One of the things we as students always have is an element of doubt. This is normal, but don't let it ruin your progress.

Somebody anonymously sent me a message through my website and asked How many Tai Chi students does it take to change a lightbulb?

Like all journeys, be they long or short, they all start with you. Sounds simple doesn't it? It is, but there's more to that.

What a strange year it has been for us all. I wonder if anybody could have guessed twelve months ago, what kind of year we've had? If...

Anybody who has been in the martial arts community for a while will know of the toxic culture that exists.

Apologies as I have been away for a bit. I have been on a staycation in the Lake District.

When you join a traditional martial arts school. It's not about paying to learn, it's about being part of something.

The answer isn't so simple and there are a number of factors to consider.

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.

In light of the recent death of George Floyd as a result of police brutality in the USA. The spotlight is now once again on racism.