Society

Jul 29, 2020
3 min

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.

Jun 29, 2020
6 min

Racism in martial arts

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.

Mar 29, 2019
2 min

Don't fight the feeling...

One of the things that puts people of Chinese martial arts is the amount of stance training and people being pedantic about the movements.

Feb 2, 2019
1 min

Scouts honour

I was kindly invited by local cubs and beavers to do a talk and demo on Tai Chi & Qigong as part of Chinese New Year.

Jan 29, 2019
5 min

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.

Apr 29
3 min

Class update May 2023

Classes from May 2023

Jan 23, 2022
1 min

Remembering the late Katherine Allen 2 years on

Today my students and I got together to remember our late teacher Katherine Allen.

Dec 10, 2021
2 min

Goodbye Sifu!

I have been informed that my Master Dan Docherty has sadly passed away. It is a great shock to myself and to the Taiji community in the UK.

Apr 15, 2021
1 min

Your teachings live on

My teacher, the late Katherine Allen sadly passed away in January 2020. It has been a challenging time for all who knew her.

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

Class update March 2021

As per the Government's advice on outdoor activities and fitness classes. Group classes will start again on 31st March.

Dec 24, 2020
3 min

White Horse Tai Chi wishes you a Merry Christmas

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...

Nov 29, 2020
3 min

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.

Oct 27, 2020
2 min

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?

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

Tai Chi class updates

It has been a month since we've started classes again. So far so good and as we approach autumn, we really must look at plans going forward.

May 29, 2020
4 min

A guide to training in parks

Training in open spaces can be a real joy and it is great to get done fresh air.

Swordsman myths and fantasies

6 days ago
3 min

Class update May 2023

Apr 29
3 min

Let's talk about technology

Apr 1
4 min

The hare and the tortoise

Feb 25
2 min

That was rubbish!

Jan 15
2 min

Merry Christmas and onwards to 2023

Dec 24, 2022
2 min

What inspires me?

Dec 2, 2022
3 min

Managing the ego

Nov 1, 2022
2 min

Not your Chinese takeaway

Oct 17, 2022
4 min

In search of Chinatown

Oct 2, 2022
3 min

Does authenticity matter?

Sep 20, 2022
3 min

Learning strategies: The art of improvisation

Aug 29, 2022
2 min

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