Pick any martial art, self-defence system or combat sport to train, and one of the first things you will be taught is how to throw a punch. It’s almost an instinctive thing that most of us feel like we’ve been able to do our whole lives. Balling up our hand into a solid object to hit with seems simple, yet it’s easy to get wrong.
Read MoreWhen thinking about how to train our bodies, we should remember that physical fitness and health are linked, but are not the same thing. We can be fast, strong and flexible, but can still have serious health problems. While physical fitness can help to improve our health, it isn’t a guaranteed route to fixing our health issues.
Read More…I had not really understood the difference between the two skills. Understanding the difference between the two skills helps explain the value and application of each…
Read More… As I had only read a little about Tai Chi, I had no idea what to ask or expect. Thankfully, my Sifu took the time to explain to me about the skill and what I would be learning. This was followed by teaching me the first few movements of the first form on the Chen Taijiquan syllabus.
Read More… Eventually I came across a book that talked about the martial art of Tai Chi Chuan. I had heard of Tai Chi, but just thought it was some sort of Chinese health exercise. Finding that it was also a powerful martial art and the skill and history behind it led me to become fascinated by it
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