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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

Does authenticity matter?

In a previous blog, I covered the importance of lineage. In this blog I will cover the topic of authenticity and does it matter.

Sep 20, 20223 min read

Militia style sabres

The search for a suitable sabre is never an easy one. When I first started my martial journey there were a number of kung fu shops.

Dec 18, 20214 min read

Martial arts etiquettes: The Salute

Etiquettes have long been an integral part of Chinese culture. The Chinese civilisation was built on manners and orderly behaviour.

Jan 28, 20213 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

Interview with Graham Cave of Tigers Den

My latest article has finally been published in the latest edition of Tai Chi Chuan & Oriental Arts.

Jan 16, 20201 min read

Kung Fu Corner, where Chinese martial arts has a voice

A lot of people who visit Hong Kong don't see a lot of martial arts being done. This is true, because society has changed and a lot of...

Oct 20, 20192 min read

The difference between traditional Chinese martial art and Wushu

Years ago, if you were into martial arts, you'd be watching VHS video tapes of famous films and various material on the known martial...

Sep 4, 20193 min read

Videos as a tool to gain feedback

As martial artist, we should also be true to ourselves and to others. After all, if you don't practice, your teacher will notice and so...

Aug 14, 20192 min read

Product review: Tigers Den Republic Era Mùjian / wooden sword

I have had the privilege and pleasure to receive one of Tigers Den's newest products.

Apr 14, 20193 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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