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A discussion on Internal Martial Arts and Qigong with Jess O’Brien and Isaac Kamins
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Jun 15, 2021
Jun 15, 2021
40 min
In the second half of our interview with Lee Burkins we continue our discussion on internal martial arts. Lee talks a bit more about the importance of awareness in your practice and gives some tips on how to build it. Then we talk martial arts for healing yourself and others and we finish up talking a bit about Bagua. Enjoy.
May 30, 2021
May 30, 2021
24 min
In the exciting conclusion of our interview Eric talks about the training he did with Bruce in the late 80s and early 90s and he reminisces about the first retreats Bruce did at Anvil Ranch. He also gives some advice on practicing energy gates and its role as prep work for the more advanced standing practices. Enjoy.
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May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
30 min
In this very special episode recorded September 12, 2020 Jess and Isaac interview their good friend Lee Burkins. Lee is a martial artist, meditator, healer, fighter, teacher and Veteran. He's the author of "Soldier's Heart" and has been a mentor of ours for many years, it was a great privilege to sit down and talk with him. Enjoy. The full interview is available on our Patreon page.
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Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021
34 min
In the final episode of season one we wrap up our discussion on the Opening the Energy Gates book with the death of Liu Hung Chieh. Jess reads the eulogy published in Fighting Arts International in 1987. Then we discuss our plans for season two and we finish by doing an overview of the Energy Arts system including the other Neigong sets, the martial arts and the meditation components of the system. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.
Apr 14, 2021
Apr 14, 2021
35 min
In this episode we profile one of the greatest martial arts masters of the 20th century, Wan Lai Sheng. We talk about the origins of Ziramen, Wan's friendship with Liu Hung Chieh and about his approach to meditation and martial arts. Then we discuss choosing a qigong style and how to know if your teacher is "the real thing."
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Mar 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021
34 min
n this episode we discuss the end of the Warlord Era and the unification of China and how that impacted martial arts in China. We focus on the 1928 National Guoshu competition that Liu Hung Chieh participated in. Then we move on to the final portion of the energy gates movements and complete the Taiji Spine Stretch. We are nearing the end of Season 1 but we have some good stuff lined up for Season 2 so stay tuned. Thanks for listening.
Mar 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
34 min
In this episode we discuss the Warlord Era and its connection with Martial Arts associations and its impact on martial arts in China. The we talk about the Spine Stretch from Energy Gates.
Mar 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
36 min
In this episode we discuss the third and final swing of the Opening the Energy Gates set but first we talk about the Boxer Uprising of 1900 and its connection to Bagua history featuring an article by Frank Allen. Our interview with Frank will be available on our Patreon soon. You can check out Frank's podcast here.
Feb 17, 2021
Feb 17, 2021
32 min
Feb 3, 2021
Feb 3, 2021
37 min