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Not quite what the doctor ordered

Before we consider trying something new, we should read up, before signing up. Being informed makes a big difference.

Sep 22 min read

Where's the nearest kung fu shop?

When I was young, there used to be a great many kung fu shops. Where are they now?

Aug 192 min read

Blind faith

The world of martial arts is really not any different from any part of society. Some seek to take the journey and some take advantage.

Jul 1, 20232 min read

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

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.

Jun 29, 20206 min read

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.

Mar 29, 20192 min read

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.

Feb 2, 20191 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

Class update April 2025

Mar 23 min read

Shadow boxing

What is shadow boxing to you?

Feb 53 min read

The Tai Chi journey so far

This year has really flown by and I haven't really sat down to relax and have a proper think about how things are.

Jan 42 min read

The Guardians of Waterfall Bay

Over the years I've visited Hong Kong, there is something that I have noticed. So why are these statues here?

Nov 2, 20244 min read

Tai Chi at the movies

When was the last time you saw Tai Chi on the big screen?

Aug 30, 20247 min read

How many hours of Tai Chi have you done?

Whilst chatting to students in the park. We stumbled on the topic of quality over time. So how many hours of Tai Chi have you done?

Jan 27, 20242 min read

Is loss such a bad thing?

We all experienced loss in some way. But is loss such a bad thing?

Sep 2, 20232 min read

That was rubbish!

Over Christmas, I decided to do a bit of clearing up. So I got to my my collection of old videos and it was a bit of an eye opener.

Jan 15, 20232 min read

Shinrin-Roku (forest bathing)

The concept of Shinrin-Roku (森林浴) is not new, but has become more popular in recent years. So what is is?

Jul 29, 20223 min read

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.

Dec 10, 20212 min read

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