Grandmaster Rene J. Navarro has been involved in the martial arts, healing, acupuncture, Daoism and self-cultivation since the early '60s. He has traveled the world as a student, seeker, brother, and teacher and is still on the path.  Rene’s studies have taken him to Indonesia, where he met the Magus of Java, and Huangshan where he encountered the incredible hermits of Lei Shan Dao. He has written both articles, poetry and books about his travels and studies and has instructed students with similar interests all over the globe. Here, Rene speaks about the five paradigms of martial arts, Internal Arts Transmissions, and Internal Alchemy in this deeply informative podcast.

0:00 Introduction

0:40 5 Paradigms of Martial Arts

2:37 Yi Jin Jing Transmission

4:45 Tai Chi Chuan Transmission 

10:40 Dumbing down of kung-fu, Chinese medicine, qigong

14:27 Mantak Chia's Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Bone Marrow Nei Kung, Seminal retention, Ovarian Breathing and more

18:44 Chan Bun Te, Tai Chi Chuan in Philippines in 1960s, Internal Art Behind Tai Chi Chuan

23:21 Mantak Chia, Internal Alchemy, Kan and Li, Shamanism 

25:21 Alchemical Processes, I-Ching Hexagrams, Organ Qi

30:47 From Fighter to Healer, Toward Self-Realization 

34:11 When the Student is Ready the Master Will Come 

35:20 The Magas of Java, Changing Paradigms and Worldview

40:18 Can "Anyone" Achieve the Highest Levels?

Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME began the study of the Chinese martial and healing arts in his youth. He specializes in the Master Tung and Optimal Acupuncture which treats pain, internal medicine, and women’s health. A renowned lecturer, he has taught Acupuncture and Chinese throughout Europe, Canada, USA, and Australia. He specializes in the Wing Chun Kuen systems as taught by Hawkins Cheung and Kwan Jong-Yuen. He is the co-author of Complete Wing Chun, and author of numerous books on Master Tung’s Acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Our discussion we touched on his upbringing in New York City, early studies of Okinawan karate and Hung-Ga kung-fu and his lifetime pursuit of Wing Chun. Additionally, we discussed acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, qigong, and his philosophy of life.

0:00 Introduction

1:03 Schooling in New York, Shorin-ryu karate

5:15 Chinese martial arts, Hung-ga kung-fu

10:16 Seven Star Mantis, Bak Mei, Hsing-i

11:25 Fei Lun Fu Gwun - Flying Dragon Tiger Staff

14:18 Passion for Wing Chun, Kwan Jong-Yuen, Hawkins Cheung, Ip Man

22:37 Yuen Kay-San and Gu Lao Wing Chun

28:03 Ip Man, slant body vs straight body Bruce Lee, Hawkins Cheung, Duncan Leung, William Cheung, Wong Shung Leung

31:42 Forms vs. application training, Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do, Joe Lewis

37:44 Mook Yan Jong, Is wooden dummy training, Siu Nim Tao, White Crane

43:35 Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbal Formulas, Licensing Issues

47:40 Appropriating TCM in western wellness practices

48:36 Qigong, Meditative State, energetic practice, Yellow Emperor's Classic, Types of Chinese doctors

55:25 TCM in USA vs. China

58:45 Ancient Practices Merging into Modern Culture

1:13:55 Respect teachers and teaching but bend and trade for fullest development

1:16:55 Robert's search for Best Practices and his philosophy of life

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Antonio Aloia has been training a mixture of aikido, judo, and Olympic Fencing since 2002. He also holds a Master’s degree in history from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. In 2020, he published his Aikido Comes to America, a history of aikido in the United States. Antonio runs the online martial arts chronicle Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, where it houses many interviews with martial artists and historical essays. Currently, Antonio is writing a biography of a judo pioneer and researching the answers to aikido’s modern questions.

Antonio’s Links

BOOK - Aikido Comes to America Amazon

Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow 

Aiki Now Facebook 

Martial Arts Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Facebook

Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Instagram 

Eskrima, the Filipino martial art. From his humble beginnings as a six-year-old enthusiast in 1979 to his present-day endeavors, Jason's journey has been one of relentless pursuit, unwavering commitment, and remarkable accomplishments.

With over 40 years of experience in Eskrima, Jason is the inheritor of the esteemed Inayan System of Eskrima. Following in the footsteps of his father, Mangisursuro Mike Inay (GM Mike Inay or Suro Mike Inay), Jason proudly carries forward the legacy of this system, perpetuating its teachings and principles.

Jason's martial arts prowess extends far beyond Eskrima. With certifications as an instructor in Eskrima, Kali, Silat, Panantukan/Pangamut, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, and Self-Defense, his expertise encompasses a wide array of disciplines. Furthermore, his 25 years of practice in Tai Chi/Chi Kung and 20 years of experience in Kenpo/Karate-Ju Jitsu have enriched his knowledge and understanding of various martial arts forms.

Jason's contributions to the world of martial arts have garnered him numerous accolades. Notably, he was inducted into the Master's Hall of Fame in 2003, receiving the pioneer award, and was honored by the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2006 as an Escrima Grand Master. The Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame recognized him in 2012 as the Most Outstanding FMA Practitioner, followed by his induction as a Grand Master member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. In 2014, the Master's Hall of Fame bestowed upon him the Silver Lifetime Achievement award for his remarkable dedication spanning over 30 years in Eskrima. His accomplishments culminated in 2015 when he received a lifetime achievement award in Angel Cabales - Serrada Eskrima.

In addition to his martial arts expertise, Jason has ventured into the realms of security and law enforcement. Drawing upon his experiences in these fields, he founded the Spyder Dumog System, a unique amalgamation of modern martial arts and practical techniques. This system emphasizes self-defense and personal safety, integrating Jason's extensive knowledge and real-life applications.

LINKS

https://www.inayan-eskrima.com/

https://www.facebook.com/suro.inay

https://www.instagram.com/inayanbase/ 

https://www.TambuliMedia.com 

For over 30 years, Derek Notman has dedicated himself to the study of physical culture and philosophy. This pursuit has led him all over the world including time living in China and Southeast Asia, studying with traditional masters of martial, movement, and healing arts. Derek has always sought to extract the essence of the traditions while connecting the common elements. Despite the uniqueness of each art and human form, there is a commonality to being in a body and so themes emerge. Derek has made it his life’s work, to investigate and understand these themes and share them with others in a paradigm of traditional wisdom through embodied practice.

@markvwiley

Time Stamps

0:00 Release the body to improve the mind

0:48 Introduction

1:01 Derek’s entrée into Asian philosophy and embodied practices

3:15 Philosophy and cultivation of wisdom

5:35 Considered viewpoints, the need for curiosity, the nature of mind

8:21 Neijia Quan – Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua

9:23 Xinyi Liuhe Quan and Sifu Shi Shueng Peng

11:07 Self-awareness through a broader view and practice of the body

13:37 Everything is trapped in your body

15:41 Shen Fa body movement, the art of the art

17:50 Xinyi Liuhe Quan vs Xing Yi Quan

20:52 Qigong and Neigong practice

24:24 Developing the martial art body

26:38 Release the body, recognize the mind

30:19 The Heart-Mind

31:03 Awareness and the nature of thought

34:55 Indian club swinging and rope flow

38:14 Body movement therapeutics

41:05 Gyrotonics and Tai Chi

42:36 Egoscue Method, body structure and intelligence

44:35 Jin Shin Jyutsu

48:22 Being present in the body

50:52 Tools in a toolbox

51:34 Social media and the value of movement for a disembodied culture

53:25 Resolve physical pain with meditation

55:30 Zhang Zhuan, shoulder tension, mental identification, headless Zen

1:00:49 Simplicity of difficult practice and recognition of the self

1:003:16 Closing remarks

DEREK’S LINKS

Website

Instagram

Fran Sands is an amateur boxing coach and mentor to kids and teens in the Northeast of England. His involvement in amateur boxing began in 1978, when at the age of six he entered his first boxing gym. Over the next 13 years he competed in 60 amateur contests, winning regional titles, reaching national semi-finals and finals, and representing England at Under-19 level. At the age of 23, he moved into a coaching role.

Our conversation became deep at times, as it flowed in and out of topics from boxing instruction to mentoring the youth, to strategies and tactics and how being part of a boxing family and an amateur boxing club impacts lives. I found Fran Sands to be smart, thoughtful, and soulful in his approach and outlook, and I quite enjoyed our conversation. I hope you will, too.

Frans Links:

https://www.myboxingcoach.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@myboxingcoach

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Karlin Chan is a staple of the NY Chinatown community. During the COVID 19 pandemic, when Asian hate crimes surfaced again, he created a neighborhood community patrol to keep everyone safe. Additionally, Chan created the Chinatown Mural Project, is a busy Chinatown community activist and advocate, and is the elder of the Hung Ching Association.

0:00 Introduction 

0:37 Covid 19, Chinatown lockdown, AAPI hate crimes, open racism

7:29 being an advocate and activist for Chinatown community and civil rights.

10:19 Chinatown family associations, old and new groups, dividing Chinese 

13:55 Helping senior citizens and children, helping Chinatown crime victims, Corkey Lee, Boots on the ground, Dirty Harry 

12:02 Martial Arts training in Goju karate, Taekwondo, Hung ga and Jook Lum southern mantis with Sifu Lam Sang, chief advisor of the Hung Ching Athletic Association 

22:03 Heat waves, outdated electric, 120-year-old tenement buildings, closing shops and the changing face of Chinatown 

30:40 Chinatown fires, ensuring a military funeral, falling building facades 

34:37 Asian gangs in the 70s and 80s, Ghost Shadows and White Eagles, loyalty to money Tong Wars 

42:23 Chan's continued focus on helping victims of crime, the Chinatown jail, economic reuse and fake news 

44:32 Celebrated photographer and late Chinatown legend Corkey Lee, the Mural Arts program 

48:37 Staying in shape, cycling and smoking, dragon fruit and micro plastics in clothing and food 

55:21 Sports Stadium in Philly Chinatown, Bayard Bugel, Chinatown are for all people 

58:05 Karlan Chan's transformation from young man to community advocate and activist, dedicating his life to helping others 

1:01:09 Helping Philadelphia, Mutual friends, Covid 19 in Philly. 

Resources: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000596260167 

https://twitter.com/Karlin_C https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=340465337406720 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/brief/346257/karlin-chan

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Shifu Lorne Bernard is an internationally renowned traditional kung-fu master and Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee, who has dedicated his life to the mastery, preservation, and propagation of authentic traditional Chinese martial arts most especially the Flying Crane branch of Fujian White Crane Kung Fu. He has written three books and runs a successful martial arts supply shop in Laval, Quebec, Canada.

0:00 Introduction

Hendrik Santo is a retired power management semiconductor design architect based in Silicon Valley, California. He has over 40 years research in Wing Chun Kuen, and more than 20 years research in the Six Healing Sounds. He was a student of the Chan Patriarch, the late Venerable Master Hsuan Hua, a student of the late Grandmaster, Cho Hung Choy of the Yik Kam Wing Chun Kuen lineage, and a grand student of Grandmaster Ma Li Tang of the Six Healing Sounds Qigong.

Our discussion focused on the evolution of Wing Chun, from the mid-1800s to the present day, including its role in secret societies, the anti-Qing government rebellions, splitting into two factions (anti- and pro-Qing), Snake-Crane, Yuen Kay San, Gu Lao, Leung Jan, Ip Man, mapping into modern sports science and how to evolve to remain relevant today. 

0:00 Introduction

1:49 New perspective in context

0:34 Is Wing Chun in trouble?

3:29 I-Ching, Diamond Sutra, "nothing fixed is always fixed"

5:14 Why traditional martial arts of today don't hold up, Evolution and Evidence

7:20 An incident in Fat San, China, in 2017 with leading kung-fu sifu

10:15 Anti-Qing, Heaven and earth Society, Hung Men, San Francisco Chinese Free Masons, Secret Salutations and Poems, Small Knives Society, Taiping heavenly Kingdom

14:49 San Francisco Free Masons' record of Anti-Qing Gua Pai Salutation

17:38 The real meaning of Wing Chun, Shanghai Small Knives Associations

19:35 Four continuous phases for improvement, Cantonese Opera banned, Qing atrocities, Red Boat replaced by pro-Qing opera group, Fine Jade Association

22:38 Snake-Crane Wing Chun Secret Note, 1850 Siu Lim Tao writing, pro- and anti-Qing Wing Chun, Ip Man's Wig Chun from Leung Jan is Pro-Qing!

25:46 1850s wing Chun from Ming dynasty military, Shaolin Temple, General Qi Ji Guan

28:14 Qi Ji Guan to Shaolin Short Strike, 1850 Wing Chun is a "four limb art"

30:08 Shaolin and Emei, Qi, Momentum handling, 1970 creation of the four wing chun sets

31:32 Shaolin Weng Chun and the wooden dummy coming to Wing Chun

34:11 Principles of 1850 wing chun: low gate, immovable elbow, body weight, footwork, close strategy

38:57 No vertical "sun punch" or Man Sao in 1850 siu lim tao

41:53 Breathing techniques, intra-abdominal breathing, mapping wing chun into sports science, "sink qi to dantian" 

51:43 Stop tucking pelvis in Yee Ji Kim Yeung Ma, discussion, and diagrams on proper breathing methods

57:14 Mapping martial arts training, fighting and recovery into modern sports science

1:00:12 Historical teachings of wig chun, 1850 to 1870 to Snake Crane, Yuen Kay San, Gu Lao, Leung Jan, Ip Man

1:05:56 The whole story and situation summarized

1:10:36 Why Hendrik wrote his set of Wing Chun books

1:11:52 Hendrik's transformation toward being "ordinary", questioning Wing Chun and martial arts, and embracing the Buddha's four hearts teaching.

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Hendrik's books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hendrik+santo&i=stripbooks&crid=2YXHGDBBKHPQX&sprefix=hendrik+santo%2Cstripbooks%2C114&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Henry McCann is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of East Asian (Chinese) Medicine with a private practice in Madison, NJ. He finished a BA and BM at Oberlin College following which he studied at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan as a Fulbright fellow. He then attended the New England School of Acupuncture, after which he completed his doctoral degree at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, followed by a certificate in Japanese Psychology with the ToDo Institute in Vermont, and coursework at the PhD level through Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China. In addition, Dr. McCann is a 12th generation lineage holding disciple of Chen Style Taijiquan, a 3rd generation lineage disciple of Hunyuan Chen Style Taijiquan, and a disciple of a Qigong lineage transmitted by Hu Yaozhen that originated with the Daoist Immortal Chen Tuan.

#tcm #taichi #qigong #martialarts #healingarts

0:00 Introduction

0:12 Background

3:54 Interest in Chinese medicine, Okinawan Isshin-ryu Karate, Shimabuku, Don Nagel, Robert Murphy, Mantak Chia, qigong, David Susi, acupuncture, Fullbright Fellow, Living in Okinawa, Takamura Kensho, Arsenio Advincula, New England School of Acupuncture

12:36 Ho past decisions link to future events. Different pathways into Asian practices

17:03 Watering down of martial arts, tai chi and yoga

19:06 Changing of internal arts, Tai Chi and osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, fall prevention, balance

23:06 Different kinds of Tai Chi and ways people practice Tai Chi as light exercise, moving meditation, fighting art 

27:27 Tai Chi as a fighting art, old school training 

30:50 Henry’s current training and practices. Wang Fenming, Chen Fake, Taiji stick and ruler, neigong, Gin Soon Chu, Yang tai chi, Hun Yuan Tai Chi, Cheng style Bagua,

36:12 Defining terms: Neigong, Qigong, Qinna, Bai Si ritual

46:28 Chinese martial arts family

48:23 Sharing stories about Japan

51:16 Language, Chinatown, Shaw Bros Movies, Isshin-ryu Training, Forms, kata breakdown, forms practice vs application of self-defense movements, sparring, technique repetition

57:34 Henry is attacked and what happens next… pro and amateur competitor vs hobbyist training, train for proper response

1:09:05 Bad Tai Chi training and false assumptions of movement application, how and where Tao Chi fails in training

1:12:44 Different methods of acupuncture, Korean method, Master tung method, Russ Smith, maintaining core principles 1:18:06 Mastering techniques and methods

1:22:05 Dr. Henry McCann’s transformation over the decades.

Dr. Heny McCann’s Amazon page - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Henry-McCann/author/B00F555YJM?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Dr. McCann’s Clinic Website - http://www.newjerseyacupuncture.com/about

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It's impossible to pin Lori O’Connell down to a single title. Her interests and inclinations have taken her across the map, both figuratively and literally. She has, however, settled into a few roles that combine her natural talents and trained skills. In our discussion Lori shared her transformative experiences in fencing, jiu-jitsu, living in Japan, mountain climbing and hiking, doing stunt work for film and television, building her home, and more.

#LoriOConnell #Stunts #jujitsu #hiking #fma

0:00 Along comes a bear.

0:13 Opening

0:26 Introduction

1:21 From Ottawa to Japan to Vancouver and back to Ottawa

1:38 Moved to Japan for martial arts and to teach English

3:18 Early interest in martial arts. From Dance classes to foil and saber Fencing, then a lifetime in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. Gender non-conforming

8:05 Move to Vancouver in 2003, opening a Jiu-Jitsu dojo, getting into the film industry. 

11:53 stunt work in the entertainment industry for Disney, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, The Umbrella Academy, Gen V, and many more, cool stunts, Inner Demon. 

14:47 Bullying, fighting spirit, martial arts

16:14 Backcountry camping adventures, solo backcountry camping, no water source, 

23:23 Perils of solo camping and hiking - Gigi Wu and Aaron Ralston

25:36 Solo packing gets Lori in touch with her soul… No Water, mosquitos, and a BEAR

30:40 Dreams and meditation

32:13 Lori’s new martial art drills-based practice and teaching methods 

39:50 Jump Rope analogy drilling for timing and pressure referencing, ditching uniforms and belts 

45:01 Filipino martial arts influences, reasons and needs for rank, goals and structure in teaching methods, passion 

47:35 Lori’s love and passion for teaching the arts vs. teaching for money with dirty mats, 

49:48 Lori’s book, When the Fight Goes to the Ground, cooking is a passion, Nerf wars 

52:40 Cold water swimming, stunt work, Wim Hoff vs. AIDA Breathing technique, free diving 

1:00:54 Physiological process behind Lori’s cold water breathing method 

1:03:04 Lori and Chris are building their home, Lori becomes a Life Coach, Air BnB Nature Retreat. 

1:06:34 Lori does stunts, a full body burn, and a harrowing free dive stunt for Netflix series “Breathe,” 

1:11:59 Why no stunt is too scary for Lori to do these days, her desire to do “Star Trek” 

1:14:55 Restita DeJesus invites Lori to teach at PAMA and National Women’s Martial Arts Association, where Lori meets her idol, Cat Woman stunt’s Kathy Long. 

LORI'S LINKS Face Book Page - https://www.facebook.com/lorioco

Website - https://www.lorioconnell.com/

Stunt Reel - https://vimeo.com/837198779

Film Short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2DmMPCCCDY

Book - https://www.amazon.com/When-Fight-Goes-Ground-Self-Defense/dp/0804842531

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorioco/

Blog - https://feednflow.com/blog/post/a-frosty-winter-embrace-my-first-cold-water-immersion-on-ice?fbclid=IwAR1-Q8_kXQJy3M7srt6eJyf-3D2_38_f05vGR9Xnj6IE1vB-PazPmXFiLlA

Free Dive Stunt on "Breathe" - https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChHxdk3DFLm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3TyCnDp_PnGqdrOJuUAqz7c8BuSJPo_h2Iy52PZ7sb4dq193fGPuzOCFA

Solo Hiking Post- https://feednflow.com/blog/post/solo-hiking-the-cape-scott-north-coast-trail-a-wilderness-experience-of-increasing-adversity-part-1?fbclid=IwAR0s3RivUzON7ac_51co0rjbJvPU1Z2GO3tV2tij1CPL5QhFUf27nk_kLq0

Gigi Wu's story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=8rRMVK1EpDU3QpEs&v=Uu-Z1S-5zc0&feature=youtu.be 

 @markvwiley 

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Dr. Anthony Feinstein is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a neuropsychiatrist. His research and clinical work focus on people with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and Conversion Disorder. He has undertaken a number of studies investigating how front-line journalists are affected by their work covering war and man-made and natural disasters. Our discussion focuses on his two books: Moral Courage: 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalists and Mind, Mood, and Memory: The Neurobehavioral Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis… as the subject relates to the mind, the brain and trauma.

#trauma #journalism #multiplesclerosis #themind #thebrain

Discussion Markers

0:00 Introduction

1:02 Research and Interests in the brain, mind, trauma, and frontline journalism

2:50 Fascination with MS and the first MRI

4:53 Hi Depression Rates in MS patients and Frontline Journalists

5:52 Dr. Feinstein’s background in South Africa and Moving to England

6:37 From medicine to psychiatry

8:33 Moral Courage and Moral Injury among frontline journalists

10:59 Authoritarian regimes and controlling the media message

14:55 Harrowing stories of Frontline journalists risking their life to report the story

21:35 Moral Courage as the antidote to moral injury

24:48 Profound quote and discussion

26:28 Moral courage and free will and the media’s responsibility

32:45 Mental health therapy during COVID-19 pandemic

34:13 Multiple Sclerosis, demyelination, brain atrophy and neuroplasticity

45:02 Cannabis pros and cons for MS cognition

49:42 EMDR, Meditation and other therapies

52:47 Accepting repeated trauma as a Frontline Journalists

55:39 Summary and conclusion

Dr. Feinstein’s Links

Amazon Page

Sunnybrook Research Institute

MS Canada

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Gene Ching is a 32nd generation layman disciple of the original Shaolin Temple of China and was the publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine until it ceased in May 2020. He is a staff writer for YMAA Publication Center, has been writing professionally since 1991, has authored hundreds of martial arts articles, and over a hundred scripts for martial arts instructional videos. Gene represented the U.S.A. on the AAU A Team at the 1991 Jinan International Traditional Martial Arts where he captured 2nd place in weapons. He is a certified Military Provost at Arms in the sport of fencing and competed in the NCAA for SJSU in the early 80s. In the late 80s, he earned his living making swords for The Armoury, a division of American Fencers Supply Co that focused on combat-worthy historical replicas for theater, film and recreationist gatherings. In 2017-2018, Gene served as a weapons expert on El Rey Network’s Man at Arms: Art of War with Danny Trejo. Gene sits on the Advisory Boards of Rock Medicine and JMED, two separate organizations devoted to providing medical care at concerts, gatherings and music festivals. His expertise is in the de-escalation of intense psychedelic reactions. Beyond YMAA, Gene also writes for KungFuOnline, Den of Geek, and UNESCO ICM. Gene resides near San Francisco CA.

#kungfu #Shaolin #Fencing

0:00 Introduction

2:17 Early introduction to fighting arts, obsession with weapons, Valley Forge, PA

5:29 Judo, Shotokan, kendo, fencing, wing lam kung fu 

6:38 Western fencing, epee, training camp, Michael D’Asaro, USA Fencing Team, Also Nadi, Bruce Lee

12:06 Rumination on Western fencing and Chinese swordsmanship, sword training, designing for American Fencing Supply Co. 

18:47 30 years with Sifu Wing Lam, Northern Shaolin, Sun Tai Chi, Hung Ga, Sun Jian Yun 

22:53 Moving meditation, Zhang Zhuan, Dit Da

24:34 Samurai films, Seven Samurai, Zatoichi, Shaw Bros.

26:30 Healing arts, Wing Lam, Five Branches Institute, Ted Mancuso, Adam Hsu

29:08 One-sided fencing and injuries, EDMs

31:27 KungFu Tai Chi Magazine, Separating from Wing Lam 35:40 Mainland kung-fu comes to the Bay Area, Modern Wushu vs. Traditional Kung-fu 

41:40 What is Shaolin kung-fu? Why traditional kung-fu is sustainable in aging while wushu is not

48:35 Becoming a Shaolin disciple, Shaolin curriculum

59:11 Kung-fu Writing, Interviewing, Publishing and AI

1:08:04 Sword making, East and West for training, theater, and belly dancing

1:14:38 De-escalation of psychedelic trips at concerts, rock medicine, Grateful Dead, US, Fish

1:23:18 How the internet brought dying arts and Chinese weapons to light, Chinese Historical Society of America, Brule Lee display, Chinese weapons display

1:31:43 What’s next for Gene Ching? Choreographing a wu-xia comics, Shaolin event, Sandiego Comic-Con, Tiger Claw League Championships

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David Verdesi had daily mystic vision as a child. At 14, he left home in search of their meaning and travelled all over the world for 30 years, researching and comparing his own experiences with those of 120 mystics, yogis, cave-dwellers, saints and genuine enlightened beings, Siddhas from the mountains and jungles of India and Xian immortals from China and Southeast Asia, the Shamans of Central and South America and Africa, the Mystics of old Europe and the mysterious saints of the northern Steppes of Russia, Tibet and Mongolia. This training and experience have given him a deep understanding of the individuation process, altered states of consciousness to the realization of wholeness. He has produced a three-part video series on his experiences called In Search of Superhumans, and he regularly travels to teach, lecture and mentor others on the path.

This podcast is Part 1 of a 4-part discussion with David Verdesi.

0:00 Introduction

2:09 Visions in Early Life, Visions, Voices of God

6:38 Introduction to a Chinese family and Culture

8:32 Searching for Inner Power Secrets and Super Humans

9:50 First Arts and Practices, A Wake-Up Call, Powers vs Spirituality

18:16 Subconscious Correlations Between Cultivation and Becoming a Better Human Being

19:18 Traditions of Inner Power, Achievement of Fa Gong, and Disappointment

22:02 Mis-association of Extraordinary Skill, Spirituality, and Being a Good Person

30:37 Examining Stories of Your Personal Spiritual Narrative

35:39 Christian mysticism, Levitation, and Making Peace with Abrahamic Religion

41:26 The Person is at the Center of Spirituality, Not Something Outside Him/herself, Face Your Demons, Priest and Monk Scandals, Broken Twisted People

45:35 Repressed Sexuality, Celibacy, Seminal Retention, and the Tantric Guru who Ejaculates Twice per Day

55:14 Instant, Slow or Never: The Problem with Cultivation

1:02:15 Monasteries, Monks and Why so Few Reach Their Spiritual Goal

1:06:53 Identity and Personality: The Problem Defining “Spirituality” and What You are Really Seeking

1:11:33 David’s Message and Thought Exercise, Avoiding Spiritual Projection, Changing Definitions and Tools

1:19:55 Good Training and Teachers, the Power and Necessity of Clarification

David Verdesi Website 

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Russ Smith is a stable in martial arts instruction. He expressed an interest in martial arts as a young teenager and began learning Karate basics with a family friend. It wasn’t until Russ was on extended vacation in the Philippines 35 years ago that he began his formal training in Japanese Goju-Ryu. Upon his return to the United States, Russ’s interest in the origins of Goju-Ryu were piqued, which led to him seeking out instruction in Okinawan Goju-Ryu. Russ’s desire to continue research on the origins and influences on Goju-Ryu has led him to study Fujian and Hakka arts such as Five Ancestor (Ngo Cho Kun), White Eyebrow (Pak Mei), and White Crane Boxing styles. Russ is the head instructor at the Burinkan Dojo and makes periodic trips overseas to train Goju-Ryu and Kobudo in Okinawa, and Kung-fu in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and across the USA. His books include co-translation of the Ngo Cho "Bible", and manuals on Fujian Five Ancestor Boxing and Taizuquan. 

In our discussion, Russ and I covered a lot of ground from early days collecting martial arts magazines and book, his early training in the Philippines in Karate and Arnis at age 13, his deep dive in Goju-ryu and Matayoshi Kobudo and love of Five Ancestor Fist and Integrated Eskrima. His ideas on tradition vs. progressive teaching and focus on principle driven training lies at the heart of his martial journey and transformation. 

“Super Dan” Anderson is the founder of American Freestyle Karate, a uniquely American martial art as well as the author of the bestselling book, American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring, which has been in print for 40 years. He has a 10th Degree Black Belt in Karate, a 6th Degree Black Belt (Senior Master) in Filipino Modern Arnis, and an 9th Degree Black Belt in MA80 System Arnis He is a 4-time national karate champion and world champion, having won over 70 Grand Titles! He has taught all over the world as well as authored/produced over 50 books and DVDs. Our in-depth discussion touched on five essential transformations in Dan's life: Karate, Arnis, Scientology, Family, Writing.

0:00 Dan is Stoked

1:00 Dan mentions the breadth of transformations and Mark Wiley's interests, and how much of what we do does not earn us a living

5:01 What triggered Dan's live-long interest in martial arts, James Coburn, Bruce Lee

8:55 Dan's first lessons with Lorne Christensen, fails at baseball and drawing, heroes Chuck Norris, Skipper Mullins, Joe Lewis

15:04 Mark Wiley and Dan Anderson are mutual fans, when they met, and how they became friends 

18:59 "Super Dan" Anderson was the Mohammed Ali of Karate. Jeff Smith, Bill Wallace, Arnis with Wiley at midnight, training with Remy Presas 

22:58 Dan wrote the classic book, American Freestyle Karate, Desensitization drills, wanting dad's love and to be like him... Scientology helps him break the hold on beer.

29:02 The Desensitization drill explained, subconscious fighting fears and their triggers, how to see and recognize motion 

37:02 Recognition is faster than analytical analysis, pay attention to the opponent, Musashi's "Void", Tatang Ilustrisimo and Remy Presas

44:01 Mark V. Wiley shares the time he was jumped by a pack of guys, and Dan tells when he was punched in the face on the bus

48:23 What it is about martial arts that made Dan a "lifer" 

53:59 What keep Dan going, American Freestyle Karate, then and now 

1:00:05 Dan on 1970s freestyle and point karate, written vs ring rules, and why he never competed in kickboxing. 

1:06:10 Introduction to Modern Arnis and Remy Presas by Fred King, power of "the flow" 

1:11:08 The joy is in the movement. 

1:14:11 How the principles of Scientology spoke to Dan, and why

1:19:40 Spirituality in life and martial arts 

1:26:08 Martial arts and commitment to his Family

1:35:17 Dan transforms into a full-time writer of books, comes out of retirement in 2017 (age 65) to fight in 18-30 karate division. 

Dan Anderson's Website https://danandersonkarate.com/

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Dr. Vijayendra Pratap, a student of Swami Kuvalayananda, is the Founder/Director of SKY Foundation, President of the Yoga Research Society, Director of the Yoga program at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and author of A Teacher’s Guide to Beginning Yoga, Yoga Vision, Secrets of Hatha Vidya, Stories Retold, Yoga of Gheranda, and Yoga of Goraksa. Dr. Pratap earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Applied Psychology, University of Bombay, and was a member of the Board of Editors of Yoga Mimamsa, the international quarterly of yoga research, from 1966 to 1990.

He has presented papers and conducted workshops at various conferences and institutions including the World Conference of Scientific Yoga, New Delhi; the XXth International Congress of Psychology, Tokyo; the Biofeedback Research Society Conference, Colorado; the International Yoga and Meditation Congresses, Chicago; the Third World Congress of Yoga, Sao Paulo; the Pan American Commission for Yoga, Sao Paulo;  the Unity in Yoga Conference, Tamiment; the 19th Himalayan Institute Congress, Honesdale; the University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia; the lnstituto Psicosomatica E Yoga, Torino; the Yoga for Peace Conference, Jerusalem; and the Yoga Research Society Conferences (from 1975–present), Philadelphia.

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0:00 Introduction

1:26 Scientific Study of Yoga – Swami Kuvalayananda

5:05 Swami Kuvalayananda’s Books and Message of Yoga

7:06 Brain Waves and Muscle Potentials While Sitting, Lying, and In Asana

8:37 Measuring God under hypnosis with Max Collie

11:38 Studying with Swamiji and noting his lectures

14:11 New Projects, A Call for Assistance

15:17 Hectic Journey to USA in 1971 to Spread Yoga

23:33 Swami Rama, and Extraordinary Swamis

28:36 Immortal Swamis Babaji, Devraha Baba

30:45 Sai Baba, Kundalini Shaktipat, Baba Muktananda

34:38 Lab Testing of a Mind-Reading Swami

40:44 Jesus in India, Sutras of Patanjali

55:34 Pranayama, Air Patterns, and the Brain

59:46 Congestion, Dairy in India vs. USA

1:03:00 Skyland, SKY Foundation, Yoga Research Society,

1:06:55 Garland of Letters Bookshop

1:12:51 40 years of Yoga Research Society and Medical Yoga Conferences

1:17:30 Everything from Nothing

1:18:56 Yoga’s Deeper Meanings

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For over six decades, Grandmaster Rene J. Navarro has been on a mission, traveling the globe to learn from extraordinary masters of impossible skills, and to then develop those skills within himself. From the depth of Yang family Tai Chi Chuan to the refined and arcane techniques of Internal Alchemy, from poetry and music to deadly kung-fu, from meditation to discovering the Great Dao, Of Fire and Water brings alive the astonishing travels, discipleship, teachings, and commentaries on life of a man traversing the lonely and difficult path of energetic, cultural and spiritual self-cultivation. Through 32 inspiring essays, Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation will change the way you think about yourself, your body, and the interconnected nature of reality. Get your copy, today.

@markvwiley

#ReneNavarro #InternalAlchemy #TaiChi #Qigong #KungFu #FMA #MagusofJava #JohnChang

Discussion Chapters

0:12 The grandmaster’s life reflections

8:30 Early apprenticeship with Masters Johnny Chiuten, Lao Kim, Chan Bun Ti, Han Ching Tan studying Yang Tai Chi, Lohan Boxing, Ba Gua, Arnis.

19:29 The mysterious Grandmaster Lao Kim an his Fujian Lohan Kung Fu

26:22 Hidden Codes in Tai Chi, acupuncture meridians, postures and the I-Ching

34:38 Lao Kim’s Lohan Fujian Temple kung-fu. It’s not Hung-ga

37:55 Tai Chi Chuan, Sifu Chan Bun Ti, Leung Shum, Gin Soon Chu, Mantak Chia, Microcosmic Orbit, Fusion of the Five Elements, Different aspects of qi and alchemy

44:13 Nei Dan, Enlightenment of Fire and Water, Inner Smile Meditation

50:01 Uncle Rudy and Classical Music nuance, healing, meditation, movement transformation

59:05 John Chang the Magus of Java, superhuman power and skill

1:06:46 Mantak Chia’s curriculum, fusion of five elements, Immortal Dao, fire and water,

1:11:37 The Dantian and Ming Men, location, definition, and understanding, Hermits of Huang Shan

1:18:54 Wrap up and final words

Book - Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation

Website - www.ReneNavarro>org

Dr. Douglas V. Porpora is a professor of sociology in the Department of Culture and Communication at Drexel University. His books include How Holocausts Happen: The United States in Central America, Landscapes of the Soul: The Loss of Moral Meaning in American Life, Post-Ethical Society: The Iraq War, Abu Ghraib, and the Moral Failure of the Secular, and Reconstructing Sociology: The Critical Realist Approach. Dr. Douglas Porpora is a very interdisciplinary scholar who, in addition to sociology, has also published in philosophy. His research interests range widely, but in communication, he is generally interested in how people converse and argue, especially politically and morally. Dr. Porpora’s ultimate concerns are with people’s larger meanings and values and how these intersect with politics and matters of social justice.

#IsraelHamasWar #middleeastwar #SocialJustice #god #religion #spirituality #Maga #donaldtrump #criticalrealism #truth #sociologicaltheory

0:00 Introduction

2:07 assessing Social Stability

5:30 Maga Movement, Neo-Liberalism, Knowledge Workers, and Truth

9:36 Moral Relativism, Nation Worship and Idolatry, Tribalism, Christian Nationalism

16:51 Morality, Belief in God, and Religious Tribalism

20:32 Israel, Hamas, Palestine, and the United States

26:16 America, Capitalism, and War, and Fake News

29:11 Post-Ethical Society, Prudential Concerns, Moral Courage, Indifference

36:56 God, Religion, and the Divine Signal

40:50 Martial Arts and Spirituality

44:24 Moral Meaning, Belief in God, Religious Orthopraxy

49:43 Religious Disorganization

53:21 Human Destiny and the Universe

54:53 Critical Realism, Truth, and Truth Judgements

58:47 From Argumentative Family to Study of Discourse

1:02:17 Porpora’s Search for Truth in Philosophy and the Social Sciences

1:11:50 Revenge of the Nerd

1:13:56 Some Sage Advice

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Sensei Marcus Davila is a 50-year practitioner, and a teacher, of Okinawan Goju-ryu karate and Japanese judo and aikido. Our discussion focused on many topics including Karate & Judo, Tactile vs. Intuitive Training, Inspiration, Martial Spirit. #Transformationswithmarkvwiley

#gojuryu #martialarts #rituales 

0:00 Opening, Bodhidharma, Busaganashi

2:49 Judo, aikido, karate lessons in 1970s

6:12 How to blend the three arts – Strike, Lock, Throw

8:26 Can a martial art be pure? Look at it with new eyes. 

12:15 Reexamining the arts later in life. Taking the ‘best’ does not work. Charting progress.

13:46 How to stay in the game. Tactile and intuitive over visual techniques

16:40 Changing mindset: perception, preferences, ability, intent. Evidence-based teaching, never bored with full transmission

18:12 The art vs. tools of techniques. Disconnect between forms, self-defense and sparring, levels of training. 

21:47 Training all kata in a row shows connection and variance. Judo entries, foot throws, sweeps, lower techniques 

29:34 The way one trains, defense and counter. Seal the hands, control root, break structure, go. 

33:38 Practice skills, partner play, enter and take care of business

36:09 Hojo Undo equipment training, in the space of an ox, original kata, what is tradition? What makes change?

43:08 When new isn’t new. Elite performance. Eureka moments! 

50:14 Divination as a conduit, prayer, meditation, sacred space, cognition 

58:30 Kokonden school, transmission of old and new traditions. Who to teach what?

1:02:56 Worship vs. Inspiration, developing moral character, rituals

1:06:05 Doing it all over again. Living life, self-worth, reflection on self 

1:09:01 Sensei’s transformation and how the arts transform others.

1:11:22 Final words 

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Robert Coons is a resident of Toronto where he teaches Tai Chi, Meditation, and Tea Ceremony. He studied with secular Taoist disciple Hai Yang, and various teachers in China such as Yin Qin (Yang Style Taiji), He Caitong (Taiwan Cha Dao), Yu Jiang (Xin Yi Liu He Quan), and others. He is the author of Internal Elixir Cultivation: The Nature of Daoist Meditation and in 2016 he will give a keynote presentation at the Toronto Tea Festival and hold various events throughout North America and China to facilitate the practice of the arts of Daoism.  

0:00 QiGong changed his troubled life, living in Shanghai, China.

9:36 Speaking Mandarin and translating Taoist documents

12:41 Historical categories of Taoist texts

17:33 Difficulty with generational translated Taoist texts

21:35 Taoist influences on Taiji, Wudang myths, Zhang Sanfeng’s mythology

29:39 Original Texts and Cultivation Correction

34:44 Wrong Study and Wrong practice – Avoid the buffet

36:49 Dantien in Taoism vs. Martial Arts and Qigong

44:26 Microcosmic orbit, real or mental construct?

48:39 Do we have a dantien or must we create it?

54:00 Masters and Schools of Taoism

59:13 General Classification and Gates of Neidan Practice and Oral Formulas

1:02:56 Taoist vs Buddhist Qigong and Meditation

1:08:18 Qi Concept, Unani medicine, Scents of flowers

1:17:39 DAO-I Project, Immortality Study, Qigong Project

1:24:44 Chinese Tea Culture

Robert's Links

Internal Elixir Cultuvation

Immortality Study

Qigong Project

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Betty J. Kovacs, Ph.D., earned her doctorate at University of California, Irvine, in Comparative Literature and Theory of Symbolic/Mythic Language. She served many years as Chair and Program Chair on the Board of Directors of the Jung Society of Claremont in California and sits on the Academic Advisory Board of Forever Family Foundation. Dr. Kovacs is author of Merchants of Light: The Consciousness That Is Changing the World, winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award and The Scientific & Medical Network 2019 Book Prize. She has also written The Miracle of Death: There Is Nothing But Life.

0:00 Energy entered Betty’s crown chakra and an energy being spoke to her.

0:54 Introduction 1:46 Early spiritual beliefs, not impressed with Protestant religion 

4:57 Eastern traditions emphasize personal experience not following dogma

6:20 Inspired by Alan Watts, Aldus Huxley, Carl Jung

8:12 Archetypes, collective unconscious, we are all working together to co-create

8:55 Advanced education, symbolic language, childhood dreams, right and left brain 

11:27 Heart-Mind, Heart Math, Intuition 

13:56 Repression of ancient mystic schools, Egyptian ritual process hieroglyphics

15:55 Left brain problems, the past was more technologically advanced, traditional medicine

18:01 Architecture, suppression of ancient wisdom schools 

19:19 Real teachings of Jesus, Church removes personal experience from Jesus’ teachings, Shamanism and mystic temples

22:47 We are all creators, quantum physics

24:02 Reincarnation, life after death, communication with deceased son and husband, near death experiences, light beings 

27:38 Out of body experiences, creating whole worlds, self-healing

32:18 Egyptian harmonic law and complex vibratory systems, shamanic practices of experience, Egyptian temple vibration 

37:23 The master builders, sacred geometry, ice age civilizations

38:06 Premonition of death in dreams, experiencing the “other side,” remembering why we came here

43:59 Parallel universes and lives, 3 deaths via car accidents, Betty lives to tell the tale

45:33 Hamans in Peru, sacred San Pedro, there is only Now, love is the heart of the universe

49:37 Our shamanic roots, sacred context of life, we are divine creators, internal alchemy, intelligence of the immune system

51:54 Shamanic wisdom goes underground, Rosicrucianism, Roman church censorship and destruction of counter belief systems, scientific-shamanistic perspective

52:53 The quantum field is the collective unconsciousness, the observer effect, multi-verses, Merchants of Light

57:59 Dreams of death as preparation for what’s to come, matrix of light, universal travel

1:02:22 Deceased says to live each moment fully then let it go, music, icon appears

1:06:10 Son and Husband visit Betty from death, a beautiful lotus appears and nourishes Betty, Powerful cosmic light disc hovers over Betty and enters her crown chakra, cosmic consciousness

1:16:08 Machu Picchu, Betty IS the mountain and the universe, we create our own worlds

1:19:40 Elevated consciousness in every activity, Egyptian spirituality of the body 

1:21:53 We must refresh our collective memory

1:22:51 Betty’s greatest transformation, symbolic language

1:24:58 Vision of Betty’s son hugging the Earth, dreams the icon on book cover, wrap up

For more information about Dr. Kovacs, her work, and books, visit the Kamlak Center https://kamlak.com/

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Tai Chi teacher Hal Mosher discusses his journey in studying Tai Chi, including his time with Robert Smith and his experiences in Taiwan. He shares insights into his conversations with Robert Smith about the CIA and the importance of not trusting everything on TV. Mosher also highlights the evolution of his training methods and the emphasis on song gong and syncing in Tai Chi. He concludes by discussing his book on peng lu ji an and the significance of yielding in the practice of Tai Chi.

In this conversation, Hal Mosher discusses the creation of peng jin and its importance in Tai Chi. He explains that peng jin is not created by specific hand and leg positions, but by the balance of yin and yang in the body. Hal emphasizes the importance of expanding in all directions and maintaining central equilibrium in order to maintain balance and prevent collapse. He also discusses the importance of creating an electromagnetic field in the body and the role of peng jin in healing and uncompressing the joints. Hal explains the importance of the six alignments and the integration of form pieces in Tai Chi practice.

He also discusses the importance of application in Tai Chi and the transition from gross to subtle movements. Hal emphasizes the importance of opening the body and the role of the Earth and Heaven jin in Tai Chi practice. He concludes by discussing the importance of the transition between postures and the combination of loosening exercises and standing practice.

LINKS

https://wisdomwarriortraining.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/halmosher 

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Datu Shishir Inocalla is a pioneer of wellness and the creator of the BMST (body mind spirit training and living system). He is a grandmaster of Arnis Maharlika, a Filipino martial art, and master of Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and natural healing. He was the wellness trainer at the World HQ at David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Champions Gate, FL. He started martial arts training at the age eight and become a Yogic monk in India at age 15. He was persecuted for his spiritual belief and was detained in Tihar, Jail, India during 1975 Martial Law for 1 year at age 18. From 1980 he moved to Vancouver, BC. Canada where he started his holistic martial arts schools. He competed and won over 50 martial arts Championships and has been Featured in over 30 Films and on TV. He became the action hero "Michealangelo" in the Ninja Turtles Movie and TV series. In 2011 he moved back to his ancestral land in Bicol province in Camarines Norte and started an Arnis Wellness self-sufficient farm. He is the author of several books on meditation and balisong.

#FMA #Arnis #Yoga #Meditation #spiritual #mystic #ninjaturtle

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Sifu Hendrik Santo, an engineer and martial arts teacher, delves into the history of his life in Buddhism, Meditation, and wing chun kung fu. Including details on Venerable Xu Yun and Hsuan Hua of Chan (Zen) Buddhism.

This podcast is Part 2 of 4 in my discussion with David Verdesi. You can watch Pat 1 here.

David Verdesi had daily mystic vision as a child. At 14, he left home in search of their meaning and travelled all over the world for 30 years, researching and comparing his own experiences with those of 120 mystics, yogis, cave-dwellers, saints and genuine enlightened beings, Siddhas from the mountains and jungles of India and Xian immortals from China and Southeast Asia, the Shamans of Central and South America and Africa, the Mystics of old Europe and the mysterious saints of the northern Steppes of Russia, Tibet and Mongolia. This training and experience have given him a deep understanding of the individuation process, altered states of consciousness to the realization of wholeness. He has produced a three-part video series on his experiences called In Search of Superhumans, and he regularly travels to teach, lecture and mentor others on the path.

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Why Pursue Spirituality and for Whom

6:15 Suffering – Trauma, Disempowerment, desperately looking for love

8:46 Carl Jung, Spirituality is not found in visualizations, but in making unconscious conscious

11:15 Buddha’s 1st Noble Truth is “Realization of Suffering.” The Beginning of Spiritual Awakening is realization of your own suffering / pain, the Core of your psychic identity is what propels you, Destroy the narcissistic identity, the truth shall set you free

15:24 Buddha’s Universal, Psychological Truths and Influence of World Religions

18:13 Making the “Why” of Your Pursuit Conscious, Shedding all the Spiritual Trappings

21:05 Spirituality as an Escape, Narcissistic Fantasy of Power

24:01 Free Will, Self-Fulfilling Prophesies, Epigenetic Memories

27:42 Examine Yourself to Reveal Truth

33:37 Abrahamic Religions, the Maharishi, Gandi, and the modern Guru,

40:22 Masters, Gurus, and Spiritual Fantasy Projections

44:55 Authentic Spirituality, Inner Whispers, Reconnecting with Our True Selves

56:40 Spiritual Thread, Anchor Practices, Reclaiming Sovereignty and Sense of Self

1:00:21 Discerning Who is Hearing the Voices, Silent Stillness

1:02:56 Consciousness and the problem of the mind and brain

1:07:20 Spiritual Root, Look at Your Mind, Not This Not That

1:10:28 Spiritual Fabrications About Food, Drink, Smoking, and Sex

1:16:15 Spirituality vs the Alternative

1:18:52 Obstacles to Higher Consciousness, Psychedelics, Fantasy of Power

1:21:45 Content of Experience is NOT Spirituality

1:23:21 Spirituality is Not Found in Ancient Scripture

1:26:37 Closing Comments

Visit his website https://davidverdesi.com/

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Josh Paynter and Jack Shaefer are both ordained 22nd generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Jian Fu Gong on Qingcheng Mountain, and ordained 25th generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Qingyun Daoguan. Jack and Josh are the Co-abbots of Parting Clouds, a formally recognized as a temple organization by Zhang Mingxin the Abess at the Jian Fu Gong on Qing Cheng Mountain.

0:54 Josh’s Early Exposure to Asian Culture

5:13 The Experience of “Chinese” in America

7:37 Josh’s Early Exposure to Asian Culture

13:59 Issues with Language and Translating Daoist Texts

24:36 Standardization and Exploitation of Daoism

28:51 SanXing – The Three Pure Ones – from 3 to 10,000

32:37 Meaning: Literal, Metaphorical, Doctrinal

37:33 Daoist Movements, Ideas, and Anachronistic Errors

37:54 Many Faces and Practices of Daoism

56:36 Daoist Medicine, TCM, and Talismans

1:08:05 Diagnostic Method of TCM vs. Daoist Medicine

1:19:13 Philippine Orasyon Prayers, Anting-Anting Amulets, Tatang Ilustrisimo

1:21:15 Woo, Real, Placebo, Nocebo

1:25:13 Heart-Mind, Consciousness, Xing, Non-duality

1:35:32 Creating Parting Clouds Daoist Study

1:44:36 Daoist Alter Ritual Texts

LINKS

Website - Parting Clouds Taoist Education

Amazon - Daoist Alter Books

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Guro Dean Franco, host of the FMA Discussions Podcast, sits on the other side of the interview table in this terrific interview about how he started in the arts, why he began the podcast, and what the future holds.

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Dean's martial beginnings (Judo, TKD, UFC, JKD, FMA)

4:53 Bruce Lee, Kung-Fu Flicks, Dean comes out of his shell, gains confidence 

6:01 Deep Dive into FMA - Sayoc, Atienza, Doce Pares, Burton, Abenir, Ricketts

7:34 How FMA Grabbed Dean and Changed Him - Ilustrisimo & Sulite

16:40 Kalis Ilustrisimo, LAMECO, Gould, Burton, Abenir, Ricketts, Romo 

19:53 Dying Arts, LAMECO may be next - Roger Agbulos, David Gould

21:16 Wiley on how arts die out and why FMA changes so fast 

24:32 Dean on cross training in FMA and problem with factions in the art, LAMECO

27:00 Starting the FMA Discussions Podcast - to help give a voice to all practitioners 

37:00 Forming the FMAD Group, keeping rails up, being consistent and respectful 

43:47 Dean's most memorable FMAD episodes 

48:03 Mark Wiley on Sonny Umpad 

48:53 Spiritual and personal development from FMA practice

53:25 How the arts have Transformed Dean Franco - refinement, knowledge 

57:14 Bruce Lee and why do we keep training? Creativity, Awareness, Refinement

1:02:01 What the future holds for Dean Franco 

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Dr. Luke Jih is a Daoist priest, philosopher, master of tai chi and qigong, meditation teacher, and professor of Chinese culture and inter-religious dialogue. Ini this episode we discussed broadly and also deeply on the topics of nature's energy, multiverse, conversion points, sacred writing Dao De Jing, Tibetan Book of the Dead, God's real, Lineage of masters, polytheism, baptism, deconstruction of religious doctrine, mind and body, consciousness, and the collective unconsciousness. 

Taoism #Qigong #TaiChi #Meditation #Jesus #Bible #Taoteching #consciousness

0:00 Introduction

0:47 Meeting a Daoism hermit at age 15 in Taiwan mountains, learning from him, nature's energy

7:36 Daoist Masters, mantra, multiverse, end of world is close, Lord of Universe Church TiendiJiao

12:40 55-Days meditation training, energy entering through the head 

16:05 Mindfulness meditation, microcosmic orbit, divine energy, connecting organs to mother earth energy, cosmic energy, divine energy, Jesus, and Saint energy

19:46 Open beliefs, polytheism, 20 Word Mantra for virtue cultivation and healing

23:02 Sacred writing, Angel Gabriel, Bible, Koran, Buddhist sutra, Tibetan Book of the Dead, Dao De Jing, divine inspiration

25:12 Divine sources to help Humans awaken to higher realms of Universal energy consciousness

26:25 Are all great teachers throughout time reincarnations of one and the same? Gods' realm before the Big Bang

32:24 All cultures have Gods. Different Heavens? Hypnotized to see Jesus, the Divine figure is a manifestation of our belief system, practice, and spiritual path 

37:20 Religious resonation, from Buddhist and Daoist to Christian baptism

49:30 Shopping-cart Catholics, religious synchronicity, Deconstruct sacred teachings

57:27 Confucianism as social philosophy and moral idealism to cultivate virtues

1:01:36 Luke moves to USA for PhD program at Temple U, starts teaching, religion and philosophy, meditation, qigong, tai chi, kung-fu

1:03:51 Tai Chi, Mind and Body, Bodymind, Heat-Mind 

1:06:50 Does Consciousness reside outside the body? Mind is receiver, collective unconsciousness

1:10:04 Dr. Michael Maliszewski kundalini shaktipat, meditation in different realm 

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Bob Clark has dedicated his life to protecting Americans and developing himself to the highest levels. Our discussion landed on Bob's transformative experience growing up with a father who taught him wrestling, boxing and karate, joining the NAVY, becomes a police officer, after 911 serving in an infantry reconnaissance platoon in Iraq, then returning to law enforcement, and his over four decades of martial arts and combat sports training, competing, and coaching world champions.

#Navy #LawEnforcement #DefensiveTactics #IraqWar #Sambo #MMA #JiuJitsu #Philadelphia #Hapkido

0:00 Introduction

1:04 Loving and living in the violent world

2:07 Violent crime, deaths, and advanced medical care

6:00 Violence and lawlessness now is worse than during the crack epidemic, hit and runs

11:16 How to fix the problem

13:26 Bob joins the Navy, ocean rescues, control techniques in water

20:23 Boxing, wrestling and karate training with dad

23:12 Introduction to a lifetime study of Hapkido

24:52 Boxing and kickboxing in the Navy, Unnamed American teacher with great skill

27:49 Techniques must be clean to reality, thoughts on karate tournaments, pro wrestling

29:49 Open fighting in Fisher’s Park, Olney, share and exchange – Norman Smith, Ozzy Wright,

34:21 Training with heart, speed, power, conditioning separates winners and losers

36:30 NE Philly CLF sparring, Jook Lum

39:56 Philadelphia martial arts - Onofre Escorpizo, Herminio Binas, Sun Te Su, Lee Chong Suh, Teruyuki Okazaki, Jae Chul Shin, Takahiko Ishikawa

44:35 Bob becomes a military Operations Specialist and Operation Earnest Will during Iran/Iraq War

46:35 Becomes a Philly Cop in 1989. Germantown, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill. How Law Enforcement has changed

49:21 Law enforcement defensive tactics 1980s through today, pressure points, wrist locks, - don’t work in street when perp has adrenalin dump. Funny story of Bob withstanding pp in demo, official law enforcement training vs private training

54:17 Sad Reality – Law Enforcement tactics training based on liability not life-saving skills

59:52 Bob’ defensive tactics systems, and why it’s less jiu-jitsu, more judo

1:06:59 Sambo – old Soviet Union Military Fighting, now 3 systems, MMA champions today are mostly combat sambo guys

1:12:11 No person is ever unarmed when fighting with a police officer

1:19:04 Bobs still involved in World Hapkido Federation and Sambo as National Team Coach, largest combat sports event in the world

1:23:41 Modern combat sports and traditional martial arts have something to offer, can enhance each other. What about Shuai Jiao?

1:27:39 Bob competes in indigenous belt wrestling in “the Stans.”, amazing how many sports and arts we don’t know about

1:35:40 Bob re-enrolls in the military after 911. Pennsylvania National Guard 56 Striker Brigade, Modern Army Combative program, training and application

1:41:59 Bob returns to being a cop, retires in 2018 to teach law enforcement defensive tactics instructor for state of PA – self-defense, combat martial arts, situational combat

1:46:20 The WISDOM of Bob’s TRANSFORMATIONS

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Deng Ming Dao is a Chinese American author, artist, philosopher, teacher and martial artist. From a young age, he studied Taoist internal arts such as Qigong and Kung-Fu. He is the author of 365 Tao, Everyday Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. He studied qigong, philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts with Taoist master Kwan Saihung for thirteen years and studied with two other masters before that. He is a graphic designer and fine artist whose work is in several collections, including those of the Brooklyn Museum.

Our fascinating discussion landed on topics including Daoism as a way and path of life, being among your generation but not imprisoned by it, spiritual practices, martial arts, and firearms.

0:00 Introduction to Deng Ming Dao

2:02 Defining Life Through Daoism

3:31 Be of Your Generation, Not Imprisoned by It

5:41 TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicine

7:45 Spirituality is Rooted in Physical World 

11:12 The Validity of All Aspects of Existence

14:15 How the Scholar Warrior Opens up to the Dao

19:48 Feeling Spiritual: Real or Assumed?

23:45 Self-Cultivation vs. Skills Development 

25:40 Uncertainty of the Future Should Not Inspire Fear

27:42 Martial arts, Firearms, Killing, and Spirituality

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Michael Maliszewski is a clinical psychologist who has treated clients internationally in areas of pain management, holistic treatment interventions, and enhanced meditation techniques. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Chicago. He has held academic and research positions at the University of Chicago and Harvard Medical School, where in the mid-90s I was his research assistant, and an affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital. While working in Chicago, he developed and directed the largest, single site behavioral medicine program in the world, treating over 20,000 headache patients annually.

In this episode, we discuss his early beginnings in the 70s with meditation, shaktipat initiation, vipassana vs mindfulness meditation, altered states of consciousness, and the varied stages of enlightenment. Please like, share, subscribe and hit the notification bell. 

0:00 Introduction

1:34 Institute of Noetic Sciences, Research into meditative and healing traditions, martial arts

5:19 Degerberg Academy, Healing Components of Martial Arts

6:53 Meditation, Shaktipat, Altered States of Consciousness, Charles Tart

10:36 Abraham Maslow, Self-Actualization, Yogic Ascetic Practices

15:05 Gradual and Spontaneous Enlightenment, Cultivation of Experience

19:58 Progressive Changes in Consciousness, Concentrative and Insight (Vipassana) Meditation

22:31 People Are Stuck In Mindfulness Practice

24:24 Mindless, Mindful, No Mind, Martial Arts Bring You To No Mind

28:45 No Mind vs. Being In the Zone vs. Flow Experience vs. Peak Experiences

31:04 High Superficiality, Low Depts of Higher Levels of Practice

34:33 QiGong Snake, Moving Babies without Touch, Knocking Down Bulls from a Distance

42:32 Shaktipat Initiation, Swami Rudrananda, Swami Muktananda, Shri Dhyanyogi, Kundalini Rising

1:05:05 When No Experience Is Felt, Muktananda’s Blue Pearl

1:08:38 Evolutionary Theories, Inheritance of Acquired Experience, Consciousness Variability

1:09:51 Topics for Next Podcast with Mike

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Sifu Deng Ming-Dao is a Chinese American author, artist, philosopher, teacher, and martial artist who, from a young age, has studied Taoist internal arts such as Qigong and Kung-Fu.

He is the author of nearly a dozen books, including Lunar Tao, The Living I Ching, 365 Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. he studied qigong, philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts for 13 years with Taoist master Kwan Saihung.

Deng Sifu is a graphic designer and fine artist whose work is in several collections, including those of the Brooklyn Museum.

This is Deng Ming-Dao’s second appearance on Transformations and here we discuss an entirely different set of topics, including: why Daoism, gender identity, the role of a teacher, the ego trap, self-cultivation, acquiring and maintaining skills, jazz, tai chi and why one shouldn’t emulate their teachers, and more.

I hope you enjoy listening to my conversation with Deng Ming Dao as much as I enjoyed having it.

0:00 introduction

4:57 Why Taoism?

8:29 Identifying What’s Natural and a True Purpose

11:18 The Role of a Teacher in Living Traditions

14:01 Mentors, Ego Traps, and Achieving Standards

24:27 Self-Cultivation, Journeys, Destinations, Purpose and Peeking Too Soon

30:05 What is a Practice?

34:03 The Natural Self and Relational Reality

38:34 Acquiring and Maintaining Skills

52:42 A Dip into Jazz and Not Emulating Teachers

1:00:07 Progress and Development of New Skills and Methods

1:05:29 Tai Chi as an Embodied Practice of Taoism

1:08:47 The Parallel Virtue of Painting and Tai Chi

1:12:56 How to Become a Superior Person

1:17:42 Closing Remarks

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Lily Sanders is an author, manifestation coach, actress, and changemaker has been impacting hundreds of millions with her expertise on major media TV. Her award-winning book Truth to Triumph continues to transform lives. Lily myth busts the global beliefs about domestic abuse and human trafficking to bring insight, education, and reason to humanize the domestic violence experience and eradicate it.

Lily’s podcast “Beyond the Current Situation” helps listeners create positive lasting change by learning how to go beyond their current situation and thrive, despite it. 

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Robin Young is a global medic who has carried out humanitarian work in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Morocco, and other war-torn and food insecure countries around the world. He was a paramedic and taught paramedicine at university level and is a kung-fu master, who has practiced since 1968.

In this podcast we discuss his humanitarian work, the shift in teaching paramedicine from the reality on the street, go deep into Toronto Chinatown martial culture, examine the role of failure in our lives, our convergence into a self-image and divergence from that image as we age, and the concept of life legacy and our primal need to be remembered.

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Kai Shanti was introduced to the kundalini shaktipat tradition in 1994 when she was 27 years old. Her kundalini was awakened by a shaktipat master and within a few months she was in full manifestation of the Divine Mother. She has since undergone a series of dramatic awakenings that have prepared her to work with others.

Our discussion focused broadly on her life from early trauma and following the Grateful Dead to becoming an exotic dancer, marrying a rock star, and having an out of body experience before meeting her Kundalini Guru, and the unfolding energy and life that followed.

0:00 Introduction

0:51 The current shift of world consciousness

6:04 Kundalini clearing of trauma emotions and a public service announcement

10:52 Kundalini awakening, relived experiences, false awakenings 

11:46 Relatable personal trauma, early life, drug dealing, West Coast hippie scene, modeling, dating rock stars, therapy, Kundalini yoga

21:55 Nashville, Shaktipat, Kundalini Awakening, Divine Mother Kali Ma

23:30 Out of Body experiences, plant medicine, Woodstock LSD 

25:26 Kundalini rising

27:40 Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas, Ananda Ma, Baba Muktananda

28:56 Shaktipat kriyas 

30:36 Defining the "ultimate state" experience, the Bliss state, removing veils, love, Grace

34:15 Shiva and Kundalini states, Shiva Shakti Divine Love

35:36 Online Shaktipat, Ecstatic grace group sessions with Kai, trance state

38:21 What is channeling, what is the message, surrendering to God, Shiva, Kali, Jesus, Muktananda 

41:45 Energetic channeling shift, ego drop, seeing as the Divine 

44:10 Individual vs group Shaktipat healing, OOBE Mushroom Experience, All One Consciousness

47:44 Respecting boundaries, money is just a mode of exchange, burn out for nothing

52:00 Feeling and experiencing the energy of a person during a Shakti session

55:52 Playing the harmonium and singing

59:58 Traveling to India in search of a new Guru, God said 'stop it', Shiva said 'Kai is dead' 

1:03:40 Future work, website, possible ashram, family matters, help more people

1:09:05 Moving on from the Guru's nest, love is there, clarity at death 

1:12:19 Youtube, Mooji, affecting lives

1:13:41 closing comments

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Dr. Robert Chuckrow (born in 1936) received his Doctorate in Experimental Physics from NYU, and has taught physics at NYU, The Cooper Union, Fieldston, and other schools for over four decades. Since 1970, he has studied Taiji, Qigong, and other movement and healing arts under masters such as Cheng Man-Ching, William C.C. Chen, Elaine Summers, Alice Holtman, Harvey I. Sober, Kevin Harrington, and Sam Chin (Fan-Siong). Robert has taught Taiji extensively, is certified as a master teacher of Kinetic Awareness® and has authored six books.

#Taiji #Taichi #qigong #chikung #neijing #neigong #chengmanching #yangchenfu #williamchen #internalpower #martialpower

0:00 Introduction

1:42 Long and deep contemplation of movements and principles, persistence, how physics solves problems.

6:13 Explaining in short and clear sentences means you have come to understand.

8:36 How the child delayed reader and writer becomes a PhD and author. 

10:05 Is Qi (Chi) real? Does it really move the body?

13:00 Qi’s biological and physiological basis. Cellular force and nerve impulses. How our cells can communicate, even around the world.

18:51 Qi and the particle/wave duality.

22:27 Role of background nerve impulses in moving, sending Qi. Neural electricity. Qi and qigong.

30:38 Nei Jin defined and explained, vs. strength, Cheng Man Ching, Jin v. Li, neijin and fajin

33:37 Taiji (Tai Chi), QiGong (Chi Kung), NeiGong (Nei Kung) and Meditation.

35:31 Training under Chang Man Ching. Teachers v. Masters, other teachers and their teachings

40:00 Secret Teaching, cryptic sayings, and lost understanding of internal training knowledge

44:29 Traditional martial arts, combat arts, and self-discovery 

46:36 Song, Fa Jin, and Cherng Man Ching’s writings on root and expansive force

52:35 Dong and Dang, and a 100 yr old physics model, breaking habits of movement – DEMONSTRATION

1:00:26 The wrist is the second waist – Demonstration.

1:04:22 Tucking in the tailbone vs retaining its natural S-curve, Ideokinesis, Andre Bernard, looking inside someone’s mind – DEMONSTRATION - and Ninjitsu 

1:11:53 Subtext and the problem with humanity today

1:14:56 The correct internal state and how to cultivate it.

1:18:57 What makes a good Taiji practitioner. 

1:21:06 Robert Chuckrow’s life Transformation through Taiji, meditation, spiritual teachings, healing, ninjitsu, how learning how the mind works 1:24:52 conclusion 

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Dr. Jeff Skolnick is a Psychiatrist in Washington who has been practicing since 1988. Besides neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment, Dr. Skolnick has created a new approach to psychotherapy and advanced ("spiritual") development called the SatoriWest Method. The subject of two books, it has been trialed in two psychiatric facilities with hundreds of patients, getting positive metrics, as well as many enthusiastic testimonials. Dr. Skolnick is a Zen Buddhist meditator (now teacher) of 43-years. He writes lectures and has a company that disseminates that method.

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0:00 The Satori West Method: Suffering, Ego, Awakening, BrainShifting

30:05 Point 5 – Crisis and hardship are opportunities for perspective

34:11 Buddha, the brain, and competition for your tunnel vision

37:53 Neuroplasticity, Neurochemistry, and the Satori West Method

40:44 Brain, Mind, Ego, Zen Master Dogen

44:30 Consciousness, the Brain, Physics, Awakening

50:43 Awakening

59:02 Being and Allowing in the Moment – sports, music

1:01:59 Jeff’s fascinating story of why he entered psychiatry and meditation

1:05:04 Mark’s chronic pain and search for changes in consciousness to focus away from it

1:06:02 Changing consciousness, Psychedelics, Changing awareness of your brain, sense of self and non-duality, Mindfulness, Awareness, and Brain Shifting

1:13:38 Transformations, Suffering, and a World in Tunnel Vision

Coach Kevin Kearns is one of the most recognizable figures in the sport when it comes to fighter strength and conditioning. He has been professionally involved in and around the fitness industry for over 20 years and has worked with 15 UFC fighters including Marcus Davis and Patrick Cote. In addition, he has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is a Functional Movement Screen Certified Specialist and a FreeMotion Master Trainer.  

Our discussion focused on his difficult early years, the loss of his father, bullying, his entre into martial arts and fitness, how and why he wrote his two books, his fall into attempted suicide, and his bounce back and road to help others struggling with bullying and mental health issues.

Known for his direct, grounded approach and his enquiry-based ethos, Steve James has extensive experience in elite athletic performance, contemplative and spiritual disciplines, extreme outdoor survival, the arts, and human behavior.

Our discussion touch a wide variety of subjects from Steve early childhood entering karate, being an alter boy and the comparative rituals of both; to becoming a member of the Scottish fencing team, early fiction writing, and introduction to a Celtic mystic; crossing thresholds, energy work, altered states and meditation; ways to manage pain, merge with it and let it go; movement kaons and migraine relief.

0:14 The Guru Viking - not just a guy on a boat

4:38 Non-ordinary lifestyle, aesthetic and embodied nature of karate

7:45 Profound Alter boy ritual experience, shared ideology but private faith, personal contemplative space

11:45 Story: Wado-ryu karate

12:17 crossing thresholds: martial art and religious space and ritual

16:56 The young contemplative, TV sound meditation and thought problems

19:02 Observation of martial arts with and without ritual, Arrogance

21:30 Skatipat, no-mind, how thought brings you out of the altered state, meditative practices

23:48 The untangling of pain from emotion and psychological reactivity and physically bracing against it

27:21 Heroic "strong determination' sitting of Shinzen Young, working through pain in meditation

38:50 Ann array of techniques, ego, meditating with others on their terms, not being bound by dogma

41:22 More thoughts on Catholicism, the Bbible, and door-knocking sects

44:00 Novel, Celtic mystic writing group, learn by doing and observing, listening to God and the still, small voice within, seeing with God's eyes

51:28 Mentoring, learning by osmosis and proximity, apprenticeship, The Paris Review

54:44 Scottish fencing team, weight training, if strong appear weak, deception/perception

1:01:29 Movement Koan Method, what to do after a spiritual epiphany, body movement riddles, muscular activation and somatic reference points, investigation, and inquiry over imposition of answer 

1:10:41 Somatic emphasis on the concept "there is only here and now, don’t fight just feel and be" with it. 

1:14:22 Zhan Zhuang qigong, water seeks its level, muscles, migraines, why we hold pain

1:15:34 Holding tension to withstand migraine and headache. Parallel to sitting meditation pain. Why we hold onto pain, persistent pain, mind/body pain, phantom pain, referred pain.

1:19:34 Dr. Wiley's Migraine cure - Headache's Relieved (book), Natural Solutions to Pain and Inflammation (book)

1:25:27 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Framework of excess, stagnation, deficiencies

1:27:35 Extending the sweet spot in wellness

1:29:33 Deliberate exposure to weak causing, homeopathy, resources for pain relief

1:34:18 ending comments

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For over 40 years, Stuart Alve Olson has been studying Taoist and Buddhist philosophy and Chinese language while practicing Taoist meditation and ceremony, Qigong, Taijiquan, Praying Mantis Kung Fu, and Internal Alchemy.

He is the founder, director, and head teacher of the Sanctuary of Tao. Born in the year of the White Tiger (1950) in Minnesota, he is an author/translator of nearly 40 works on Taoist Philosophy, Taijiquan, Qigong, and Taoist internal practices. In his late 20s and early 30s, Stuart began learning from teachers such as Chan Master Hsuan Hua, under whom, on Christmas day 1979, he took refuge as a disciple at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Stuart became the disciple of the renown Tai Chi Master T.T. Liang, and learned under many other notable teachers, including Kung fu and healing master Oei Khong-hwei and Dharma Master Cheng Yi.

In the spring of 1982 through 1984, Stuart undertook a Buddhist bowing pilgrimage, “Nine Steps One Bow,” from the Minnesota Zen Center to the border of Nebraska, traveling along state and county roads during the spring, summer, and autumn months. During the winter months, he stayed at Master Liang’s home and bowed in his garage.

Our discussion went deep into many of these areas, as well as others and, as always, Stuart is the consummate gentleman and scholar.

0:00 Introduction

2:12 A Love for His Work, The Taoist Immortal, A Backward Lived Life

11:55 Considering Misfortune and Good Fortune, Hit By A Train In 1988,

16:00 A View on Mortality and So-Called Immortality, Buddhist Suffering and Daoist Appreciation

19:44 A Two-Year Bowing Pilgrimage

45:36 Fish Out of Water and Cultural Appropriation

49:51 T.T. Liang, Minnesota Zen Center, Tai Chi, Losing to Win

1:11:09 Art of Living, Dying Well, Immortality, First World Arrogance, Food and Longevity

1:24:22 Theravada, Mahayana, Celibacy, Vegetarianism

1:27:19 Stuart’s Embrace of Asian Culture

1:30:45 Xu Yun, Hsuan Hua, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

1:42:38 Mentors and Teachers, Taoist Alchemy, Dao De Jing, Prof. Wu Yi, T.T. Liang

1:45:45 Stuart’s Books In China, Teaching In Indonesia

1:53:58 Remembering Ven. Hsuan Hua, Chanting In China

1:59:26 Do What You Can, Try Your Best

2:01:23 A Dislike for New Age, Limits of Mindfulness

2:06:28 Clean Up Your Retribution

Stuart’s Links

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Grandmaster Dan Medina was first introduced to martial arts with a combination of Judo and the Navy Seal Quick-Kill method. In 1978, he was stationed in Baguio in the Philippines and joined the Black Masters Sphinx Karate Clan of the Philippines and discovered the art of Arnis 63 Generals. He also joined Philippine Martial Arts Studio and studied with Shihan Raynaldo Gingco, a Kyokushin and Kuntaw Instructor.

In 1980, Dan became a student of Grandmaster Narrie Babao learning the arts of Arnis Batangas and Kuntao. From 1984 to 86, Medina mastered the Ocho system and Modern Arnis Ernesto Presas Style under the tutelage of Philip Pabalinas. In 1986, Dan Medina moved to Hawaii and became a disciple of Great Grandmaster Braulio T. Pedoy and his son, Batikan Eduardo J. Pedoy. Currently, Dan is the founder of Majapai and Master of Derobio and Rajah (6thDegree Red & White belt), Florida V.P. for Sphinx Karate & Arnis 63 Generals. With a 3rd Degree in Kobudo, Dan has received a Doctorate for his contributions to the Martial Arts, he also holds an honorary Black Belt for his contributions to the art of Kajukembo by Grand Master Sam Allred. From 2001 to present, G.M. Medina has been inducted into the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame, Eastern USA International Blackbelt Hall of Fame, Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors and World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame. In 2014, Grandmaster Dan Medina has been nominated as a Legendary Figure in the Martial Arts by W.H.F.S.C as well as a Nomination to the Masters Hall of Fame.

0:12 Introduction

1:11 Introduction to FMA in 1978 while stationed in the Philippines. Black Masters Sphinx Karate Clan and Arnis 63 Generals, kuntaw, Kyokushin karate, Jimmy Gales. 5

:09 Dan studies Batangas Arnis and Kuntaw under GM Narrie Babao and Sphinx under Manny Deleon.

9:29 Dan stations in Hawaii, GM Snookie Sanchez, becomes a student of GM Braulio Pedoy in Derobio Escrima.

12:31 Dan meets GM Floro Villabrille, Hawaii Karate Congress, Tournament Competition, saves Greg Alland from being jumped.

20:51 Early interest in kung-fu and training in law enforcement methods.

25:15 Dan becomes an in-demand teacher, and his evolution as such

29:54 Teaching FMA through a progression – pass, check, disarm, lock, counter…

35:52 Big demos is not filmed, but Dan is prepared.

39:29 Dan’s cross training and how he kept the arts distinct

42:49 The stick is not a blade. The methods are different. You react as you train.

48:46 Components of Derobio Escrima, transitioning from weapon to empty-hands, sharp blade demos.

55:33 Counter locks of GM Faustino Ablin and Braulio Pedoy. 

1:00:30 Buy Dan’s book, Secret Art of Derobio Escrima, and proceeds go to help Maui, Hawaii through December 2023.

1:02:52 Majapai meaning, Dan’s methods of FMA

1:08:43 Turning 70 and what the future holds!

GM Medina's Website - https://rajamartialarts.com/grandmaster-dan-medina/ GM

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Phil Matedne was born and raised in the city of Stockton, California. As a teenager, he began his martial arts training in the Kajukenbo style of Karate under Sifu John Valdez. As a young adult Guro Phil began his extensive training in the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) with many of the West Coast teachers since 1983 and now has close to thirty years of experience. The teacher primarily responsible for Phil’s foundation in the FMA is the late Grandmaster of Bahala Na Escrima International, Leo M. Giron. Phil trained exclusively with Grandmaster Giron for seven years; after which Giron certified him as an instructor and conferred upon him the title of Guro (“teacher”). Phil continued to train with GM Giron’s successor, GM Antonio Somera.

After relocating to the East Coast in 2008, Guro Phil was the Full Instructor at Valor Martial Arts Academy in Frazer, PA. Guro Phil now brings his knowledge and experience to Dragon Gym, teaching his blend of Filipino, Indonesian and Thai systems in a unique combative art that allows a practitioner to flow without interruption from the different fighting ranges — “As one technique ends, another begins.”

His philosophy is to empower each student with Martial arts skill sets for the purpose of self-preservation, Preservation of family, loved ones, friends and to aid the defenseless. To cultivate values of Respect, Discipline, Loyalty, Valor and Honor necessary for the development of a warrior philosophy.

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In this conversation, Mark V. Wiley and David Kutzik discuss various topics including social media, the impact of technology, the decline of social interaction, and the nature of intelligence. They explore the addictive nature of social media and the control exerted by corporations. They also delve into the role of artificial intelligence and the importance of independent press.

The conversation highlights the social nature of human intelligence and the concept of intelligent agency. Overall, the discussion provides insights into the challenges and implications of living in a highly mediated and technologically driven society. 

We explore explores the topics of free will, agency, intelligent agents, ethical agency, political economy, energy sources, climate change, democracy, fascism, tribalism, truth, and the role of media and technology. In this conversation, Dr. David Kutzik discusses the disappearance of journalism and the rise of branding and self-branding. He also shares insights into the development of non-intrusive monitoring technology in gerontology and the challenges of implementing it in the healthcare industry.

Dr. Kutzik highlights the impact of capitalism on healthcare and the need for a shift in business models. Overall, the discussion explores the complexities and limitations of modern healthcare and the importance of critical thinking and ethical practices.

Takeaways

• The concept of free will is argued to be an illusion, with agency being the ability to navigate constraints.
• Corporations and governments are identified as the dominant intelligent agents responsible for the ecological crisis.
• The need for socialism or a more socialistic future is discussed as a means to address the challenges of the present.
• The decline of liberal democracy and the rise of fascism are explored, along with the impact of tribalism and echo chambers.
• The collapse of truth and the role of media and technology in shaping public opinion are examined. The decline of journalism has led to the spread of misinformation and the normalization of public relations as news.
• The rise of branding and self-branding has created a culture of narcissism and exploitation.
• Non-intrusive monitoring technology has the potential to improve caregiving and healthcare, but faces barriers in the current capitalistic business environment.
• The transformation of business models prioritizes profit over delivering quality care, leading to the exploitation of workers and the erosion of trust in healthcare.

#sociology #gerontology #Socialism #ArtificalIntelligence #AI #semiotics

O:00 Introduction

1:24 Social Media Mediation, Loneliness, Isolation, Bullying, dissolution of independent press

9:28 Behavioral Infomatics Sensor Technology, Surveillance Capitalism, Edward Snowden

13:35 AI, Machine Learning, Smart Machines

20:10 Intelligence, Information Processing, Collective Intelligence, Personal Agency

34:39 Corporations and Governments are the Dominant Intelligent Agents of the Planet

39:10 Global Socialism or Extinction, Ecological Marxism, Promise of Nuclear Power

48:33 Post Truth Society (48:55 Porpora link), Tribalism, Alternative facts

53:35 Fascism, the Decline of Liberal Democracy, Fake News, Smart Phones

1:04:16 Self-Branding, Identity, and Personal Corporations

1:09:56 AI, Caregiving, Behavioral Science, and New Data

1:21:14 Capitalism, Healthcare, the News, Predatory Lending, Need for a Radical Business Model Transformation 

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Dr. Dale Dugas is an Acupuncture Physician, Chinese herbalist, martial art master, and author.  His interest in Asian medicinal practices arose in his early teens and throughout the late 1980s, while he was living in Iwate Prefecture, in Northern Japan. Dale is a much sought-after brewer of Dit Da Jow – the transdermal herbal liniments used for pain and recovery – often associated with kung-fu. Dugas continues his study of Master Tung’s Acupuncture as well as teaching and training in Pukulan Cimande Pusaka Fon Jerng Sanders Pencak Silat. Our discussion focused on recent deaths in the family, pain, cancer treatment, and iron palm training, as well as a breakdown of his book, Fundamental Iron Skills. His nature is unapologetic, his language colorful, and his demeaner, engaging. Enjoy.

#ditdajow #ironpalm #tcm #Chinesemedicine

0:00 Introduction

1:17 Family trials and tribulations

2:30 Mixed Carcinoma Cancer Neck, Herbal Formulas, Massive Weight, Carnivore Diet

5:57 Jook Lum Mantis to Pencak Silat, Eskrima,

10:20 Mom’s dementia and dad needs herbal liniment.

12:31 Gene Chicoine and dit da jow, Shuai Jiao and Master Chang, Liu Yunqiao’s Baji quan

18:30 Power of cross training

20:39 Entre into Chinese medicine, Dolan Sport and Asian World of Martial Arts, Wiley’s AWMA story

28:36 Bounding balls, strong hands

29:26 Silky WAY bulletin board story, South Mantis

33:03 Herbal medicine jar on counter, CinnaCirc medicine – lower blood sugar, increase circulation

42:37 100 years longevity formula

52:54 Dale’s treatment philosophy

55:34 Perception and Education gaps, treating stroke with electro acupuncture

1:04:20 Fundamental Iron Skills – overview of methods, fact vs myth

1:12:01 Wiley Malaysia P’ng Chye Kim Iron Hand

1:13:03 Generating power to Breaking Coconut and green wood

1:17:26 Thrusting hands into beans, Striking sandbags, Manganese and Magnesium oil

1:30:08 Best recommended medium to fill buckets and bags, soaking beans in herbs

1:35:37 TCM metaphors and the problems with woo evangelists, and the meaning of qi

1:38:34 baseline for training iron skills

1:42:56 Dale’s philosophy for living

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Dr. Dal Dugas Website

Amazon Book Link

Article on Iron Palm Fact v Fiction

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