Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Updates with Master Trainer Becky Rahe & Johnny Packard

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention

Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. More than 30 medical studies have shown its efficacy, and millions of people around the world have gained health benefits. This is why the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), government agencies, and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

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 and 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.  Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

This training has two parts, a self-paced online portion and a live interactive portion. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step. Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at completion of the SIPP you download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer.

After completion of the SIPP, you are ready for the live interactive instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) board-certified instructor. All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website. The listing will indicate whether it is offered on a virtual platform or in-person, and how the hours (minimum of 8) are distributed into 1 or 2 sessions.  

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or those with other similar qualifications, and experienced tai chi students.

The live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help to improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.  There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal interaction. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

Reasons to Come

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Discover how tai chi improves health and relieves arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis and fall prevention
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. However, preparation is mandatory.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, your Master Trainer will send you a link to enrol in the prerequisite online SIPP course and confirm how its cost is handled. Depending on the workshop, SIPP is either included in your workshop fee or offered to you at a 30% discount — USD 56 rather than the standard USD 80. You complete SIPP online, in your own time, at Online Tai Chi Lessons (onlinetaichilessons.com).

SIPP must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25–70 hours, on your own schedule, then forward your Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for the live interactive workshop. Please enrol as soon as possible, since it must be finished before the live portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for three years, and your Certificate of Completion is valid for two years. You will find it a great support to your teaching skills.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skills and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

NB:  The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page. 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

For more information please click here

STEP ONE: SIPP (Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Program) Must be completed prior to Practical Training

Once SIPP is completed, email copy of Certificate of Completion to Senior Trainer, Johnny Packard taichilakegeneva@gmail.com

You will have access to SIPP for three years 

STEP TWO: PRACTICAL TRAINING

To complete your qualification you should be prepared to lead warm up, cool down exercises, lead the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation, teach cloud hands using Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method.

Prior to attending complete Pre-Training Assignment containing instructor application, questionnaire and questions that relate to SIPP and your resource materials.  This is designed to help you prepare for the training

Attend a ZOOM or in person form check, dates and times TBD

Those needing to update in additional programs, please contact Johnny Packard for fees and update assignments or SIPP.  Additional fees apply

Dress in layers, wear loose comfortable clothing and well fitting shoes.

You will also receive an invitation to attend Master Trainer, Becky Rahe's ongoing ZOOM session for instructors and those working towards their qualification.  Wednesday 5pm EASTERN   NO ADDITION FEE

Friday October 23rd meeting time is 5-8 pm with a 4:30 check-in

Saturday October 24th meeting time is 9 am - 5 pm with an 8:30 am check-in

Sunday October 25th meeting time is 9am with an 8:30 am check in

Instructor Training for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCAFP)
Practical Training Workshop $380 

• $380 - Workshop Fee
• $185 - approximately SIPP, Resource Materials & Membership Fee not included 
o SIPP (Self-paced Instructors Preparation Package)
A comprehensive guide with full instructional lessons, teaching guides, safety protocols, and
all the necessary skills to become a safe and effective instructor.
o Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Handbook
o 2-year Standard Membership with TCHI
All certified instructors are listed online on the Tai Chi for Health Institute website. 
The institute provides ongoing support at all instructor levels.
Support includes:

•  Location guides and online listings
•  Maintaining quality control and ethical standards
•  Full-time staff, technical support, and dispute resolution
•  Tai chi technical support from Dr Lam, Master Trainers, and Senior Trainers

• + $50 to add Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA) qualification plus the OnlineLessons Fee

CANCELLATIONS:

Cancellation fee $100

No Cancellations 2 weeks prior to Practical Workshop Training

No Refunds on Resource Materials

RETURNING INSTRUCTORS:

Update for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCAFP) Instructors
Total Cost: $200 - Workshop Fee only

$50 each additional program

You need to have current CPR/First AID or equivalent, or have it before teaching

Badger High School Fitness Studio

220 E South Street

Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Johnny Packard  Senior Trainer  taichilakegeneva@gmail.com  262-949-4713