A collection of articles, reflections, experiences, and teaching materials connected to the things that shape my life — Chinese language, Chinese culture, martial arts, life in China, health, personal growth, and my cancer journey. A space for learning, sharing, honesty, and looking a little deeper beneath the surface.
Learning to Shift Your Weight, Learning to Trust Your Body
Over the last few lessons, we’ve been slowly building Yún Shǒu (云手) one principle at a time. W…
The Movement Doesn’t Begin in Your Hands
If you’ve been practicing the exercises from the previous lesson, you’ve probably notice…
Cancer Is Losing… For Now
“Your blood tests still aren’t looking great. You’re right on the edge,” my oncologist g…
Why One Simple Movement Can Teach You the Whole of Taijiquan
When most people think of Chinese martial arts, they imagine flying kicks, acrobatic jumps, lightnin…
The Way I Teach…
If you’ve ever thought about learning Taijiquan, you’ve probably realized that getting s…
Rooted in Taiji: More Than a Logo
Since I was very young, I have been fascinated by Chinese philosophy, and the Taiji diagram was its …