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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Hundred days of the sabre training
There is a Chinese saying "Hundred days of the saber training, thousand days of the spear training, ten thousand days of the sword training"
Feb 15, 20202 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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