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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gear Acquisition Syndrome
What is it? Gear Acquisition Syndrome or GAS for short, is when people buy a lot of items related to what they like to do. I first came...
Nov 10, 20193 min read
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Kung Fu Corner, where Chinese martial arts has a voice
A lot of people who visit Hong Kong don't see a lot of martial arts being done. This is true, because society has changed and a lot of...
Oct 20, 20192 min read
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