Become a TJQMBB Community Instructor and begin teaching this effective fall prevention program to older adults in your community.
Instructor Course Description
With one in 3 Americans over the age of 65 falling each year, the focus on Fall Prevention continues to grow with the number of aging older adults. The Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) Instructor Course is designed for community instructors who want to bring an effective fall intervention program to their community. TJQMBB is a research-based balance training designed for older adults and people with balance disorders. Developed at the Oregon Research Institute (ORI) by senior scientist Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., TJQMBB has been a leader in Tai Chi and Fall Prevention research for more than 20 years. Join one of our exciting instructor Instructor training workshops and learn how the unique balance training characteristics of TJQMBB help us address the critical elements for fall reduction in older adults.
Course Information
Background Requirements for Instructors: Previous experience or knowledge in Tai Ji Quan is not required. Experience working and teaching physical activity with older adults is preferred.
Training Content: This two day, 16 hour course includes program objectives, balance education, core training protocols and implementation topics. As a live interactive course full of movement based training, you will experience the magic of the highly refined TJQMBB exercise program.
Costs: $400 per person which includes 2 day training and the TJQMBB teaching plan. Washington State residents may apply for scholarships. Select DOH scholarship under the instructor menu at the top of the page.
TJQMBB Trainers: Both Jan and Julie are Authorized TJQMBB trainers. See About the Educators page under Instructor menu at the top of this page.
Training Materials: Each participants will received the 65 page TJQMBB class teaching plan which outlines every class session.
Certification: A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the training.
After Training: Instructors are certified to start teaching virtual or in person classes in their community. New Instructors are encouraged to start teaching TJQMBB classes as soon as possible to reinforce the knowledge and skills learned.
Course Registration and Schedule
To view our course schedule and register for a 2 day Instructor course use this Upcoming Courses link or select the register link at the top of the page.
Student Quotes
"She really does a good job of building self-confidence in a ‘non-teacher.’"
“Great, inspiring instructor, [her] enthusiasm is contagious!”
“She is such an excellent teacher, so knowledgeable regarding the biomechanics of fall prevention.”
“I found this class and all the participants to be so supportive of each other and felt confident that the instructor would be available for input & support in the months ahead. Very glad this training was made available for all of us”
Additional Information
Fitness Instructor Continuing Education Credits (16 contact hours, CEUs): Fitness Instructors may apply to their licensing organization for CEU credits. Our courses meet the continuing education requirements for most organizations.
Healthcare Provider Continuing Education Credits (16 contact hours, CEUs): Continuing education requirements are regulated by your professional state licensing board. Our courses meet the continuing education requirements for most states. Licensees should verify acceptance of our continuing education courses with their state licensing board. A small number of states require application for pre-approval of courses. At this time, we have not submitted any applications for states requiring pre-approval.