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#52 Aim for Skills to Start Your Journey

Playing 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 Northern Shaolin, Tai Chi Chuan, Sword, Xing Yi Quan, or Qigong is when your journey really begins. By committing yourself to regular, focused practice and paying with your time and effort you earn the real skills, physique, and health benefits of your training. I also discuss how my teachers Ba Gua Zhang Master Zhang Hua Sen and Chen Family Tai Chi Master Chen Xiao Wang escaped hardship by mastering their arts. This is somewhat different than the sacrifices required in modern life. When you decide to become skillful and spend the time and effort you will also meet your own mind, and train it and your will power to keep your feet on the path and heading toward your goal. In addition, I have a fun question that will help you meet your own mind and find out who is driving the car on this journey!

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

The 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 Mode" and harness the power of your "War Face".

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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 teacher has given you? For most students a great training plan is show up to class and do your best. However, you can level up your skills by practicing outside of class. Since we are sheltering during a pandemic attending classes is curtailed and developing your own practice is the name of the game now. This is a great gift to give yourself. Start creating your own training plan, fire up your motivation, and watch your skills take care of themselves. 

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

Your 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 about the lungs you would learn in Acupuncture school. This includes the role of the lungs in creating, dispersing, and controlling your Qi. We look at practical tips and observations about your lungs and their health. We also discuss the importance of deep breathing and how to actually breath deeper. Since breathing is a vital part of all martial arts this is a great topic to study for all marital artists.

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

In 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 tigers and admire different traits. I this lesson I talk about the symbolism of the Tiger and the Lessons the Tiger teaches in Shaolin Kung Fu, in Xing Yi Quan, and in Tai Chi.

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

In 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 most revered by classical martial artists. In this episode I read Guan Gong's Awakening Sutra. This is the official words of God Of War defining what Wu De is. Although a tad long, it is a clear and strong message about living a life with good morality, integrity, and honor. In addition, I share my thoughts on this subject and give a few examples of Wu De in self defense, and in the world of Hong Kong martial arts movies and stuntmen. This episode was based on a question submitted by listener Darren Miyawaki at ask@ancientwisdommodernhealth.com.

God Of War defining what Wu De is. Although a tad long it is clear and strong message about living a life with good morality, integrity and honor. In addition, I share my thoughts on this subject and give a few examples of Wu De in self defense, and in the world of Hong Kong martial arts movies and stuntmen. 

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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 and mind in this fun light podcast!

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Episode #37 Kicking Your Butt Down the Path of Enlightenment

In 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 path to enlightenment and the questions that surround it. Listen as we explore the elements of wisdom traditions  and how to concentrate with inquiry to generate insight. How Qigong prepares you for deeper states of mediation and more advanced meditation practices. How learning classical combat oriented martial arts builds your courage, honesty, and humility. All essential qualities when faced with the mystery of the nature of divinity and existence. How to line up on the starting line of your spiritual journey and begin.

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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 unlock its wisdom yielding insight and clarity in difficult situations.

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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 have stories about Xing Yi Quan Master Mike Bingo and Zig Ziglar and how not get eaten by Komodo Dragons on the Island.

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