Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #50 - Interview #11 - Douglas Wong - Traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Taiji, White Lotus Kung Fu pt1

 In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Sifu Douglas Wong

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #48 - Interview #10 - Dr. Mark Cheng - Kung Fu, FMA, Taiji Quan and Fitness pt1

 In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Dr. Mark Cheng

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #46 - Eras of Your Teacher and Their Training, How should You Approach it?

In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the eras of a teacher and how their training changes over time and how you should approach it.

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #45 - Interview #9 - Sifu Russ Smith - Chinese Kung Fu, Okinawan Karate, Eskrima - Burinkan Dojo pt1

In this episode, Owen and Randel interview master teacher and author Russ L Smith.

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #44 - Two Year Anniversary Episode!

In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about doing the Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) podcast for the last two years!

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #43 - Interview #8 - Ken Gullette - Chen Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi - Internal Fighting Arts

In this episode, Owen and Randel interview well-known Chen Taiji, Bagua, and Xingyi practitioner Ken Gullette of Internal Fighting Arts.

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #42 - Cross-training in Martial Arts, How Much is Too Much?

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Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #41 - Interview #7 - Jonathan Bluestein - Chinese Kung Fu - Blue Jade Martial Arts! pt2

In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview multi-art Kung Fu practitioner, author of nine books, and podcaster, Jonathan Bluestein of Blue Jade Martial Arts!

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The Founder of Xingyi: Li Luoneng 李洛能

The Founder of Xingyi: Li Luoneng 李洛能

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #40 - The Shareability of Chinese Martial Arts!

 In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the shareability of Chinese Martial Arts, how challenging it can be, and what we can do to promote it!

Episode #38 - Interview #6 - Will Wain-Williams - Praying Mantis Practitioner and Kung Fu Documentary Filmmaker - Monkey Steals Peach

Episode #38 - Interview #6 - Will Wain-Williams - Praying Mantis Practitioner and Kung Fu Documentary Filmmaker - Monkey Steals Peach

TAIJI SWORD 吳圖南 by Wu Tunan published 1936 Trans. Scott M. Rodell

夫劍法無運用不能因敵致勝，微變化焉能出入神奇。是以初學劍術者，或姿勢不正確，或動作不自然，或應用不純熟，或轉換不玲琍。是皆由於不知運用之變化使然也。

Those practicing sword who do not practice applications can not achieve victory over different types of enemies,* (without practicing applications) if the enemy makes little changes you can not move the sword in and out with miraculous skill. Therefore, when first studying the sword art, maybe the postures are not correct, maybe the movements are not natural, maybe the applications not skillful, maybe the changes are not nimble. This is all due to not knowing the changes in applications.

From

太極劍

TAIJI SWORD

吳圖南

by Wu Tunan

published 1936

Trans. Scott M. Rodell

Found HERE

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #37 - Being Good at Your Martial Art or Being Good at Fighting?

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #37 - Being Good at Your Martial Art or Being Good at Fighting?

The Prince & the Kungfu Master - The Legacy of Bagua Zhang - Part 3

The Prince & the Kungfu Master - The Legacy of Bagua Zhang - Part 3

The Last Masters of Shaolin Kung Fu (Shaolin Heritage the Documentary)

The Last Masters of Shaolin Kung Fu (Shaolin Heritage the Documentary)

Fu Style Bagua Push Hand form CS Tang 傅式八卦推手

Fu Style Bagua Push Hand form CS Tang 傅式八卦推手

Chen Taiji Demo - Feng Zhiqiang

Chen Taiji Demo - Feng Zhiqiang

Dr. Kenneth J. Fish - DAOI Talks - Experts Series Ep 001

Dr. Kenneth J. Fish - DAOI Talks - Experts Series Ep 001

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #37 - Interview#5 - Scot M. Rodell - Yang Taiji and Chinese Swordsmanship pt 2.

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #37 - Interview#5 - Scot M. Rodell - Yang Taiji and Chinese Swordsmanship pt 2. In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Scott M. Rodell of the Great River Taoist Center about his practice, teaching, and martial development!

Baji Zhuangfa 八极桩法

Baji Zhuangfa 八极桩法

Chen Tai Chi Pushing Hands Feng Zhiqiang

 Chen Tai Chi Pushing Hands Feng Zhiqiang

Hsing I Jiu Zhou Staff

Hsing I Jiu Zhou Staff 

Tung Family Taiji Comparison

Tung Family Taiji Comparison

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #37 - Interview#5 - Scot M. Rodell - Yang Taiji and Chinese Swordsmanship

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Yang Chengfu: Comparisons of Four Disciples' Forms

Yang Chengfu: Comparisons of Four Disciples' Forms

Top 20 Judo Ippons 2022

Top 20 Judo Ippons 2022

Bagua Zhang Yin Fu - 切掌 Cutting Palm

Bagua Zhang Yin Fu - 切掌 Cutting Palm

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #36 - Classical vs Modern Applications in Chinese Kung Fu

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #36 - Classical vs Modern Applications in Chinese Kung Fu. In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Classical vs Modern Applications in Chinese Kung Fu.

Bagua Zhang - Ma Weixin (1847 ~1875) - Student of Dong Hai Chuan

Ma Weixin (1847 ~1875), a person of Dingxing, Hebei, Dong Haichuan, and one of the representative figures of the gossip.

Ma Weixin's family opened a coal plant in the east of Beijing, nicknamed "Coal Horse". During the same period, Dong Haichuan left the Suwang Palace due to his old age. He lived in Ma Weixin's home for three years. During this time, Ma Weibin devoted himself to following Dong Haichuan's practice. He was well He is good at wind wheel palms, leg points and back back stacks, and is known as "iron leg coal horse". He has a violent temperament, he is willing to fight others. He often goes to the martial arts in the area of the Temple of Heaven to compete with others. He has also traveled to the areas of Hebei, Henan, and Shandong to challenge people, and he has He passed away at a very young age (29 years old). The cause of death has been mixed. Legend has it that he was enforced because he broke the rules of martial law, and there are also legends that he was poisoned.

There are two statements about his students.

One saying is that Ma Weixin did not accept disciples. His wind wheel was only passed on to Liu Cai Shen (the younger brother of Liu Dongshen), a disciple of After Ma Weixin's death, Liu Cai-shen asked Cheng Tinghua as a teacher. Therefore, the elements of wind wheel palm and leg method were added to the soft palm passed by Cheng T

Another saying is that Yang Bin inherited all of Ma Weixin's practices. Yang Bin is a relative of Ma Weixian and has lived in Ma's family for a long After Ma Weibu died, in order to avoid the harm of his enemies, he went to Shenyang to preach Hu Laiyi, Liu Dekui, Xu Guodong and other disciples. Hu Laiyi also preached Wang's blessing and so on. The iconic kung fu of this existing mavis include wind wheel paw, back dorsal and dragon-shaped 72 amputations.

(Mawi Wei's image, the picture below is the authenticity of the net picture not verified)

|马维祺马维祺（1847年~1875年），河北定兴人，董海川之徒，八卦掌代表人物之一。马维祺家在北京城东便门开设煤炭厂，绰号“煤马”。同治年间，董海川因年老，离开肃王府，曾经住在马维祺家中三年，这段时间，马维祺专心跟随董海川练功，功力精进，以武艺闻名北京。他擅长风轮掌、点腿及反背捶，有“铁腿煤马”之称。他性情暴烈，好与人斗，常到天坛一带的武馆与人比试，也曾远赴河北、河南、山东一带向人挑战，与不少人结下梁子。年纪很轻（29岁）就过世了，死因众说纷纭，传说因为他犯了武林规矩被执行家法，也有传说是被人下毒而亡。关于其弟子有两种说法。一种说法是马维祺并没有收弟子，他的风轮掌只有传给了刘彩臣（尹福弟子刘栋臣的弟弟）。马维祺死后，刘彩臣拜程廷华​为师，因此程廷华所传的柔掌中，加入了风轮掌的元素与腿法。另一说法是杨汝霖传承了马维祺的全部功法。杨汝霖是马维祺的亲戚，长期住在马家。马维祺死后，为躲避仇家相害，隐姓埋名走至沈阳，传胡莱仪、刘德奎、徐国栋等弟子，胡莱仪又传王教福等。这一支现存的马维祺的标志性功夫有风轮掌、反背捶以及龙形七十二截腿。（马维祺像，下图为网图真伪未考证）

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Shanghai Xinyi Liuhe Quan : Yao Shan Ba (摇闪把) & Si Ba Chui (四把捶)

Shanghai Xinyi Liuhe Quan : Yao Shan Ba (摇闪把) & Si Ba Chui (四把捶)

Yin Bagua Zhang - 單換掌/雲手掌 Single Change Palm/Cloud Hand Palm Change

Yin Bagua Zhang - 單換掌/雲手掌 Single Change Palm/Cloud Hand Palm Change

Judo - 2023選抜ハイライト - Japan Selection Championship Day 2 Highlights

Judo - 2023選抜ハイライト - Japan Selection Championship Day 2 Highlights

Xingyi Quan and Baguazhang 形意拳八卦掌校園推廣講座 下半場小精華

 

Xingyi Quan and Baguazhang  形意拳八卦掌校園推廣講座 下半場小精華

“In the Sword, don't use hand business. You put the sword near the targets then issue short energy to stab or cut. This is the fundamental theory or principle. At the last moment, go. Only Cheng Man-Ch'ing told us this so many times. You look at his sword form, so soft. We said, "What is this kind of sword? There is no energy used, nothing." He said it is not necessary to use energy. That means you get close, then use energy. Not from way back to stab forward. Don't use energy all the way, just the last moment. The last moment is enough, that kind of energy must be developed. Use your whole body, not just the hand. Gradually, intrinsic energy will be developed. You see my hand, the sword is nearly dropped, but it cannot fall out. it looks loose, but you cannot knock it out of my hand. That is the principle, gradually you'll do according to this way. It looks easy, but it takes ten years to reach that level.”

- TT Liang quoted from: T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Lessons with Master. Liang Compiled and Edited by Ray Hayward

Found HERE

Judo TOP IPPONS - Tibilisi GS 2023

Judo TOP IPPONS - Tibilisi GS 2023

The Drunken Boxing Podcast #046 - Yu-Kai Chang

The Drunken Boxing Podcast #046 - Yu-Kai Chang 

Indestructible Liang KeQuan's 3 Secrets

Indestructible Liang KeQuan's 3 Secrets

Fist of Legend - Jet Li - 1994

Fist of Legend - Jet Li - 1994

 

Kungfu vs Karate - How Yiquan Defeated A Kyokushin Karateka

Kungfu vs Karate - How Yiquan Defeated A Kyokushin Karateka

A Kung Fu Master's Tomb - The Legacy of Bagua Zhang - Part 1

A Kung Fu Master's Tomb - The Legacy of Bagua Zhang - Part 1

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt2

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt2

Miaodao Partner Drill: Tiao Pi Cut- Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship Series

 Miaodao Partner Drill: Tiao Pi Cut- Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship Series

Monkey Setals Peach - Masters of Taiwan p1 - Martial History with Liu Kang Yi & the Oldest Bubishi Manual

Monkey Setals Peach - Masters of Taiwan p1 - Martial History with Liu Kang Yi & the Oldest Bubishi Manual

Chen Taiji - Chen Xiang - push hands - Martial applications

Chen Taiji - Chen Xiang - push hands - Martial applications

Chinese Stonelock Training

Chinese Stonelock Training

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt1

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt1

Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow" 蛇形刁手 - 1978 by Yuen Woo Ping

Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow" 蛇形刁手 - 1978 by Yuen Woo Ping 

Gao Baguazhang Cane Form - Ge Guoliang

Gao Baguazhang Cane Form - Ge Guoliang

Xing Yi Quan - 8yr Old Cirl Cheng Aojin (程奥金)

"Cheng Aojin (程奥金), 8 years old little girl from Beijing is disciple of my friend Wang Xiaoyu (王小玉) from lineage of  Li Taihe(李太和). Her skill is simply amazing.   Her master Wang Xiaoyu is also mastered in Li Ziming Bagua style, he is disciple of my gong fu auntie, daughter of grandmaster Li Ziming(李子鸣）Xing Yi Quan lineage: Li Luoneng(李洛能)---Li Taihe(son 李太和)---Li Zhenban(李振邦)---Xue dian(薛顛)---Zhang Song(张松)---Wang Xiaoyu(王小玉)---Cheng Aojin(程奥金)" 

Dai Family Xin Yi Quan - Master Chen JinFu

 Dai Family Xin Yi Quan - Master Chen JinFu

程氏八卦掌 - Cheng School Baguazhang

 程氏八卦掌 - Cheng School Baguazhang

Liang Style Bagua - Lao Ba Zhang Old 8 Palms - Zhang Junmin

Liang Style Bagua - Lao Ba Zhang Old 8 Palms - Zhang Junmin

Bagua Zhang - Guo Kan Shou Basic Entry Method Plus Options

 Bagua Zhang - Guo Kan Shou Basic Entry Method Plus Options

Yin Style Bagua - Zhu Baozhen

 Yin Style Bagua - Zhu Baozhen

Tel Aviv Judo Grand Slam 2023

Tel Aviv Judo Grand Slam 2023

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #34 - What is the Point of Studying Marital Arts with Monastic Origins?

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #34 - What is the Point of Studying Marital Arts with Monastic Origins?

Chen Taiji - Li Zhongyin (李忠荫) disciple of Chen Fa Ke teaching

Chen Taiji -  Li Zhongyin (李忠荫) disciple of Chen Fa Ke teaching

Martial Culture and Historical Martial Arts in Europe and Asia - Free E-Book

Martial Culture and Historical Martial Arts in Europe and Asia - Free E-Book

Found HERE

Chen Taiji - Tian Xiuchen Yilu - 陈式太极拳83式田秀臣

Chen Taiji - Tian Xiuchen Yilu - 陈式太极拳83式田秀臣

THE YOGIS OF TIBET

THE YOGIS OF TIBET

Bagua Zhang - remastered pictures of Dong Haichuan and Cheng Tinghua

Bagua Zhang  - remastered pictures of Dong Haichuan and Cheng Tinghua

Chen Taiji Tuishou - 推手 Four snakes and Shou Bo

Chen Taiji  Tuishou - 推手 Four snakes and Shou Bo

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt2

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt2

Kunwu Sword Manual by Li Lingxiao -trans. Scott M. Rodell

"'心，眼，身，手，步，本屬聯合動作。各種拳技，莫不講究。劍術亦然。學者不可忽也。

Xīn, yǎn, shēn, shǒu, bù, běn shǔ liánhé dòngzuò. Gèzhǒng quán jì, mòbù jiǎngjiù. Jiànshù yì rán. Xuézhě bùkě hū yě.

Mind, eye, body, hand, steps, are all united in action. Of all types of boxing arts none doesn’t pay attention to this. The sword art is also this way. Practitioners must not neglect this.…"

昆吾劍譜

Kunwu Sword Manual

李凌霄

by Li Lingxiao [published Feb, 1935]

-trans. Scott M. Rodell

Portugal Grand Prix 2023 - 5 Best Submissions

Portugal Grand Prix 2023 - 5 Best Submissions

Happy New Year! Year of the Water Rabbit!

 

Happy New Year! Year of the Water Rabbit!

Bagua Zhang Master Li ZiMin

"Li Zimin (June 25, 1902 – January 23, 1993) was an expert in the field of martial arts and belonged to the third generation of Bagua Zhang masters in the line of the second-generation Master Lian Zhenpu, the founder of the Bagua Zhang Lian style. Li Jimin was born in Lijia Village, Ji County, Hebei Province on June 25, 1902 and died on January 23, 1993, at the age of 91. He was brought up very well, studied literature and martial arts, and was very talented in calligraphy and painting. In 1921, he became a pupil of his father's friend, second-generation bagua zhang master Lian Zhenpu. He began to intensively study the art of Bagua Zhang, which was passed on by Lian Zhenpu using oral tradition. Li practiced every day until he reached a very deep understanding of the battle secrets of Bagua Zhang. After extensive training under Lian Zhenpu, Li entered the Hebei Provincial Academy of Martial Arts and continued his training in martial arts under the guidance of famous masters Zhang Zhangquya, Shan Yunxiang and Zhu Qingyuan. He later returned to Beijing, where he often exchanged experiences and sparred with his martial arts brothers, famous specialist Guo Gumin, Li Shaoan and Zhen Xinsang, as well as many other famous martial masters. Li has a very high level of technical mastery and understanding of all aspects of Bagua Zhang, including forms, weapons, theory and methods of combat. He was especially good in the art of combat, his skills in hand-to-hand combat have grown significantly over the years. Li dedicated his life to the preservation of Bagua Zhang forms, the study of Bagua Zhan theory, and popularization of this art. In 1979 , to preserve the tomb of Dun Haichuan, Li suggested moving it from the old site to the Wanyan Public Cemetery; On August 2 or 3, 1980, a group of over 100 Beijing followers of Bagua Zhang under his leadership moved the remains of Dun and corresponding stone plaques to a new location at the Wanyan public cemetery. Lee Jimin was conscientious and thorough in everything to do with Bagua Zhang. He did not fall for flattery, he possessed high moral qualities and true virtue. He was well known as a man of generous, kind, humble, friendly, generous and goodwill to others. He was very patient when teaching his students and never withhold anything from them. However, here it is necessary to understand what the concept of "student" in the world of martial arts is "ulin". Lee Jimin conducted extensive research on other Bagua Zhang destinations and took the best out of each. He inherited the entire Bagua Zhang system and contributed to the creation of many famous martial arts fans and masters. In 1981, he helped establish the first mono-style research association in China, the "Baguizhang Research Association" in Beijing, and was elected its first president, holding that position until his death in 1993. He also founded the Bagua Zhang Training Center. He has received many honorary awards from national and international martial arts associations. After his death, he became the second man after Lian Zhenpu, who was buried next to Dun Haichuan in the Wanyan Public Cemetery. Lee Jimin's most famous students are Ma Chuangsui ( 赵 () (second president of the Beijing Bahuachan Association), Wang Shitun ( ю), Zhang Huasen ( ),), Zhao Dayuan ( бо), Di Goyun ( зы) (former president of the Beijing Xinjuan Research Association), Sui Yunjiang ( (), Li Gunchen ( 功), Wang Tun ( ун) (also the former president of the Beijing Xinyi Tuan Research Association), Lin Chengyun, Zhang Tianlian ( а) (who has released several VCDs and DVDs and also authored a number of books), Sun Hyunyan and Ma Lin. Also, Lee Jimin studied from other famous bagua zhang masters, such as Zhang Zhangui, Shan Yunxiang. Lee Jimin always practiced a moral understanding, was well known for being generous, kind, humble, open and helpful to others. The master was very patient when teaching his students. Master Lee Ji-min is for all followers of the teaching of Ladoni the Eight Trigrams - a living example and source of mastery that does not fade away with age, but only inspires further practice and study of the art of Bagua Zhang. Translation - Vladimir Amida (c). P.S.: BAGUA ZHANG ONLINE TRAINING: https://www.facebook.com/groups/baguamen/permalink/4501457873209922 Help and thank the group can be made here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/baguamen/posts/3828639937158389 Video of "Lee Jimin Dashi performing Laoba Zhang, or "Eight Old Palms" at his venerable age": https://youtu.be/3yg0DgyKe8s" found here

Silat Indonesian Martial Art West Java 1913

Silat Indonesian Martial Art West Java 1913

Cheng BaGua Spear

Cheng BaGua Spear

 

Wushu & Kungfu - What's in a Name? - Kungfu Explained #01 - Byron Jacobs

 Wushu & Kungfu - What's in a Name? - Kungfu Explained #01 - Byron Jacobs

Yin and Cheng Bagua - Liu JingRu - 1994

Yin and Cheng Bagua - Liu JingRu - 1994

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt1

 Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt1

Bagua Zhang Sun Xikun

Bagua Zhang Sun Xikun

XinYi LiuHe - YaoShuanBa and the 7 "fists" of XinYi 周口心意拳--摇刷把 心意七拳

XinYi LiuHe - YaoShuanBa and the 7 "fists" of XinYi 周口心意拳--摇刷把 心意七拳

Sparring Tips of Monkey Form of XingYiQuan

Sparring Tips of Monkey Form of XingYiQuan

Xingyi Quan Ten Minute Primer - Beng Quan (Crushing Fist) - Byron Jacobs

Xingyi Quan Ten Minute Primer - Beng Quan (Crushing Fist) - Byron Jacobs

Sha Family Bagua 八卦 - 连环掌 Lianhuan Zhang by Master Sha Guozheng 沙国政

Sha Family Bagua 八卦 - 连环掌 Lianhuan Zhang by Master Sha Guozheng 沙国政

"Master Sha Guo Zheng 沙国政 , one of the last legendary masters.He learned Bagua from Jiang Rongqiao and from Zhang Zhangkui, so as Taiji from Sun Lu Tang."

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #32 What would Internal Martial Arts look like if it was an external Martial Art?

Kung Fu Conversations Podcast - Episode #32 What would Internal Martial Arts look like if it was an external Martial Art?