Zoom: TCHI Recertifications only - Closed to New Instructors - w/Bill Pickett
When and Where
| Date: | Sep 18th 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 2:30 pm (noon) EST TCHI Update workshop. |
| Address: | Zoom - Your Living Room International Participants Welcome Knoxville TN United States |
Information
Details
This Virtual workshop is only for recertifications of the 2-year Tai Chi for Health program(s).
Register early: At least three (3) weeks before the workshop date is recommended.
Recertifications will be conducted in 2 Parts.
All instructors/leaders for the Tai Chi for Health programs must renew their certifications every two years to update their skills and knowledge of the program(s). Dr. Lam and the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) also recommend that everyone complete his Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) for their next recertification. The SIPP replaces the paper or Google Docs forms used in the past for homework. It has updated information on fall prevention, new Knowledge Units, and quizzes for instructors.
Register first - Instructions will be sent to acquire the SIPP. It retails for $80 (discounted to $56), as reflected in the costs below. Individuals will be instructed to obtain a copy of SIPP. Existing TCA instructors usually complete the SIPP in 15-20 hours. Please allow ample time before the workshop. Completing the SIPP and recording videos of you teaching a move using the stepwise teaching method, and doing the warm-ups and TCA form(s), are required as homework before the Zoom meeting.
Part 2: Recertifications - Attend the Zoom Interactive Workshop Training
Attending the workshop with the MT will further improve your tai chi, give you a chance to discuss and ask questions, and meet other instructors. If you have conflicts with this workshop date, don't hesitate to contact the MT for other correspondence options.
When your training and optional Zoom Session are complete, you will be updated as a qualified instructor on Dr. Lam's website. The final step to be listed on the website as a Board Certified Instructor is to pay the 2-year membership fee of $67 ($99 AUS). Instructions and a payment link will be sent to each participant who completes the workshop. This will be discussed in more detail at the workshop, and for more info on this, visit http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org//faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/
Cost
Prices are in USD and include TCA, TCAFP, & STCA Recertification:
$200 - SIPP Certificate earned in the last two (2) years. (send a copy of your previous certificate)
$200 - SIPP Not included (Individual purchase of the SIPP $56 - MT 30% discount will be sent)
$256 - SIPP Included (Agency, Corporate, or University accounts - please note in comments when registering - payment verification required)
Recertify other programs at $60/each (i.e., TCA2, TCD, TCO, TCB, etc.). Additional homework & instructions will follow as needed.
An invoice will be sent. You can pay with a check, money order, or credit card (Note: 3.4% is added for the cc fee).
There will be a $50 administration fee for non-emergency cancellations within two (2) weeks of the workshop.
The participant is responsible for purchasing or having the following required resource materials.
*Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book*https://us.taichiproductions.com/books/teaching-tai-chi-effectively/
*Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Handbook*https://us.taichiproductions.com/books/tai-chi-for-arthritis/
**Optional - Membership in the Tai Chi for Health Institute(TCHI) after qualification**
* Resource Materials may be purchased through Tai Chi Productions at www.taichiproductions.com or (906) 217-2000. *Participants: Use the promo code MTWS20 for 20% off the TTE Book and TCAFP Handbook at the Tai Chi Productions website (not valid on Amazon).
Location
Zoom Location: Knoxville TN
Contact
Bill Pickett - Master Trainer
BillPickett20@gmail.com
(865) 567-4837
Linda Pickett - Senior Trainer
Lpickett@tds.net
(865) 414-7334