The Tai Chi Notebook

Tai Chi
Content overview

The Tai Chi Notebook is a martial arts blog run by Graham Barlow, a practitioner and teacher with a background in Tai Chi, Xing Yi, and Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu. His writing blends traditional Chinese internal arts with modern combat sports, offering a practical, cross‑disciplinary perspective on training.

The blog features technique breakdowns, historical context, book and video reviews, interviews, and reflections on how internal principles apply to real‑world grappling and striking. Barlow often explores biomechanics, strategy, and the overlap between internal martial arts theory and hands‑on practice.

Overall, The Tai Chi Notebook serves as an accessible, thoughtful resource for anyone interested in internal martial arts, their modern applications, and the connections between traditional Chinese systems and contemporary combat training.

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