Alan started Karate in 1980 and gained his Black belt in 1995 the same year he started Tai Ji.

"At first I found it strange doing both, what with Karate emphasising a straight leg and TaiJi a bent leg. but I soon found that my Karate improved as I began to relax more. I realised that you can do a lot in Karate by being fit and strong but from TaiJi I learned to concentrate on the techniques.

Where Karate is all martial TaiJi has its non-martial side. I enjoy practising and teaching the Health & Relaxation side where exercises improve our balance, co-o-ordination and relaxation."

Alan started Karate in 1980 and gained his Black belt in 1995 the same year he started Tai Ji. "At first I found it strange doing both, what with Karate emphasising a straight leg and TaiJi a bent leg. but I soon found that my Karate improved as I began to relax more. I realised that you can do a lot in Karate by being fit and strong but from TaiJi I learned to concentrate on the techniques.

Where Karate is all martial TaiJi has its non-martial side. I enjoy practising and teaching the Health & Relaxation side where exercises improve our balance, co-o-ordination and relaxation."  Alan is an Assistant Instructor within the School.