Customised Courses
We are able to offer a range of inspirational talks, lectures, short courses, seminars and workshops to support the specific needs of community groups, discussion groups, schools or private companies.
In addition to the martial arts listed on our syllabus, we are able to teach a wide range of subjects.
The following are examples of some of the successful programmes we have delivered recently, together with some of the comments that participants have chosen to share with you:
Inspirational courses:
Mysteries of the Mind
Examining evidence from the forefront of current scientific research in psychology and physics alongside the wisdom of sages from around the world across the centuries, we asked the questions dearest to our hearts. The results were breathtaking.
"Inspiring and revealing about how the mind works."
A Taylor
To Infinity and Beyond
This course arose as a sequel to "Mysteries of the Mind" at the request of participants. Beginning with an examination of truth and how we can claim to actually know anything, we probed even deeper into the mind-boggling discoveries we had made and discussed their implications for ourselves as individuals and for the human race in its race to be human.
"The mind and the universe are ever expanding."
E Holleram
"It is so good to be part of a group who are all looking to stretch the mind and learn something new
(even if it's about myself)"
M Poppa
"To Infinity and Beyond has taken us from looking at the mind to the nature of belief, knowledge
and truth, to quantum physics. We have been on a journey on which each answer has raised more
questions. That has been part of the fun."
P Rogers
"Just Supposing I Could..."
A practical exploration of self-empowerment and self-discovery for anyone thinking about stepping outside their comfort zone and re-defining their ideas of what is possible.
"What made the course so enjoyable was your very positive attitude to living life. You make me feel
that I really matter and am important. I learned that I am in charge to a large extent about what
happens in my life. I really believe that I can make things happen by my attitudes to life and those
nearest and dearest. I also fulfilled a life-long dream and I'm convinced that the thinking that came
from this course helped me to apprceiate this experience even more."
K Hardcastle
"I was made to feel comfortable and confident that my participation was valued. I learned some
aspects of the nature of the brain and improved my feeling of self-worth. These courses have
helped the fitness of body and mind."
P Rogers
"I learned that the opportunities in life are still there, irrespective of age, and I can centre on what is
important for me to still achieve. I am more focussed on what I want to do and more understanding
of how life affects people."
E Holleram
"What made the course enjoyable was the balance between teaching and sharing. I learned how to
attain more positive thinking and I've found more inner peace and think a bit more deeply. I'm now
more confident in facing life generally.
A Taylor
"What made the course so enjoyable was having a lovely, gently-spoken, compassionate,
knowledgeable, articulate teacher who has a wealth of knowledge and a huge heart. I learned
loads! It's given me 'permission' to be free to make choices and notice my behaviour. I now know
how to make small changes in my life, in attitude etc, and how I can make parts of my life, which
were a chore, into a delight."
H Berry
"I enjoyed the pleasant and interesting people. I found the course very interesting and informative.
I cannot put a finger on any particular aspect but I feel that some of the things will have sunk in
subconsciously and will come out in the depths of my mind in the future."
P Freeman
Pearls of Wisdom
Readings, quotes, poems and stories from around the world, from ancient Zen and Taoist tales to powerful metaphors that can promote healing and transform our lives.
A New You
What this course offered can best be summed up in the words of one of the participants:
"I was in a supermarket one morning and I felt really strange. I stopped and tried to work out what
was different, and then I realised what it was: I was happy. I just didn't recognise it at first because
I couldn't remember feeling that way before. Now, three years later, I can't remember how it felt to
be unhappy."
J.R.
Movement-based programmes:
Flow Motion
Using exercises based on advanced Tai Chi principles but liberated from the need to learn a sequence, this course allowed participants to relax, go with the flow and simply enjoy the sheer pleasure of moving.
Meditiation and Movement
An exploration of movement and stillness including meditative techniques from around the world and the ancient arts of Qigong and Tai Chi, allowing the cultivation of inner peace, balance and harmony.
Aqua Tai Chi
Tai Chi is sometimes referred to as "swimming in air". Where better to train than in water? Helps to develop a strong root, stability, flexibility, fluidity and fa jing (explosive power) skills.
Aqua Kung Fu
Water-based training for martial artists allows a range of skills to be developed from high flying kicks to fa jing (explosive power). For those less interested in self-protection, it provided an aerobic workout with a difference - a change from the traditional aqua class.
Kung Fu Fitness
A combination of several Kung Fu disciplines including Bagua circle walking and the five elements of Hsing Yi provided an unusual lunchtime workout as a gentle way to keep fit, improve balance and co-ordination and generally do something a bit different.
" I have enjoyed the comeraderie in class and found the exercise and meditation helpful and relaxing."
M Purden
"A very patient tutor. I found the exercise very beneficial."
A O'Donnell
"Good tutor. My posture has improved."
S Beaumont
"Good tutor and group. It has made me exercise! I feel better balanced and more relaxed."
C Digby
"What was enjoyable about the course was the teacher always laughing and patient, and learning
something new. Benefits I have noticed are feeling looser and making my muscles work.
Just enjoyed the course."
W Walton
"I enjoyed the pace of learning. Good teacher, very calm atmosphere. Well-motivated - praised by
teacher. I learned the basis of Kung Fu forms and meditation. I found it peaceful and good exercise
and I can now use these techniques for calm and exercise."
V Howley
"I liked the teacher's positive and friendly attitude and found the positive thinking helpful. What I
found most helpful was that I could forget everything and enjoy the class."
K Thomas
The above courses ranged from six to twelve weeks. Movement sessions were normally one hour while the inspirational courses* were typically ninety-minutes or two hours a week to allow adequate time for discussion.
We are happy to hear from organisations, schools or community groups who require a visiting speaker or who would like us to design a longer programme to meet their particular requirements.
The above courses were delivered by g Hamilton whose studies and qualifications at degree and post graduate level include biochemistry, physiology, psychology, quantum physics, cosmology, astronomy, mathematics and education. Over several decades, she has also studied philosophy, world religions and meditation as well as martial arts. A former full-time lecturer in Health and Social Care, she is also a qualified hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and lifecoach.
(*Many people also found the movement courses to be inspirational but we refer here to courses in which the participants were sitting down for most of the sessions.)