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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
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
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
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
Celebrating the Birthday of Zhang San Feng, Patriarch of Taijiquan
On the 9th April, we will celebrate the Birthday of Zhang San Feng (張三豐), who was born in 1247.
Apr 7, 20194 min read
The long road to be a warrior in pre-modern China
There is idea the a lot of people entertain where it must of been a pretty straight forward way to be a warrior.
Mar 1, 20194 min read
Confucius, martial arts & society
Confucius is a Chinese philosopher whom we have all heard about, but is a topic that is least understood and often derided.
Jan 29, 20195 min read
Originality in Chinese martial arts
China is known for many styles of martial arts. There are styles that are unique to certain regions in China.
Jan 27, 20193 min read
