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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
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Remembering Jin Yong, forever in our hearts
The great wuxia (æ¦ä¿ ) author Louis Cha (æ¦ä¿ ), better known as Jin Yong (金庸) passed away on Tuesday 30th October.
Nov 6, 20182 min read
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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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What do Chinese people believe in?
In my previous article Origins of Tai Chi - Part 2. The spiritual & philosophy, I wrote about the different strands of Chinese spirituality
Jun 17, 20187 min read
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Learning Tai Chi 101
Learning Tai Chi can be an exciting journey, but the leap into the unknown can be daunting.  You see people in public or on YouTube doing...
May 27, 20182 min read
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The TCFE 9th Chinese Internal Arts Championship, 18-19/11/17
I attended the European Open back in November last year. Due to an injury sustained in Spring last year, I decided not to compete.
May 2, 20181 min read
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Origins of Tai Chi - Part 2. The spiritual & philosophy
Before we look at the development of How Tai Chi came to be. I want to look at the various factors that have influenced the development of
Apr 23, 20188 min read
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Origins of Tai Chi - Part 1. Uncovering myths & legends
There are many things that have been written about Tai Chi. Some of it are truths, some are untruths and others are unproven.
Mar 28, 20182 min read
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What does it mean to be the best fighter in the world?
There are many who train to be the best fighter out there. Some of these are very skilled and have won a lot prizes in the ring or octagon.
Mar 25, 20182 min read
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Northern Vs Southern
Amongst Chinese people, we can be at times, very protective over our culture. To most Westerners, the first thing one might think of is...
Mar 18, 20182 min read
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