Member since : | 16 Mar 2008 |
Manually reviewed : | 6 Feb 2019 |
Last updated : | 29 Nov 2022 |
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Allan and Maggi are so welcoming; their classes are a pleasure to attend. No matter how stressed I might feel when I arrive, Allan and Maggi give so much of themselves that I always leave feeling positively charged with the energy that flows from them and within the group. ABC Tai Chi is everything I could have hoped for, and more.
I am so glad that I found ABC Tai Chi! Allan and Maggie are inspiring teachers with a genuine enthusiasm for the art of Tai Chi and a friendly and relaxed style of teaching that builds confidence. I attend the Bletchley class on Thursday afternoon with my 13 year old Grandson who finds the class absorbing enough to want to come every week. What better testimonial can there be for two such excellent teachers? Thank you Allan and Maggie. Highly recommended.
I was a little apprehensive to join this venture, only knew that Tai Chi was something Chinese and good for you. What a pleasant surprise! It is a slow, easy exercise routine in pleasant surroudings with a great staff! As easy as it looks when you are watching, you find it is not so when you are trying to do it, but the staff, both Allan and Maggie are very kind and patient, so you do not feel like a total clod. You leave invigorated and want to come again. This is hard to learn from a DVD program, you need a patient instructor to keep correcting your moves. Allan and Maggie are the best!
My wife and I became interested in learning Tai Chi last summer and contacted a few teachers advertising on the net. When we spoke to Allan Howlings at ABC Tai Chi we knew straight away that he is the teacher for us. In the six months since then we have learnt around half of the 24-step Tai Chi short form as well as several Chi Gung sets, including the Five Elements Chi Gung and 18-step Tai Chi Chi Gung set. We attend the Friday evening Woolstones class. Having hated all aspects of PE when I was younger, I had some reservations about learning any physical exercise or routine with a teacher. Allan has proved that I had no need to fear! He has an infectious enthusiasm for Tai Chi, mixed with genuine concern for the individual physical needs of all the members of the group. He specialises in using Tai Chi for its health benefits rather than as a “martial” art, and as such he welcomes all comers with equal and genuine enthusiasm. Allan has a great ability to explain Tai Chi postures and moves, plus relevant theory, with ease and clarity. He is also sensitive to the different learning styles presented in the group. As a professional teacher myself I have worked in schools for two decades, and have only rarely met a teacher who combines such excellent qualities. I can therefore recommend him without reservation.Moreexpand_more
My husband and I are very impressed with the Tai Chi class in Bletchley on Thursday afternoon. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, yet it is professional and fun. Instruction is geared to all levels and the encouragement from Allan and Maggi is inspiring. We are looking forward to future sessions.
My husband and I have joined the Tai chi group in Woolastone on a Friday evening. We feel relaxed and have fun doing the exercises. It is a friendly group that caters for all. We would definately recommend it as a wonderful start to the weekend. A great way to improve your fitness with super teachers. Well done Maggi and Allan. Chris & Dave McCall - Northampton.
Small and friendly group in Bletchley with the emphasis on relaxation and enjoyment. There is no pressure on competing with anyone else and members are encouraged to progress at their own pace with the aim of getting as much out of Tai Chi as they wish with the expert help of Allan and his partner Maggie.