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Principle One – Relax Down

Health, Kung Fu, Kung Fu Basic, Kung Fu Intermediate, Tai Chi, Tai Chi Basic, Tai Chi Intermediate

Everybody carries far too much tension around with them. This tension drains them ofenergy, pulls their body apart and resists every move they make. We are so often told to relax but not many people realise that relaxation is a skill that needs to be learned. To find out why read my book “Stress Proof Your Body”. The first and most important principle in everything I teach is ‘Relax Down’. […]

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Principle Two – Move from the centre

Kung Fu, Kung Fu Basic, Kung Fu Intermediate, Tai Chi, Tai Chi Basic, Tai Chi Intermediate

In kung fu and tai chi, we always aim to make our movements balanced, efficient and powerful. A balanced movement is one where the forces involved are balanced throughout the body. At no point is the individual out of balance and vulnerable to counter-attacks. An efficient movement is one which uses only the necessary muscles and doesn’t hold onto unneeded tension anywhere in the body. We all know what a […]

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