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Nov 15, 20211 min read
Don't lose heart!
One of the things most students new to Taiji think, is how easy it is.
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Jul 16, 20214 min read
Will doing Tai Chi help me lose weight?
A common question people ask is if Taiji will help them lose weight? The quick answer is yes, but it depends on a number of factors.
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Nov 29, 20203 min read
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.
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Oct 7, 20203 min read
Where have I been?
Apologies as I have been away for a bit. I have been on a staycation in the Lake District.
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Jul 29, 20203 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.
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Jan 12, 20202 min read
How many calories do you burn doing Tai Chi or Qigong?
A lot of people talk about how Tai Chi and Qigong is good for you. But few say how it is good for you.
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Dec 29, 20193 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?
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Nov 10, 20193 min read
Gear Acquisition Syndrome
What is it? Gear Acquisition Syndrome or GAS for short, is when people buy a lot of items related to what they like to do. I first came...
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Aug 27, 20191 min read
Cranbrook Summer Camp, August 2019
Every August, for the past 9 years, I have attended Summer Camp, in the Kentish town of Cranbrook. Camps are a good way to learn improve...
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Aug 14, 20192 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...
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