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Instant Zen or Instant Stress

The media like to call Tai Chi moving meditation. But how many of you have actually related your practice as just that? Anybody?

4 days ago2 min read

The dangers of indulging in delusions and fantasies

In the Tai Chi journey, there are infinite paths and these are choices that one makes. As a teacher, I cannot make those choices for you.

Mar 22 min read

Managing injuries from practicing Tai Chi

Injuries are a part and parcel of martial arts. The important thing is to manage your training and the risks.

Jan 312 min read

HK Trip 2025: A lesson in keeping calm

A lesson in keeping calm and being flexible.

Oct 29, 20253 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 1, 20253 min read

Tai Chi humour

Somebody anonymously sent me a message through my website and asked How many Tai Chi students does it take to change a lightbulb?

Apr 29, 20212 min read

Your teachings live on

My teacher, the late Katherine Allen sadly passed away in January 2020. It has been a challenging time for all who knew her.

Apr 15, 20211 min read

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 11, 20253 min read

Shadow boxing

What is shadow boxing to you?

Feb 5, 20253 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 4, 20252 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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