In July 2022 I was contacted via my Zing Zang Tai Chi profile on Google. The person contacting me was Mr Siang Peng Chew. I had no idea who this person was but I was keen to find out more. He asked to have a talk about Tai Chi in Banbury. I am keen to […]
Advanced Tai Chi Training with The Kai Ming Taiji Association
After over six months of advanced Tai Chi training with the Rubery Tai Chi Class I was very keen to attend the The Kai Ming Taiji Association advanced monthly Sunday morning session. The Sunday morning sessions are run for advanced students and instructors and the event is hosted by Mark Peters. Mark Peters Mark Peters […]
West Heath Tai Chi Chuan class with The Kai Ming Association
With Corona Virus restrictions lifting across the UK I decided to take advantage of the new freedom. Since late summer 2021 I have regularly visited the Rubery Tai Chi club in Birmingham to enhance my skills further and deepen my knowledge of the Cheng Man Ching Yang style of Tai Chi. The Rubery class instructor […]
Tai Chi – Left and Right
Many traditional Martial Arts have a requirement to practice forms. These forms, also known as Katas or Patterns, are a set of moves practiced alone. They involve performing a set of movements consisting of small sequences. These include, punches, kicks, blocks, footwork and breathing techniques, aimed to carefully perfect martial arts techniques. Other Martial Arts […]
Yin Yang and Martial Arts
Most people have heard of Yin and Yang and may recognise the classic diagram What does Yin Yang mean ? The Yin Yang diagram is often used as a symbol of New Age, Hippy, Peace or Holistic Health. But where does it come from ? Yin Yang is a large part of ancient Chinese philosophy, […]
Wisdom of Taiji Masters – Book
Insights into Cheng Man Ching’s Art by Nigel Sutton “Nigel Sutton is a pioneer in the re-discovering of Taiji as more than moving meditation. He has researched the legendary masters of Cheng Man Ching’s famous art and assembled for us a deep recounting of Cheng’s Taijiquan in all its dimensions. A must read.” Dr Mark […]