Course Day Testimonials

 

Sent: 29/12/08 13:14hrs

Hi Howard,

Thanks very much for your e-Mail and the free 'e' Version of your book "Student of a Master", I look forward to reading it, and in

doing so, taking another step along my own path in 'Tai Chi Chuan'. Can I say, that it was nice to meet you in person for the first time

when you came up to Edinburgh in November this year, and as Denise (my own instructor) said I would, I certainly enjoyed all of your classes

that I attended. I met some really nice people and I went away from each one having had a great time, but also realising that I have a lot to

learn; a challenge which I will (hopefully) over the future years meet. I look forward to seeing you again in 2009 when you are next back in

Scotland ,  but in the meantime, can I wish you and your 'better half' as they say here: "EVERYTHING THAT YE WISH YERSEL, FUR TWA THOOSANT AN NINE".

Best Regards

Jim

 

Sent: Tue 23/9/08 11:44

Thanks for that howard and thank you for the training on Saturday.
I learnt enough in the first 30 seconds from you to keep me busy for the next few months.
See you soon
Matt Leek

 

Sent: 12/12/2007 17:45

Hi Howard,

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the course on Saturday.  It was great to practice some sticky hands again & to learn a few more movements of the form.

I particularly enjoyed (needed!) the meditation techniques and was amazed by the posture correcting exercises. _ Fantastic Stuff.

Keep It Coming……

Best Wishes to you and Gisela for Christmas & New Year

Mark l Alston

Sent: 17 May 2007 21:42
 To: howard@howardgibbon.co.uk
 Subject: Scottish Courses

Hi Howard

The 3 Scottish courses were a great success and all the students send you their thanks.  Total attendance in all, was around 88 students and they all had a wonderful time.  Already they are asking when you are next back in Scotland.  The Feng Shou day was great fun, however,  I think the students are going home practising on their family!  What have you started?                             

As they say in Scotland, 'Haste ye back.

 

From: Armin Klaus
Sent: 10 April 2007 21:58
To: howard@howardgibbon.com
Subject: Thank you Howard an Gisela!

 

Hello Howard,
back in Germany I want to write you a few words.
It was wonderful to see you, Gisela and the others again. I am happy that I met a teacher like you. I always love the time in Scarborough, its like a big family.
There were so many things I learned at the course. Its a little bit hard to express my feelings in English, so let me say a simple thing:
Thank you for that wonderful time.

Armin

 

From: susan.bridges
Sent: 28 March 2007 14:40
To: howard@ewta.co.uk
Subject: March grading day

Hi there howard,
I would like to express our thanks to you on behalf of all the students and instructors who attended the grading day on the 17th March. All the students who attended the day have been enthusing about all they have learnt and the lovely people that they met from other classes and other areas of the country. It was especially nice to see Denise and Angela from Scotland and Mary and Han from Lancashire.
It's great to have a grading day here in the Northeast, once again ,because it creates a special kind of "buzz". I feel that once you attend a training or grading day you begin to see the bigger picture. Our next grading day will be at the end of the year. Come along- you do meet the nicest of people.
thanks again howard.
Sue

 

Sent: 03 December 2006 21:30

Subject: RE: EWTA December newsletter

 

Thanks Howard - The stuff on Chinese Characters etc is very enlightening!

Thanks also for this Saturdays training session - you know when I arrived I was dog tired & really couldn't imagine how I was going to manage a 6 hour course - yet somehow the days practice filled me with Energy and I am still buzzing now, 36 hours later. Chinese Magic!

See you next month

Best Wishes

Mark

 

Sent: Wed 22/11/2006 10:13

Subject: RE: If you can hold on when there is nothing in you but the will to hold on

 

Nin Zao Howard,

Sorry I could not respond sooner. What can I say Howard a Phenomenal Weekend both inside the course and outside the course.

I am always struck by how much I learn when I'm over there in every respect, it is at times awe inspiring...

 

Anthony :Dublin

Sent: Mon 20/11/2006 16:47

Hi Howard and Gisela just wanting to say thank you for a most enjoyable Tai Chi Training  Course on Saturday just gone. I picked up and learnt a lot on the day to help me enhance my Tai Chi  practice at home . It was not only good again to see Denise and my other friends  from Scotland (Haggis and Funny Money)  but to say hello to some different people and as always the people at the courses make me feel very welcome. May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

All the Best Howard

Shaun

 

Sent: 22 November 2006 19:43

Dear Howard, Since I last e-mailed you I have joined Mark's class in Wakefield and am enjoying learning Tai Chi in more depth.

The most difficult part has been to unlearn some bad habits but everyone has been very supportive and I feel that

I am at last moving forward and improving my technique.  Mark and the other local instructors are a credit to your

training and great ambassadors for the art.  I am planning to attend the Tai Chi day on 16th December and very much

look forward to meeting you there.  I have no doubt I shall gain considerably from the sessions.

 

With kind regards.

Janice Cane

 

Sent: November 12, 2000 11:58 AM

 

Good morning Gisela and Howard. Just thought I'd drop a few lines to say thank you for Redcar Howard, I learned heaps and really enjoyed myself.

Love my new uniform. I will be at the course on the 18th, I'm just a little nervous of the heading 'Advanced', because I have done very little stick or silk?

Looking forward to seeing you both again, Mary.

Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:58 PM

Subject: September course
Dear Howard and Gisela,
I would like to thank you both again for a wonderful day!
The atmosphere was warm and friendly and I met a bunch of smashing human beings! Only one thing was missing....where were all those egos??? couldn't find one!!!
Gisela, thank you for the tuition. You taught me so much in such a short time. My form has improved and it's all thanks to your ability as a teacher.
I will be back for sure!
Keep up the good work, for good work it is indeed!
 
Mary Lea

Sent: 22 Aug  2006 16:20
To: howard@ewta.co.uk

Hi Howard and Gisela,

 

Thanks for a great workshop it was well worth the journey. Denise did a great job organising everything and has got a good set of students with her.

Thanks

Shaun

Sent: 22 Aug  2006 10:21
To: howard@ewta.co.uk

Dear Howard and Gisela
What a great day we had at the Edinburgh course.  It was very busy indeed and everyone (45 of us) enjoyed the day.  It was amazing to see students from Redcar, Leeds and Hull coming all the way to Edinburgh to train with you, and I would like to thank them for their support in travelling to Scotland.  We look forward to the regular courses you are planning for Edinburgh, so we may progress in our training with you.
Thank you.
Denise

Sent: 19 July 2006 13:10
To: howard@ewta.co.uk

Hi Howard,

I just wanted to tell you how much Mary and I enjoyed the course on Sunday.  Mary learned such a lot as to the applications and how it changes the way you perform tai chi and the meanings behind moves.  I myself absolutely love this and realise how much I have to learn.

The respect, training and help, given to me at all your courses, from your students and Instructors is very impressive.

Your support by teaching me and coming to Scotland, has lifted my spirit and made me realise what I am trying to do up here is very worthwhile indeed. 

In the future, if I am ever good enough at my training, I will be honoured to say I am one of Howard's Instructors.

Thank you.

Kind Regards

Denise

Received 19th February 2006

Hi Gisela , 

Was absolutely knackered by the time I got in -slept like a log though. I had a great time too-I love coming training it just a complete break and so
much fun. Yes aches and pains too.... ssssh old?  Rosie's my daughter's dawing is quite lovely I think- she's managed to capture something
of the qualities in the Tai Chi Dance - I love it!
hopefully see you in Skelton
Bye. love sue

Received 19th February 2006

Thanks for the great Tai Chi Instructors’ day.

I learned so much about sticking hands, whirling hands and arms; thanks to everyone I trained with - they were unfailingly generous with passing on their skills. You have a really talented bunch there Howard.

Best wishes

Mark

Received 5th November 2005

Dear Howard and Gisela

Just a note to say 'THANK YOU' for a great course.  We all thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and the warm, welcoming atmosphere.  It was great to
work with such a high caliber of instructors and students.  We have much to learn but certainly don't feel daunted by this.  It is exciting and refreshing to be learning again.  Thank you for the encouragement and direction given by yourselves and the other members of the group.

Best wishes.

Angela Smith

PS, We are hoping to be able to attend the Kai Min and Meditation
workshop on 10th December.