Hong Kong Disney Trip
So, since I’ve been sick (and annoyed by being sick) I decided to take a trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth” to cheer me up. I took the high speed train down to Hing Kong and spent the day…
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Back on the Court!
So I finally went back to the courts…this time to play! I’ve been super extra careful with my recovery, but nothing makes you recover more than feeling good. And nothing makes me feel good as badminton!
2019 Chinese Badminton Training Camp! Enroll now!!
So I know some of you have been eagerly awaiting my official announcement for this summers badminton training camp. So here it is! Since last year worked so smoothly, things will run basically the same. The only major change is…
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What is a Chinese Badminton Competition Like?
I’ve made a few vlogs about my competitions, but since I’m playing, I focus more on the game and less on making a video. But now that I’m recovering from being sick, and couldn’t play in our club competition, I…
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The Road to Recovery is Long and Bumpy
So I’m still recovering from my recent illness and have only just started leaving my house. It obviously means I can’t play badminton yet, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. And this week I got even worse…
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What Brands to Chinese Badminton Players Like the Most?
I’ve had a few people ask me questions about brands in China. Most assume everyone here uses Li-Ning and nothing else. While many Chinese people do like Li-Ning, everyone has their own preferences. So one night at club play I…
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A Week in the Life of a “Chinese” Badminton Player
Last week I talked about how to make a schedule. So I figured I better follow it up with what a typical week looks like of actually playing! To play as much as I do I’m actually a member of…
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How to Make Badminton a Priority in Your Life
Since we are just common people, and not pro players, often life can get in the way of our badminton dreams and goals. After all, our boss doesn’t care that you were planning on playing badminton Thursday night, she needs…
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Dealing with Failures in Badminton with the Pro Players
When I was a reporter at the 2018 Yonex-Sunrise Hong Kong Open, I began to notice something very strange….
Recovering from a Badminton Injury
If you are a long time reader of this blog you might recognize the name Xiao He. He is my friend who introduced me to my coach, the friend who taught me my first ever badminton skill, won the first…
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