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Who is a MT (master trainer)?

Who is a MT (master trainer)?

A MT is a person who is trained and authorised by Dr Paul Lam to conduct Tai Chi for Health instructor certifying workshops, like Dr Paul Lam himself. A MT makes great effort to master one's own direction in life, and that direction includes the dedication to promote the Tai Chi for Health programs to help people.

What are the Requirements to Become a MT?

MTs are essential to success of Tai Chi for Health programs, therefore it is vitally important that they have the right abilities and attitutes for the job.

MTs have made great effort to master the ability to:

Make the complex art of tai chi simple
Communicate effectively

MTs have the right mixture of personality, training and experience to conduct the instructors' certifying class effectively. Master Trainer's workshop in Sydney January 2008

Prior requirements include:

Being a organiser (co-ordinator) of at least two TCA/TCH workshops
Knowing Parts I and II of Tai Chi for Arthritis well and being certified in both.
Practice the Sun style 73 forms at a high level.
Being a leader/instructor of TCA for at least one year
Having the right qualifications and experience to conduct TCA/TCH workshops and communicate effectively with participants.
Being prepared to be available to conduct the instructor/leader workshop six times per year, but at least two workshops per year to maintain the qualification.
Being passionate about using TCA/TCH programs for improving people's health in the community.
Be nominated by a MT, seconded by another, approved at least half of the MTs in your country and by Dr Lam
Holds a current CPR qualification or equivalence.

Becoming a MT is strictly by invitation. Once a MT candidate is invited to participated in a MT workshop, he or she would be prepared to: Master trainer's workshop in Sydney January 2005

Master trainer's workshop in Sydney January 2005

Preparation: Extensive materials are to be studied.
Participated in MT workshops: A 4-day face-to-face and the one week "Exploring the Depth of Sun 73 Forms" workshops. Both workshops contain a comprehensive curriculum including in-depth knowledge of tai chi, teaching skill, how to deliver the program, the knowledge of chronic conditions and all other aspects of the programs.
Mentorship: Required to conduct two workshops under a mentor of a fully qualified MT.
Follow Up: MTs are required to practice tai chi regularly, give support to people you have trained.
To be updated every two years.

Entitlement:

Support by Dr Paul Lam and other MT colleagues
Certified instructor/leader and updates
Nominate and train Senior Trainers
Nominate MT candidates

All MTs are listed online. Our goals are to promote tai chi to improve health, and to upheld the high quality of our programs. Being a MT is not a decoration to your crown, it is an indication of your dedication to help others.

MTs don't pay any franchise or license fees to Dr Lam. Tai Chi for Health programs are dedicated to the people.

If you are interested in becoming a MT:

Please read the above requirements carefully. It is important to know yourself why you would like to be a MT. Does all said above fit into your goal in life?

If the above descriptions fit your goals and you have satisfied the requirements, please ask a master trainer to nominate you and another one to second and then the two master trainers will contact Dr Lam. You will be notified as soon as a vacancy become available. (you are welcome to contact Dr Lam for more information after you have read this article carefully.)

For your information: You can learn the Sun 73 at the annual one-week Sydney workshop (second week of January) or at the USA workshop (usually the middle of June). Dr Lam's Sun Style 73 Forms instructional DVD is very helpful, however face-to-face training is essential to reach a high level for MT requirement.

Do keep up with your interest and dedication to Tai Chi for Arthritis. If your goal is to help improving people's health with tai chi, then there is plenty of space and work with the Tai Chi for Health community wether you become a MT or not. Becoming a MT is like practicing tai chi, when everything flows at the right time and rhythm, the right event will happen. The flow comes naturally when everything is right.