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Does lineage matter?

What is a lineage? Lineage is where an art is passed down from one generation to another.

Aug 15, 20204 min read

Tai Chi classes are back!

It has been a long four months since lockdown started. We're not out of the woods yet, but we can at least be optimistic.

Jul 19, 20202 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

Moving with meditation

We've all heard that Taiji is a form moving meditation. But how does it work?

Jun 14, 20204 min read

A guide to training in parks

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

May 29, 20204 min read

Celebrating the Birthday of Patriarch Lu

Today, May 6th (14th day of the 4th month in the lunar calendar), we celebrate the birth of Patriarch Lu.

May 4, 20202 min read

Vesak 2020

Today we celebrate Vesak, where we celebrate the birth, enlightenment and the passing of Gautama Buddha.

Apr 29, 20201 min read

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

Celebrating the Birthday of Zhang San Feng, the legendary founder of Taijiquan

Today on April 9th we celebrate the Birthday of Zhang San Feng, the founder of Taijiquan.

Apr 8, 20201 min read

You get the teacher you deserve

I have been informed today that my teacher for 14 years Katherine Allen, has sadly passed away.

Jan 31, 20202 min read

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Class update January 2026

Class update January 2026. Welcome to the new edition of the class update. This is effective from 24th November 2025.

Nov 113 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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