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An article I wrote around 2014 regarding various ways of practicing/exploring forms/kata/poomsae

Playing the Form

Introduction
Forms
, Kata, Poomse – whatever name you know them by, they are a traditional method of training in many systems of martial arts.
The practical uses of Form training (for the remainde...

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I thought I'd share an article I wrote in around 2014, regarding footwork in Taijiquan, and how it might relate to the 5 elements creative/destructive cycle.

Five Steps to Victory

The martial art of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is based on the ‘13 Postures’. Despite what many believe, these ‘postures’ are not 13 prototype fighting techniqu...

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This is a bit of a rant, but I'm curious for others who've been in this situation, how you've handled it. This is specifically in the kid's classes. We've gotten to a point in our kids BJJ program right now, where it seems like there's more kids that can't train with each other than can.
Friends/siblings that get too emotional when they roll The intense/competitive k...

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I was wondering if anyone else has social problems, and if so, how it affects your training. I find it difficult to bring myself to attend class more than once a week, because I just don't feel comfortable around everyone. I have been with my Sifu for 3 years, and I even feel weird talking to him sometimes. Everyone is nice, and I don't dislike any of my fellow students or anyth...

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Before the little kids class today, I asked the kids how old they think I am.

One kid said, "60s! Or 40s!"

I asked, "What about 50s?"

"Nah...."

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