#52 Aim for Skills to Start Your JourneyPlaying with your shoelaces and thinking about running is not the same as entering the race and placing yourself on the starting the line. When you decide to become skillful in your art whether it is Nort

#51 Understanding the Four Extremities - a Lost Pearl of Wisdom

Sep 30th, 2020 11m 10s

#51 Understanding the Four Extremities - A Lost Pearl of WisdomThe Four Extremities are both a classic diagnostic tool in traditional Chinese Medicine and a secret teaching in classical combat oriented Kung Fu used to power up your "Full Battle

#50 The Earth Dragon Leaps!

Sep 23rd, 2020 17m 17s

#50 The Earth Dragon Leaps!In this episode we explore why people practice with staves, the history and lore of the staff, and its special meaning for Buddhists. We also look at the amazing Earth Dragon Staff form taught by Wong Jackman.Sign up

#49 Sipping the Elixir of Immortality from the Holy Grail

Sep 16th, 2020 17m 21s

On the West coast of the USA we were starting to come out of our pandemic isolation only to be driven back inside by massive fires and smoke. How do we cope with all of this? It seems to be a bit much sometimes, perhaps even a bit overwhelming.

#48 Center Equilibrium the Heart of Old School Tai Chi

Sep 9th, 2020 13m 55s

In this podcast I explain the concept of Center Equilibrium that I learned from Tai Chi Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo in the 1990s. Yang Zhenduo was the Grandmaster of the Yang Family of Tai Chi Chuan and a direct father to son family inheritor of t

#47 Center Axis or Center Line in Classical Tai Chi and Kung Fu

Sep 2nd, 2020 18m

The Center Line or Center Axis is a posture and movement principle in many forms or styles of Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Shaolin, Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Lan Shou Quan, Three Kingdoms Cannon Fist and other styles of classical martial a

#46 How Centered Can You Get?

Aug 26th, 2020 19m 37s

In this episode we discuss being centered in martial arts practice and why being aware of your center and your opponents center is so important. Being centered is also one of the key components for building your spiritual energy and reservoir o

#45 Tai Chi Philosophy and the meaning of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Aug 19th, 2020 15m 52s

#45 Tai Chi Philosophy and the meaning of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese MedicineIn the previous podcast we discussed the origins of the Tai Chi symbol in the classci text of Chinese thought the I Ching. This allows us to explain the meani

#44 Understanding the Tai Chi Symbol and Yin and Yang Philosophy Part One

Aug 12th, 2020 28m 37s

#44 Understanding the Tai Chi Symbol and Yin and Yang Philosophy Part OneThe Tai Chi symbol is one of the most over used graphic designs in the world. In this episode we dive deep into the origins of the Tai Chi symbol and the meaning of Yin an

#43 How Hot Are You?

Aug 5th, 2020 20m 14s

#43 How Hot are You? - Having listened to previous podcasts about Qi and Blood a number of people have asked whether their cold hands means their Qi is weak. Although a simple "yes" would be mostly true lets learn more about our body and how it

Episode #42 Got A Training Plan? Take Control of Your Path to Mastery

Jul 29th, 2020 19m 22s

Got A Training Plan? Take Control of Your Path to Mastery looks at how Teacher knows what the curriculum is and how to teach you the technical skills required to master your art. Have you figured out how you are going to master the lessons your

#41 Lessons about your Lungs from Classical Chinese Medicine and Kung Fu

Jul 22nd, 2020 28m 35s

Episode #41 Lessons about your Lungs from Classical Chinese Medicine and Kung FuYour Lungs are one of your most important organs. Maintaining proper function of your lungs is critical to your health and life. In this episode we look at concepts

Episode #40 The Secret Lessons of the Tiger in Classical Kung Fu and Tai Chi

Jul 16th, 2020 31m 49s

Episode #40 The Secret Lessons of the Tiger in Classical Kung Fu and Tai ChiIn this episode we look at some of the amazing qualities of the Tiger. Different styles of Classical Combat oriented Kung Fu and Tai Chi learn different lessons from ti

#39 Wu De - Martial Virtue - Guan Gong's Awakening Sutra and the Goal of Marital Arts

Jul 8th, 2020 30m 5s

#39 Wu De - Martial Virtue - Guan Gong's Awakening Sutra and the Goal of Marital ArtsIn this episode we explore Wu De or "Martial Virtue" the code of conduct and honor among martial artists. Guan Gong is the Chinese God of War and is the God mo

Episode #38 Secret Lessons From the White Crane

Jul 1st, 2020 15m 5s

Episode #38 Lessons From the White Crane - In this episode we explore why the Taoists of ancient China loved the White Crane and the special or hidden lessons the Crane teaches. Learn about improving your balance and balancing both your body an

Episode #37 Kicking Your Butt Down the Path of Enlightenment

Jun 24th, 2020 17m 40s

Episode #37 Kicking Your Butt Down the Path of EnlightenmentIn this episode we answer listener Sean Lim's questions about Qigong, Kung Fu and the Path to Enlightenment. Diving into the greatest mysteries of the human condition we look at the pa

#36 Being Centered in the Eye of the Hurricane: Part 2

Jun 17th, 2020 15m 10s

In this deep philosophical episode we explore being centered, reflection, introspection, the nature of our thoughts and attention, will, and Qi in relation to being centered. We also look at Dante's Purgatorio and the training of the heart to

#35 Being Centered in the Eye of the Hurricane: Part 1

Jun 4th, 2020 24m 17s

In this episode, I discuss how we can enter highly charged emotional states by being emotionally triggered. We also examine the connection between the organs and the emotions and how your organs are affected by intense emotional states. We also

#34 What Do You Do When You Do Ba Gua Zhang?

May 27th, 2020 22m 44s

In this episode we answer the question "What do you do, when you do Ba Gua Zhang? Here I discuss what it means to study a martial art such as Ba Gua Zhang and how it differs from other martial arts. We also take a deep look at the components of

#33 Thoughts on the History of Ba Gua Zhang

May 20th, 2020 23m 28s

Learn the history and different schools of thought on how Ba Gua Zhang was created. Interesting historic facts about this magnificent, imperial guard martial art. Read more about Zhang Hua Sen \[here.\](https://10000victories.com/zhang-hua-se

#32 The Beginning of Ba Gua Zhang - Part 2

May 13th, 2020 15m 31s

A Story from old China about the beginnings of Ba Gua Zhang. Part 2 of 2In this episode we continue the story of Tung Hai Chang the founder of the classical combat oriented martial known as Ba Gua Zhang or Eight Diagrams Palm as recounted to me

#31 The beginnings of Ba Gua Zhang, Part 1 of 2

May 6th, 2020 15m 51s

A Story from old China about the beginnings of Ba Gua Zhang. Part 1 of 2It isn't easy becoming one of the greatest martial artists in China! Follow this story to learn about how Tung Hai Chang learned and created Ba Gua Zhang!Check out our well

#30 Ba Gua Zhang Founder's Most Unique Disciple

Apr 30th, 2020 22m 2s

Stories from Old Beijing and Master Zhang Hua SenEvery time I studied with Zhang Hua Sen he told me at least one lengthy story. Zhang was a master story teller and he loved to tell these stories. For me they were always a high point of any time

#29 Kung Fu Animal Power - Benefits of Correct Body Mechanics

Apr 22nd, 2020 16m 53s

In this podcast I describe how the 18 Animals Of Kung Fu Animal Power teach the secrets of "Shen Fa" or Body Method. Body Method is how a well trained expert martial artist moves to generate force. The 18 different animals each have a different

#28 Ba Gua Zhang - Learn This Therapeutic and Healing Art

Apr 16th, 2020 25m 9s

Sifu Jensen talks about amazing stories of his Ba Gua Zhang teacher, Zhang Hwa Shen, and how some of the Ba Gua Zhang foundation drills were created. This famous classical martial art's training method is also used by Taoists as a Qi Gong and M