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No, you do not need any prior Pilates experience to join the Beginner Course at KIPA Pilates. Our Beginner Course is designed to accommodate individuals at all levels, including those who are completely new to Pilates. However, having some background or experience in Pilates can enhance your learning experience, enabling you to grasp the concepts quicker and get the most out of each session. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to providing personalized guidance, ensuring that everyone progresses at a comfortable pace while gaining a solid foundation in Pilates principles and techniques.

At Kipa Pilates, we offer comprehensive courses tailored for both beginners and intermediate practitioners, designed to enhance your understanding and practice of Pilates through structured and in-depth training. For beginners, our Beginner Course includes: - Anatomy Course: Understanding the fundamental anatomy relevant to Pilates to ensure effective and safe practice. - Posture Analysis Course: Learning to analyze and correct common posture issues to improve overall body alignment. - All Equipment Course: Training on all major Pilates equipment, including Mat, Reformer, Chair, Barrel, and Cadillac, to provide a well-rounded practice. - Pre-Postnatal Course: Specialized guidance for Pilates practice during prenatal and postnatal stages, ensuring safety and effectiveness. - Sequence Planning Course: Developing the skills to create and follow effective Pilates sequences, enhancing your practice efficiency and progression. For our Intermediate Course builds on these foundations with: - All Equipment Course: Continued in-depth training on Mat, Reformer, Chair, Barrel, and Cadillac, focusing on more advanced techniques and exercises. - Sequence Planning Course: Enhancing your ability to design complex and varied Pilates sequences that challenge and develop your skills further. Both courses are designed to provide a robust and progressive learning experience, allowing you to grow in your Pilates practice with confidence and expertise.

At Kipa Pilates, we offer structured courses tailored to both beginners and intermediate students. Our schedule is designed to accommodate different availabilities, whether you prefer to attend on weekdays or during weekends. 1. Weekdays Course: - Beginner Course: Duration: 15 days Schedule: Monday to Friday Time: 9am – 3pm Total Length: 3 weeks - Intermediate Course: Duration: 12 days Schedule: Monday to Friday Time: 9am – 3pm Total Length: Approximately 1.5 weeks 2. Weekends Course: - Beginner Course: Duration: 12 days Schedule: Saturday & Sunday Time: 9am – 6pm Total Length: 6 weeks - Intermediate Course: Duration: 8 days Schedule: Saturday & Sunday Time: 9am – 6pm Total Length: 4 weeks We aim to deliver comprehensive and engaging Pilates training, ensuring that each student progresses at a comfortable and effective pace.

The beginner instructor course provides a solid foundation. You can learn more deeply about Pilates in intermediate courses.

After completing the course, you will have to take the exam first. If you passed your exam, yes you are certified!

If you aspire to become an instructor, we recommend starting to teach after completing the Intermediate level. The Intermediate course allows you to deepen your Pilates knowledge, enabling you to better personalize your sessions based on each client’s needs. If you're unsure whether you're ready for the Intermediate level, you can always begin with the Beginner Course first. It’s a great way to build a strong foundation before progressing further.

KIPA Pilates Comprehensive Course combines Beginner and Intermediate courses into one package, with a free 10-class pack included. Comprehensive course helps you to build a strong Pilates foundation, advancing to more complex techniques. It offers continuous training, is more cost-effective and time-efficient than separate courses, and enhances body awareness, strength, flexibility, and overall wellness.

Here’s the breakdown of hours allocated to each section based on the course schedule: KIPA Beginner Course Schedule (Total: 100 hours = 75 hours + 25 hours) KIPA Intermediate Course Schedule (Total: 85 hours = 60 hours + 25 hours)

Yes, you are required to collect 25 hours of collecting hours for the beginner or intermediate course which you are required to fulfill and submit to us before your examination. 25hrs collecting hours including 5 hours of observation hours 10 hours of self practice 10 hours of practice teaching *The comprehensive course will be a total of 50 hours, 10 hours observation hours, 20 hours self practice hours and 20 hours of practice teaching hours.

Total 4 books will be provide for Beginner course, they are Anatomy, Study Materials, Beginner textbook, KIPA pen and notebook. While Intermediate course, you will receive 2 books which are Intermediate textbook and Intermediate sequence planning book.

Yes, you can start teaching after getting certified. However, we recommend beginning after completing the Intermediate level. This will allow you to deepen your knowledge of Pilates and better personalize your classes based on your clients' needs. ​ In the Intermediate Course, you’ll gain a more in-depth understanding of Pilates, helping you tailor your sessions more effectively. That said, hiring requirements vary from studio to studio, so it's best to check with the specific studio you're interested in.

Yes, if you passed Beginner course's examination and fulfilled all the required class hours and practice hours. However we recommend taking the comprehensive course (beginner + intermediate course) for candidates who are interested in being an instructor. The comprehensive course training provides a solid foundation and advanced skills necessary for delivering personalized and effective Pilates instruction.

At Kipa Pilates, we offer a comprehensive Pilates instructor program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field. Our program includes Anatomy course to deepen your understanding of the human body Posture Analysis course to help you identify and correct alignment issues All Equipment course covering the Mat, Reformer, Chair, Barrel and Cadillac Pre-postnatal course to support clients through all stages of pregnancy Sequence Planning course to help you design effective and engaging Pilates routines. Join us to become a well-rounded and knowledgeable Pilates instructor!

You will need to rearrange another time for a replacement class with the course trainer. The replacement class will be charged a fee according to the hours missed. The price rate for replacement class is RM 60 / hour. Example if you missed 5 hours class it will be a total of RM 300, after SST will be RM 324.

You may contact us via WhatsApp to arrange a replacement class at your convenience. Our team will assist you in finding a suitable time slot to ensure you stay on track with your learning.

Here's our course original price:

Yes, if you registered at least one month prior the course starts you are eligible for the early bird promotion.

We accept credit card and instalment. 0% instalment plan are available, we accept instalments ranging from 6months up to 60months depend on the bank and your credit card type. Banks we accept for instalment are Aeon Credit, Affin Bank, Alliance Bank, Ambank, BSN Bank, CIMB Bank, Hong Leong Bank, HSBC Bank, OCBC Bank, RHB Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB Bank.

You may register through this link : https://forms.gle/qv2Hk5hEVZXLf5FS6​

For Anatomy class maximum 12 participants per session. For Pre-postnatal, Posture Analysis, Sequence Planning class maximum 8 participants per session.​

Here's a breakdown of our short course: - Anatomy: 8.5 Hours - ⁠Pre-Postnatal: 5 Hours -⁠ Postural Analysis: 5 Hours -⁠ ⁠Sequence Planning for Beginner: 5 Hours -⁠ ⁠Sequence Planning for Intermediate: 10 Hours​

Here's the pricelist of our short course: - Anatomy: RM 1,620 - ⁠Pre-Postnatal: RM 1,080 - ⁠Postural Analysis: RM 1,080 - ⁠Sequence Planning for Beginner: RM 1,080 - ⁠Sequence Planning for Intermediate: RM 1,620 ***The prices above are subject to 8% SST.

You may register through this link : https://forms.gle/qv2Hk5hEVZXLf5FS6

The maximum number of participants per session is as follows: Anatomy Class: Up to 12 participants per session. Pre-Postnatal, Posture Analysis, and Sequence Planning Classes: Up to 8 participants per session.

Here’s a breakdown of the different courses:

Here's the Price list for the short course: ***The prices above are subject to 8% SST.

For your Pilates session at Kipa Pilates, we recommend wearing comfortable, form-fitting exercise clothing that allows for a full range of movement. It's advisable to bring your own water bottle. Additionally, since the air conditioning in our studio might be cold, you may want to bring a jacket to ensure your comfort throughout the session. While the essentials such as mats and props will be provided, feel free to bring your own stationery if you wish to take notes or track your progress during the session. Our aim is to create a welcoming and accommodating environment for all participants.

Yes! KIPA Pilates will provide course materials. You just need to bring your own stationery (notebook & pen) and a jacket for comfort.

After completing the KIPA Pilates Short Course, you will receive a Letter of Completion as proof that you have attended and completed the short course. This letter may be useful for: Personal learning records Enhancing your Pilates knowledge and skills Meeting prerequisites for further training or certification (if applicable)

Yes! If you are a KIPA-certified instructor, the KIPA Pilates Short Course will count towards Continuing Education Credits (CEC) at a rate of 1 hour = 1 credit.

You will receive a letter of completion for Anatomy course, Posture analysis course, Pre-postnatal course or Sequence Planning course. To be a certified instructor, you are require to pass the instructor course examination.

The date for upcoming examinations fall on 24-28 March, 23-27 June and13-17 October 2025. It will be conducted in our academy, KIPA Pilates and the examiner will be our instructor trainers which are Monica, Yuen Shin, Steve and Jia Ann.

Candidate will have two examinations only, which is the written (theory) examination and practical examination. Here attached link is our examination guide for your reference: https://www.kipapilates.com/examination-guide

At KIPA Pilates, the comprehensive course examination is unique because you don't have to pass a beginner and then an intermediate level separately. Instead, you prepare for one combined examination that tests both your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Pilates. This makes for a more unified learning and testing experience, ensuring you are well-versed in all aspects of Pilates instruction when you get certified.

Our package included a one time examination, it’s free if you have the exam during exam period.

The written exam is 1 hour, and the practical exam is 2 hours.

The passing rate is 75%.

Your success in the examination depends on your level of preparation. While a strong foundation helps, you’ll still need to put in effort and dedication to perform well. Consistent practice and thorough understanding will give you the best chance of passing with confidence.

You will have two examinations only, which is the written (theory) examination and practical examination. Here attached link is our examination guide for your reference🤗 https://www.kipapilates.com/examination-guideIf

The examination for the Comprehensive Course consists of a written (theory) examination and a practical examination only. The key difference is that it is an all-in-one examination, meaning you do not need to pass the Beginner level first and then the Intermediate level separately if you register for the Comprehensive Course.

Our package included a one-time examination fees. It’s free if you take it during the scheduled examination period.

The written examination is 1 hour, and the practical examination is 2 hours.

Sure! You can take the examination within 1 year after the course.

Yes, you may take your examination outside the scheduled examination period. However, you will need to arrange a special examination date with the instructor trainer, and additional charges will apply. Here's the retake examination price list for your reference:

Here's the pricelist for the retake examination during scheduled examination period:

The KIPA Pilates examination has two parts: a theory examination and a practical examination. 📌 Theory Examination 40 multiple-choice and 10 subjective questions. Covers anatomy, postural alignment, exercises, and equipment setup. Passing grade: 75%. Duration: 1 hour. 📌 Practical Examination Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes. Starts with postural analysis. Students design a Pilates session based on the client’s needs. Includes Q&A session. Exercises vary by level: Beginner: 3 beginner exercises. Comprehensive: Beginner + intermediate exercises. 📌 Grading Criteria Exercise selection & modifications Teaching & cueing skills Anatomy knowledge & program flow 📌 Results & Certification Results announced within 30 days. Must complete practice hours and submit tracking forms within 1 month. Retakes require an extra fee.

If you don’t pass the examination, you can arrange a retake by contacting the KIPA admin team. Retakes require an additional fee, and scheduling will be based on availability. Reach out via email or phone to book your retake session.

Yes, you will need to resubmit the log hours sheet when retaking the examination. Please ensure all required hours are completed and the form is properly filled out before submission.

Examination Preparation Checklist To ensure a smooth examination experience, please prepare the following: Theory Examination: Review anatomical terms, postural alignment, exercise principles, and equipment setup. Practical Examination: Practice postural analysis, exercise sequencing, cueing, and modifications. Materials: Bring stationery, a jacket, and any notes for last-minute revision. 💡 Additional Tips: Get enough rest before the exam and arrive on time to stay focused and perform at your best! For further details, you may refer to: https://www.kipapilates.com/examination-guide

You may book a mock examination in Buddy Buddy apps or contact KIPA via WhatsApp. Mock examinations are scheduled based on availability, so it's best to book in advance.

You will receive your examination results within 30 days after completing the examination. Results will be sent via email.

If you're not happy with your results, you have the following options: Review Your Performance – You may request feedback from your instructor trainer to understand areas for improvement. Retake the Examination – You can schedule a retake for the theory or practical examination. Additional charges may apply. Additional Training – If needed, you can attend extra classes or private sessions to strengthen your skills before retaking the examination. For more details on retake fees and scheduling, please contact us for assistance.

Your certification is valid for a lifetime and does not expire. However, to maintain your certification display on our website, you may need to complete continuing education credits (CECs) or renew as required. We encourage ongoing learning through workshops, advanced courses, and refresher training to keep your skills up to date.

Before taking the examination, you need to complete and submit your log hours, which include: Observation hours Self-practice hours Practice teaching hours Make sure your hours are properly recorded and submitted to your us before the deadline. The deadline will be announced when you register for the examination.

If you don’t take the examination within one year of completing your course, you will be required to take a 6-hour KIPA Review Session before being eligible to sit for the examination.

If the time limit has passed, you must complete a 6-hour KIPA Review Session before being eligible to take the examination. After completing the session, you can arrange a new examination date with KIPA admin. Additional fees may apply.