Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Instructor training workshop with Rosalie Rudduck

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 is an extension of the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention programme, based on the Sun style of tai chi.  The Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 programme was designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjuction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts and is suitable for those seeking  to develop their tai chi skills further. 

Reasons to come to the workshop: 

• Become qualified to teach this programme safely and effectively  (Pre-requisite: Current Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor qualification).
• Gain more depth of understanding of Tai Chi principles and how the Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 and 2 programmes help people with arthritis. 
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 and 2 sets. 

Who is eligible to attend this training? Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Lifestyle Co-ordinators, Diversional Therapists, Health Practicioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students.

Your trainer:  Rosalie Rudduck is a physiotherapist and master trainer in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Arthritis 2, Diabetes, Memory, Heart Conditions, Osteoporosis and Rehabilitation programmes with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. She has Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training. Rosalie has worked extensively with people of all ages and has special interests in fall prevention and healthy ageing. 

Preparation:  Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 programme (DVD available  for $29.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam (available in hard copy $21.95 or e-book $9.95) before coming to the workshop.  These products are available form Tai Chi Productions in Sydney (Phone: 02 9533 6511) or www.taichiproductions.com 

Board Certification:  Following successful completion of this one day intensive course, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board certified instructor in Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 before teaching the programme. Annual fee is $26 (Standard Membership) or $46 (Premium Membership) regardless of the number of certificates you have.

Instructor Certificate $220 (early bird $200 paid in full by 11th February 2022)

Attendance Certificate $120 (early bird $100 paid in full by 11th February 2022)

Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 update $150 (early bird $140), extra updates $45 each (maximum $90).

Cancellation is subject to a $50 administration fee.

Payment Methods: 

Direct Bank Transfer: BSB: 034 221, Account: 619582. Please note your name on the transaction record. 

EFTPOS available: please phone Rosalie to arrange.

Cheque or money order payable to Rosalie D Rudduck  T/A Toowoomba Tai Chi for Health.  

Strathpine is located in the Moreton Bay Region just north of Brisbane. Calala Hall is a lovely little hall with a sprung wooden floor, nestled against the Four Mile Creek Peter Campbell Reserve in a quiet suburban area.

Rosalie Rudduck  Phone: 0429 096 973 or 0499 290 910

Postal address:  96 Rudducks Rd, Derrymore Q 4352.

Email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au