Instructors/leaders are required to renew their certification every two years to update their skills and knowledge of the program. You can attend an update workshop run by Dr Lam or one of his Master Trainers. Available update workshops are listed on this website in the workshop calendar. Many training workshops include updates provided it is arranged in advance and you need to complete a written assignment beforehand. Updates are also available by correspondence for instructors who cannot attend a workshop because of extreme circumstances.

As with all health and exercise professionals, updates are necessary to maintain and improve skill and knowledge. There would be new studies, developments and practices emerging to improve your teaching and tai chi skills. It is also an excellent time to share experiences and connect with other members of the Tai Chi for Health vision.

We are proud that our programs are supported by many organisations worldwide, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Council on Aging, Arthritis Foundations, and many organisations around the world. The quality of our programs and instructors is the reason for this level of support. Updating is a necessary part of maintaining our professional status. Our standards and educational programs are constantly monitored and improved. Those instructors who allow the qualification to lapse are not authorised to use Dr Lam and the Institute’s name in their advertising.