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A higher standard of behaviour
Anybody who has been in the martial arts community for a while will know of the toxic culture that exists.
Nov 29, 20203 min read


Book Review: Wild Colonial Boy
Wild Colonial Boy is the latest book by Dan Docherty, teacher, author and an influential figure in the European Tai Chi Chuan community.
Nov 15, 20203 min read


The Dojo in your heart and mind
The word dōjō is often mentioned a lot in martial arts circles, but what does it actually mean?
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Shifu!
When you join a traditional martial arts school. It's not about paying to learn, it's about being part of something.
Sep 17, 20203 min read


Tai Chi class updates
It has been a month since we've started classes again. So far so good and as we approach autumn, we really must look at plans going forward.
Aug 31, 20202 min read


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


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


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




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