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Can You Find the Brakes? General Life and Martial Arts Requires the Ability to Slow Down. TKF 36
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - February 11, 2015 09:57 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsStudents Anniversary Reid’s Anniversary month - 10 years Mr. Dunn - 2012 Danny and Kelly - 2014 Darrin, Holden and Grayson - 2014 Mr. Borel - 2009 Mr. Mccann - 2013 Todays Podcast: Cloud Hands Workshop Why the Workout Video using the Wood Pole Beach Trip : Kung ...
Martial Arts Commitment : Kung Fu Requires Loyalty to Yourself : TKF 35
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - February 04, 2015 09:39 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings"Being committed is when you are loyal to what you are say you are going to do, even when the mood you said it in has left you." Todays Podcast: Special Events Food Drive Listener Leading 70 4th Graders Kids in Tai Chi Past Week in Practice Hop Gar Shooting Star Workshop...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - February 02, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsWhat is the best way to use Taiji and the internal arts for meditation to improve health and ease stress? Ken Gullette talks with Mark W. Muesse, Ph.D., a professor at Rhodes College in Memphis and the instructor of a course called "Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation" which is ...
Don't Apologize For Making a Stand : Your Personal Power and Martial Arts are Woven Together : Use them Wisely : TKF 034
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - January 28, 2015 09:51 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsPractice to a Better Person First, and a Better Martial Artist Second. Todays Podcast: Your Martial Arts Skill is linked to your Personal Power, Don't Give it Away, Use it Wisely. Past Week in Practice: Listener and Student Text Single Whip Concentration Class Single whip...
Use Martial Arts Theory and Kung Fu Training to address my 11 year old son's tough question. : TKF 033
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - January 21, 2015 10:26 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHow do you forget things you don’t want to talk about? I had to dig deep to answer my 11 year old sons' question. I was on the ropes for a bit, but pulled through… kinda Asked Patrick about credit card app Extending Meditation Class through March : Time Change to noon Who is Paku and M...
Internal Fighting Arts 6 - Guided Chaos
Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - January 19, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsSometimes truth can be found outside the art you are studying. In the sixth Internal Fighting Arts podcast, Ken Gullette talks with Ari Kandel about Guided Chaos, a martial art created by John Perkins, a former forensic homicide detective. Guided Chaos focuses on real world self-defense, which re...
Mindset Revealed Thru Kung Fu : Martial Arts to Wrestle With Yourself : TKF 032
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - January 14, 2015 09:16 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsPodcast 32 : Chinese New Year and Yue Fei Birthday Past Week in Practice Newsletter going out tomorrow. Sign up A man that Inspires Me Seminar Bookings What’s the Point? Dr. Carol Dweck on Mindsets Online Open Membership Upcoming Activities Mentioned in This Podca...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - January 08, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsPart two of Ken Gullette's interview with Chen Taiji instructor Stephan Berwick of Washington, DC. Stephan talks about training with Ren Guangyi, Grandmasters Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, and some issues in discipleship, training, self-defense, and the new generation of Chen masters.
Find Your Kung Fu Spirit : Direct you Chi Kung, Tai Chi and Martial Art Mechanics : TKF 31
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - January 07, 2015 06:43 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThank you for connecting with us: An Itunes Review KimKE12 - Jan 1, 2015 “I don’t know Sifu Smith at all, but I thoroughly enjoy this podcast. I learned something new or am reminded of something during every episode. I appreciate you making these available to everyone!” Tw...
Martial Arts Intentions and Routines : TKF 30
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - December 31, 2014 10:48 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMartial Arts: Intentions and Routines 2015 Your Martial Art Program for the New Year : 2015 My first crossover. I prepared separate intros for KFP and TKF, with segments specific to each show, which I will put up front in case you listen to both podcasts. Then the main topic, Your...
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Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - December 29, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsKen Gullette talks with Stephan Berwick about his journey from a 9-year old watching the Kung Fu TV show to an actor in Hong Kong kung-fu movies to a disciple of Ren Guangyi. It's another example of the dedication that top martial artists demonstrate -- a requirement of success.
Accumulating Qi : Martial Art Energy : TKF 29
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - December 23, 2014 10:06 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEpisode 29 Feeling Good: Several people of various styles have contacted me to let me know that taking some of the concepts is helping them re-look at their karate, judo and other systems. Connections: Cameron Conaway’s essay in last episode, “5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness into Your Martial Ar...
Chen Taiji Interview with Marin Spivack Part 2
Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - December 19, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn part 2 of a 2-part interview, Ken Gullette talks with Marin Spivack about the method of Chen Taiji and the value of Taijiquan in the modern era of guns.
Bring Mindfulness into Your Martial Arts
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - December 17, 2014 10:35 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn the : Bring Mindfulness into Your Martial Arts Podcast Original Essay by Cameron Conaway Acknowledgements: I was working out on multiple assailant strategies. While I was sucking wind and recovering, Lynn took the time to tell me that Episode 27, "Talk on Qi gave her a lot...
A Taiji Journey with Marin Spivack - Part 1
Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - December 12, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsPart 1 of a 2-part conversation between Ken Gullette and Marin Spivack, the senior western disciple of Chen Yu. Marin's journey is an example of the dedication and persistence required for high-level achievement in the internal arts.
Defining Qi or Chi : TKF 027
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - December 10, 2014 11:45 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAnniversaries: SiHing Bruce has been with me 8 years and Dwight has been with me 10, this month. Wow, time moves quick. They are both good men and use their kungfu and chikung to improve their health, wellbeing, and to understand how to use it. HopGar: Mr. Knox and I spen...
Do I Have to Learn Kung Fu? : TKF 26 : Thresholds to Martial Arts
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - December 03, 2014 10:33 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWhere do You Draw Lines to Learning? Webpage www.tibetankungfu.net/kungfu_blog/archives/do-i-have-to-learn-kungfu-tkf-26.html or download PDF Shownotes www.tibetankungfu.biz/index.php?route=product/product&path=73_74&product_id=134&sort=p.date_added&order=DESC Stay Connected with Tibetan Ku...
Interview with Chen Taiji Instructor Michael Chritton
Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong - December 02, 2014 19:37 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 41 ratingsThe first Internal Fighting Arts podcast hosted by instructor Ken Gullette, a conversation on the internal arts of Chinese gongfu -- Taijiquan (Tai Chi), Xingyiquan (Hsing-I), Baguazhang (Pakua Chang), Qigong (Chi Kung), and philosophy. In this episode, Ken talks with Michael Chritton, a Taiji in...
Milestone Moments : TKF 25 : Holidays effects even our Martial Art / Kung Fu Family
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - November 26, 2014 10:08 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAutumn made a contribution that really helped. Thanksgiving Schedule : I will be in for a bit Milestone Markers How does this time year effect many good people? Including our Kung Fu Family Reminders : Cloud Hands Concentration Class : this Saturday 8am. : www.tibetankungfu.net/cloudha...
Highlights of Tibetan Kung Fu Podcast 11-21 : TKF 24 / Martial Arts, Chi Kung, Tai Chi
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - November 19, 2014 09:27 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsHighlights Episodes 11-21 This is where we take the time to review a selection of episodes that have had questions and impact. Martial Arts, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Bagua, Meditation, and Chi Kung all get some attention. Kwoon Events: Thanksgiving closed but may still be open Workshops : Mindful...
How can you tell when the Internal Kung Fu is Working in your Martial Arts? : TKF 23
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - November 12, 2014 07:28 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsInternal Kung Fu Brings External Changes in a Martial Arts Practitioner Student Milestones : Dwight 2006, Peter 2007 Kung Fu Minitures, Thank You to Helen for Facebook Post Bruce Working at VA and with Blind Veterans Thanksgiving Day Schedule : Closed but open Topic : How do you know the I...
Where Do You Draw A Line. For You. Not For Them : Internal Kung Fu | Martial Arts
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - November 05, 2014 10:41 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsI got an another email about "I want to learn every Hop Gar technique." What is the problem with that mindset? Internal KungFu moves you to Self Awareness. Where Do You Draw The Lines? For Yourself, Not For Others www.tibetankungfu.net/kungfu_blog/archives/where-do-you-draw-the-lines.html St...
The Imperfection of Perfection : TKF 21 / Sifu TW Smith : Martial Arts, Kung Fu
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - October 29, 2014 07:19 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThank you to Lori Kroko, Billy and Nancy at our Facebook. Wade C. Quick on Twitter for Connecting and Sharing In Todays Podcast Support Orphans : This is not an affiliate link. This is a direct link to the Kungfu Minitures Website. They are having a sale on "5 Animal Kung Fu ...
Man Down : A Day the US Army and Martial Arts Kung Fu Practice was branded on me / TKF 20
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - October 22, 2014 09:15 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThank you Ray Walters and Nyle for endorsing us in Martial Arts and Wellness at Linkedin. It is great to hear from you Ray. Been a long while. Many of the old timers like Reid, Dwight and Patrick ask about you. Workshop on Push Hands has stimulated several questions. This weeke...
Structure and Flexibility in Your Curriculum : Sifu TW Smith : Martial Arts, Kung Fu
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - October 15, 2014 07:38 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsChinese Martial Art Curriculum Often we are asked about an Overview of what we do here. Over the course of years I was trained in many styles and understandings. All the systems point back to the same root, you. You practice Kung Fu not to perfect a style, but to master yourself...
Power Life Force 3 : Desire : Sifu TW Smith : Kung Fu : Tai Chi : Chinese Martial Arts
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - October 08, 2014 00:58 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsToo much Desire or Not Enough? How do you find the sweet spot between wanting and obsession? Kung Fu has been working on it for centuries. Thank You to our new Friends. Awesome Push Hands Workshop : Thank you for coming by. It was truly a pleasure to get to meet you. See Video Below ...
Power Life Force 2 : Belonging : Sifu TW Smith Kung Fu - Chinese - Martial Arts - Tai Chi
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - October 01, 2014 09:23 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsPowerful Life Force 2 : Belonging. It's essence has numbers of techniques. Click, congregation, gang, team, group, click and many others. It really reveals its power when it comes into Family, Love and Relationship. This has derailed good Kung Fu and Tai Chi Training perhaps more than any other...
Push Life Force 1 : Sex Drive : Energies that Shapes Your Life / TW Smith - Kung Fu - Chinese - Martial Arts - Tai Chi
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - September 24, 2014 09:16 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLife Forces that Shape Your Life Sex Drive is the oldest, most recognized, most Powerful Life Force A 3 part series the top 3 most powerful Push Life Forces. How is this intertwined into Kung Fu? Thank You for your interest and listening. Subscribe to stay in touch. :) Sifu TW Smith www.t...
When Do You Know DeEscalation is Over : TKF 15 / TW Smith : Kung Fu : Tai Chi : Chinese Martial Arts
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - September 17, 2014 09:20 ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn Podcast 15, I cover 1. Author puts us in his 5 Star Weight Loss Book Brian Dunn lists us in his acknowledgements I appreciate you subscribing, sharing and acknowledging your opinion of our content 2. Bagua Fundamentals Monthly Class is moving along great An extension for folks ...
Transition from a busy Day : Using Tai Chi and BaGua : TW Smith, Sifu | Chinese Martial Arts | KungFu
Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu - September 10, 2014 09:25 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsTransition from a busy day, to a calm one Is going from 100 to 1 causing a mental "JackKnife and Pileup"? Been there, MANY times :) How to Transition from a Busy Day using Mindful Tai Chi and Ba Gua Avoid "Mental JackKnife" by hitting the brakes too hard How does Meditation fit into Martia...