Kai Ming Tai Chi Chuan

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of tai chi chuan master Lau Kim Hong. I was fortunate enough to train with him in Malaysia. He loved practical application, when we trained in push hands it was always to move to fighting never just patterns. If pressed, he was quick to demonstrate the link to form postures, and it really brought it alive. His love of staff work was about developing footwork and striking power; this side of tai chi chuan is so often missed these days.
Form to function was always his focus. You could see from his cheeky smile he loved it. I always thought of his follow-stepping method as the ‘Lau shuffle’.

He was a disciple of Lo Tong Bao who studied under the great Yue Shu Ting. As I will be teaching Yue Shu Ting’s 18 lower hand form, I will do it in memory of Master Lau as it was through him I was able to learn it.

My thoughts are with his and family and my thanks are for his open and enthusiastic teaching.

Made me giggle 😃

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foot, hip, and knee alignment in tai chi chuan

alignment in tai chi - foot, knee and hip this video is intended to show key points to pay attention to during tai chi practice. Alignment of the hip, knee, and foot ensure correction function power ...

August 2024 Tai Chi & Qigong Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/590133026ca1/july-august-tai-chi-newsletter-9372194

Tai Chi in West Heath tonight
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Happy Birthday Lynne Jenkins

On 27th July Lynne turned 80 and on the 29th her 3 Tai Chi classes (Wilnecote Parish Hall and St Editha’s Church Hall) managed to render her speechless when we surprised her with a beautiful garden ornament.

It was quite a tricky task to organise the collection and signing of the card without Lynne suspecting a thing, but we managed to pull it off.

Happy Birthday Lynne, from all your students and fellow instructors.

September tai chi & qigong weekend camp 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/8889b7372742/july-august-tai-chi-newsletter-9372150

I just came across on old tai chi self defence video from the late 90's and thought I'd share it

tai chi for self defence this video was made in he late 90's for a TV program on martial arts. Demonstrated is the Cheng Man Ching 37 step tai chi form as taught in Malaysia and Sing...

Learn tai chi in Gorran Haven with Chris Gillie

Gorran Haven Tai Chi | Gorran Haven Gorran Haven Tai Chi is part of the Kai Ming Tai Chi Association; lead by local instructor Chris Gillie, who continues to in travel

July 2024 Tai Chi & Qigong Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cf0420586a5b/july-august-tai-chi-newsletter-9370698

tai chi can out-perform conventional exercise

Research suggests tai chi outperforms conventional exercise in improving mobility and balance for seniors While tai chi is understood to be beneficial for functional mobility and balance in older adults, such benefits are not well understood due to a large variance in research study protocols and observations.

Tai Chi classes £5
Monday evening in Bournville Village Trust

June 2024 Tai Chi & Qigong Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/1abf072c4e87/july-august-tai-chi-newsletter-9369629

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tai chi Monday evening in Bournville Village Trust

classes £5

May 2024 Tai Chi & Qigong Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/ebef25534e22/july-august-tai-chi-newsletter-9367533

tai chi tonight at Stirchley Baths
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April 2024 Tai Chi & Qigong Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/0df745933126/july-august-tai-chi-newsletter-9365842

Empire Builders: China
I've watched this fascinating 3 part series on Sky (Virgin) and it was a real eye-opener and filled in gaps in Chinese history for me

Empire Builders: China Throughout the ages, great empires have come and gone. All have left great legacies, monuments, inventions and innovations, changing history and the way we live. China is one of the oldest civilizatio...

I was recently asked to discuss tai chi for wellness on a podcast. The first part is now available at

Serenity Speaks - Conversations on Wellness Embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being with "Serenity Speaks," where meaningful conversations unfold with some wonderful wellness professionals.Join me, as we dive deep into the realms of holistic living, mindfulness, and personal growth.In every episode, we delve into enlightening con...