KMK Pilates — Official Academy Partner of Merrithew®
STOTT PILATES Instructor Training
PHNOM PENH 2026 — OFFICIAL STOTT PILATES® EDUCATION BY MERRITHEW®
Education partnership
Applications now open · December 2026
STOTT PILATES® Instructor Training
Intensive Reformer
Turn your Pilates experience into professional Reformer teaching skills. Learn to confidently design and lead Essential and Intermediate workouts for private clients and groups.
Course dates
12-22 December 2026
Course time
11:30 am-5:30 pm
Course language
English with Khmer instructor support
Course manuals and online digital videos are in English
Early-bird tuition
Early Bird 10% OFF
Pay in full before the deadline to receive the early-bird course rate.
To receive early bird
Before 12 November 2026
Pay the course fee in full to receive the early-bird rate.
After the deadline
After the early-bird deadline, the full course fee applies.
Included in tuition
- Intensive Reformer manuals
- Support materials
- Online digital videos
Not included in tuition
Examination fee
Before you apply
Entry requirements
- Working knowledge of functional anatomy
- At least 30 hours of Pilates classes or workouts
If you do not yet meet these requirements, contact the Academy team so we can help you prepare for the course.
Course curriculum
What you will learn
- Apply the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles to Reformer exercise
- Teach Essential, Intermediate and Power Reformer workouts
- Understand exercise essence, muscular initiation and movement patterns
- Develop postural analysis, observation, cueing and client-motivation skills
- Learn 139 exercises plus modifications for different bodies and conditions
- Use resistance equipment, exercise layering and effective programme design
- Create Reformer programmes for personal training and group classes
Certification requirements
How certification works
The 50-hour course is the first part of the certification requirements. Students must then complete 75 additional hours outside the scheduled course, followed by written and practical examinations.
01 · During the course
50
hours in class
Instructor-led training and supervised teaching.
02 · Outside course hours
75
additional hours
- 10 hours · Observation
- 40 hours · Physical review
- 25 hours · Practice teaching
03 · Final assessment
Written + practical
examinations
After completing the course and all required outside hours, students must successfully complete both written and practical examinations. Examination fees are not included in tuition.
50 course hours + 75 outside hours = 125 required hours before examinations.
Meet your Instructor Trainer
Hsiao-Ching Karyn Kuo
Merrithew® Instructor Trainer
Karyn is a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor with qualifications across Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, Injuries & Special Populations, Anatomy, Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Bone Health. Her additional expertise includes post-rehabilitation conditioning.
Why train at KMK
Support beyond the classroom
- Unlimited self-practice at KMK for 90 days after the course, subject to studio availability
- Free observation hours in KMK classes with experienced STOTT PILATES® instructors
- 20% off KMK group-class packages
- Apprenticeship and career opportunities for eligible students
Who We Are
Premium Equipment. Trusted Education. Global Reach.
Merrithew® connects a worldwide community of fitness professionals, movement enthusiasts, and wellness brands across more than 135 countries. KMK brings that internationally recognised standard of Pilates education to Cambodia.
KMK Pilates Academy is an Official Academy Partner of Merrithew® offering STOTT PILATES® Instructor Training in Phnom Penh. Our high-quality learning environment supports aspiring and experienced instructors as they deepen their knowledge, strengthen practical teaching skills, and grow professionally.
Our education begins with STOTT PILATES® Reformer Instructor Training, combining structured learning, hands-on practice, and expert guidance to build a strong foundation in professional Pilates.
As our Academy grows, we look forward to expanding our STOTT PILATES® courses, workshops, and continuing education opportunities for Cambodia’s growing Pilates community.
Learning outcomes
What you will develop
Through STOTT PILATES® education, you’ll develop the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to understand movement and teach Pilates with greater precision.
- 01Movement Knowledge — Understand Pilates principles, anatomy, and how the body moves.
- 02Exercise Technique — Learn how to perform, teach, modify, and progress exercises.
- 03Teaching Skills — Develop clear cueing, observation, correction, and communication skills.
- 04Programming — Learn to structure sessions around different bodies, abilities, and goals.
- 05Professional Confidence — Build the practical experience and confidence needed to begin teaching.
- 06Continued Development — Create a foundation for progressing into further Pilates education and specialisations.
Why Begin Your Instructor Journey?
Turn Your Passion Into a Profession
Becoming a Pilates instructor is more than learning a series of exercises. It’s about understanding movement, helping others move better, and continuing to grow as a professional.
Whether you're starting a new career, expanding your fitness background, or looking to deepen your own Pilates practice, KMK Pilates Academy gives you a place to begin.
STOTT PILATES® certification
Your Pilates journey — intensive full certification
Explore the intensive, advanced, and specialist courses within the STOTT PILATES® instructor education pathway.
Intensive Mat-Plus® (IMP)40 hours
- The STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles
- Essential, Intermediate and Power workouts
- Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel variations
- Communication, observation, verbal cueing and imagery
- Postural analysis and modifications for different bodies and conditions
- 63 exercises, resistance equipment and effective programme design
- Workout composition for personal and group training
Intensive Reformer (IR)50 hours
- The STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles
- Essential, Intermediate and Power Reformer workouts
- Torso stability, peripheral strength, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- Communication, observation, verbal cueing and client motivation
- Postural analysis and modifications for different bodies and conditions
- 139 exercises, resistance equipment and effective programme design
- Workout composition for personal and group training
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ICCB)50 hours
Intensive Cadillac · 25 hours
- Essential and Intermediate repertoire on the Cadillac Trapeze Table
- Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg Springs and Arm Springs
- Exercise goals, biomechanics, alignment, cueing and corrections
- Equipment safety and programming for a variety of clients
Intensive Stability Chair · 15 hours
- Core strength through standing, sitting, prone and side-lying exercises
- Essential and Intermediate Stability Chair repertoire
- Movement goals, execution, muscle activation, cueing and corrections
- Split-pedal work for bilateral, unilateral and reciprocal stability
Intensive Barrels · 10 hours
- Essential and Intermediate work on the Arc Barrel, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel
- Spinal support in flexion, lateral flexion and extension
- Adaptations for body types, postural issues and conditions
- Full-body programming, observation, cueing and imagery
Advanced Matwork (AM)6 hours
Advanced Matwork adds greater challenge for highly conditioned clients and requires a strong level of strength, balance and coordination.
- Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises
- Multiple variations for variety and intensity
- 13 advanced exercises
Advanced Reformer (AR)18 hours
Advanced Reformer develops demanding movement sequences for highly conditioned clients with an emphasis on strength, balance and coordination.
- Advanced exercise initiation and sequencing
- Multiple variations for variety and intensity
- Progressive work performed on the Reformer
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB)12 hours
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels develops confident teaching and programming across the full apparatus repertoire.
- Advanced Cadillac, Stability Chair and Barrel exercise repertoire
- Biomechanics, alignment, cueing and safe exercise correction
- Programming for different bodies, postural needs and conditions
- Effective private and group class design
Injuries & Special Populations (ISP)24 hours
ISP develops the skills needed to address a broad range of physical challenges and is required for full STOTT PILATES® certification.
- Approaches to rehabilitating an injured musculoskeletal system
- Anatomy, biomechanics, dysfunctions, pathologies and exercise modifications
- Programming for pregnancy, fibromyalgia and other special conditions
- Appropriate modifications across Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair and Barrels
STOTT PILATES® education
Course questions
Who can join STOTT PILATES® instructor training?
The courses are designed for people who want to deepen their Pilates knowledge, begin teaching, or continue developing professionally. KMK will help you understand the appropriate starting point for your experience.
What will I learn during the courses?
Training combines Pilates principles, anatomy, biomechanics, exercise repertoire, observation, cueing, corrections, programming, and practical work on the relevant Merrithew® equipment.
Which courses are available at KMK?
Our planned pathways include Intensive Reformer (IR), Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP), Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ICCB), and Injuries & Special Populations (ISP). Availability depends on each announced intake.
Are the courses practical or theory-based?
Both. The learning experience brings together structured theory, demonstrations, hands-on practice, teaching observation, and guidance for applying the method safely with different clients.
Is early-bird pricing available?
Yes. Receive 10% off the course fee when payment is made in full before 12 November 2026. After the deadline, the full course fee applies.
What is required for Intensive Reformer certification?
The pathway totals 125 hours: 50 hours of in-class instruction and supervised teaching, 10 hours of observation, 40 hours of physical review, and 25 hours of practice teaching. Successful written and practical examinations are also required.
What language is the December 2026 course taught in?
Training is conducted in English with Khmer instructor support. Course manuals and online digital videos are in English.
Can I take one course at a time?
KMK publishes each pathway and intake separately, so you can ask about the course that best matches your goals and plan your continuing education step by step.
Admissions & course dates
Apply for the December 2026 Intensive Reformer intake
Applications are open for training from 12-22 December 2026. Pay in full before 12 November 2026 to receive 10% off the course fee; after the deadline, the full course fee applies. Tell us about your experience and the Academy team will guide you through registration.
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