Category Archives: Martial arts

Basic movement patterns and body coherence

Posted on November 6, 2019 by theinternalathlete

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 theinternalathlete

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 →

Posted in Balance, Health and Fitness, Martial arts, mindfulness, movement, posture, Qigong, Tai Chi | 1 Comment

It’s not what you do…

Posted on January 31, 2017 by theinternalathlete

 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 theinternalathlete

I have always had a deep passion for nature and in particular I am consistently fascinated at how all of Earth’s inhabitants, from the tiniest of bacteria to the biggest of mammals, are inextricably linked through one vast ecological web. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anatomy Trains, biotensegrity, Chen Taijiquan, Chen Xiao Wang, Fascia, Martial arts, mindfulness, movement, Tai Chi, yoga | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Squeeze in some Squatting

Posted on June 16, 2014 by theinternalathlete

First published in ‘Tai Chi Chuan and Oriental Arts’ magazine Spring 2014 Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting and teaching many different people from all sorts of walks of life. From teenagers to 90 year olds, … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention: The Power of Perception

Posted on June 27, 2013 by theinternalathlete

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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