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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?

4 days ago2 min read

Is there a patron deity for Tai Chi?

In China, there is a patron deity for nearly everything. But is there a patron deity of Tai Chi?

Jul 13 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

Swordsman myths and fantasies

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Jun 3, 20233 min read

Changing destiny

What's bothering you right now? Or are you happy with your life?

Jul 31, 20212 min read

Managing expectations

One of the things we as students always have is an element of doubt. This is normal, but don't let it ruin your progress.

May 15, 20212 min read

Your Tai Chi Journey

Like all journeys, be they long or short, they all start with you. Sounds simple doesn't it? It is, but there's more to that.

Feb 25, 20212 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

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

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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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Where's the nearest kung fu shop?

Is there a patron deity for Tai Chi?

Tai Chi at the movies

How many hours of Tai Chi have you done?

Swordsman myths and fantasies

Changing destiny

Managing expectations

Your Tai Chi Journey

Why are there so few Chinese people in Chinese martial arts?

Tai Chi classes are back!

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Class update April 2025

Shadow boxing

The Tai Chi journey so far

The Guardians of Waterfall Bay

Tai Chi at the movies

How many hours of Tai Chi have you done?

Is loss such a bad thing?

That was rubbish!

Shinrin-Roku (forest bathing)

Goodbye Sifu!

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