Randel and Owen talk with Elhanan "Henan" Magidovich, a dedicated practitioner of Bagua, Xingyi, and Taiji, to discuss his experiences training Kung Fu. Henan shares insights from his time studying Gao Bagua with Han Feng Rui, a student of Liu Feng Cai, Gao Yi Shengs senior student. As well as his experiences in the Taiwan branch of the Gao system.From Facebook: "Doing BGZ for the last 20 years, which in 1999-2003 I have trained in China and accepted as part of the BGZ linage of our style. I'm the 6th generation at the general BGZ linage and 4th generation at the Gao Yi Sheng style. The creator of the style was a well known master named Gao Yi Sheng and the style named after him.Other background:6 years FCS Kali, instructor and Israeli representative.2 years of Pambuan Arnis."YouTubeFacebookArticle about Han Feng Rui#kungfu #teaching #podcast #gongfu #taiji #taichi #Tianjin #martialarts #wushu #kungfuconversations #china #bagua #gaostylebagua #liufengcai
Randel Davis on Kevin Secours Rituals of Strength Podcast. "In our continuing discussion of AI seen through the lens of warrior wisdom, I interview Randel Davis, the co-host of Kung Fu Conversations about how AI performed when posed with some deeper questions about the practice of Kung Fu."#kevinsecours #ritualsofstrenght #podcast #kungfuconversations
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the use of video and its impact on modern Kung Fu practitioners.Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!InstagramFacebookYouTubeBuy Me a CoffeeKFC GmailKFC Merch!Randel @ Red Forest Chinese Boxing - Contact:InstagramFacebookOwen @ Boulder Internal Arts - Contact:BlogInstagram#kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #China #baguazhang #Pakuachang#internalmartialarts #taichi #taiji
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Taiji practitioner and journalist Michael Dorgan about training Kung Fu, living in Beijing and training Chen/ Hun Yuan Taiji with Feng Zhiqiang.Form his Web Site: "Michael Dorgan, who began training in Asian martial arts as a teenager. He first studied Okinawan Karate and then Korean Taekwondo before moving on to Chinese styles in the late 1970s. He trained in Northern Shaolin, Xing-I and Yang Style Tai Chi with Master Wong Jack Man in San Francisco from 1978-1984, and studied Liu He Xinyi Quan with Master George Xu from 1984-1990. For nearly six years in the early 1990s, he trained in Hunyuan Tai Chi with Master Zhang Xue Xin, a disciple of Grandmaster Feng.In 1999, Dorgan moved to China to become the Beijing bureau chief for Knight Ridder Newspapers. Shortly after settling in Beijing, he had the opportunity to begin studying privately with Grandmaster Feng, as well as with his daughter, Feng Xiuqian, and Master Chen Xiang, one of Grandmaster Feng’s most accomplished disciples."WebsiteBook#kungfu #teaching #podcast #gongfu #taiji #taichi #beijing #martialarts #wushu #kungfuconversations #china #michaeldorgan #fengzhiqiang #chentaiji #hunyuantaiji
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Taiji practitioner and journalist Michael Dorgan about training Kung Fu, living in Beijing and training Chen/ Hun Yuan Taiji with Feng Zhiqiang.Form his Web Site: "Michael Dorgan, who began training in Asian martial arts as a teenager. He first studied Okinawan Karate and then Korean Taekwondo before moving on to Chinese styles in the late 1970s. He trained in Northern Shaolin, Xing-I and Yang Style Tai Chi with Master Wong Jack Man in San Francisco from 1978-1984, and studied Liu He Xinyi Quan with Master George Xu from 1984-1990. For nearly six years in the early 1990s, he trained in Hunyuan Tai Chi with Master Zhang Xue Xin, a disciple of Grandmaster Feng.In 1999, Dorgan moved to China to become the Beijing bureau chief for Knight Ridder Newspapers. Shortly after settling in Beijing, he had the opportunity to begin studying privately with Grandmaster Feng, as well as with his daughter, Feng Xiuqian, and Master Chen Xiang, one of Grandmaster Feng’s most accomplished disciples."WebsiteBook#kungfu #teaching #podcast #gongfu #taiji #taichi #beijing #martialarts #wushu #kungfuconversations #china #michaeldorgan #fengzhiqiang #chentaiji #hunyuantaiji
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about their top 5 favorite Internal Martial Arts books! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!InstagramFacebookYouTubeBuy Me a CoffeeKFC GmailKFC Merch!Randel @ Red Forest Chinese Boxing - Contact:InstagramFacebookOwen @ Boulder Internal Arts - Contact:BlogInstagram#kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #China #baguazhang #Pakuachang#internalmartialarts #taichi #taiji
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Kung Fu Coach and Teacher Abi Moriya about training in Taiwan in the 80's, Tang Sho Tao, Acupuncture and Hong Yi Xiang.Form his Web Site: "Martial artist, movement and Chinese medicine. One of the pioneers of Chinese and Filipino martial arts teachers in Israel. In his youth, in 1987, he embarked on a study trip following the documentary series "The Way of the Warrior," which ended with the late teacher Hong Yi-Shiang in Taiwan. My father balances the way of the warrior with the way of the healer: he is an expert in the martial art of Xingyi Chuan, various Chinese weapons, as well as the Filipino martial art of Serada Eskrima. In the field of health care, my father teaches Qigong and Tai Chi and trains instructors. He practices Chinese medicine with an emphasis on acupuncture, moxibustion and tui-na, as well as shiatsu. Head of the Martial Arts Department at the Nat Holman School for Instructors and Trainers, Wingate Institute. Author of the book "Bright Tiger, Dark Dragon: Chinese Martial Arts in the Mirror of Culture", Madaf 2017.Co-author with Guy Moore of the book "Krav Maga - Teaching with Doubt", self-published, 2016"YouTubeInstagramWebsite#kungfu #taiwan #coaching #podcast #gongfu #hongyixiang #tangshotao #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #china #abimoriya
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Kung Fu Coach and Teacher Abi Moriya about training in Taiwan in the 80's, Tang Sho Tao, Acupuncture and Hong Yi Xiang.Form his Web Site: "Martial artist, movement and Chinese medicine. One of the pioneers of Chinese and Filipino martial arts teachers in Israel. In his youth, in 1987, he embarked on a study trip following the documentary series "The Way of the Warrior," which ended with the late teacher Hong Yi-Shiang in Taiwan. My father balances the way of the warrior with the way of the healer: he is an expert in the martial art of Xingyi Chuan, various Chinese weapons, as well as the Filipino martial art of Serada Eskrima.In the field of health care, my father teaches Qigong and Tai Chi and trains instructors. He practices Chinese medicine with an emphasis on acupuncture, moxibustion and tui-na, as well as shiatsu.Head of the Martial Arts Department at the Nat Holman School for Instructors and Trainers, Wingate Institute.Author of the book "Bright Tiger, Dark Dragon: Chinese Martial Arts in the Mirror of Culture", Madaf 2017.Co-author with Guy Moore of the book "Krav Maga - Teaching with Doubt", self-published, 2016"YouTubeInstagramWebsite#kungfu #taiwan #coaching #podcast #gongfu #hongyixiang #tangshotao #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #china #abimoriya
In this episode, Owen does a solo cast with Joseph Crandall. Pioneering translator of Chinese Kung Fu manuals and practitioner and teacher of Bagua, Xingyi and Taiji.From the Plum Publications web site:"Joseph Crandall, translator, is a Ba Gua practitioner who has taken onto himself the heroic task of translating and making available many key works of WuShu...... As Crandall writes in his introduction; "I have been waiting for someone more qualified to come along and do a better job at these translations than I do. I know that there are many out there who could do it." What Crandall doesn't mention is the dedication and knowledge he has brought to the worthy fundamental project."WebsitePlum Publications#kungfu #internalmartialarts #xingyi#pakua #taichi#bagua #taiji #gongfu #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #China
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Veronika Partikova PhD about learning traditional Hung Gar in Hong Kong, coaching Kung Fu on her online line platform "The Kung Fu Academic", and training MMA in Thailand.From her website:"Born in the Czech Republic, I fell in love with martial arts in 1999. My journey has taken me from Shotokan Karate to Hung Kuen Kung Fu and now Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). I am a professional MMA and Muay Thai fighter, a World Champion in Kung Fu, and a proud holder of a black belt in Karate.Pursuing my love for Kung Fu, I relocated to Hong Kong eight years ago to further my studies and earn a Ph.D. in Sports Psychology. In 2022, I moved to Thailand to train professionally in MMA.Now, at 36 years old, I fight professionally and coach kung fu online."WebsiteInstagramYouTube#MMA #mixedmartialarts #UFC #hunggar #kungfu #hongkong #coaching #podcast #gongfu #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #China
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their talk about why Dong Hai Chuan, the founder of Bagua Zhang, was the Greatest Kung Fu Teacher in Modern History through the lens of his students.Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!InstagramFacebookYouTubeBuy Me a CoffeeKFC GmailKFC Merch!Randel @ Red Forest Chinese Boxing - Contact:InstagramFacebookOwen @ Boulder Internal Arts - Contact:BlogInstagram#kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #China #baguazhang #Pakuachang#internalmartialarts #donghaichuan
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Shifu Jacque Bois about teaching and training Yip Man Pre-Hong Kong Wing Chun, Taiji, Praying Mantis and Shaolin.From his website:"Sifu Jacque started traveling into the world of martial arts at age 5 starting with Judo and Karate. When he was twelve he discovered a local Traditional Chinese Martial Arts School in South Africa. He fell in love with what he learned there and has been privileged to be taught by Sifu Leslie Reed, Seven-Star Grand Master - Sifu Lee Kam Wing, Wing Chun Grand Master - Sifu Lun Gai, Tai Chi Master - Sifu Ou Rong Ju and Sifu Derek Frearson. He opened his first school in 1991 and built a dedicated group of students before travelling to the US in 1997.in 2013 he opened a new school in Monroe WA and has been teaching and cultivating students with the aim of creating positive change in their lives and helping make the world a better place through martial arts"WebsiteFacebookInstagram
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about why Dong Hai Chuan the founder of Bagua Zhang was the Greatest Kung Fu Teacher in Modern History.Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!InstagramFacebookYouTubeBuy Me a CoffeeKFC GmailKFC Merch!Randel @ Red Forest Chinese Boxing - Contact:InstagramFacebookOwen @ Boulder Internal Arts - Contact:BlogInstagram#kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #China #baguazhang #Pakuachang#internalmartialarts #donghaichuan
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast with the Budo Brothers about martial arts filming and training with world class martial artists, trips to Japan and the their new book."We’re here to build a community of martial artists who are all about self-development, discipline, and pushing limits. Martial arts isn’t just about throwing punches—it’s a way of life. Through epic stories, deep philosophy, and real-world training, we explore the lessons hidden within the martial path.But we don’t just talk about it—we live it. From traveling the world to train with masters to creating unique, one-of-a-kind gear that represents the warrior spirit, we’re all about honoring tradition while innovating for the future."WebsiteYouTubeInstagram#kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #China #karate #budo #budobrothers #BJJ
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Shifu Lindsay Lambert, of Wu Dao Kung Fu and Tai Chi, about training, teaching Choy Lay Fut, Shaolin and Taiji.From her website:"Shifu Lindsay Lambert has been teaching for 27 years, beginning with dance at 14 in 1997 and moved on to martial arts after college in 2005. Before that, she trained in various athletic activities all through school starting with gymnastics at seven. Presently, she owns and operates Wu Dao Kung Fu & Tai Chi and has since 2018. During her career she has had the opportunity to work closely with Shaolin Monk Shifu Shi De Cheng (Shaolin Kung Fu), Master Wei Lun Huang (Yang Taiji and Liu He Ba Fa), Shifu Tim Hartmann (Shaolin and Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu, Yang Tai Chi and Liu He Ba Fa), Sifu Daniel Tomizaki (Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu), Coach Tye Tonkin (Sanda/Chinese Kick Boxing, Shuai Jiao/Chinese Wrestling, Qin Na/Small Join Locking) and Shifu Sonny Mannon (Shuai Jiao/Chinese Wrestling). She has taught workshops and camps throughout New England on a variety of topics in Chinese Martial Arts and continues to enjoy the journey of teaching both children and adults at Wu Dao’s newest spot on Walnut St in Watertown, MA. She currently holds two National Championship titles in Shuai Jiao: Women’s 135lbs Division in 2023 & 2024, and one Women’s Internal Grand Championship title at ICMAC in 2019."WebsiteInstagramFacebook
In this special episode Randel and Owen hold their first Coaches Roundtable interview with master teachers Russ Smith and Kevin Secours.About Kevin Secours: ".....over 41 years of experience in the martial arts. I hold an 8th dan in Goshinbudo, 3rd dan in Kempo Jujitsu, 1st Dan in Akai Ryu Jujitsu, Full Instructorship in Shaolin Boxing and Senior Instructorship in Russian Systema. I'm the founder of Integrated Fighting Systems and the director of the International Combat Systema Association. "WebsiteYouTubeAbout Sifu Russ: "Russ 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 over thirty years ago that he began his formal training in Japanese Goju-Ryu under an Australian instructor, Sensei Iyan Mackenzie...Russ's desire to continue research on the origins and influences on Goju-Ryu has lead him to also study Fujian and Hakka arts such as Five Ancestor (Ngo Cho Kun / Wuzuquan), White Eyebrow (Pak Mei), and White Crane Boxing styles....Russ's focus is preserving, promoting, and researching the arts of Okinawa, Southern China, Malaysia, and the Philippines at his Burinkan dojo."WebsiteYouTubeAmazon
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Master Paul Koh about Hung Gar, Fu Jow Pai, Martial Philosophy, Training and Teaching. "Master Paul Koh is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading Kung Fu teachers. He has dedicated his life to the study of this ancient Chinese art form, immersing himself in Chinese language and culture since his early teens. He is one of the only major advocates for preserving and promoting this cultural art which, despite being frequently overshadowed today by popular fads, is a timeless and ever-evolving art that goes far beyond a punch and kick. With over 40 years of experience, Master Koh has extensively trained with world-renowned Kung Fu masters in 少林洪家虎鶴拳術 Hung Gar Tiger Crane and 少林黑虎門虎爪派 Fu Jow Pai Tiger Claw Kung Fu. He has expertise in classical Chinese weaponry and in traditional Southern lion dancing. Master Koh is not only a martial artist who has dedicated countless hours, days, months and years to the study of his discipline, he is also a true educator, mentor and motivator. He has taught thousands of students and currently maintains a martial art training hall in NYC Chinatown. His knowledge of Kung Fu goes far beyond the physical execution or application of a technique, and extends to the historical and cultural background of Chinese martial arts, as well as the deep philosophical bedrock upon which this art form depends. These qualities, combined with an ability to speak and write clearly and eloquently, make Master Koh a unique phenomenon in the martial arts world. In addition to studying, researching and teaching the Chinese martial arts for nearly four decades, Master Koh is an accomplished author, having written several previous texts on the art of Kung Fu, as well as having published many articles in various martial art magazines throughout the years. He currently serves as martial arts consultant on a mystery novel series published by Soho Press and written by John Shen Yen Nee (former executive at DC Comics and Marvel Comics) and SJ Rozan (author of 18 novels, Edgar Award winner). The first novel, The Murder of Mr. Ma, was released in early 2024, and Master Koh’s work was hailed by reviewers for his “incredibly orchestrated fight scenes” and “absolutely fabulous displays of martial arts.” In 2018, Master Koh launched Kung Fu In A Minute, a unique approach to documenting, promoting and preserving the traditional skills, attitudes, traditions and practice of the art of Kung Fu. Through Kung Fu In A Minute, he has published 14 titles with more forthcoming. The Kung Fu in a Minute library of videos, articles and manuals will further promote, preserve and protect this ancient art form. "WebsiteInstagramFacebook#kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #China #Hung Gar #Fu Jow Pai #TigerCrane #tigerclaw#PaulKoh
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Master Paul Koh about Hung Gar, Fu Jow Pai, Martial Philosophy, Training and Teaching. "Master Paul Koh is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading Kung Fu teachers. He has dedicated his life to the study of this ancient Chinese art form, immersing himself in Chinese language and culture since his early teens. He is one of the only major advocates for preserving and promoting this cultural art which, despite being frequently overshadowed today by popular fads, is a timeless and ever-evolving art that goes far beyond a punch and kick. With over 40 years of experience, Master Koh has extensively trained with world-renowned Kung Fu masters in 少林洪家虎鶴拳術 Hung Gar Tiger Crane and 少林黑虎門虎爪派 Fu Jow Pai Tiger Claw Kung Fu. He has expertise in classical Chinese weaponry and in traditional Southern lion dancing. Master Koh is not only a martial artist who has dedicated countless hours, days, months and years to the study of his discipline, he is also a true educator, mentor and motivator. He has taught thousands of students and currently maintains a martial art training hall in NYC Chinatown. His knowledge of Kung Fu goes far beyond the physical execution or application of a technique, and extends to the historical and cultural background of Chinese martial arts, as well as the deep philosophical bedrock upon which this art form depends. These qualities, combined with an ability to speak and write clearly and eloquently, make Master Koh a unique phenomenon in the martial arts world. In addition to studying, researching and teaching the Chinese martial arts for nearly four decades, Master Koh is an accomplished author, having written several previous texts on the art of Kung Fu, as well as having published many articles in various martial art magazines throughout the years. He currently serves as martial arts consultant on a mystery novel series published by Soho Press and written by John Shen Yen Nee (former executive at DC Comics and Marvel Comics) and SJ Rozan (author of 18 novels, Edgar Award winner). The first novel, The Murder of Mr. Ma, was released in early 2024, and Master Koh’s work was hailed by reviewers for his “incredibly orchestrated fight scenes” and “absolutely fabulous displays of martial arts.” In 2018, Master Koh launched Kung Fu In A Minute, a unique approach to documenting, promoting and preserving the traditional skills, attitudes, traditions and practice of the art of Kung Fu. Through Kung Fu In A Minute, he has published 14 titles with more forthcoming. The Kung Fu in a Minute library of videos, articles and manuals will further promote, preserve and protect this ancient art form. "WebsiteInstagramFacebook#kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #China #Hung Gar #Fu Jow Pai #TigerCrane #tigerclaw#PaulKoh
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about filling in the missing pieces in your system! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think! Instagram Facebook Buy Me a Coffee KFC Gmail Randel @ Red Forest Chinese Boxing - Contact: Instagram Facebook Owen @ Boulder Internal Arts - Contact: Blog Instagram #kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #kungfuconversations #China
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Damo Mitchell about Bagua, Xingyi, Taiji and Nei Gong training, practice and teaching. From his website: "Damo Mitchell was born in the UK into a family of martial arts enthusiasts. From a young age, he immersed himself in training, setting the foundation for a lifelong journey of personal and professional development. This journey led him to explore the depths of both Japanese and Chinese martial arts, as well as various Yogic systems, meditative practices from diverse wisdom traditions, and classical Chinese medicine. Captivated by the profound teachings he encountered, Damo dedicated himself to full-time study, traveling extensively throughout the Far East in search of authentic knowledge and true masters. In an era when the traditional methods of the East are becoming increasingly rare, Damo felt the urgency of the need to study with such luminaries before their teachings were lost.." Website YouTube Instagram #kungfu #GongFu #MartialArts #wushu #Taiji #Taichi #xingyi #China #neigong #Hsingi #bagua #pakua #damomitchell