Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) Instructor Training

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) is a research-based balance training regimen to help community-dwelling older adults and people with a history of falls, balance disorders, leg muscle weakness, abnormal gait or walking difficulty. To learn more about TJQMBB, visit: www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/programs/tai-ji-quan-moving-better-balance

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based physical activity program developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., a Senior Scientist at Oregon Research Institute. Program is of two 60-minute sessions per week for 24 consecutive weeks or longer. If you’re interested in joining the network of North Dakota TJQMBB Instructors, consider attending an instructor training.

Training Dates & Location:

(Tuesday & Wednesday) April 28-29, 2026 8 am - 5 pm both days

Burleigh County Extension Office Conference Room
3715 E Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501

Master Trainers: Dave Fink is a national TJQMBB trainer and has worked with program developer, Dr. Fuzhong Li, since bringing the program to Minnesota in 2012 and North Dakota in 2021.

Successful completion of both days is required.

Registration & Cost:

There is no cost for the two-day training. Reimbursement is available for mileage, lodging and meals. Instructors are provided extensive support in delivering this highly effective workshop for older adults at risk of falling and people with balance disorders.

Support is available from NDSU Extension TJQMBB Master Trainers across North Dakota.

Individuals interested in becoming instructors must identify their sponsoring organization and submit a completed application by Friday, April 10, 2026 to NDSU Extension.

For more information about the instructor training, email divya.saxena@ndsu.edu. Space is limited, so please register early.

Lodging will be reimbursed to the attendees at the state rate of $99.00+tax/night, applicable taxes not to exceed $110.00.