Kung Fu Conversations
Episodes
Episode #27 - When Your Teacher Changes Things, What Do You Do?
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss what to do when your teacher changes things! Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) - Reach Out and Let Us Know What you...
Episode #26 - Weapons; Use and Function in the Martial Arts.
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the use of weapons, training methods, and their relevance in Chinese Martial Arts.
Episode #25 - What is the most Liked or Disliked aspect of Chinese Martial Arts?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel take on the topic of their favorite and most hated aspects of Chinese Martial Arts!
Solo Cast #1 - Warriorship Conversing EP1
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast on the Warrior Spirit of Matt Stutzman and Bebe Vio. #WarriorshipConversing
Episode #24 - "Play" in Martial Arts, when is it Appropriate?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss "play" in the martial arts and when it is appropriate.
Episode #23 - Progress, Adaptation and Mixing in Chinese Martial Arts (AKA: Is Kung Fu a Mixed Martial Art?)
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the controversial topic of Chinese Kung Fu being a Mixed Martial Art.
Episode #22 - How has MMA Changed the Approach to Classical Martial Arts?
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the impact of modern mixed martial arts on their training, learning, and practice of a classical martial arts...
Episode #21 - Specialization in the Martial Arts. Is specializing as asset?
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the benefits and drawbacks to specializing in the martial arts and within specific martial arts.
Episode #20 - Habits in the martial arts. Are yours helping or hindering you?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the pros and cons of developing, maintaining, and discarding habits while studying and training martial arts....
Episode #19 - When Do you "Have it?". The Reality of Training in the Martial Arts.
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel explore the idea of embodying a martial art and when/ how that happens. When do you really "have it" or "get it"?&nbs...
Episode #18 - Mysticism vs Practicality in Chinese Kung Fu, can you have both?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Mysticism vs Practicality in Kung Fu practice.
Episode #17 - Kung Fu Testing and Skills Development vs Application, What is the point?
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the tradition of skills development and testing vs application in Kung Fu.
Episode #16 - Motivation, What Keeps You Going as a Martial Artist?
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss what keeps you motivated when studying martial arts.
Episode #15 - Variations in Your System or From Your Teacher?
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss variations on forms and training methods in systems and the impact it can have on teachers and students. ...
Episode #14 - Getting Better as a Teacher and as a Student in the Martial Arts pt 2.
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their discussion on how to get better as a martial arts teacher and student.
Episode #13 - Getting Better as a Teacher and as a Student in the Martial Arts.
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss how to get better as a martial arts teacher and student.
Episode #12 - Diminishing Returns in the Martial Arts
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss diminishing returns in marital arts. Does more training create more skill?
Episode #11 - Filling in the Gaps in your System pt 2
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their discussion about the how's, why's and the "should you" of filling gaps in your system, and should you ...
Episode #10 - Filling in the Gaps in your System pt 1.
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the how's, why's and the "should you" of filling gaps in your system, and should you add material to your sys...
Episode #9 - Classical vs Modern Training Methods
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss classical martial arts training methods vs modern training methods and their similarities and differences.
Episode #8 - Speed and its Function in Martial Arts
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss speed, hot nasty speed, in the martial arts. Learn Chinese Internal Kung Fu at Boulder Internal Ma...
Episode #7 - Kung Fu Movies, Flying Magical Daoists, and Real Kung Fu Training
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Kung Fu movies, Taoists and the realities of Kung Fu training.
Episode #6 - Kung Fu "Songs"- the Inner Teachings of Kung Fu
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the Kung Fu "Songs" or the inner teachings of Kung Fu systems and schools.
Episode #5 - Marital Arts Health and Safety
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss personal and group health and safety during training and when teaching martial arts.
Episode #4 - Traditional vs Modern Martial Arts pt 2
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue the discussion of the similarities and differences between traditional martial arts and modern Chinese martial arts.
Episode #3 - Traditional vs Modern Martial Arts
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between traditional martial arts and modern Chinese martial arts.
Episode #2 – COVID and its Impact on Martial Arts Training and Practice
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #2 - In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss COVID, training during COVID, and its impact on your Kung Fu practice.
Episode #1 - Chinese Internal Martial Arts Styles Overlap and Training
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #1 - In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences in Chinese Internal Martial Arts (Tai Chi, Xingyi, Bagua) training, concept,...