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That wasn't how I saw it! Part 2

In my previous blog, I discussed the Rashomon effect and how it affects how your perceive what you have seen. So what happens next?

Sep 252 min read

Not quite what the doctor ordered

Before we consider trying something new, we should read up, before signing up. Being informed makes a big difference.

Sep 22 min read

That wasn't how I saw it! Part 1

The other week, students were discussing the difficulties learning forms. I understand the problem, because I've been there.

May 51 min read

Questions from students - 1st edition

I enjoy my interactions with students. Here are a few of the questions that have been asked.

Apr 62 min read

How should we practice in our own time?

Do you practice Tai Chi and Qigong outside class? How do you practice? And if so, how often do you do it?

Dec 2, 20242 min read

Finding your style and identity

The Tai Chi journey takes you through many paths and shapes who you are as well as the style, substance and the identity of your art.

Aug 1, 20243 min read

I'm getting bored of Tai Chi

Are you getting bored of Tai Chi? Do you feel it is the end? Is Tai Chi no longer for you?

May 1, 20242 min read

Tai Chi & Qigong in the outdoors

As the weather is getting better, people are starting to go outside more. Have you done any Tai Chi and Qigong outside before?

Mar 2, 20242 min read

Being honest about progress

As the cliché goes, the teacher opens the door, but you will have to walk through it.

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Let's talk about technology

Whilst Tai Chi is a traditional martial art, that doesn't mean we can't use technology in our training.

Apr 1, 20234 min read

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Class update January 2026

Class update January 2026. Welcome to the new edition of the class update. This is effective from 24th November 2025.

Nov 113 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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