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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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You get the teacher you deserve
I have been informed today that my teacher for 14 years Katherine Allen, has sadly passed away.
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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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
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Gratitude
Whilst Thanksgiving isn't a Chinese festival. It is Chinese to remember and honour those who are or were there for you. There doesn't...
Nov 30, 20192 min read
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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
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