I asked Chat GPT, "write a blog about tai chi" and here is what it came up with.... Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, is a traditional Chinese martial art that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a gentle form of exercise that involves slow, flowing movements and deep breathing. … Continue reading Chat GPT and Tai Chi
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I was met with a barrage of verbal abuse when I requested someone keep the required 2m distance away from me in a supermarket queue in Sainsbury’s yesterday. I was generally very surprised about the lack of social distancing in the shop overall. Members of staff were too close together, they were too close … Continue reading Take Charge
It shocked and amazed me yesterday how so many people were going about their daily business almost as though it were a normal day, back when getting close to each other was not at all the risk to our health and that of our loved ones that it has now become. It's no surprise … Continue reading Thoughts on Isolation
As a martial artist we spend a great proportion of our lives putting our bodies as well as our minds into uncomfortable situations and positions. Take my favourite exercise for example, the low horse stance (those who know me will not be surprised!). It's the perfect example of physical discomfort and stress. It … Continue reading Kung Fu Beats Coronavirus
Hi everyone, It seems like our situation is changing rapidly and I felt that it would be irresponsible to keep classes going in light of recent updates and government advice regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. When we are not able to ensure the health and safety of our students, then it is time to close down … Continue reading Important Update
We understand that it may be a concern for students to come out to class at present, with all of the bad news surrounding Coronavirus. All of our classes are still taking place but please follow NHS advice and stay away from class if yourself or those around you are showing symptoms. Information can be … Continue reading Coronavirus Update: Online Classes, Training Plans, Video Tutorials, and a STAYWELL Discount Code
China 2019 - Day 27, Tuesday, 13th August Today has been my last day at the tai chi school and as ever you have mixed emotions about these things. Sad that the training has come to an end, I will miss Masters Ping and Kim and many of the students...and of course there will be … Continue reading Day 27 – Modern Day Self Defence
China 2019 - Day 26, Monday, 12th August Thoughts on Learning Forms, Principles, Eastern/Western Instructors, and Health and Martial Tai Chi So the Chen 74 form and the broadsword form moves have all been shown to me now - notice that I am hesitant to say that I have learnt them, as yet! That's a … Continue reading Day 26 – Tai Chi, Forms and Principles
China 2019 - Day 6, Tuesday, 23rd July So today as well as training and learning Mandarin, I have had my first cupping treatment on this China trip. I first had cupping in 2007, the first time I came to China and visited Beijing. I could only describe it as a feeling of my entire … Continue reading Day 6 – Cupping