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A discussion on Internal Martial Arts and Qigong with Jess O’Brien and Isaac Kamins
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Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020
30 min
In this episode we talk more about the late Hung Yi Xiang from Robert W. Smith's book Master's and Methods and we answer a Patreon member's question on the connection between standing and dissolving and martial arts and we discuss the relationship between qigong and the Eight Energy Bodies.
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Apr 15, 2020
Apr 1, 2020
Mar 18, 2020
Mar 18, 2020
30 min
In Episode 7 Jess and Isaac discuss Bruce's training with Master Wang Shu Jin in Taiwan. We also go over Bruce's tips for becoming aware of the body during standing from the opening the energy gates book.
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
29 min
In episode 6 we discuss the standing method of Bruce's teacher Kenichi Sawai's Taiki-ken from Sawai's book and we get into the scanning portion of the standing and dissolving practice from the Opening the Energy Gates book.
Our theme music written and performed by Albert Muganaham
Feb 19, 2020
Feb 19, 2020
29 min
In episode 5 we discuss the principe of "raising the spine and dropping the chest" and it's application in energy gates qigong (chigung) and internal martial arts, like xingyi, bagua and tai chi. Also Jess tells a story about Bruce and Isaac reminisces about the old days at Anvil Ranch and Bruce's early retreats.
Feb 5, 2020
Feb 5, 2020
30 min
In Episode 4 Jess and Isaac discuss the alignments of the head, neck and spine during Energy Gates standing.
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Jan 29, 2020
Jan 29, 2020
29 min
In Episode 3 we continue our discussion on the "opening the energy gates" set and talk a little about how the standing relates to martial arts. We also now have a Facebook page. Check our website for classes and events.
Our theme music was composed and performed by Albert Muganaham.
Jan 21, 2020
Jan 21, 2020
24 min
In Episode 2 we discuss the origins of the "energy gates" set and continue our discussion on the standing alignments. To find out more about us and our courses visit www.watertradition.com and to get a copy of Bruce's book or to see his schedule goto www.energyarts.com.
Our theme music was composed and performed by Albert Muganaham.
Jan 15, 2020
Jan 15, 2020
24 min
In our first episode Jess & Isaac discuss the opening chapters of "Opening the Energy Gates" by Bruce Frantzis and our initial exposure to learning the set nearly 30 years ago.
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