The Future Of TCC

Justin foresaw some event, although he didn’t know what it was, that would catapult T’ai Chi Chih into the mainstream awareness of Americans. Perhaps it will be a professional sports team endorsing it or a celebrity. But one thing is clear: when that time comes, we will need a lot more teachers to meet the demand.

TCC has grown over the years by people like you and me getting great benefits from its practice, wanting to share it with others, becoming accredited to teach and starting classes. I invite you to ask yourself, “What is my part in carrying TCC into the future?”

If you are a student, is your part to enthusiastically share with your friends about the benefits you are receiving and invite them to a TCC class? Do you know someone who knows someone who knows Dr. Oz or another TV or radio show host? Followed up on, such contacts can lead to having a TCC spokesperson on their show and educating millions of people about TCC.

Is your inner guidance urging you to become an accredited TCC teacher? It is a very rewarding path that also enhances your health, happiness, and fulfillment in life. If you’d like more information about the accreditation process, you can find it at www.taichichih.org/accreditation. Look for the link to HYPERLINK “http://www.taichichih.org/s/Referral-Form-Guidelines-Jan2015.pdf” t “_blank” Download a Teacher Accreditation Referral Form.And certainly talk with your teacher. You can also feel free to contact me.

If you are already an accredited teacher, are you teaching in settings with younger people? With diverse ethnic groups? With men? If your classes are at a senior center, would you be willing to step outside your comfort zone and set up at least one class for younger students? Who do you know that can connect you with opportunities to give presentations and start more diverse classes?

Fortunately, we can practice TCC at any age, and we have many active TCC teachers in their 70s and 80s. Yet, as our teacher population continues to age, we need younger teachers. Part of our job is to inspire and prepare new teachers. Check out the Teacher Candidate Preparation Guidelines on the Referral Form. It is designed to help you prepare students for accreditation. Please ask me or another trainer if you have questions about preparing candidates.

The future of TCC rests in your hands, and heart. What is your part?