We finish up our look at Marcus Brinkman's interview in the 1999 issue of JAMA. We discuss the concepts of Jing, Qi and Shen as well as his qigong and bagua training with Luo DeXiu. 

We continue our look at the 1999 interview with Marcus Brinkman and discuss the concepts of Pre-Heaven and Post Heaven Training. We also talk a bit about drawing and reeling silk in IMA.

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We close out season 3 with some final words of wisdom from TT Liang and then there's a short clip from our first episode of season four were we discuss the life of Hong Yi Xiang from his son's book "Blurred Boundaries."

In the second half of our interview with Lee Burkins we continue our discussion on internal martial arts. Lee talks a bit more about the importance of awareness in your practice and gives some tips on how to build it. Then we talk martial arts for healing yourself and others and we finish up talking a bit about Bagua. Enjoy.  

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In the exciting conclusion of our interview Eric talks about the training he did with Bruce in the late 80s and early 90s and he reminisces about the first retreats Bruce did at Anvil Ranch. He also gives some advice on practicing energy gates and its role as prep work for the more advanced standing practices. Enjoy. 

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In this very special episode recorded September 12, 2020 Jess and Isaac interview their good friend Lee Burkins. Lee is a martial artist, meditator, healer, fighter, teacher and Veteran. He's the author of "Soldier's Heart" and has been a mentor of ours for many years, it was a great privilege to sit down and talk with him. Enjoy. The full interview is available on our Patreon page.  

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In the final episode of season one we wrap up our discussion on the Opening the Energy Gates book with the death of Liu Hung Chieh. Jess reads the eulogy published in Fighting Arts International in 1987. Then we discuss our plans for season two and we finish by doing an overview of the Energy Arts system including the other Neigong sets, the martial arts and the meditation components of the system. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

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In this episode we profile one of the greatest martial arts masters of the 20th century, Wan Lai Sheng. We talk about the origins of Ziramen, Wan's friendship with Liu Hung Chieh and about his approach to meditation and martial arts. Then we discuss choosing a qigong style and how to know if your teacher is "the real thing." 

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n this episode we discuss the end of the Warlord Era and the unification of China and how that impacted martial arts in China. We focus on the 1928 National Guoshu competition that Liu Hung Chieh participated in. Then we move on to the final portion of the energy gates movements and complete the Taiji Spine Stretch. We are nearing the end of Season 1 but we have some good stuff lined up for Season 2 so stay tuned. Thanks for listening. 

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In this episode we discuss the Warlord Era and its connection with Martial Arts associations and its impact on martial arts in China. The we talk about the Spine Stretch from Energy Gates. 

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In this episode we discuss the third and final swing of the Opening the Energy Gates set but first we talk about the Boxer Uprising of 1900 and its connection to Bagua history featuring an article by Frank Allen. Our interview with Frank will be available on our Patreon soon. You can check out Frank's podcast here.  

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In this episode we discuss Liu Hung Chieh's approach to martial arts from Alex Kozma's 1999 book Esoteric Warriors. Then we discuss the Third Swing from the Energy Gates set and how it benefits the hips, legs and internal organs. As well as how to use "the kwa" to generate the power for the swing.  Thanks for listening, Enjoy.  www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com www.watertradition.com

In this episode we continue our discussion of Liu's meditation from a 1993 article in Qi Journal. We talk about developing power for meditation and how to avoid addiction to psychic power. Then we discuss the Second Swing, how to generate spirals from the turning of the waist and how to apply the swings to martial arts. Enjoy! www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss T.T.'s training with Cheng Man Ching as well as his creation of the Tai Chi Chuan Two Person Dance. 

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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.

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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

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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.

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In this episode we discuss Bruce's finally meetings with Liu and talk about the legacy of spiritual martial arts, then we talk about the importance of twisting in the legs during The First Swing and Energy Gates.   www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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.

 

We continue our series on T.T. Liang. In this episode we discuss his early life as a customs officer and more. Visit our Patreon for Extended and Bonus episodes.

In this episode Jess and Isaac continue their discussion of Bai Hua and talk about the tucking of the tailbone during cloud hands and how to protect the knees when practicing. 

In this episode Jess and Isaac discuss Bruce's teacher the late Bai Hua of Hong Kong, his early training with Liu and others famous masters. Then we get into the lower body portion of the Cloud Hands section of the book. Enjoy. 

 

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In this episode Jess and Isaac talk more about  Wang Shu Jin and his connection to the I-Kuan Tao, How Taoist meditation and Qigong practices aid each other and we go over the final check list for the standing practice. Enjoy.

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In this episode we discuss the relationship between Taoism, the I Kuan Tao and  Standing. We also discuss the ability to feel outside your physical body and how to develop a "road map" for standing. 

 

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Jess and Isaac wrap up their discussion on Wang Xiang Zhai's Book and Finish the Standing and Dissolving Portion of the Book. 

 

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In this episode Jess and Isaac continue to discuss Wang Xiang Zhai's "Correct Path of Yiquan" and we talk about feeling gates inside the body and the function of the lower tantien. 

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In this episode Jess and Isaac pull some stuff from the founder of Yi Quan's book and discuss dissolving points in the arms. Join our Patreon for Exclusive content and interviews. 

 

 

In this episode Jess and Isaac discuss the famous Yiquan teacher Han Hsing Yuan of Hong Kong and dissolving points in the head. Enjoy.

In Episode 12 Jess and Isaac discuss the art of Yue Jia San Shou and dissolving specific points in the brain. 

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Jess and Isaac discuss the Internal/External Martial Art of Eight Drunken Immortals and Chapter 4 of the Energy Gates Book. We talk about where the gates are located, what they are and how to feel them.  Enjoy. 

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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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The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 8 - From the Opening the energy Gates book we talk about Bruce's time in India, Dissolving and Anvil Ranch. Become a Patreon subscriber and receive access to bonus episodes and exclusive content. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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In Episode 4 Jess and Isaac discuss the alignments of the head, neck and spine during Energy Gates standing. 

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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.

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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. 

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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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We begin a multi episode look at the life and times of T.T. Liang and discuss the Song of Pushing Hands. Check out our Patreon for bonus and extended episodes.

We discuss Chen Weiming's writings on Tai Chi's martial application. Then we complete our look at the Song of 13 Postures from Bai Hua's book. Visit our Patreon for Extended and Bonus episodes.

We explore a few more questions from Chen Weiming on Pushing Hands and other topics. Then we return to the Tai Chi Classics which asks what are the purpose of the Tai Chi Practices. Check out the Patreon for extended episodes and bonus episodes.

We continue our look at Chen Weiming's Tai Chi Chuan Ta Wen and discuss pushing hands. Then we return to Bai Hua's Tai Chi Classics. Check our Patreon for extended and bonus episodes.