When my late Kungfu brother, also a Teacher of Taiji Quan (Tai chi Chuan) and Qigong (Chi Kung), mentioned to me that we should learn Taiji, I thought he was crazy and this was just another one of his so-called “brilliant” ideas. But we did it anyway. We started learning the Yang Style Taiji Quan. Then we realised that we were not learning the traditional way, as a martial art. And so began my journey of self-discovery and introduction to one of the most amazing treasures of Chinese culture and philosophy. Even though the physical pain was unbearable, I just kept going back for more. Nothing is unattainable if you really, really want it.

I have often told my students that Taiji Quan is a long road up the mountain. It requires dedication, commitment, discipline and practise. It is the journey that must be enjoyed. One must open one’s mind and embrace what Taiji Quan has to offer.