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Oct 27, 20202 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?
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Aug 25, 20203 min read
Summer without Summer Camp
Every year for the last eight years, my classmates and I attended Summer Camp to learn from our Master Dan Docherty.
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Jun 29, 20206 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.
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May 29, 20204 min read
A guide to training in parks
Training in open spaces can be a real joy and it is great to get done fresh air.
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May 4, 20202 min read
Celebrating the Birthday of Patriarch Lu
Today, May 6th (14th day of the 4th month in the lunar calendar), we celebrate the birth of Patriarch Lu.
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Apr 16, 20204 min read
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.
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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, 20192 min read
What has 2019 taught me
It is that time again, we are approaching 2020. I can say that 2019 has been an interesting year. I have done many interesting things...
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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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Dec 9, 20192 min read
The Zen of sword maintenance
It's that time again when I need to give my swords a good clean. The last time I did a thorough clean was back in May, prior to competing.
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