Zoom: Tai Chi for Arthritis For Fall Prevention and Updates with Cathi Knauf

Zoom Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Instructor Qualifying Workshop and Updates

This one day zoom interactive Instructor training workshop is designed to provide instructor qualification training for new participants by ensuring safety in the classroom, using effective stepwise progressive teaching method (SPTM) to instruct others and a review of your warm ups, cool down and forms. All participants will receive their instructor qualifications on Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) website at the end of the process. To receive the final teaching certificate, you will need to be board certified with TCHI and is a separate fee.

FAQs TCHI MEMBERSHIP

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention?

The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was created by Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts. More than 30 medical studies have proven it to improve health and quality of life for almost everyone. People around the world have gained numerous health benefits from it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) support this program for fall prevention, it is a tier 3 funded program from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity, reduce falls, reduce pain, reduce stress, and improve many other aspects of health and quality of life.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.

The TCAFP program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely.  This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program with the addition of a specialized module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls.

What is a SIPP Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) Virtual Interactive Workshop?

SIPP:  Self-Paced Preparation Package for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Instructor Qualifying Training is a completely self-paced virtual program that covers the essential material of the first part of the TCHI training to prepare effective and safe instructors. It includes 14 video lessons with sections on safety, what arthritis is and how tai chi works to improve quality of life, Teaching Method and more.  All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step. 

• Also includes 6 webinars (normal price $15 each)
• Online quizzes: do these as many times as you like to refine your knowledge base
• References and guides

When you register and pay for this workshop, you will receive a discount code to purchase the SIPP online package that you can complete in your own time. Do enroll asap because you should complete it before attending the Zoom workshop. Depending on your experience, the average time to complete SIPP is 20-60 hours and is done at your own pace. This link will be valid for 3 years once you open the SIPP program and will continue as long as you subscribe to the online lesson.  Please send the completed certificate to Cathi.

Interactive Zoom: Instructor Qualification Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention - Part two of the workshop is conducted over 1 day to complete eligibility for becoming a Tai Chi for Health Institute Qualified instructor in the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention program.

This Interactive Zoom workshop is personal. Cathi and the Senior Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively through the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method. This is the Fine Tuning portion of the training! It will be a positive, fun, enjoyable and nonjudgmental, safe environment to learn in.

There will be:

• Discussions
• Practice sessions
• Sharing of skills and knowledge
• Question and Answer portion
• Personal instruction Cathi will give you feedback on what you did well; how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills; review essential principles, safety, warm-ups and cool-downs, and more.
• Connection to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers, and others for offering continual support.

Before the workshop: There will be a technical check to learn about Zoom (see under location), and it will include a time for you to demonstrate your understanding of the form. This does not need to be perfect but will give you something to work on and Cathi to review.

There is a no-fail policy, which means if you do not meet the passing requirements, then you will have time to continue preparation and learning after the workshop. When you feel you are ready (after about 2-4 or more weeks), then a second 1:1 Zoom will be scheduled.

REGISTRATION is a 2 Part Process:

Part 1: Hit the green button at the top of the page.  It is advised to use a personal email address rather than a work email address for your log in profile just in case you change employment. If you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop. 

• Please note there are TWO boxes to check: TCA AND TCAFP.   If you are recertifying, you must log in first, there will be an update box(es) to check each program and it will say update or recertification TCA and TCAFP.

Part 2: Cathi’s waiver will be emailed or sent via Google Doc. Please fill in and send with workshop fee to Cathi’s address below. Once the fee is received, a discount coupon will be sent for all Learning material and Resources .

• Registration Fee includes:  Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Qualifying Certificate for Board Certification, and Cathi’s Resource book/beginner manual as an e-book. Any pre-workshop and follow-up Zoom time. If more than one post-workshop Zoom session is needed, there may be additional small fees.

• Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals, experienced tai chi students or anyone interested in learning to teach the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. All are welcome! Come to build skills.

Preparation and Required Resource Materials. This is how you ensure success!

Participants are responsible for purchasing the Resource Materials. These will be used to prepare before workshop and after the workshop to prepare for your teaching lessons.

• Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book
• Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook
• Tai Chi for Arthritis 12-lesson 2 DVD set is now optional for new instructors when using SIPP but recommended for follow-up

• New Instructors: Complete the SIPP online Learning. Discount code sent after payment to Cathi, and the cost is $56, paid to TCHI. This is an $80 value.

• Have access to Zoom and appropriate space. See below for details on Zoom.

Resource Materials may be purchased through Tai Chi Productions, and there is a bundle price.  Search for the Instructor bundle. www.taichiproductions.com and use a 20% discount code for all resource materials. 

Preparation for Success

• As part of your preparation, please read, at a minimum, these chapters in the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book:  1 (Why Teach Tai Chi),  2 (What it Takes to be Effective Teacher, 3 (How to Know) 4 (Safety First), 5 (Becoming an Effective Tai Chi Teacher), 6 (The Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method), and 11 (Working with Chronic Conditions and Limited Mobility).

• To assist the study of the program and to qualify for the passing certificate, participants will need to fill in Cathi’s release /waiver, application form, and questionnaire before the workshop, complete Stage 1 which includes a quiz, and show your progress in the warm ups and cool downs and the forms 1-6 (Basic  Six) from memory, know and follow 6-12 to the left with the help of the master trainer.

• Complete a Tech Check session with either Cathi or Senior Trainer before the Zoom training. This will be a time for us to get your Zoom room correct and for us to review your progression on your form of at least the basic 6.

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course and become board certified will be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program for 2 years.

Virtual Interactive Training workshop for new instructors for the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention programs on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

All Fees are in US$           All times are EDT

$380 Workshop fee

$149  Materials & Membership Fee: approx. total - paid separately by participant

• SIPP Online training access for three years. Use the discount code to pay $56 USD for a three year subscription
• Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Handbook with a 20% discount. ~ $27 USD (digital option available for a little less)
• 2-year Standard TCHI Board Certification Membership approximately $66 USD paid to TCHI
  • Location guides and online listing
  • Maintaining quality control and ethical standards
  • Full time staff, technical support and dispute resolution
  • Tai chi and technical support from Dr Lam, Master Trainers and Senior Trainers

$ 200   TCA TCAFP Updates -- Homework required. NOTE: SIPP is required if your certificate is expired over 2 years or if you have never completed the SIPP before.

No refunds. Fees will be applied to the next scheduled workshop.

Important Extras!

• $80   Just for Fun- come and review/ improve your skills
• $60    Seated TCA, TCE TCR Update  - if combined with TCA fee –homework, separate Zoom session and a recorded video required.
• $56 SIPP discount coupon code sent if update participants want to prepare with SIPP. ($80 value) Paid directly to TCHI
• $ 75 Late fees add in after 
• $100 cancelation fee
• No refunds. Fees will be applied to the next scheduled workshop.

Payments Check or Money Order made out and sent to:

Cathi Knauf

1007 Pearson Dr

Milford, MI 48381

Pay Pal  Venmo accepted. additional fees maybe required $12

Zoom Requirements:

• This virtual workshop will be on Zoom. Download the latest free version of ZOOM (many tutorials for use are available on ZOOM or YouTube) please play/understand zoom features.
• Appropriate space (your Zoom room) so you can be viewed top of head to toe on camera when doing the form. Please test this before the scheduled pre workshop ZOOM session. It is recommended that you use painters tape on the floor so you know where your area is to stay in the viewing area.
• Using a phone is not allowed for this workshop. See below:
• It is recommended that you attach your device: a phone for the camera, webcam, lap top etc. to your tv so you have a bigger screen to view Cathi.
• Have available: pen and paper for notes, chair, water and snacks, and cell phone muted for quick contact during workshop..ie technical situations.
• You are required to always keep your camera on except for breaks.
• There will be frequent breaks including a lunch break.

Cathi Knauf BSN,  Master Trainer

Phone: 906-280-1083

Email: cathi@communitytaichi.com