Category Archives: movement

Why Tai Chi?

Posted on August 4, 2021 by theinternalathlete

When someone asks me what Internal Arts training can do for them I usually have to pause before I give an answer; there are just so many potential benefits that it would take quite some time for me to outline … Continue reading →

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The Art of Standing Still – Part 1

Posted on March 24, 2021 by theinternalathlete

As a family we love walking. We are fortunate to live in the heart of the South Downs National Park and as such there are many varied and beautiful routes that stem right from our doorstep. It is common on … Continue reading →

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The Art of Standing Still – Part 2

Posted on March 23, 2021 by theinternalathlete

A diffuse awareness of everything In my garden there is a wonderful vantage point where I can see almost everything contained within it. If I stay there for a while and watch quietly it is possible to rest into a certain … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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An Interview with Chen Bing

Posted on November 29, 2016 by theinternalathlete

‘After ten years of training Laojia all day, everyday, it only took me 2 and ½ hours to learn Xinjia’ says Chen Bing smiling at us. ‘It’s easy!’ he adds, ‘once you know the basics’. Everyone groans, because inevitably this … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang

Posted on May 4, 2016 by theinternalathlete

First published in 2015 in Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine Last year I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang. After having trained with Master Chen for the last 14 years I have found his … 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 →

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Staying Balanced

Posted on January 5, 2015 by theinternalathlete

first published in Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine 2015 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, … Continue reading →

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