Testimonials

Not being one for self-promotion, for the first time in the school’s history, Rob sent a request for testimonials to existing students at the Elemental Tai Chi School.  

There was an overwhelmingly positive response and here are a selection of the testimonials, including some from students who attended courses he ran for the local Council Adult Skills & Learning:

  • "The most immediate benefit I noticed was the improvement in my balance. Now I find I am more flexible and have more strength and stamina. Learning patterns has kept my memory sharp and practising improves my mood, enabling me to still my mind and counteract the effects of stress."

    — Claire M

  • "Following a long period in hospital and subsequent physio sessions to help me walk again without aids, I joined the weekly classes. The gentle movements have much improved my posture, flexibility and balance."

    — C Gibb

  • "Tai chi has helped my anxiety so much. The benefit after class is so calming. I would highly recommend Tai chi to all abilities."

    — Lorraine H

  • "Since I have been practicing Elemental Tai Chi, I have been aware of increasingly beneficial changes to my health. Noticeably higher energy levels and physical strength in my limbs. Also, an improvement in balance and concentration."

    — H Reade

  • "I have been a student for 18 months, during that time I have enjoyed my weekly sessions, and I leave with a feeling of calm and relaxation. Robert is an excellent teacher; with patience and good humour we spend an hour continuing our Tai Chi journey."

    — C Stilling

  • "I have been a member of the ETC School for 10 years. The syllabus is carefully designed, and the teaching is thorough and well-paced. Tai chi has been of great benefit to my physical fitness, mental well-being and self-development."

    — C Myhill

  • "I have attended the Friday afternoon Tai Chi class for the last year and find the exercises very beneficial especially the hand exercises. I believe Tai Chi is a good exercise for all age groups."

    — D Long

  • "After suffering a serious heel and foot break in three places, I have found Tai Chi with Robert invaluable for my recovery. Two years after my accident and I’m back to running jumping and controlled movement without pain lack of movement. Tai chi has given me the most incredible benefits to my life, health and wellbeing."

    — Jenni B

  • "I have been going to Robert's Tai Chi classes for 10 years now, I have found it mentally and physically beneficial. Very enjoyable classes with Robert."

    - J Bowden

  • "After knee and hip surgery, I have found the classes a great help restoring my balance and general feeling of wellbeing."

    — Jude T

  • "The classes are friendly and unpressured with gentle encouragement to do your best version of the form. I have depression and social anxiety, and the classes have really helped my mental health as well as my physical health."

    — S Percy

  • "I've enjoyed the course and Robert, the facilitator, has been supportive and encouraging throughout. Every movement has been explained in detail and Robert encourages us to continuously improve our interpretation of Tai Chi."

    — E Lockwood

  • "I felt the course tutor was an expert in his field, went through each of the movements clearly and in detail and explained the benefits of each. Highly recommend the tutor."

    - Anonymous

  • "Found the teaching method used by Robert Joyce very easy to follow and enjoyed the classes very much."

    — Anonymous

  • "Robert is an excellent instructor. I feel that we are very fortunate to have him."

    — Anonymous

  • "Robert is such an inclusive teacher, his knowledge helps me understand the course in detail."

    — V Latham

  • "I enjoy the relaxed and calm feeling of the class - there is no pressure and no competitiveness just gentle and balanced enjoyment of the movement and breathing."

    — L Lewis

  • "After each class, I feel much better than I did when I arrived”

    — P Robson

“I am utterly surprised, blessed and grateful for the response of students citing the benefits they are getting in their training. 

It is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the syllabus that they are experiencing these benefits.”

— Rob Joyce

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