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TW Smith
TW Smith brings you the History, Culture and Adventures that Impact Modern Martial Arts. This audience of this program is some of the finest and sharpest martial artists in the world.
Brian Doucette at Everyday Martial Artist contacted me to interview me about my story. We took some side routes along the way and I thought you may enjoy listening in.
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Suzie is a physical therapist with a background in martial arts. During this interview we will discuss how to recognize, rehab and prevent knee problems from a variety disciplines.
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Disaster strikes us at our core. Leaving us in fear and uncertain. The biological term for understanding how an organism experiences the world is called 'umvelt'. Can we reshape ourselves into the hero.
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A consensual fight took place in south China in the summer of 1872. Alfred Lister was introduced in the last podcast as an European writer, translator, politician and more, but not a martial artist. He witness this Martial Art's challenge match and the fallout afterwards.
Thank you for you patience! Changing vendors with the mountain sized library I have is a big undertaking, and I not done yet.
Chained to the Body KFP 214
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The Lost KungFu Manual The most beloved story in the world of Martial Arts is the lost training manual. Well, here is the story of one discovered by academic researchers, recently.
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Grappling has a deep root in traditional martial arts. This is story of 3 US Presidents that powerfully altered their lives through Grappling.
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A recent question, "Can Tai Chi make my Shotokan Karate better", really peaked my interest. My personal response was 'of course' I have seen it many times over, and better yet, I have seen it make other things better. Golfers and swimmers both have used it, but .. why?
I pulled out my old texts biomechanics, physical education and the motor learning theorem, to draft a solid response based in research and not just my opinion.
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Violence is neither self-defense or criminal, it is an Act. After the dust settles is where it is determined if it was justified violence or not. During this podcast we will look at the historical, philosophical and religious perspectives on violence, then we will look at from Masters of Violence. People that use violence as the currency to survive, they can not be wrong.
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Since the Covid Pandemic Self Care has gone from a $10 Billion Industry to a $420 Billion Industry. People of EVERY age group are looking for ways to take better care of themselves.
Due to the chaos and changes that our lives have gone through, people are looking for the most versatile, consistent and Least time consuming methods. Your Martial Arts Training can provide over 16 Self Care activities, in one sweeping of time.
Learn what people are looking for to market your classes with another depth.
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Magic and Sex as Power is present in every culture, to this day. An essay by Professor Ben Judkins gives us an early Chinese 20th century glimpse of how one of the iconic figures faces a public challenge.
The future lies in those aspired younger talents of today. Brian Kuttel is one of those talents. Listen to how he began. Why he started training and how it transformed to today.
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We pick up with the Bagua training manual from 1932 with a highly regarded expert of the art. Training tips, practical suggestions, and by his words, 'no magical interpretations'.
Learn how the practical Traditional Chinese Martial Artists approach it.
Nearly 100 years ago, there were several martial art institutes designed to stamp out the 'magic' and 'non-sense crap' that was running in several systems of martial arts.
This concise Bagua training manual was released by an excellent practitioner, who was also a son to one of the best Bagua practitioners known. Yin Fu also became the equivalent of the secret service for the Emperor's circle, and was successful during battle testing.
This 24 minute episode of part 1 lays the frame work of understanding of the core principles of the book and the art. Members receive early release and personal notes of the episodes.
Thank you to Paul Brennan for his translation.
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Private Lineage stories are not history. Characters are added and removed, while other character relationships are altered. Not to mention that most lineages are a marketing tool, tilted to who-ever is being marketed.
If you want to get a snapshot of the 'bigger' picture, you have to look into broader sources. Which is why we are going to look into the environment that Yip Man was walking into when he started his professional career in Southern China in 1950.
Spoiler Alert This will fly in the face of some common lineage stories.
The media would have us believe that Bruce Lee and Yip Man were the only nationally recognized Wing Chun man. However, the Wing Chun man that was first mentioned through national voices was never portrayed on screen.
In fact, most Wing Chun / Chinese Martial Artists will not even know him. Come learn about this man's hard life and hard death.
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Civilian life today has changed in perhaps every imaginable facet, with more to come. With the violence, riots and defunding police actions taking place, you may want to consider your role as a Martial Artist.
Debut of Martial Arts is Medicine, we will look into the process of “Repel the Invaders”. Following the sciences of, How your martial arts training provides 3 important layers of keeping virus’s, including Covid.
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US Air Force Lt. Colonel Retired Mark Wiser
Few men have put the hours and missions that F15 Fighter Pilot Mark Wiser has. He sat with me to share the experience of starting as Air Force Graduate to pilot, then to a fighter pilot.
Eventually he became an instructor at the Weapons School. We know it as Top Gun.
There are huge take aways for every martial artist in this episode.
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I am much, much better when things are boiled down, to essentials. Get past all the flowery, feel good crap, and get me to the nuts and bolts... Well, with Mr. John O'Sullivan's permission, I have taken his blog post and voiced it for martial artist.
Anyone Can Use It
I realized that these bare essentials are applicable where-ever you want them to be. You want to improve on your health? They apply. Make your business better? Yep, there too.
You can also download the notes of the Podcast, Enjoy!
Tim
During this podcast, you and I going to look into a developing problem, when women exercise alone. The risks are high, and sometimes fatal. We will look into what is recommended by law enforcement, actual victims and other resources.
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The Chinese Martial Arts lost an important voice this month, Mr. Brian Kennedy. His works, such as, 'Chinese Martial Arts Training Manuals' and 'Jingwu : The School that Transformed Kungfu' are really must reads for any martial arts practitioner, regardless of style.
Follow me as I share the highlights and impact of this martial arts leader.
A Lady was being treated poorly. One weekend at a martial arts seminar, and her expectation of a man's conduct is restored.
Sometimes we learn things in powerful ways. At a recent ShuriTe Bujutsu Kai seminar, one of the ladies expressed how much it meant to be around people that treated her respectfully.
Things that are important, can sometimes be overlooked, until they are so plainly in your face. Our group of people got her ready to make massive life adjustments.
Listen to the story of a lady that launched the life change, after a weekend.
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Review of Martial Arts : Johnathon Bluestein
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Tasha has a remarkable origin story that started her down the path of Martial Arts. They include betrayal of a trust and an assault early on. She turned to martial arts as a way protecting herself. During the process, she has developed into a leader of women's protection.Listen to her stories on :
- How she learned to set boundaries
- Have difficult conversations
- Develop a Voice
- Express herself
I have gotten to know Jamie Clubb through a mutual martial arts friend, Iain Abernethy. Through this time I have read and exchanged several notes with Jamie, however, this is my first time talking with him. He is in the UK, we coordinated a Skype call this past Sunday.
Join Us As We Discuss : A Versatile Teaching Environment
The Importance of Creating a Voice
Extending One's Knowledge Past Martial Arts
Exercise : Define Martial Arts Today
Where did the pool of Ming Dynasty Martial Artist's come from?
If you were the Martial Artist Human Resource Dept, how would you make sure there was an ample supply of young men to protect your dynasty, your village?
Let me introduce to the original plan.
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In this Episode Bringing Martial Arts into the Culture of the Time
An Emporer's Right Hand Man Describes Martial Arts
The Confucian Perspective
Stories of Real Martial Artists of the Time
How Can You Apply What We Have Learned?
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Your Map to Navigating the Martial Arts Historical Landscape Based on Professor Ben Judkins Essay: Get the References, Measure Yourself with a Quiz :
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Share 8 Reasons that Traditional Martial Artists and Combat Sport Athletes Make For Unique and Challenging Patients.
This episode was built around Agent For Action : Kai Morgan notes at :
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These are things that Health Care Providers would ideally know about you, when you walk in the door.
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The Martial Email: Martial Style vs Practical Technique If your intent is to practice using your Jian, as a weapon, which according to Chen Weiming, is to use it for striking and stabbing, then your assessment would appear to be correct. That the extension of the forefinger is to give the practitioner performance for a presentation, as compared to the intent of using it as a weapon.
In This Podcast:
Using a Long Staff as a Tool : Video With Ando Mierzwa
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TaiJi Sword Manual : Brennan Translation
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Dr. Ben Judkins KungFu Tea was the Keynote speaker on making the Academic Study of Martial Arts Matter.
This is well worth the listen.
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Define a Physical Confrontation
Approaches to Physical Encounter
5 Fundamentals of Engaging in a Physical Encounter
10 Aggression Signals : Body Language Training
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May 2015, I received an email from a young man, who was taking heat for being a Christian that practices Martial Arts. I responded that I had similar experiences here in the Bible-Belt of NC during the late 80's and early 90's.
Developing a productive response wasn't easy, because Religion is such a personal, passionate and sensitive topic. After 3 years of research, I believe this review of Christianity meeting Martial Arts provides a historical perspective and a current perspective.
How Much Can You Look Like A Martial Artist,
And Still Call Yourself A Christian?
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Part 2
The inverted mountain perspective
great stories of the 50's
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I drove hours to a little town in FlatRock, NC to meet Doug Perry, USMC Retired Major, Hanshi 9th Degree in Okinawain Karate, Father and a wonderful gentleman shares with you what it was like in Okinawa, learning martial arts in the 1950’s, how it changed through the 70’s and till today.
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This is a must listen if you want to glimpse at the transition from Okinawain to Japanese Karate.
If you like this, you may also enjoy the Interviews with Doug Perry (who was there in the 50's) and the series, The Bubishi Returns to its Chinese Roots.
Professor Samantha May
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This is a 3 part series of incredibly powerful podcast based on international research and stimulated by friend, Iain Abernethy.
In Part 1 we will introduce 8 Acts of Violence and how they are perceived. In Parts 2 and 3, we will be:
In Parts 2 & 3 : * International Research and 3 Hypothesis of Ranking Violence * How Researchers create a 3d look at violence * The Problems with current tools that rank violence * How does a layman, you and i, interpret violence, as compared to how law makers, or law enforcement interpret violence.? * Is the general public able to reliably interpret severity of violence?
This is a 3 part series of incredibly powerful podcast based on international research and stimulated by friend, Iain Abernethy.
In Part 1 we will introduce 8 Acts of Violence and how they are perceived. In Parts 2 and 3, we will be:
In Parts 2 & 3 : * International Research and 3 Hypothesis of Ranking Violence * How Researchers create a 3d look at violence * The Problems with current tools that rank violence * How does a layman, you and i, interpret violence, as compared to how law makers, or law enforcement interpret violence.? * Is the general public able to reliably interpret severity of violence?
This is a 3 part series of incredibly powerful podcast based on international research and stimulated by friend, Iain Abernethy.
In Part 1 we will introduce 8 Acts of Violence and how they are perceived. In Parts 2 and 3, we will be:
In Parts 2 & 3 : * International Research and 3 Hypothesis of Ranking Violence * How Researchers create a 3d look at violence * The Problems with current tools that rank violence * How does a layman, you and i, interpret violence, as compared to how law makers, or law enforcement interpret violence.? * Is the general public able to reliably interpret severity of violence?
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Iain Abernethy is an expert in the applications of Karate. His passion for understanding his martial arts is extraordinarily rare. Iain was the person that challenged me to start my voice in the world of martial arts and I am grateful to him for that.
Get a notepad, because there is a wealth of information in this 1 1/2 hour Episode. Originally Published : April 2016
During this episode we will look into the current state of martial arts in China. Including competitive forms such as Sanda and Wushu. To verify these activities, we will talk with Sarah Chang, an International Champion.
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Originally aired in July 2015. Joe Rogan had some rich and colorful things to say about many traditional martial artists. Should you take it to heart?
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Tang Hao was an Amazing Man at any time:
Accomplished Martial Artist
Educated
Lawyer
Coach
Historian
Author
Lineage Claim Buster
Myth Breaker
Magic Remover
My young son and I were driving home, when he dropped a question that made me pull over.
"Dad, How do you forget something you don't want to talk about?"
It captured me in such away, we decided to turn on the mic and record it.
Originally aired in 2014.