLY APP

FOUNDATION
Enter the system through the pathway that fits your goals. The Black Sash Programme for martial arts and Tai Chi development. The Chi Kung Instructor Course for professional qualification. Both routes are complete in themselves and open access to the advanced levels.
BLACK SASH LEVELS 1–10
CHI KUNG INSTRUCTOR CERT. 1–3
HEALTH & LONGEVITY

ADVANCED — THE PROPRIETARY SYSTEM
For students who have completed a foundation programme. The 369 System is the crown jewel of the Academy, the Three Treasures, Six Daily Activities, and Nine Stages of Internal Cultivation as one complete experiential and theoretical framework. This content exists nowhere else.
THE 369 SYSTEM
NEI DAN — JANUARY 2027

For 369 System graduates. Advanced Nei Kung structural mastery, deep internal alchemy, and direct transmission work with Sifu Sahu. Small group. Application required. The existence of this level is what makes every level below it meaningful.
NEI KUNG SERIES
ADVANCED INNER CIRCLE

The only legitimate pathway to teaching the Ptah Khi system professionally. Processed through the BCCMA with full Commercial Instructor Insurance Cover. CIMSPA Practitioner or Instructor registration available. For those ready to take everything they have learned and give it to others.
BCCMA INSTRUCTOR MEMBERSHIP
OPTIONAL CIMSPA REGISTRATION
COMMERCIAL INSTRUCTOR STATUS












The Academy runs on a dedicated learning management system designed for structured, progressive education. Not a video library it’s a complete learning environment with progress tracking, assessments, community, and instructor feedback.
Every course follows a clear structure, theory, practice, audio, reflection. Progressive modules unlock as you complete each stage.

Students develop through:
Knowledge assessment
Practical application
Reflection
Instructor feedback

Your dashboard shows exactly where you are in every course, what you have completed, and what comes next.

After each module, a short questionnaire deepens integration and provides the instructor with feedback on student progress.

Every completed course awards a certificate. BCCMA and CIMSPA pathways provide nationally recognised professional credentials.

The Wednesday live class connects directly to the platform. Recordings available for 72 hours for enrolled students.

Study from any device, in any country, at any time. The Ptah Khi system has no geographical boundary.

Academy training is supported by research-informed principles from movement science, neuroscience, physiology and traditional internal arts.
Academy membership determines which courses and resources you can access. Three tiers serve as three stages of commitment from exploration through to full professional development.
Access to free course content and knowledge portal
Wednesday live class at £10 per session
Living Mindfully guided meditation library
Access to the Ptah Khi community
369 System overview and introduction

£60 joining · £40 annual renewal
Full in-person class access in London
Wednesday live session included free
Black Sash Programme access
BCCMA Student Membership pathway
Full knowledge portal and resource library
Instructor pathway access

Full online course platform access
Chi Kung Instructor Course access
Wednesday live session included
All digital resources and portals
369 System course access
Progress tracking and certificates

There are thousands of online wellness and movement courses. The Ptah Khi Academy is not one of them. Here is what makes it genuinely different.
Every course is part of one unified system, not isolated content.The 369 System, Nei Dan, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung are five dimensions of the same development pathway, not five separate subjects.
Every practice is grounded in both its traditional lineage and its modern scientific understanding. Vagus nerve regulation, neuroplasticity, and fascial mechanics sit alongside Jing, Chi, and Shen, because both are true.
BCCMA and CIMSPA accreditation mean Academy courses lead to nationally recognised professional credentials is not just certificates of attendance. Your learning is validated by the UK’s official governing bodies.
The Academy is not a library of videos. It is a structured development pathway. Each level builds on the last. Access to advanced content is earned through foundation completion which is what makes the advanced content genuinely advanced.
The Wednesday live weekly class connects every Academy student to a live practice environment with direct instructor presence, something no pre-recorded course can replicate. Theory and practice, always.
The 369 System is a proprietary framework exclusive to the Academy, combining structured progression, implementation checkpoints, and guided application layers. It is a closed system designed for members to move through in sequence with built-in accountability.
“There is a good balance between Tai Chi for practical application and Tai Chi for mental wellbeing, a very broad course with a manual, online portal and belt grading system for those who wish to learn the discipline as a way of life. There is a strong community of students of different backgrounds and levels willing to help each other improve. — PTAH KHI ACADEMY STUDENT ★★★★★ Verified Google Review

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
The Academy is open. The system is complete.
The only question is where you begin.
Whether you start with a free membership, a Wednesday live class, or by enrolling directly in the Black Sash Programme every step into the Ptah Khi Academy is a step into something genuine. The system will take you as far as you are willing to go.
Take the first step…
All is one and everything is one.
We’re here to help! Whether you’re curious about the curriculum, courses, programs, or how Tai Chi can transform your life, reach out to us today.
