Testimonials

Testimonials from our students

I just love it! Isn't it fantastic that we are able to learn such an ancient wisdom! getting in touch with our own Energy.
Brian is a very "precise", efficient and experience teacher. Highly recommend him.

Elena

What do you want from a club like this? Nice friendly people, great instruction and something that works. Brian's group has it all. And we are particularly fortunate to have someone of Brian's experience. He's obviously been perfecting his explanations over years and is able to make tricky things simple and the simple things fun.

Bruce

Brian is a fantastic teacher. He provides a friendly and supportive environment where he communicates clearly, using a variety of methods to suit each student. Brian has some great tools for showing you what 'feeling' you are looking for in a movement, and I find that each time I have mastered something, Brian is able to help me move onto the next level. I have been studying Qigong and Tai Chi with Brian for nearly 2 years now and have thoroughly enjoyed every lesson, without exception!

Chrissi

I was completely new to Tai Chi and have now attended Brian's classes three times. I am finding Tai Chi a completely different form of exercise to my usual type but feel it will add to my long term flexibility, especially since I have a slight problem with my knees and keeping them moving is obviously good for me.
Brian is a patient teacher and his classes are interesting and challenging. Brain training as well as body.

Elzabeth

I have been learning with Brian for over 10 years and have always had more to learn. The knowledge and material in these classes is not only the real deal, but taught in a way that works best for each individual person there. If you want to learn real tai chi or qigong and not just a pretty, slow dance, then give Energy Works a try!

David

Brian is an excellent teacher who covers both the body mechanics of Tai Chi and energy movement. The former is particularly useful if it takes you a little while to connect with Chi. Highly Recommended.

Rob

I like Brian's detailed methodical approach, he really goes right into the heart of the movements to a depth that awakens areas you hardly knew existed. This serious undertaking of the work is coupled with a light-hearted attitude which makes everyone feel valued regardless of their aptitude. There is no competitiveness or one-upmanship. Long may he continue.

Toby

I was a bit sceptical yet curious at first. The group were very welcoming and Brian is a good, patient teacher who has clearly been well trained over many years. I trust him and look forward to continuing my Tai Chi journey.

Paul H

Brian is an excellent instructor and explains each move in fine detail. Learning the sequences will come easily under his supervision. Although I practice Hatha Yoga every day, Tai Chi gives a whole new way, for me, of using my joints, facia and muscles. I shall practice this for good.

Richard

Brian is very patient, non-judgemental as well as using humour to good effect. We have hugely benefited from his classes.

Will

The mobility in my spine and shoulders are much improved.

Verity

Thank you for helping my back so much.

June

Brian is a great teacher with a wealth of knowledge. Thoroughly recommended!

Paul B

Brian has a very thorough yet gentle method of teaching ensuring that the basics are right to give a strong foundation to the movements.

Clare

I really enjoyed Brian's class, it is very calming but I also feel as though I have worked hard. Brian is very patient and explains the Tai Chi ethos very well. I can see myself attending this class for a long time.

Chris C.

All my life I had knee problems and they were getting worse, to my surprise Brian taught me how to use them properly - if only we were taught Tai Chi like the Chinese, I could have taken part in school sports!

Barbara

I spent years learning tai chi without ever realising there was more to it than just moving slowly and calmly. When I moved house I found Brian's class and intended on carrying on my many years of learning. On my first lesson I realised how much I didn't yet know. Feeling chi within your body is a true wonder and a joy, and really real! If you've ever tried tai chi and not seen what the big deal was, come to one of Brian's classes and find out for real!

Steve T

I had done some Tai Chi before attending the class, but Brian really makes sure that all the moves are done correctly and for maximum benefit. I suffer from back and neck tension, but since going to the class this has much improved. After the class I have a real sense of well-being along with feeling relaxed as well as invigorated. Thank you, Brian!

Kate N