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:
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.
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.
"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.
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."
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.
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.)