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What is Silk Reeling?
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

Grant Mundy
Sep 5, 20212 min read


A Beginners Guide to Tai Chi
For those who may have a growing interest in experiencing Tai Chi, here is a guide that may help dispel some of the myths about the practice, and some great ways to look at getting started. Our Beginners Guide to Tai Chi will shed some light on commonly asked questions What does Tai Chi actually mean? To add a bit of background, Tai Chi is also known as Taiji or Tai Chi Quan, and to clarify, these are all just different interpretations of the wording, when translated into Eng

Grant Mundy
Aug 15, 20214 min read


Is Kung Fu effective for fighting or self-defense? Insights from Wu Xing Dao
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

Grant Mundy
Jun 13, 20215 min read


How is Kung Fu different from other Martial Arts styles?
Most of us have heard of Kung Fu used as a term to describe Chinese Martial Arts, but how do they differ from other styles such as Karate and Tae Kwon Do? Kung Fu - A style with great depth and substance! Many of us have had only 'main stream' exposure to Martial Arts through media, watching our favourite cartoon characters as children, or blockbuster movies on the big screen, which depict acrobatic displays of speed, power and grace, as two or more combatants thrill us with

Grant Mundy
May 9, 20214 min read


Parents and Teens Martial Arts Class
A great way to bond and reach your health and fitness goals is to train alongside your kids, our new Parents and Teens Martial Arts class is very popular! Keeping fit, learning new skills and having fun as a family is always a plus! We have launched a new class for teenagers and parents on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 5pm, for Students who would like to train alongside their Dad or Mum, a great way to share in a common interest, and enjoy quality time together! We believe t

Grant Mundy
Mar 16, 20212 min read
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