Ivo Marcon - Switzerland
“I have spent the last four weeks training intensively with Paul McIntyre in Noda, Japan.
Since I new Paul and his quality of teaching from a few online sessions, I did expect to make some progress in my practice. Still in the end I was left a bit by surprise about how much was actually possible.
After a couple of days into training, Paul saw, and pointed out to me with clarity, what I had to work on. Over the next weeks he then made me go through various drills and exercises. Patiently he kept pushing my boundaries, always keeping a sense of humor. Of course this what not always easy but I had a blast.
I admire Paul for his ability of finding ways to explain different aspects of the art, as well as for his generosity and kindness. He is a skilled practitioner, willing and able to share and teach.
Once more I am deeply grateful to have found a school where actual progress and change are possible for everyone who puts in the effort.”
Lubomir Vlach - Czech Republic
“I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to train 1:1 with Paul in Japan. Not only has he dedicated his life to tai chi, he is also a very advanced meditator even though he says he is not :)
I had so many questions about spiritual path and he was and still is a truly great guidance. I don't understand how he has the answer every single time!
On top of this he is just very normal, has a family and is very easy to relate to. Everything I learned will be extremely valuable for the rest of my life but what I personally find the most inspiring is the loving kindness.
Paul doesn't prove with words but with his actions. Just hanging around with him taught me a lot which shows how good he is as a teacher.
Anna Knoblauch - Switzerland
‘‘I was very fortunate to have a month of intensive training under the guidance of Paul McIntyre. It was a lot of fun and deep transformational work on many levels. He really knew how to teach. It was very personal, clear and empowering.
He sees exactly where you are and what you need to improve. And he is very skilled at teaching it in a way that you can embody and understand. For me it felt like this is how it should be when learning with a teacher on a spiritual/martialarts path.
My body and mind opened up and changed a lot in this short time. I have no clue what Taiji really is, but I got a sense of how vast and beautiful it is to walk in its direction. Paul did not hold back. He gave me a lot of material that I will need to deepen and learn from for a long time.
Truly grateful, Anna-Barbara’’
Chi Zhang - UK
“Initially i came to do an intensive with paul for 5 weeks in japan and ended up staying 6 months mostly full-time. Words cannot fathom the benefit i got from my time there.
I got a great insight into not only tai chi but how it blends with the spiritual life, and there was no moment where I felt he couldn’t answer any question.
Even when I waffled he found it. It brought me great clarity, and it seemed evidently clear in his personality as a kind family man, that he has the experience to guide someone towards true happiness.
His profound kindness is contagious in a great way, and showed me a level of inspiration I didn't know I had.”
