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Where's the nearest kung fu shop?

When I was young, there used to be a great many kung fu shops. Where are they now?

Aug 192 min read

Is there a patron deity for Tai Chi?

In China, there is a patron deity for nearly everything. But is there a patron deity of Tai Chi?

Jul 13 min read

The Guardians of Waterfall Bay

Over the years I've visited Hong Kong, there is something that I have noticed. So why are these statues here?

Nov 2, 20244 min read

Tai Chi at the movies

When was the last time you saw Tai Chi on the big screen?

Aug 30, 20247 min read

Roc spreads it's wings

Years ago, I learned a Qigong called Roc spreads it's wings. So what is a roc?

Nov 18, 20232 min read

Swordsman myths and fantasies

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Jun 3, 20233 min read

A different avenue of expression

There comes a time when there's a need to seek new challenges. And no, I'm not quitting Taiji.

Oct 29, 20212 min read

Asia on your doorstep

With UK in lockdown or under further restrictions, most of us aren't going to be going anywhere far.

Sep 14, 20215 min read

Cultivating your mind

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Japanese Garden in Hammersmith Park.

May 30, 20212 min read

White Horse Tai Chi wishes everybody a Happy Chinese New Year!

Its that time again, the biggest date in the Chinese calendar. Its Chinese New Year and this year it is the Year of the Ox.

Feb 11, 20211 min read

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Class update April 2025

Mar 23 min read

Shadow boxing

What is shadow boxing to you?

Feb 53 min read

The Tai Chi journey so far

This year has really flown by and I haven't really sat down to relax and have a proper think about how things are.

Jan 42 min read

The Guardians of Waterfall Bay

Over the years I've visited Hong Kong, there is something that I have noticed. So why are these statues here?

Nov 2, 20244 min read

Tai Chi at the movies

When was the last time you saw Tai Chi on the big screen?

Aug 30, 20247 min read

How many hours of Tai Chi have you done?

Whilst chatting to students in the park. We stumbled on the topic of quality over time. So how many hours of Tai Chi have you done?

Jan 27, 20242 min read

Is loss such a bad thing?

We all experienced loss in some way. But is loss such a bad thing?

Sep 2, 20232 min read

That was rubbish!

Over Christmas, I decided to do a bit of clearing up. So I got to my my collection of old videos and it was a bit of an eye opener.

Jan 15, 20232 min read

Shinrin-Roku (forest bathing)

The concept of Shinrin-Roku (森林浴) is not new, but has become more popular in recent years. So what is is?

Jul 29, 20223 min read

Goodbye Sifu!

I have been informed that my Master Dan Docherty has sadly passed away. It is a great shock to myself and to the Taiji community in the UK.

Dec 10, 20212 min read

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Where's the nearest kung fu shop?

Is there a patron deity for Tai Chi?

The Guardians of Waterfall Bay

Tai Chi at the movies

Roc spreads it's wings

Swordsman myths and fantasies

A different avenue of expression

Asia on your doorstep

Cultivating your mind

White Horse Tai Chi wishes everybody a Happy Chinese New Year!

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Class update April 2025

Shadow boxing

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The Guardians of Waterfall Bay

Tai Chi at the movies

How many hours of Tai Chi have you done?

Is loss such a bad thing?

That was rubbish!

Shinrin-Roku (forest bathing)

Goodbye Sifu!

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