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SYDNEY: New Master Trainers (MT) Training with Dr Paul Lam

When and Where

Date: 9th - 10th Jan, 2027
Time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM AEDT each day
Address: The Brighton Hotel Sydney
2 Princess St
Brighton-Le-Sands
NSW
Australia
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Information

Details

 

2-Day Live In-Person Training

*Participation is by Dr Paul Lam's approval, following the TCHI MT endorsement process. For more information, please see 'What is an MT and how to become one' at the TCHI website.

Only approved participants should register. Participants must:

  • Prepare with the TCAFP Instructor Training Suite (which includes SIPP-TCAFP, TCA2 and STCA), included as part of your workshop fee.
  • Prepare with the Sun Style 73 Forms, also included as part of your workshop fee.
  • Complete the assignments required by Dr Paul Lam.
     


New Master Trainer (MT) candidates must prepare with the TCAFP Instructor Training Suite and Sun Style 73 Forms.

Preparation: TCAFP Instructor Training Suite

After registering, you will receive a registration confirmation email. That email will include a link to sign up and access the TCAFP Instructor Training Suite, which includes:

  • SIPP-TCAFP: Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 (TCA2) online lessons
  • Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA) online lessons

Completion of a SIPP could take anywhere from 10 hours (for experienced Tai Chi for Health instructors) to 150 hours. Please start your preparation as soon as possible and allow suitable time to complete the material. Even for experienced practitioners, the more time you can allocate to it, the more you can gain from it.

Preparation: Sun Style 73 Forms

Your registration e-mail will also include a link to sign up and access: 

  • Sun Style 73 Forms (Sun 73) online lessons.
     


SIPP Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of SIPP-TCAFP, you will be issued a SIPP Certificate of Completion. Please submit your SIPP Certificate at least two weeks before the workshop.

SIPP Certificates of Completion are valid for 2 years from issuance. 

Even if you had already previously completed SIPP-TCAFP, we highly recommend you complete the latest version of SIPP -TCAFP (2026) and receive an updated certificate of completion in your preparation as a new Master Trainer.

Note that no certificates are issued for completing TCA2, STCA and Sun 73 online lessons.
 


Assignments

Candidates are also required to complete the assignments. You will be provided more information and links in your confirmation e-mail after registration.
 


Submissions

Please submit your SIPP-TCAFP Certificate of Completion, and all Assignments, directly to TCHI at service@tchi.org at least two weeks before the workshop: No later than 26th December 2026.
 


Venue

The Brighton Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection
2 Princess St, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216
www.thebrightonsydney.com.au

Contact:
hotel@thebrightonsydney.com.au
+61295565111 (Australia)
 


Fees

NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout. 

TOTAL: $1580

Breakdown:

  • Tuition Fee: $1280
  • Hotel Fees: $300

Includes:

  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Sumptuous lunches
  • Hotel service fees
  • Certificate

*Note: Accommodation is NOT included.

Cancellation fees:

  • $150 until 30th September 2026
  • $250 until 15th November 2026
  • No refunds from 16th November 2026 onwards
     


Accommodation

*Accommodation is NOT included in the workshop fees.

The Brighton Hotel will provide a special group discount of 15% off best available flexible rate to all attendees of the Annual Tai Chi Workshop.

To make your reservations, please contact the hotel reservations department directly at +61 2 9556 5111 and quote the name of our event and the group block code 2701TAICHI to access the special discount.

If you do not wish to book at The Brighton Hotel, there may be other types of accommodation available in the area.

Parking

Self-parking is available at a short stay rate of $5 per hour for a maximum of 6 hours, or $35 per day, or $45 per night which includes in-and-out privileges until 12:00pm the following day.

The hotel carpark can be accessed via either Bay Street or Princess Street. Kindly note that there is a height restriction of 1.9m, and the system operates on license plate recognition for added convenience.

To secure your parking spot, bookings are available at: https://public.hotelparking.com.au/the-brighton/hotel
 


What to Wear

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Please attend scent-free in consideration of those with allergies, including Dr Lam himself.
 


Closing Date

  • 6th December 2026 (Sunday). Late fees may apply.
     


Contact

Dr Lam's teams love sharing tai chi in the most positive and interactive way. We will do what we can to facilitate a fun and rewarding time for all at the workshops.

Please contact the Australian Tai Chi Workshops Team for workshop information:

Please contact the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) directly for instructor certification information:

 

 

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