93.5K
Downloads
170
Episodes
A discussion on Internal Martial Arts and Qigong with Jess O’Brien and Isaac Kamins
Episodes
Jan 20, 2021
Jan 20, 2021
34 min
In this episode we discuss a 1993 article from Qi Magazine, we finish the chapter on the first swing and the core energy and we begin our discussion of the second swing and how to turn from the weighted leg. Enjoy.
Jan 6, 2021
Jan 6, 2021
36 min
In this episode we discuss Liu's Bagua and the influence of the I-ching and Taoist meditation on his martial arts. Then we discuss the basic movements, internal dynamics of the first swing, and how to get power in the arms even though they are fully relaxed. Enjoy
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
37 min
In this episode we discuss Liu's mediation, he meeting Wu Jien Chuan and we talk about the tree tantiens and the three jiaos in the swings.
www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com
Dec 9, 2020
Dec 9, 2020
37 min
Nov 25, 2020
Nov 25, 2020
35 min
In This episode we discuss Liu Hung Chieh's Taiji and talk a little about the Wu style and the Old Yang. Then we talk about the twisting of the arms in the first swing.
Check out our Patreon for Exclusive Interviews and Content
www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com
Nov 11, 2020
Nov 11, 2020
35 min
In this episode Jess and Isaac talk about Student/teacher relationships, Jess reads from a 1995 article in Yoga Journal and we discuss turning in the first swing and some of the ways to avoid injury during practice. Thanks for listening and Enjoy.
Nov 1, 2020
Nov 1, 2020
26 min
This is a very special episode originally recorded for Patrons back in April. We talk with our good friend and mentor Eric Peters. Eric is a long time student of Bruce's and one a handful of people still training with Bruce who attended the original Neija Institute in Denver, Colorado in the early 1980's.
If you want to hear the second half and gain early access to the podcast and to hear exclusive content and interviews check out our Patreon.
Oct 28, 2020
Oct 28, 2020
30 min
In this episode Jess and Isaac begin their discussion of Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh of Beijing. They talk about first impressions of reading about him and talk about his first meeting with Bruce. Then they get into the next chapter of the Opening the Energy Gates book on Spiraling in the upper body.
Check our Patreon for exclusive content.
Oct 14, 2020
Oct 14, 2020
34 min
In this episode we finish our tribute to Bob Tangora and we talk about an article from Black Belt Magazine on his teacher Tok Seng Gim. Then we discuss the twisting in the arms in cloud hands.
Sep 30, 2020
Sep 30, 2020
27 min
In this episode we discuss our good friend and mentor the late Robert Tangora, we talk about meeting and training with Bob and reminisce about the "old days" a bit. In the second segment we continue our discussion on the movement of cloud hands and the movement of the kwa and legs.