Fearless Falling

Fall Safe. Rise Strong.

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury. But falling doesn’t have to be inevitable.

Fearless Falling teaches you the mind-body skills that have been scientifically proven to reduce fall risk—using gentle, accessible Tai Chi-based training that transforms fear into confidence over just 6 weeks.

Be the first to know when Fearless Falling is available:

Fearless Falling

Fall Safe. Rise Strong.

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury. But falling doesn’t have to be inevitable.

Fearless Falling teaches you the mind-body skills that have been scientifically proven to reduce fall risk—using gentle, accessible Tai Chi-based training that transforms fear into confidence over just 6 weeks.

Be the first to know when Fearless Falling is available:

Falls Are More Than Just Physical

Every year, one in four adults over 65 experiences a fall, and the fear of falling can be just as debilitating as the fall itself—leading people to limit their activities and withdraw from life. Traditional programs focus on physical exercises in controlled environments: standing on one foot, walking straight lines. But falls happen when you’re distracted, reaching for something unexpected, or navigating uneven terrain. You need internal awareness and reflexive responses that allow your body to adapt in real-time, plus the confidence to recover if a fall does happen.

What makes this program different: Most fall prevention programs stop at balance training. Our comprehensive approach teaches you not only how to prevent falls, but also how to fall safely when it happens and how to get back up independently. This combination of prevention, protective techniques, and recovery skills sets our program apart.

The Tai Chi Solution: Research shows Tai Chi reduces fall rates by up to 50% in older adults because it trains the skills that prevent falls: proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), weight shifting, and balance during transitions. This 6-week program applies proven Tai Chi principles specifically to fall prevention and recovery—no experience required. This isn’t just about being stronger; it’s about being fearless.

Program Details

  • What's Included

    • Weekly video lessons with detailed instruction and demonstrations
    • Daily practice routines designed to build skills progressively
    • Downloadable practice guides and worksheets for each week
    • Study guides and reflection prompts for deeper learning
    • Community support through our private forum

  • What You Will Learn

    • Breathing patterns to calm your nervous system and anchor you during moments of fear
    • Posture awareness and correction
    • Balance and movement exercises
    • Strength Training (No Equipment Needed)
    • Fall Safety Techniques
    • Recovery & Rising Skills

6-Week Program Structure

Fearless Falling guides you through a carefully structured 6-week journey from basic awareness to advanced fall recovery techniques.

Week 1: Foundations of Safety & Trust
Building the groundwork for confident movement
  • Breath work and nervous system regulation
  • Posture awareness using mirror exercises
  • Introduction to Lower Dantian
  • Standing Mountain posture for strength and grounding
  • Building trust in your body’s capabilities

Developing your internal GPS system

  • Advanced breathwork for stress release and fall recovery
  • 360-degree spatial awareness training
  • Lower body strengthening
  • Upper body strengthening
  • Integration of breath with movement<,/ul>

Mastering weight shifts and controlled movement

  • Dynamic balance drills
  • Arc stepping technique
  • Strengthening progressions
  • Understanding how shoulder-width stepping improves stability
  • Building confidence in directional movement
Bringing awareness to real-world navigation
  • Forward and backward stepping sequences
  • Heel-toe arc drills for fluid transitions
  • Partner obstacle course using peripheral vision
  • Introduction to fall safety concepts
  • Cultivating mindfulness during movement

Training your body’s protective reflexes

  • Forward fall simulation
  • Backward fall simulation
  • Sideways fall simulation and protective movements
  • Slumping techniques (forward and backward)
  • Understanding why softness and roundness protect you
Mastering safe recovery with confidence
  • Ground recovery breathing and body scan
  • Four rising techniques
  • Choosing the right technique for your body
  • Integration and review of all skills
  • Creating your personal daily practice plan
  • Week 1: Foundations of Safety & Trust

    Building the groundwork for confident movement

    • Breath work and nervous system regulation
    • Posture awareness using mirror exercises
    • Introduction to Lower Dantian
    • Standing Mountain posture for strength and grounding
    • Building trust in your body's capabilities

  • Week 2: Awareness, Breath, and Strength

    Developing your internal GPS system

    • Advanced breathwork for stress release and fall recovery
    • 360-degree spatial awareness training
    • Lower body strengthening
    • Upper body strengthening
    • Integration of breath with movement

  • Week 3: Balance and Stepping

    Mastering weight shifts and controlled movement

    • Dynamic balance drills
    • Arc stepping technique
    • Strengthening progressions
    • Understanding how shoulder-width stepping improves stability
    • Building confidence in directional movement

  • Week 4: Mindful Stepping & Introduction to Falling

    Bringing awareness to real-world navigation

    • Forward and backward stepping sequences
    • Heel-toe arc drills for fluid transitions
    • Partner obstacle course using peripheral vision
    • Introduction to fall safety concepts
    • Cultivating mindfulness during movement

  • Week 5: Falling Techniques

    Training your body's protective reflexes

    • Forward fall simulation
    • Backward fall simulation
    • Sideways fall simulation and protective movements
    • Slumping techniques (forward and backward)
    • Understanding why softness and roundness protect you

  • Week 6: Falling and Rising

    Mastering safe recovery with confidence

    • Ground recovery breathing and body scan
    • Four rising techniques
    • Choosing the right technique for your body
    • Integration and review of all skills
    • Creating your personal daily practice plan

  • What's Included

    • Weekly video lessons with detailed instruction and demonstrations
    • Daily practice routines designed to build skills progressively
    • Downloadable practice guides and worksheets for each week
    • Study guides and reflection prompts for deeper learning
    • Community support through our private forum

The Mind/Body Connection

Most fall prevention programs teach you what to do with your body—stand on one leg, walk heel-to-toe, do some squats. Fearless Falling teaches you how to inhabit your body with awareness, intention, and confidence.

The Lower Dantian: Your Body's Command Center

The Lower Dantian is considered your center of gravity and reservoir of life energy (qi). When you move from this center rather than leading with your head or shoulders, your movements become naturally more stable and coordinated. Think of a tree rooted from its center: Fearless Falling teaches you to be rooted from yours.

Breath as Your Nervous System Reset Button

The 4-6-8 breathing pattern (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 6, exhale for 8) actively engages your parasympathetic nervous system, calming your fear response and improving reflexive reactions. In the moment of a stumble, your body responds with awareness rather than panic.

360-Degree Awareness: Seeing Without Looking

The Standing Mountain exercise trains you to perceive your environment peripherally—ahead, left, right, up, down, and behind. You’re strengthening neural pathways that detect hazards before they become problems. Most falls happen because we’re looking but not seeing. This trains you to see with your whole body.

Your Instructor, Hon Lee

Hon Lee is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Doctor of Medical Qigong, and Spring Forest Qigong Certified Instructor. He has extensive clinical experience in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and medical qigong with a focus on preventive care.

Hon teaches with clarity and makes complex energy concepts accessible, giving you practical self-healing tools you can use immediately and develop over time.

Alan Bandes

Your Instructor, Alan Bandes

Alan Bandes began practicing Tai Chi in 1976, under the American Tai Chi pioneer Sophia Delzer, followed by tutelage under C.K. Chu in NY. Studying with Master CK Chu provided Alan with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection as it relates to movement, posture and stress reduction.

From this extensive foundation in Yang style Tai Chi, Alan went on to study the original, mother form of Tai Chi, the Chen Style, under Ren Guangyi, which led him to partner with Ren to build Chi Force – the first global, online school of Chen Tai Chi.

Kyoshi Adam McCauley

Co-founder, Kyoshi Adam McCauley

Kyoshi Adam McCauley, 7th-degree black belt, is the founder of Go No Sen Karate and a martial artist of more than 40 years. He began training in 1982 under Sensi Bill Richardson, later advancing in Ryukyu Kempo under masters such as Taika Oyata and Seiken Takamine.

Since opening Go No Sen in 1993, Kyoshi has dedicated his life to teaching, mentoring, and building confident leaders on and off the mat. With multiple schools and advanced certifications, Hall of Fame recognition, and over 30 years serving Westchester, NY, he continues to inspire students of all ages to Belong, Believe, and Achieve greatness in life.

Alan Bandes

Your Instructor, Alan Bandes

Hon Lee is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Doctor of Medical Qigong, and Spring Forest Qigong Certified Instructor. He has extensive clinical experience in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and medical qigong with a focus on preventive care.

Hon teaches with clarity and makes complex energy concepts accessible, giving you practical self-healing tools you can use immediately and develop over time.

Kyoshi Adam McCauley

Program Co-founder, Kyoshi Adam McCauley

Kyoshi Adam McCauley, 7th-degree black belt, is the founder of Go No Sen Karate and a martial artist of more than 40 years. He began training in 1982 under Sensi Bill Richardson, later advancing in Ryukyu Kempo under masters such as Taika Oyata and Seiken Takamine.

Since opening Go No Sen in 1993, Kyoshi has dedicated his life to teaching, mentoring, and building confident leaders on and off the mat. With multiple schools and advanced certifications, Hall of Fame recognition, and over 30 years serving Westchester, NY, he continues to inspire students of all ages to Belong, Believe, and Achieve greatness in life.

Start Your Journey to Fearless Movement Today

Fearless Falling

$34.95
  • 6 weeks of structured video lessons
  • Downloadable guides, worksheets, and study materials
  • Private community access for support and questions
  • Lifetime access to all materials and updates

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Fearless Falling

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated for a fall-related injury. Fearless Falling uses scientifically proven Tai Chi training to reduce fall risk and transform fear into confidence in just 6 weeks.

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