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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
The Dojo in your heart and mind
The word dōjō is often mentioned a lot in martial arts circles, but what does it actually mean?
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Where have I been?
Apologies as I have been away for a bit. I have been on a staycation in the Lake District.
Oct 7, 20203 min read
Shifu!
When you join a traditional martial arts school. It's not about paying to learn, it's about being part of something.
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Why are there so few Chinese people in Chinese martial arts?
The answer isn't so simple and there are a number of factors to consider.
Jul 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
Keeping things into perspective
Well the dreaded coronavirus is now firmly with us. For over the past few months, the focus has been in China.
Apr 16, 20204 min read
What do you actually get from Tai Chi classes?
So what do you get from Tai Chi classes, which you can't get from books, DVD's and online YouTube videos?
Dec 29, 20193 min read
The Jade Rabbit
The jade rabbit (or moon rabbit) motif is commonly seen in Chinese mythology. But why a jade rabbit? The jade rabbit is seen from earth...
Dec 15, 20191 min read
The Bruce Lee T-Shirt
About a year ago, I came across an article from the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the brand of T-shirts Bruce Lee liked to wear.
Dec 1, 20193 min read
