In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss classical martial arts training methods vs modern training methods and their similarities and differences.
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Inventing Traditional Martial Arts, with Prof. Peter Lorge
Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #8 - Speed and its Function in Martial Arts
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss speed, hot nasty speed, in the martial arts.
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Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #7 - Episode #7 - Kung Fu Movies, Flying Magical Daoists, and Real Kung Fu Training
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尹式馬貴系八卦轉捶 Yin Style MaGui Lineage Bagua Turning Fist 苑永占 Yuan YongZhan
Sugino Sensei 10th Dan Master of Katori Shinto Ryu
第五戒無恆
學劍者。當發義俠心。堅毅心。勇敢心。孔子曰。人而無恆。不可以作巫醫。況學劍乎。勿謂身弱而自餒。勿謂質鈍而中止。勿因事繁而中輟。勿為環境而中斷。天下事。有志者事竟成。聖人之言。勿我欺也。願學者。三復斯言。
Fifth Prohibition, Inconsistency
"(Those)
studying the sword should have a righteous hero’s heart. (He or she)
must be persistent, courageous. Confucius said, “A man without
consistency can not be a doctor.” Likewise (for those) studying the
sword! Do not say (your) body is weak and so lack courage. Do not say
(you) are dull-witted and cease (training). Do not say complications
cause (you) to give up halfway. Do not let circumstances cause you to
break off. In all things under heaven, a really determined person will
find a solution. The teachings of the sages, are not trying to fool you.
Those willing to learn, will repeat the teaching."
Quoted from -
Fundamentals of the Wudang Sword Method -
Selected Translations with Commentary
from a Manual of Chinese Swordsmanship
trans. S.M. Rodell
http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Wudang.../dp/B0155MS13A
Kung Fu - Bagua Piercing Palm Training - Marcus Brinkman
My teacher Marcus Brinkman - Learn Bagua Zhang at Boulder Internal Martial Arts
Explanation of the detailed Body mechanics (Shen-fa) of the Baguazhang hand method (Shou-fa), Piercing Palm.
Che Xing Yi Quan LiuHe Spear partner drills 車派形意拳 六合槍對練 王國傑 吳永瑾
Martial Parks of Beijing - Temple of the Sun - Senki - Episode 10
Gao-style Baguazhang Practice and Application (Master Lou Dexiu)
Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #5 - Health and Safety in the Martial Arts
Learn Chinese Internal Kung Fu at Boulder Internal Martial Arts
Lion's Roar Podcast - David Ross - The resurgence of traditional martial arts kung fu
Bagua Zhang - Gao Yi Sheng - founder Gao Style Bagua Zhang
Kung Fu Conversations - Episode #4 - Traditional vs Modern Martial Arts pt. 2
Gao Bagua Elbow Drills and Post Heaven Elbow 5.1 of 8 forms
Kung Fu Conversations - Episode #3 - Traditional vs Modern Martial Arts
Basel Bagua Seminar 2012 | 易宗 Yizong Bagua Deutschland 八卦
Gao Bagua Hou Tian Palms - Line 3 - Yi Zong - Luo De Xiu
Xu Xiaodong - Forever Resilient - Part One - Senki - Episode 08
Xingyi Quan - 鸡形四把 Ji Xing Si Ba
"王继武所传的形意拳，鸡形四把，王德立师父，何守岐师爷之徒弟，北京武术协会形意拳研究会监事长。Master Wang De Li performed the Ji Xing Si Ba(Four handle of chicken form). Master Wang Deli is disciple of grandmaster He Shou Qi, one of top disciples of legendary 100 years old great grandmaster Wang Ji Wu. Master Wang De Li is one from famous contemporary Beijing masters,member of Beijing Wushu Association and supervisor of the Beijing Xing Yi Quan association.Master Wang is also descendant of Yin Fu（尹福）style of Bagua zhang,the eight trigram palm style （尹福派八卦掌)"
Tai Chi style Chen Xinjia [陈氏太极拳新架 Taijiquan style Chen] - Hong Jun Sheng
Muaythai/Kickboxing | Buakaw's Finest Moments (Knockouts & Highlights) | บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ
Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #2 – COVID and its Impact on Martial Arts Training and Practice
Rediscovering the Chinese Long Sword - Scott Rodell
Maruyama Judo 2021 WORLD CHAMPION - 丸山 2021 世界柔道選手権 優勝
Cheng Man Ching and Master T.T.Liang Springfield College Demo 1966
Cheng-style Baguazhang Brief Introduction - Sun Zhijun(孙志君)
Xing Yi Quan Grandmaster Zhang Baoyang, Advancing and retreating linked fist
"Footage from 2009 year. Grandmaster Zhang Baoyang(*1922), top disciple of great grandmaster Wang Jiwu (*1891✝1991) in age 87 practice the "Advancing and retreating linked fist"(进退连环拳), Zhang Baoyang is one of last living grandmaster in his generation. Besides the following his master Wang Jiwu, he also learned with his gong-fu uncle "iron luohan" Zhang Xiangzhai (张祥斋) also known as Zhang Changfa( 张长发), who was disciple of Liu Dianchen(刘殿琛), buddhist monk and son of Liu Qilan(刘奇兰). Grandmaster Zhang Baoyang is founder and honorary president of Beijing Xing Yi Quan association and living legend of Chinese martial arts.Lineage: Shaolin(少林寺)-Ji Longfeng(姬龙峰)-Cao Jiwu(曹继武)-Dai Longbang(戴龙邦)-Li Luoneng(李洛能)-Liu Qilan(刘奇兰)-Wang Fuyuan(王福元)-Wang Jiwu(王继武)-Zhang Baoyang(张宝杨). Long live to 师爷"
Begins at 5:13
Begins at 1:16
Gao Style Bagua Zhang: Five (Black) Dragons Wave Tails palm: wǔ lóng bǎi wěi zhǎng: 五龙摆尾掌
4 Unbelievably EASY & Effective Tricks to Land the Jab - Jeff Chan
Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship - Vintage Test Cutting with Chinese Swords
Tianjin Song style Xingyi Quan Liu Hong freestyle Fajin
Xingyiquan Combat Tournament “意形九州”首届“形意拳”公开赛 实战比赛 抢先版
Chinese Swordsmanship - Test Cutting Bamboo Webinar Except - Scott Rodell
Bagua Zhang Liu Feng Chun 劉鳳春八卦掌 Shi JianHua 史建華
Lineage: Dong HaiChuan 董海川 --Liu FengChun 劉鳳春-- Liu WenHua 劉文華-- Shi JianHua 史建華 史建華（1933～2004）
Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship - Qing Soldiers Rattan Helmet
TOP JUDO IPPONS - 2021 World Judo Championships Hungary
Applications vs Form in Chinese Kung Fu - David Ross
Xingyi's T'ai Bird form and selected fighting applications - Mike Patterson
Xingyi Quan - An Shen Pao - Zhang Jun Feng - Yi Zong School
Xing Yi Quan: Ba shi, Monkey, Horse - Luo Dexiu, Yizong School
World Judo Championships 2021 - TOP IPPONS 柔道世界選手権 一本集
Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship Series - Qing Princely Dao (Chinese Saber)
Top Judo Ippons from Tashkent Grand Slam 2021 柔道グランドスラムタシュケント2021
For each cut delivered,
it is essential to understand where you become vulnerable.
For every deflection,
one must recognize where to counter-cut.
- Scott M. Rodell
Bagua, Xingyi, Taiji - Interview with Tim Cartmell
Exceptional Qing Duandao (Short Chinese Saber)- Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship Series - Scott Rodell
The Xingyi Staff 形意棍法
The Staff Method
"Splitting must be bold and ferocious
Drilling features hooking and scooping
Thrusting and jabbing is the crushing method
Cannon slashes upward to the left and right
Cross-cut with fierce energy and pressure"
Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship: Demon Slayer Swords
Xing Yi Quan Twelve animals 12形，王瑛
"This is the Xing Yi Quan twelve animals by 82 years old grandmaster Wang Ying (王瑛) from Sanxi Yuci, sent to me by my Xing Yi Quan friend from Yu Ci. Wang Ying was good friend of our great grandmaster Wang Jiwu. His style is brilliant. The lineage: Li Luoneng（李洛能）-Liu Yuanheng（刘元亨）-Yang Desheng（杨德胜）- Hou Shulin侯树林-Wang Ying (王瑛)"
Xing Yi Quan Grandmaster Liu Zhenjie (刘振杰) 5 elements
Grandmaste Liu Zhenjie born 1938 in Shenzhou city Hebei Province, then live in Beijing was disciple of old master Wang Jiwu. 王继武张长发系心意拳传承: 刘振杰先生师从百岁心意六合拳师 王继武，祖籍河北深州，1938年生人，现居住在北京。 Lineage: Li Luoneng(李洛能)----Liu Qilan(刘奇兰)-----Wang Fuyuan(王福元)-----Wang Jiwu(王继武)---Liu Zhenjie(刘振杰)
Kung Fu - Bagua Middle Dantian Training - Marcus Brinkman
My teacher Marcus Brinkman - Learn Bagua Zhang at Boulder Internal Martial Arts
"Qu and Chuai are terms which represent the development of the Gao Bagua front and back kicks respectively. In practice however the are developed as a pivoting dynamic which constitute the waving dynamic of the dragon body shape and character. It is therefore also a basis for sweeping and throwing methods which evolve from the "danzhong" or single weighted foot and leg cultivation. This is a brief synopsis of the training progression which arises from the foundational circle walking practice. The leaning body (Kao) movement resulting from this practice tends to focus on the middle basin development of the body and is foundational to "middle dantian' development."
Xing Yi Quan master Liu Heng in 1995, Dragon form
"Xing Yi Quan master Liu Heng in young age, before 26 years ( 1995 year) shows Xing Yi Quan (形意拳} Dragon form (龙形), from 12 animals set (十二形拳). Master Liu Heng (刘亨) Liu Heng is the youngest disciple of grandmaster Zhang Baoyang (张宝杨), he is high skilled strong Xing Yi Quan master and man of high warriors morality(武德). except the Xing Yi Quan, he is also mastered in Chuojiao Fanziquan(戳脚翻子拳) and Shuaijiao(摔跤). Lineage: Li Luoneng (李洛能)-Liu Qilan (刘奇兰)-Wang Fuyuan (王福元)-Wang Jiwu (王继武)-Zhang Baoyang (张宝杨)-Liu Heng (刘亨)"
Xingyi Tiger form plus applications - Mike Patterson
Sifu Adam Mizner shows how Taichi can STOP MMA style Takedowns
In my opinion, this is useless. You are not going to stop someone who really knows what they are doing with a technique like this from taking you down. If he was serious about demonstrating the authenticity of this technique he needs to do it against someone who 1. really knows how to set up and execute a single or double leg takedown and 2. someone who is really using some force. Doesn't have to be FULL force but reasonable use of force would be good. Otherwise it is crap. Mizner has some real taiji skill, but this deno is no good.
Chinese Swordsmanship is defined by more than the type of sword in one’s hand.
Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship: Qing New Army Sabers
"After the Qing Defeat in the Sino-Japanese War, steps were taken to modernize the Chinese military. Yuan Shikai was tasked with organizing the New Army with the aid of German advisors. In addition to adopting new uniforms, modern rifles, machine guns and cannon, they also adopted a European Military style saber. This video looks at five examples of these late Qing sabers and the history that lead up to their use."
The Two Types of Test Cutting
When your sword is your shield, you can move continuously in and around safely.
~ Scott M. Rodell
Chinese Kung Fu - Decoding Martial Proverbs Extending Tendon, Pulling Bone, Bow, Arrow - Yang Hai
" According to the New Current Affairs Newspaper on August 20, 1930, after visiting Jpaan and training in Japanese martial arts, representatives of the Central Martial Arts Academy believed that the top priority of Chinese martial arts in this period was to eliminate the number of fancy methods and promote techniques suitable for practical applications".
Chinese Martial Arts History - David Ross
State attempts to control and appropriate the martial arts:
Phase One: Republican China
While some individual martial artists had gained status and social acceptance, as a group they continued to present a problem to central authority. Martial arts schools produced trained fighters who remained loyal only to their own teachers and traditions. Many still supported groups which openly challenged the newly established government.
The Nationalist Party (Guomindang) waswell aware of the role of martial artists in popular rebellion. In fact, Dr.Sun Yat-Sen, the founder of the party, had himself maintained numerous secret society associations and had extensively used “Red Pole” enforcers. Thus, once Chiang Kai-Shek had solidified his position, he turned his attention towards attempts to control and appropriate the practice of martial arts.
In 1928, a year after Chiang Kai-Shek’s “White Massacre” in Shanghai had left him the undisputed leader of the Nationalist Party, several steps were taken to exert control over martial artists. First, the government adopted the term “Kuo Shu”. This term means literally “national arts” and was an attempt not only to reduce the factionalism among martial artists but also to promote nationalism (and thus loyalty to the state).
Communists executed in streets of Shanghai
Open challenges, duels or any kind of public fighting match was declared illegal. The government replaced these duels with state run competitions. These organized competitions were also to identify and screen the best practitioners for teaching positions at the newly founded Central Kuoshu Institute (中南國術館), and in the state administered provincial Kuo Shu institutes. Generals Zhang Zhi Jiang (张之江), Li Lie Jun (李烈鈞) and Li Jing Lin (李景林) held the first national competition in October 1928.
In 1929, a similar event was held in Hangzhou, China. This event was also organized by Li Jinglin, then acting as vice-dean of the Central Martial Arts Academy. This time there were 125 entrants for the “boxing” or “free fighting” (San Shou) competition which was held November 21-27. The event was very popular, the audiences every day numbered in the tens of thousands.
The same year, the governor of Guangdong Province invited some of the institutes’s masters (including some of those that had competed in the 1928 lei tai) to come south to establish a “Southern Kuoshu Institute”. General Li Jinglin chose five masters to represent northern China. These men were known as the Wu hu xia jiangnan (五虎下江南 – “Five tigers heading south of Jiangnan.
1. Gu Ru Zhang: Northern Shaolin. He placed in the “Top 15” of the 1928 lei tai.
2. Wan Lai Sheng: Northern Shaolin and Internal styles (including Natural Boxing).
3. Fu Zhensong: Baguazhang.
4. Wang Shao Zhou: Northern Shaolin and Cha style.
5. Li Xian Wu: Northern Shaolin and Internal styles.
Martial artists who participated in the institute but remained in China after the communist victory in 1949 have consistently denied any direct government involvement, for obvious political reasons, but in reality its establishment put martial artists under direct government regulation. Teachers in Taiwan are far more forthright, openly acknowledging that the government was involved in “an active program” to reorganize the martial arts. The stated goal of the institute was to “consolidate Kung-Fu by bringing together many great masters.” Thus, while the Nationalist Party was less successful, it was involved in a strikingly similar program to the one that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) under took with the creation of contemporary Wu-Shu.
In 1933, the institute again hosted the national competition. The rules said, “…if death occurs as a result of boxing injuries and fights, the coffin with a body of the deceased will be sent home.” Some of the top winners of this contest included Chang Dung Sheng of Shuai Jiao. He won the heavy weight division and earned the martial nickname “Flying Butterfly.”
Attempts to control and appropriate the martial arts, like most Nationalist social programs, was largely unsuccessful. The government lacked a well-developed structure at the grass roots level and corruption was rampant. In addition, many of the most powerful members of the Nationalist Party were themselves martial artists. According to Draeger and Smith, the martial artists in Taiwan, many of whom were Nationalist Party members and military officers, “were a truly diverse lot: many were illiterate, some took opium regularly, a few were scoundrels.”
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