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A higher standard of behaviour
Anybody who has been in the martial arts community for a while will know of the toxic culture that exists.
Nov 29, 20203 min read


Training with substance
There's a Chinese saying that we use in martial arts -
"練拳不練功 到老一場空"
liàn quán bù liàn gōng, dào lăo yī cháng kōng.
Jul 14, 20203 min read


Moving with meditation
We've all heard that Taiji is a form moving meditation. But how does it work?
Jun 14, 20204 min read


A guide to training in parks
Training in open spaces can be a real joy and it is great to get done fresh air.
May 29, 20204 min read


The importance of good roots
In this blog, I will carry the theme from my previous article on balance. Rooting is another concept that isn't a priority for beginners.
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Hundred days of the sabre training
There is a Chinese saying "Hundred days of the saber training, thousand days of the spear training, ten thousand days of the sword training"
Feb 15, 20202 min read


The right sword for you...
Choosing the right sword is as exciting as getting a car. Every martial artists will go through this process. It's no easy choice...
Dec 21, 20193 min read


The Zen of sword maintenance
It's that time again when I need to give my swords a good clean. The last time I did a thorough clean was back in May, prior to competing.
Dec 9, 20192 min read


Don't fight the feeling...
One of the things that puts people of Chinese martial arts is the amount of stance training and people being pedantic about the movements.
Mar 29, 20192 min read


What illness has taught me
Illness is something that we cannot escape from. Whilst it is true that the practice of Taiji can aid health by strengthening your immune...
Sep 1, 20182 min read




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