(Mick)
I'm thoroughly enjoying the training; it is on a completely different level to anything I've done previously.
(Simon)
I have trained with many instructors including yourself where I know that I want what they have (Peter Young, Chris Chappel, Master Ma, Mikhail Ryabyko, Wai Lum Choi, Alex Kozma, etc).
However, you have a training method that works and have students with real abilities.
This is very rare in the internal arts.
Thanks again.
(Tim)
(Jonothan)
I've been in attendance of Sifu Waller's school for
over 3 years now and from day one I felt it was a good place to be, warm and
welcoming but most importantly for me I found it incredibly inspiring and
constantly challenging. The way in which the subject material is taught I
believe is second to none, incredible attention to detail with friendliness and
a patience to really help you along the way. The self defence material taught is
quite simply devastating, but the most important thing for me is the manner in
which you are taught to apply it, with extreme care and restraint. The
refinement of character is priceless.
(Paul Booth)
I very much enjoy your sessions - without any false flattery, you have been one
of the best teachers I have had for any martial art. Your commitment, patience
and dedication to the art and your students is something that I believe many
teachers should aspire to.
To your credit Sifu Waller, you have shown me something that has I did not expect to
find in tai chi... a comprehensive fighting system in itself. I wish the rest of
the MA community would wake up and see what you see.
(Stuart Sadler)
I think the shredding of pre-conceived ideas of what 'tai chi' is was very important (and still is) in the
early/beginner stages.
My health has improved - not just physically - also an increase in general
wellbeing.
I have a lot of respect for the school and the instructor and the helpers/senior
students. It's a joy training with people who have real passion (I don't
use the word lightly) for the art and teach it with respect and integrity. As a
student you feel privileged to learn. The value of the art is apparent in both
the teaching and the learning. There are no illusions about how long the journey
of the student will be but one can be confident it will be undertaken in a safe
environment.
(Rachel)
I like the classes because I know I'm entering a healthy zone.
I've done a lot of travelling, learning, and philosophizing in my life and what
I like about your classes is their integrity. I like the total absence of
bullshit. It encourages me to embody what I know, to enact the conclusions I've
arrived at, and practice walking the walk, however bizarre the walk may appear
at times!
By observing the way my body does or doesn't move each week, I'm able to see
where the problems are in every other aspect of my life. For this I'm very
grateful.
(Ian)
DVD's
We produce modest DVD's for our class members:
Dear Sifu, just some feedback on the DVD. Excellent, very
comprehensive. I especially like the text rather than a commentary. Watched
it through last night - practicing with it this morning. I really needed
something like this as a point of reference in addition to yourself in
class. I'm sure this one and the ones I'll get in the future will be good
and very useful companions for the future. Thanks
Best wishes
(Trevor)
The Form 1 DVD is excellent, loads of helpful stuff in there. My favourite
piece is your Form in MEA house with the music from your wedding ceremony, I
found it very moving, beautiful and an inspiration. Thank you.
(Lily)
Strength DVD is excellent ! Lots of material, and the pace/detail is good
as well.
(Eddie)