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Training with substance
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.
Jul 14, 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
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
What do you actually get from Tai Chi classes?
So what do you get from Tai Chi classes, which you can't get from books, DVD's and online YouTube videos?
Dec 29, 20193 min read
Who played the better Ip Man?
Over the last ten years, we've seen an increasing interest in Wing Chun Kung Fu (also known as Ving Chun). Like a lot of martial arts,...
Nov 26, 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
Quick fix kung fu
In recent weeks, we have seen waves of violence that have affected Hong Kong. Hong Kong is well known as an open and modern city. ...
Jul 27, 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
Celebrating the Birthday of Zhang San Feng, Patriarch of Taijiquan
On the 9th April, we will celebrate the Birthday of Zhang San Feng (張三豐), who was born in 1247.
Apr 7, 20194 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
