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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - July 17, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsKen Gullette talks with Byron Jacobs, a South African who studies Xingyiquan with Master Di Guoyong in Beijing. Byron also works at the International Wushu Federation. In this interview, Ken talks with Byron about his decision to move to Beijing, cultural aspects of living and training there, spo...
The Critical Ingredient to Getting the Results You Need : TKF 58 : Martial Arts : Kungfu
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - July 15, 2015 13:17 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn Podcast 58 I share Using Social media for us at TKF&TCC Students Recent Breakthrough on a Fixed Mindset Recognizing How to Apply Your Martial Training in Different Area's I walk through the Steps that I use What is a Critical Ingredient, that you must have? I added a Live...
Using a Creative Mind : In Life and Martial Arts : TKF 57
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - July 08, 2015 09:03 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHaving a creative mind is a blend of objective, thinking and imagining. Martial Arts, Life Circumstances and Business all favor those who can be creative when necessary. In our Kungfu Training I put as much emphasis on the state of mind while you do something as I do on the performance of what y...
Internal Fighting Arts 15 - Neil Ripski
Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - July 02, 2015 00:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsKen Gullette interviews Neil Ripski, an instructor of Ma Family martial arts, including Drunken kung-fu, plus Xingyi, Chen Taiji and Bagua in British Columbia. His website is redjademartialarts.com. Sitting in for co-host Hung Lo is Ken's wife, Nancy.
5 Steps to Being Dynamically Responsive : In Life and Martial Arts : TKF 56
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - July 01, 2015 13:01 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsCritical to Success in Life, Business and Martial Arts is the ability to dynamically respond. During TKF Podcast #56 we will look at : What does a fluid, dynamic response mean? Why is it essential? How do you become readily responsive? 3 Domains that it is essential : It a...
Rational Thoughts and Actions in Martial Arts and Life : TKF 55
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - June 24, 2015 14:38 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsRational Thoughts and Emotions can lead to either rational or irrational actions. In Martial Arts and Life, that can lead to problems and costly failures. But being able to differentiate between them in yourself is a first ingredient. Not making 'morals' or 'qualities' like ...
New Sciences in Goal Setting - How It Impacts Your Life and Martial Arts : TKF 54
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - June 17, 2015 10:06 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWe all want to improve upon where we are, somewhere in our lives. Climbing to new heights is part of life's pursuits. Practicing Martial Arts and QiGong of any style inherently comes with the pursuit of improvement or to maintain skill. What seperates those from who seem to achieve m...
6 Tips to Picking A Martial Art School : TKF 053
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - June 10, 2015 14:14 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsTopics Covered In Podcast #53: I put together what an informative program that is based on a recent students question and on a recent workshop. Bullying Update : Forbes published an article on June 3, 2015 : The Effects of Bullying : Where they reference a recent study th...
Listener Responses Cover Martial Arts to Internal KungFu : TKF 52
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - June 03, 2015 10:41 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsListeners have sent responses and comments regarding Martial Arts and Internal Kung Fu. Including topics on self-defense, training, and more. I share there comments and my responses. I like it when you run the show! :) Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetank...
Internal Fighting Arts 14 - Jonathan Bluestein
Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - June 03, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsKen Gullette interviews Jonathan Bluestein, an Israeli student and instructor of Xingyiquan who has written a book called "Research of Martial Arts." Jonathan compiled and wrote the book over a number of years. It is a good addition to any martial arts library.
Progressive Use of Martial Arts Skills and Force : TKF 51
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - May 27, 2015 11:06 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsOriginal Webpage I was preparing a podcast to share a technique that is used in most Martial Arts. During the research I became acutely aware of how much of the martial arts movies, magazines and pictures illustrated one combat scenerio, one person relentlessly pounding away on anot...
10 Habits to Train Worry to Work for you in Life and Martial Arts : TKF 50
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - May 20, 2015 12:37 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsDuring the past 2 weeks we have had 5 students go through major life changes. Decisions about job offers from competitors. Employment status changes. Relationship status changes. Diagnosis of health conditions. Practice KungFu to be a better person first, And a Better Martia...
Circulation is Essentional For Anything to Live. Is Your Martial Arts Practice Alive? : TKF 49
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - May 13, 2015 11:46 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsOriginal Webpage Todays Martial Art and QiGong Podcast : Listener Writes in an Introduction Announcents Awesome Sat Practice The function of Circulation Listener Writes Hello Mr Smith, I'm contacting you for two reasons. First is to tell you I've recently discovered your po...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - May 10, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsChen Taiji instructor Jose Figueroa, a disciple of Ren Guangyi, teaches in St. Paul, Minnesota and is this week's guest. Also, Ken gets philosophical on the subject of fear. Has your personal philosophy freed you from fear? This podcast is longer than usual at about an hour and 43 minutes.
How Does the Natural Law of Dispersion Effect Your Life and Martial Arts? : TKF 48
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - May 06, 2015 11:14 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsOriginal Webpage Episode 48 is jammed with material.. Updates : Visit to St. Augustine University where we did Bagua and Tai Chi Demo to support their 'Study Abroad' program. Bob reported in on his Multi-Assailant Program A Friend Makes an Appearance : Iain Abernethy is ...
Martial Arts Kata and Forms : Increasing Qi : TKF 47
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - April 29, 2015 10:26 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThis afternoon we are scheduled to present culture of chinese martial arts and taiji at St. Augustine University. They have a study abroad program and we were asked to present. So happens that one of our students Danny, lived in China for a while and is familiar with the progr...
How do You Find a Martial Arts style that Suits You : Aikido, Jui Jitsu : TKF 46
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - April 22, 2015 10:40 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsOriginal Webpage : TKF 046 Student moves to the Mid-West What started as a simple meeting during the TKF 006 BaGua Cornerstones : turned into a good student and new friendship. We will miss you Dawn. Be safe in your travels and your pursuits :) A Listener asks the following q...
12 Ingredients to Turn Your Movements into Martial Arts : TKF 45
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - April 15, 2015 16:03 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsOriginal Webpage : Turn Movement into Martial Arts : 12 Ingredients You have techniques, forms, kata's, mats, even a good yell.. but do you have a martial art prepared for civiilian combat? 12 Ingredients to Turn Your Movements to Martial Arts. During this Podcast I followup on Podcas...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - April 12, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsKen Gullette explores the subject of Taoism with Bill Helm, an ordained Taoist priest and the Director of the Taoist Sanctuary in San Diego, which he runs with his wife, Allison Helm. Bill specializes in Taijiquan, Qigong, Tuina Chinese Bodywork and Herbal Medicine. Bill and Allison are disciples...
Martial Arts Science : How Do You Learn a Physical Movement : TKF 044
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - April 08, 2015 13:33 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsOriginal Webpage Understanding the Phases that your body and mind go through to learn a physical movement can help you identifty where and why to work on different aspects. This is not only martial arts, it could be anything from shuffling a deck of card or playing twinkle-twin...
Planned Interruptions : TKF 43
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - April 01, 2015 11:07 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsDistractions and working thru them are part of a good Martial Arts program. Heck, it is part of a good meditation and QiGong Program The Spring Beach workshop was Our Largest turnout ever. Martial Arts and Qi Gong Practices on Beach Elemental qigong, zham zhuang, bagua teacups training an...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - April 01, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsGo inside the art of Baguazhang as Ken Gullette talks with Kent Howard, who has trained extensively in Taiwan in the Baguazhang style of Wang Shujin, as taught by Wang's disciple, Huang Jinsheng. After spending many years in Taiwan, Kent now lives in the Portland/Beaverton, Oregon area.
How Do You Define a Martial Artist? TKF 42
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - March 25, 2015 10:35 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsOriginal Webpage An experienced man asked a sincere question. How do you define a martial artist? What are the parameters that provide you a tangible definition? Should you practice for violence? What do intelligent folks have to say? What did Gandi say? Hope you enjoy!! Sifu Tim
Use Martial Arts Strategies to Deal With Bullying : TKF 41
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - March 18, 2015 13:53 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAnnouncements : Original Webpage Monday Chikung Meditation : 24 minutes Students ask about how to get grounded Share a standing Chikung For Content members additional minutes are at the White Bamboo Store for you to download. Reeling Silk TaiJi Ebook 82 Pages, Over 11,0...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - March 12, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn Part 2 of her conversation with Ken Gullette, Kim Ivy describes training with Grandmasters Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, the experience of being a disciple, and what it is like to train in the Chen Village, the birthplace of Taijiquan. Ken asks how she responds to statements made on an earl...
Bacon was cooking in Sparring Class : Kung Fu Martial Arts Training : TKF 40
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - March 11, 2015 11:13 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsSaw 2 minute video of kungfu puppet. Wow!! details, fun story, very professional and generating lots of interest. Connections Bob came in from Myrtle Beach, will be on the Kung Fu Beach Trip Workshop at the end of the month : www.tibetankungfu.net/beachtrip He also told m...
Life Events Can Effect Your Kung Fu Martial Arts Practice : TKF 039
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - March 04, 2015 09:46 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLife Events Can Take You out of your routine. Your ability to get it back on a track as quickly as possible is important. When training in Kung Fu Martial Arts or preparing for Life through QiGong, You must know that Life will take us off our direction. Original Webpage : http://www.tibetan...
Tools of the Trade : Kung Fu Martial Arts
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - February 25, 2015 11:32 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsConnections: Facebook: Kung Fu Puppet Original Webpage : Tools of the Trade Podcast: Weather Extended Kung Fu Bootcamp Shiatsu / Acupressure Workshop Monday Meditation at noon Class Bagua Fundamentals Monthly Class Bagua Teacups Exercises Live Stream Video of New...
Martial Arts and Tai Chi For Children : Emphasize Effort over Performance : TKF 37
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - February 18, 2015 11:24 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsSchool Children Learn Tai Chi. They also learn what being a Kung Fu Martial Artist means Original Webpage Past Week in Practice Ba Gua Fundamentals class, 2nd Saturday of each month. Bone Marrow Exercises this past week from the Shaolin Nei Gung Set. Kwoon received a touchup Stu...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - February 12, 2015 00:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsImagine having exclusive access to all of Bruce Lee's personal notes, letters, drawings, and photos? John Little found himself in that position and produced some of the best books documenting Bruce Lee's legacy to all martial arts. Ken Gullette talks with John about what attracted him to Bruce Le...