Questionnaires

I am 29 years old and have been practicing Tai Chi since 2004. I first came across Tai Chi when my friend introduced the idea...

How did you hear about this Tai Chi class?

Falls and Fracture department.

What made you decide to join the class?

Tutor visited the above exercise group.

What did you expect the class would be like?

No idea.

Has the class met your expectation? Was it different to what you expected?

Yes. Very much.

What do you feel are the benefits of attending this class?

More positive about everyday tasks.

Do you use things that you learn in class in your everyday life? Can you describe how?

Yes, more aware of how I do everyday tasks.

How would you describe the group to another person?

Good company, we are put through our paces to suit the individual.

Do you have any comments about the way the class is organised and taught?

Good tutor, we are a committed group.

Do you have any other comments?

The tutor takes on board our requests and as a group we are very attentive. Big improvement with balance, breathing and general wellbeing.

Anonymous.

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A fun, sociable way to exercise for all ages.

Anonymous

How did you hear about this Tai Chi class?

Word of mouth / Maltby News

What made you decide to join the class?

Needed exercise

What did you expect the class would be like?

More or less as it is.

Has the class met your expectation? Was it different to what you expected?

Yes.

What do you feel are the benefits of attending this class?

Better movement / more flexible.

Do you use things that you learn in class in your everyday life? Can you describe how?

Sit better.

How would you describe the group to another person?

Fun, friendly, beneficial to health.

Do you have any comments about the way the class is organised and taught?

Sympathetic.

Do you have any other comments?

A fun, sociable way to exercise for all ages.

Anonymous.

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Well organised, each exercise explained as to purpose and benefit. Very enjoyable, wouldn’t miss it!

Anonymous

How did you hear about this Tai Chi class?

Poster in Morrisons Supermarket.

What made you decide to join the class?

The need for exercise.

What did you expect the class would be like?

Very much as it is.

Has the class met your expectation? Was it different to what you expected?

Yes, and yes in terms of the benefits.

What do you feel are the benefits of attending this class?

Carrying out exercises within ones own limits. Meeting new people and making friends. Feeling physically and mentally better.

Do you use things that you learn in class in your everyday life? Can you describe how?

Yes – being conscious of my posture and correcting it where necessary. Using breathing exercises to relieve stress and to enable me to go to sleep at night.

How would you describe the group to another person?

Friendly and sociable.

Do you have any comments about the way the class is organised and taught?

Well organised, each exercise explained as to purpose and benefit.

Do you have any other comments?

Very enjoyable, wouldn’t miss it!

Anonymous.

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Good caring teacher in David. Good socially, nice people in class.

Anonymous

How did you hear about this Tai Chi class?

Local notice board.

What made you decide to join the class?

To exercise and keep fit.

What did you expect the class would be like?

Had an idea about it from a friend.

Has the class met your expectation? Was it different to what you expected?

Yes. No.

What do you feel are the benefits of attending this class?

More relaxed and calm.

Do you use things that you learn in class in your everyday life? Can you describe how?

Sometimes exercise as I go through daily chores.

How would you describe the group to another person?

Relaxing, calming and enjoyable.

Do you have any comments about the way the class is organised and taught?

Good caring teacher in David.

Do you have any other comments?

Good socially, nice people in class.

Anonymous.

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Excellent organisation and tuition.

Anonymous

How did you hear about this Tai Chi class?

From a friend who had started the class.

What made you decide to join the class?

Always wanted to do Tai Chi but never had.

What did you expect the class would be like?

Not sure.

What do you feel are the benefits of attending this class?

Awareness of all movements, better balance.

Do you use things that you learn in class in your everyday life? Can you describe how?

Upright posture, more aware of tension and able to relax.

How would you describe the group to another person?

Interesting, fun, beneficial.

Do you have any comments about the way the class is organised and taught?

Excellent organisation and tuition.

Do you have any other comments?

Thank you to David and Bryan.

Denise Beeley.

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Enjoy the sessions, always feel good + better for them. Really rewarding and good fun. Would recommend the classes to just about everyone.

Anonymous

How did you hear about this Tai Chi class?

Morrisons Barnsley.

What made you decide to join the class?

Tai Chi had an ‘appeal’ about it.

What did you expect the class would be like?

Wasn’t really sure.

Has the class met your expectation? Was it different to what you expected?

Yes and more so. See 3 above.

What do you feel are the benefits of attending this class?

Helping to relax, mentally and physically. Good exercise/s.

Do you use things that you learn in class in your everyday life? Can you describe how?

Some of them. Relaxation mode, arm, hands and ankle exercises.

How would you describe the group to another person?

Enjoy the sessions, always feel good + better for them. Really rewarding and good fun.

Do you have any comments about the way the class is organised and taught?

Very good, first class.

Do you have any other comments?

Would recommend the classes to just about everyone. Thought I would of thoroughly learnt the more individual movement/s by now!

Terry Barber.

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Am enjoying the classes very much and learn more each time as well as the reviews of what we have already learned.

Anonymous

How did you hear about this Tai Chi class?

Through an announcement at Edward Dunn Memorial Hall (Maltby Council Offices) that they were starting a 12 week Tai Chi course.

What made you decide to join the class?

Heard that Tai Chi was a relaxing way of exercising.

What did you expect the class would be like?

Had seen it done by friends so had some idea of what to expect.

Has the class met your expectation? Was it different to what you expected?

Has met with all my expectations and more.

What do you feel are the benefits of attending this class?

Found ways of using my body in a more relaxed way which helps me to get full benefit from Tai Chi.

Do you use things that you learn in class in your everyday life? Can you describe how?

Yes. In a morning and during the day when I can.

How would you describe the group to another person?

Very friendly and productive.

Do you have any comments about the way the class is organised and taught?

Very well organised and an excellent instructor.

Do you have any other comments?

Am enjoying the classes very much and learn more each time as well as the reviews of what we have already learned.

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