WU XING DAO KUNG FU​

Silk Reeling is a term used to explain the spiralling movement of Qi and the physical body when training Taijiquan. Four ounces moves 1000 pounds The Chinese base this term off the fact that silk is one of the lightest, softest and yet strongest materials on the planet, based on weight when under tension. Therefore, the term is meant to perfectly explain how it should feel to touch hands with an experienced master of Taiji, who can effortlessly redirect incoming force, whilst

In recent years Kung Fu has come under scrutiny as a martial art that is 'useless' for fighting, self-defense or in ring competition, as several so-called Masters of Tai Chi and other Chinese styles have been challenged and easily defeated by MMA Fighters. As an instructor and avid practitioner of Traditional Chinese Internal Arts, I would like to share my views on the subject. True Martial Arts are always refined and tested through practical application Martial Arts as a par

Sometimes it's hard to stay on track and keep the motivation 'juices flowing'. I decided to share with you my top 3 tips for staying on the bandwagon. 1. Watch Yourself I recently received a fitness watch and it's become my new best friend. I'm no expert on brands but I have a Garmin Vivoactive 3 and I'm pretty stoked with it. It takes my heart rate, counts my steps, I can log my workouts at the gym or in the group fitness classes, my weight training, cardio, even hikes or su

Ageing is something that human beings have been trying to delay for centuries. The search for the fountain of youth is an ongoing battle; however, nature has provided us with many tools to help in the fight against the unwanted signs of ageing, whilst still allowing us to grow old gracefully. ANTIOXIDANTS This is at the top of the list for a reason. Anti-Oxidants protect us from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. In scientific terms, free radicals are uncharged, highly