Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2/Seated TCA Instructor Training plus updates, with MT Marianne Walch

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis 2?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed the Tai Chi for Arthritis program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it also provides health benefits and can improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown that the TCA program relieves pain, improves quality of life and makes people feel better. Studies also show that the program prevents falls; that is why the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) recommends it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

TCA has twelve moves, and many people told Dr Lam they wanted a longer set to enhance their practice. Dr Lam has carefully selected a further 9 forms to add to the original TCA to create a more exciting set. Containing more sophisticated moves and subtle changes in direction, TCA2 is an ideal tool for beginners looking to expand their repertoire and develop their knowledge of the tai chi principles, and to gain more health benefits.

TCA2 is an instructor qualifying workshop. Dr Lam strongly recommends everyone to learn this more challenging set.

Reasons to Come

Become eligible to be Board Certified for TCA2

Improve your TCA set

Learn more depth of the tai chi principles

Develop your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Learn a more exciting and challenging set

Gain more material to share with your participants

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis set at a deeper level

Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation

Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge

Preparation

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to become a certified TCA2 instructor participants need to be able to perform the set from memory. Required preparatory work includes being a certified TCA/TCAFP instructor, learning the TCA2 forms through working with the Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The “Details” section of the workshop description explains how preparatory material costs are handled.Board Certification

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Arthritis 2

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise a Tai Chi for Health program every day. Dr Lam is one of the most sought-after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshops.

NB: The Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program, if you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes suitable for exercise.

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.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

This workshop will provide instructor certification/update for Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 (TCA2) and Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA). Participants may register for TCA2, STCA, or both. CEUs available. Participants should have prior TCA or TCAFP certification if they plan to attend. 

Updates for both programs available. Participants may also update TCA/TCAFP, TCR, and/or TCD for an additional fee. You will need to complete a written assignment before the workshop, and an administration fee applies. If you are only updating a certification, you must attend day two of the workshop (Sunday), but you may attend both days for no additional cost. 

Anyone is welcome to attend "just for fun," at a reduced rate, in order to enhance your knowledge and skills. To get the most out of the workshop, you should be familiar with the form(s).

The workshop will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Check-in begins at 8:30 am. Lunch is on your own. Please bring any snacks or special beverages you may require. Water and tea will be available for breaks.

The Institute requires you to view the entire program DVD(s) (or online lessons) for these programs and read Chapters 4,5,6, and 11 of Dr. Lam's 'Teaching Tai Chi Effectively' book before the workshop. These materials are NOT included in your registration fee. The DVDs and print or eBook are available at http://taichiproductions.com. Paid registrants will recieve a discount code with your welcome letter.

Certification requirements: To assist your study and to qualify for the certificate, participants will need to fill in a release/waiver, application form, and questionnaire before the workshop, and then pass a written quiz and demonstrate the form. Materials will be emailed to you when you register. To receive the final teaching certificate you will need to be board certified with Tai Chi for Health Institute. This is an annual fee. Please see https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/ for more information.

How to register: 

1. REGISTER ONLINE on the Tai Chi for Health Institute website. If you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the “Lost Password” link to reset your password if you are having difficulties.
2. PAY FOR THE WORKSHOP by printing this form and mailing it with a check made out to Marianne Walch, 26087 Sheriff's Trap Ct, Millsboro DE 19966.

• $150 TCA2 Certification Only 
• $125 Seated TCA Certification only 
• $265 TCA2 Certification + Seated TCA Certification 
• $120 TCA2 Update (must attend day two, but you are encouraged to attend both days at no extra cost)
• $100 Seated TCA Update (must attend day two, but you are encouraged to attend both days at no extra cost)
• $150 TCA2 Update + STCA Update
• $40 for each additional update (TCA/FP, TCR, or TCD)
• $50/day "Just for Fun" (may attend one or both days; no certification, but will recieve an attendance certificate)
• $30 extra CEUs (contact Marianne for more information)

Lewes Senior Activity Center
32083 Janice Road
Lewes, DE 19958

Marianne Walch, Master Trainer
mwalch@verizon.net, 302-344-6608

Local Contact:
Janet DeFeo
jmdefeo@gmail.com, 717-701-3552