Category Archives: Martial arts

Basic movement patterns and body coherence

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

When I was a college student I used to give guitar lessons. It was a great way to earn money without being too time consuming and I soon realised that I really liked the teaching process, not to mention the … Continue reading →

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Guest post by Antonia Stringer

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

I don’t often read fiction books however on the run up to our recent retreat in Morocco I read an excellent and very funny book. It is titled ‘this book will save your life’ by the author A.M. Homes. The … Continue reading →

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It’s not what you do…

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

 It’s not what you do it’s the way that you do it – that’s what gets results. Exercise is a bit like food, we are what we eat and we are how we use our bodies. So it is well … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi, Fascia & Biotensegrity

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

I have always had a deep passion for nature which is one of the reasons why I love Tai Chi so much. In particular I am consistently fascinated at how all of Earth’s inhabitants, from the tiniest of bacteria to … Continue reading →

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Staying Balanced

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

Daniel: “When do I learn how to punch?”  Mr. Miyagi: “Better to learn balance. Balance is key. Balance good, then karate good. Everything good. Balance bad, then better pack up, go home. Understand?”  Excerpt from ‘The Karate Kid’ (1984) For … Continue reading →

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Squeeze in some Squatting

Posted on June 16, 2014 by

First published in ‘Tai Chi Chuan and Oriental Arts’ magazine Spring 2014 Over the last ten years of teaching Taiji full-time I have had the pleasure of meeting many different people from all sorts of walks of life. From teenagers … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention: The Power of Perception

Posted on June 27, 2013 by

first published in the 2013 spring/summer edition of Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine If you took footage of a sportsperson engaging in their chosen pursuit and slowed it right down you would immediately be able to see much more … Continue reading →

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