I have to say working my way through my fifth decade on the planet, my wants and needs have definitely changed. I do much more mobility work now and dare I say, even enjoy it. Wriggling and moving the body into what should be easy positions is challenging and hopefully Read more…
Hey, my apologies on the length of time between posts. It’s been a very busy few months adjusting to full time teaching and also getting some travel in to France and Crete. We have had workshops with SGM Danny Guba, Gruo Alec Morris and Guro Jamie Berry in the last Read more…
Well International Women’s Day has snuck up on me again so I have been reflecting on our progress in the last 12 months. I am pleased that we now have women training regularly in our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mantis Kung Fu classes as well as our Tai Chi, Kettlebells and Read more…
Lucky for me by my second trip I had an idea of how useful and powerful tai chi training can be and I have never stopped practicing in the last 20 years. Tai Chi can help you fill holes in your current training and challenge you in different ways that Read more…
As the year of the Tiger comes to a close and the year of the Rabbit starts, the Academy is busy again with Lion Dance performances and primary school workshops. The Moi Fa team has been performing across the region for more than 20 years now and it brings the Read more…
Sometimes the students do things better than the teacher. Here is a way to tie your sash so it does not become undone. Take pride in your appearance, Kung Fu starts with your mindset.
Results come from thousands of hours of hard work, people close to you will see and suffer the time, stress and cost. 12 years ago I found a new home for the moi fa academy and I could not have continued it without the efforts of students, parents, friends and Read more…
Martial arts is such an amazing environment. It does not matter if you are a Domestic or a Doctor or you come from a poor country or a rich family, the respect given is the same. I have travelled the world and met so many amazing and interesting people through Read more…
If you are doing lots of really physical training such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu or Kettlebells then tai chi and qigong is invaluable. One of the keys to good sports performance and getting the most out of daily life is relaxation. Learning to move in a relaxed and coordinated fashion will Read more…
So you want to improve your health, learn a new skill, start a business or just be happier! Then here is an interesting presentation on why you need to commit. https://youtu.be/vj-91dMvQQo. I am getting lots of enquiries about training and people are enthusiastically signing up for classes on the app. Read more…