The Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast
Episodes
S2 Episode 21 - Bagua Grandmaster ”Spectacles” Cheng Ting Hua
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the life and times of Spectacles Cheng Ting Hua, the founder of the Cheng style of Bagua Zhang. First we look at a short ar...
S2 Episode 20 - Sun Lu Tang’s Ba Gua Zhang and Taoist Cultivation
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode on Sun Lu Tang we discuss Sun's Bagua and its connection to Taoism and its use as a method of Taoist Cultivation. Enjoy Ch...
S2 Episode 19 - Sun Lu Tang’s Bagua - Taoist Nei Gong and Concepts
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our discussion on Sun Lu Tang's Bagua Zhang. We examine the concepts of using Taoist Nei Gong in Bagua Zhang. As well as t...
S2 Episode 18 - Sun Lu Tang’s 9 Points on Ba Gua Zhang and More.
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion of Sun Lu Tang's Bagua book, first his brief description of the origins of ba gua zhang. Then we look some further connect...
S2 Episode 17 - Sun Lu Tang’s Bagua and the Taoist Book of Change (I-Ching)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Sun Lu Tang's Bagua and the Taoist Book of Change (I-Ching) from Sun's bagua book available on Brennan Translations. For ex...
Trailer: Patreon Episode on the Etheric Body
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a clip from a recent Patreon episode where we discuss the chi or etheric body. www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com
S2 Episode 16 - Sun Lu Tang Part 3 - Sun’s Bagua Zhang
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we shift from xingyiquan to bagua zhang and talk about Sun's training with Cheng Ting Hua as well as our own experiences with train...
Season 2 Episode 15 - Sun Lu Tang’s Xingyi Continued
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our discussion on the great Xingyi, Bagua, and Taiji master Sun Lu Tang. We talk about Sun's training with his second Xing...
Season 2 Episode 14 - Sun Lu Tang Part 1- His Early Life and Training
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of our Sun Lu Tang episode we focus on Sun's early life, his main Xingyi teacher and his advice on training Xingyi. www.theneiji...
Season 2 Ep. 13 - Zhang Zhao Dong part 3 / Han Mu Xia
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we finish our discussion on Zhang Zhao Dong with a look at his most famous student the great Han Mu Xia. We look at different versions...
Season 2 Episode 12 - Zhang Zhao Dong Part 2
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion on Zhang Zhao Dong and look at an interview from Tim Cartmell's website with Zhao Dao Xin a student of Zhang's. Then Jess ...
Season 2 Ep. 11 - Bagua and Xingyi Master Zhang Zhao Dong part 1 / Opening and Closing Neigong
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we begin our three part series on the great Bagua and Xingyi master Zhang Zhao Dong. We start by discussing a 1993 Pa Kua Journal art...
Season 2 Ep. 10 Xingyi Grandmaster Li Cunyi part 2 / Bending and Stretching Neigong
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our discussion of Xingyi Grandmaster Li Cunyi. We look at Li's book (which you can find on Paul Brennan's Translation page...
Special Episode Teaser - Mary Christianson Interview
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short clip from our Patreon only interview with Mary Christianson. Mary has over 40 years experience in Tai chi and Bagua. She began in the ...
Season 2 Episode 9 - Xingyi Grandmaster Li Cunyi - Bending and Stretching Neigong
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the great Xingyi master Single Saber Li Cunyi. We discuss Li's early life, some fight stories and Li's mission later in lif...
Season 2 Episode 8 - Li Jianqiu‘s Xingyi Boxing Manual / Dissolving
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we examine Liu Jianqiu's 1919 Xingyi Boxing Manual and discuss his five elements and linking form. Then Jess does a short standing/dis...
Season 2 Ep. 7 - Li Jianqiu / Different Methods of Dissolving
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we profile Xingyi master Li Jianqiu one of Liu Hung Chieh's direct Xingyi teachers. We discuss a famous fight between Han Mu Xian and ...
Special Episode Trailer - Jamie Dibdin Interview Part 2
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A short clip from the second half of our interview with Jamie Dibdin the full interview is available on our Patreon www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com Enjo...
Season 2 Ep. 6 - Shang Yunxiang Part 2 & Dissolving
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We finish up our discussion on the "Iron Foot Buddha" Shang Yunxiang. Then we talk about dissolving neigong in standing as well as moving practices. ...
Special Episode Trailer - Jamie Dibdin Interview
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A sample from our latest Patreon members-only release featuring the indomitable Jamie Dibdin revealing his thoughts on the finer points of Ba Gua, Hsi...
Season 2 Episode 5 - Shang Yunxiang / Body Alignments
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the great Xingyi master Shang Yunxiang's life, lineage and training. Then we talk about the importance of proper body alig...
Season 2 Episode 4 - Jin Yunting's Xingyi Boxing Manual and Moving Qi Along Specific Energy Lines
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at Jin Yunting's Xingyi Boxing Manual and discuss Xingyi's connection to the Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Eart...
Santi 5 element practice promo
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a short talk on what is coming up on the Patreon - www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com
39. The Neijiaquan Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 - Jin Yunting & Moving Qi
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we discuss Xingyiquan master Jin Yunting, one of Liu Hung Chieh's teachers. We discuss his training history and a little on his life. ...
38. The Neijiaquan Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 - Liu Zhen Lin and Breathing Continued
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We complete our discussion on Liu Zhen Lin's life, we discuss his teaching style and his relationship with his students and teachers. Then we complet...
The Neijiaquan Podcast Special Episode Trailer -"One Hit Down? - The Meeting Between Feng Zhiqiang and Bruce Frantzis"
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a clip from our latest Patreon Members only episode where we discuss a 2011 Chinese newspaper article on the infamous meeting between Bruce Ku...
37. The Neijiaquan Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 - Liu Zhen Lin / Neigung Principles Breathing
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season two we profile Baguazhang Master Liu Zhen Lin (1885-1968). Liu Zhen Lin was the principle teacher of Liu Hung Chieh....
The Neijiaquan Podcast - Special Episode Lee Burkins Interview Part 2
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of our interview with Lee Burkins we continue our discussion on internal martial arts. Lee talks a bit more about the importance of...
The Neijiaquan Podcast Special Episode - Eric Peters Interview Part 2
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the exciting conclusion of our interview Eric talks about the training he did with Bruce in the late 80s and early 90s and he reminisces about the ...
The Neijiaquan Podcast - Special Episode Lee Burkins Interview Part 1
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode recorded September 12, 2020 Jess and Isaac interview their good friend Lee Burkins. Lee is a martial artist, meditator, h...
36. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 36 - The Death of Liu Hung Chieh and Season 1 Finale
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of season one we wrap up our discussion on the Opening the Energy Gates book with the death of Liu Hung Chieh. Jess reads the eul...
35. The NJQP Episode 35 - Wan Laisheng, Choosing a Teacher and Style of Qigong
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we profile one of the greatest martial arts masters of the 20th century, Wan Lai Sheng. We talk about the origins of Ziramen, Wan's fr...
34. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 34. The 1928 Guoshu Tournament & The Taiji Spine Stretch
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode we discuss the end of the Warlord Era and the unification of China and how that impacted martial arts in China. We focus on the 1928 Na...
33. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 33 - The Warlord Era, Martial Arts Associations and The Spine Stretch
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the Warlord Era and its connection with Martial Arts associations and its impact on martial arts in China. The we talk abou...
32. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 32. Ba Gua, the Boxer Uprising and the Third Swing.
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the third and final swing of the Opening the Energy Gates set but first we talk about the Boxer Uprising of 1900 and its c...
31. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 31. Liu's Approach to Martial Arts & The Third Swing
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Liu Hung Chieh's approach to martial arts from Alex Kozma's 1999 book Esoteric Warriors. Then we discuss the Third Swing f...
30. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 30. - Internal Power for meditation, Spirals in the 2nd Swing and Using the Swings in Martial Arts.
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our discussion of Liu's meditation from a 1993 article in Qi Journal. We talk about developing power for meditation and h...
29. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 29. Liu Hung Chieh's Meditation, The Central Core, and The Second Swing
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss a 1993 article from Qi Magazine, we finish the chapter on the first swing and the core energy and we begin our discussion o...
28. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 28 - Liu's Bagua and Getting Power From the First Swing
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Liu's Bagua and the influence of the I-ching and Taoist meditation on his martial arts. Then we discuss the basic movements...
27. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 27 - Liu Hung Chieh, Wu Jien Chuan and Meditation. The First Swing and Tantiens
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Liu's mediation, he meeting Wu Jien Chuan and we talk about the tree tantiens and the three jiaos in the swings. www.then...
26. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 26 - Spiritual Martial Arts, Liu Hung Chieh, and Spiraling in the Legs
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Bruce's finally meetings with Liu and talk about the legacy of spiritual martial arts, then we talk about the importance o...
25. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 25- Liu Hung Chieh Taiji and The First Swing
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In This episode we discuss Liu Hung Chieh's Taiji and talk a little about the Wu style and the Old Yang. Then we talk about the twisting of the arms i...
24. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 24 - Liu Hung Chieh, Teacher/Student Relationships and The First Swing
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac talk about Student/teacher relationships, Jess reads from a 1995 article in Yoga Journal and we discuss turning in th...
23a. The Neijiaquan Podcast Special Episode 1 - Eric Peters Part One
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode originally recorded for Patrons back in April. We talk with our good friend and mentor Eric Peters. Eric is a long time...
23. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 23 - Liu Hung Chieh, Beijing and Spiraling the Upper Body
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac begin their discussion of Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh of Beijing. They talk about first impressions of reading about h...
22. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 22 - Tok Seng Gim, Robert Tangora and Cloud Hands
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we finish our tribute to Bob Tangora and we talk about an article from Black Belt Magazine on his teacher Tok Seng Gim. Then we discus...
21. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 21. The late Robert Tangora and Cloud Hands
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss our good friend and mentor the late Robert Tangora, we talk about meeting and training with Bob and reminisce about the "o...
20. The NJQP Episode 20 - Bai Hua and Cloud Hands Continued
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac continue their discussion of Bai Hua and talk about the tucking of the tailbone during cloud hands and how to protect t...
19. The NJQP Episode 19. Bai Hua and Cloud Hands
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac discuss Bruce's teacher the late Bai Hua of Hong Kong, his early training with Liu and others famous masters. Then we ...
18. The NJQP Episode 18 - Wang Shu Jin, The I-Kuan Tao and Meditation
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac talk more about Wang Shu Jin and his connection to the I-Kuan Tao, How Taoist meditation and Qigong practices aid eac...
17. The NJQP Episode 17. I Kuan Tao/Taoism and Feeling Outside Your Physical Body
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the relationship between Taoism, the I Kuan Tao and Standing. We also discuss the ability to feel outside your physical ...
16. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 16 - Wrapping up Yi Quan and Standing Dissolving
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Isaac wrap up their discussion on Wang Xiang Zhai's Book and Finish the Standing and Dissolving Portion of the Book. https://www.theneij...
15. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 15 - More Wang Xiang Zhai and The lower Tantien
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac continue to discuss Wang Xiang Zhai's "Correct Path of Yiquan" and we talk about feeling gates inside the body and the ...
14. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 14 - Wang Xiang Zhai Founder of Yi Quan and Dissolving the Arms
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac pull some stuff from the founder of Yi Quan's book and discuss dissolving points in the arms. Join our Patreon for Excl...
13. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 13 - Han Hsing Yuan and Dissolving Points in the Head
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Isaac discuss the famous Yiquan teacher Han Hsing Yuan of Hong Kong and dissolving points in the head. Enjoy.
12. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 12 - Yue Jia San Shou / Dissolving the Brain
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 Jess and Isaac discuss the art of Yue Jia San Shou and dissolving specific points in the brain. After the episode there is an exc...
11. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 11 - Eight Drunken Immortals / Feeling the Energy Gates
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 11 - Eight Drunken Immortals / Feeling the Energy Gates Jess and Isaac discuss the Internal/External Martial Art of E...
10. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 10 - More Hung Yi Xiang , Martial Arts and Standing and the Eight Energy Bodies
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk more about the late Hung Yi Xiang from Robert W. Smith's book Master's and Methods and we answer a Patreon member's question o...
09. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 9 - Hung Yi Xiang and Dissolving Energy Gates
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 9 - Hung Yi Xiang and Dissolving specific Energy Gates. Patreon Facebook
08. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 8 - Bruce in India, Dissolving and Anvil Ranch.
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 8 - From the Opening the energy Gates book we talk about Bruce's time in India, Dissolving and Anvil Ranch. Become a Pa...
07. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 7 - Wang Shu Jin and Standing
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 Jess and Isaac discuss Bruce's training with Master Wang Shu Jin in Taiwan. We also go over Bruce's tips for becoming aware of the body d...
06. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 6
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 6 we discuss the standing method of Bruce's teacher Kenichi Sawai's Taiki-ken from Sawai's book and we get into the scanning portion of the...
05. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 5
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 we discuss the principe of "raising the spine and dropping the chest" and it's application in energy gates qigong (chigung) and internal ...
04. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 4
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 Jess and Isaac discuss the alignments of the head, neck and spine during Energy Gates standing. Classes and Events www.watertradition.c...
03. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 3
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 we continue our discussion on the "opening the energy gates" set and talk a little about how the standing relates to martial arts. We als...
02. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 2
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 we discuss the origins of the "energy gates" set and continue our discussion on the standing alignments. To find out more about us and ou...
01. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 1
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode Jess & Isaac discuss the opening chapters of "Opening the Energy Gates" by Bruce Frantzis and our initial exposure to learning th...