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Kung Fu Conversations
An ongoing conversation about Kung Fu philosophy, practice, and training for the Kung Fu curious and old school practitioners of any style. Featuring honest bi-weekly discussions and interviews about current events, training, the long history of Chinese Kung Fu, and its meaning and relevance to today's practitioners. With over 50 years of experience teaching, training, and using internal and external styles of Chinese Kung Fu, Owen Schilling and Randel Davis bring insight, laughter…
Episodes
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Yin Fu Bagua Teaching and Training - Andrew Nugent-Head - Ep #117 - Interview #46 pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Andrew Nugent-Head about teaching, training and learning Yin Fu Bagua Zhang and Chinese medicine with…
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Yin Fu Bagua Teaching and Training - Andrew Nugent-Head - Ep #117 - Interview #46 pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Andrew Nugent-Head about teaching, training and learning Yin Fu Bagua Zhang and Chinese medicine with Xie Pei Qi …
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Coaches Roundtable #2 with Master Teachers Alex Richter "The Kung Fu Genius" and Russ Smith - Ep #116 - Interview #45
In this special episode Randel and Owen hold their second Coaches Roundtable interview with master teachers Russ Smith and Alex Richter. About Sifu Russ: "Russ…
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Why Won't My Teacher Train Me? Physical vs Intellectual Knowledge - Ep #115
In this episode Randel and Owen talk about physical vs intellectual knowledge in Chinese Martial Arts and how that leads to teachers who won't train their…
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Xin Yi Liu He Teaching and Training - Derek Notman - Ep #114 - Interview #44 pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Derek Notman about training and teaching XinYi Liu He, Yang Style Taiji and the Guang Hua Zhe Zong…
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Xin Yi Liu He Teaching and Training - Derek Notman - Ep #114 - Interview #44 pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Derek Notman about training and teaching XinYi Liu He, Yang Style Taiji and the Guang Hua Zhe Zong Tong Yi Pai branch…
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My Way Is The Only Way! Lack of Curiosity in the Martial Arts - Ep#113
In this episode Randel and Owen talk about exclusivity of teaching and practice and the role of curiosity in the martial arts. Need More From Kung Fu…
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Gao Bagua, Zhe Zong Lineage - Teaching and Training - Rory Sandstone - Ep #112 - Interview #43 pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their conversation with Rory Sandstone about training and teaching in the Guang Hua Zhe Zong Tong Yi Pai branch of the…
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Gao Bagua, Zhe Zong Lineage - Teaching and Training - Rory Sandstone - Ep #112 - Interview #43 pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Rory Sandstone about training and teaching in the Guang Hua Zhe Zong Tong Yi Pai branch of the Gao Bagua style. From…
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Professional vs Amateur Teachers, Which is Better? - Ep #111
In this episode Randel and Owen talk about the pro's and con's of learning from professional vs amateur martial arts teachers. Need More From Kung Fu…
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Yi Quan Training with Students of the Founder - Emmanuel Agletiner - Ep #110 - Interview #42 pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Emmanuel Agletiner about Yi Chuan training, teaching and concepts. From his website: "A certified…
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Yi Quan Training with Students of the Founder - Emmanuel Agletiner - Ep #110 - Interview #42 pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Emmanuel Agletiner about Yi Chuan training, teaching and concepts. From his website: "A certified Yiquan instructor…
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The Pro's and Con's of Learning in Seminars, Ongoing Classes and Private Lessons - Ep #109
In this episode Randel and Owen talk about the pro's and con's of three different learning formats. Need More From Kung Fu Conversations (KFC)? KFC…
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Wing Chun, Teaching and Training, Carina Cirrincione and Jim Dees - Southern Arizona Wing Chun/ Raven Studios - Ep #108 - Interview #41 pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Carina Cirrincione and Jim Dees of Southern Arizona Wing Chun and Raven Studios. From their website…
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Wing Chun, Teaching and Training, Carina Cirrincione and Jim Dees - Southern Arizona Wing Chun/ Raven Studios - Ep #108 - Interview #41 pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Carina Cirrincione and Jim Dees of Southern Arizona Wing Chun and Raven Studios. From their website: Carina and Jim…
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What Can You Leave Out of Your System? - Ep#107
In this episode Randel and Owen talk about what makes the core of your system and what could be left out? Need More From Kung Fu Conversations (KFC)? KFC…
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MMA, NCAA Wrestling, Training and Coaching - Ben Cherrington - Ep#106 - Interview #40
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Ben Cherrington about training as a NCAA wrestling competitor and coach as well as his coaching work with high level…
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Chen Taiji Training with Feng Zhi Qiang, Zhang Xue Xin - J. Justin Meehan - Ep#105 - Interview #39
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with J. Justin Meehan about his martial journey and training Chen Taiji with Feng Zhi Quan, Zhang Xue Xin. From the ICMAC…
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Teaching Method Development in Kung Fu - Ep #104
In this episode Randel and Owen talk about the development of teaching methods in Kung Fu. Need More From Kung Fu Conversations (KFC)? KFC Email KFC…
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Returning Swordsmanship to China - Scott Rodell - Ep# 103 - Interview #38
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with returning guest, author and Swordsman Scott Rodell. From his Amazon Bio: "Scott M. Rodell has studied martial arts…
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Ep# 102- Interview #37 - Hai Yang - Qi Gong, Chen Taiji and Xingyi Training and Teaching pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Hai Yang about his martial journey, Qi Gong, Chen Taiji and Xingyi and training and teaching. From the…
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Ep# 102- Interview #37 - Hai Yang - Qi Gong, Chen Taiji and Xingyi Training and Teaching pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Hai Yang about his martial journey, Qi Gong, Chen Taiji and Xingyi and training and teaching. From the Dao I Podcast…
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Ep# 101- Interview #36 - Sifu Michael Herrera - Wing Chun Teaching and Training
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Sifu Michael Herrera about his martial journey and training and teaching Wing Chun. From his website: "Michael…
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Ep #100 - What Have We Learned?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the top things they have learned from doing 100 episodes of the Kung Fu Conversations podcast. Reach Out and Let Us…
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Ep# 99 - Randel's Bus Driving Kung Fu!
In this episode, Owen talks to Randel talk about the relationship between marital arts and the Kung Fu of the real world. Reach Out and Let Us Know What You…
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Ep# 98 - Interview #35 - Adam Mizner - Taiji, Nei Gong and Meditation Training and Teaching
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Adam Mizner about his martial journey and training and teaching Yang Taiji, Nei Gong and Meditation. From the Heaven…
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Ep #97 - How Much of a Second Martial Art Do you Need to Study?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about studying a second martial art, in addition to your primary martial art, and how much time should you spend on it?…
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Ep# 96 - Interview #34 - Marin Spivack - Chen Taiji Training and Teaching - Chen Yu, Feng Zhiqiang, Gene Chen pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Marin Spivack about Chen Taiji training training with Chen Yu, Feng ZhiQiang, and, Gene Chen. From his…
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Ep# 96 - Interview #34 - Marin Spivack - Chen Taiji Training and Teaching - Chen Yu, Feng Zhiqiang, Gene Chen pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Marin Spivack about Chen Taiji training training with Chen Yu, Feng ZhiQiang, and, Gene Chen. From his website…
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Ep #95 - 2025 End of Year Review
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about our 2025 season and what things are next for the podcast! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Ep# 94 - Interview #33 - Mark "BB" Becker - The "Tai Chi Beast" on training Chen Taiji with Feng Zhi Qiang, Zhang Xue Xin and Bai Ping Liang
Randel and Owen talk with BB on training with Chen Taiji with Feng Zhi Quan, Zhang Xue Xin and Liang Baiping. From his Facebook page: "Tai Chi journey since…
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Ep #93 - Does Your Teacher Teach a System?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the pros and cons of having a complete system, being a lineage holder and does that translate into being a good…
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Ep# 92 - Interview #32 - Andrea Falk - Kung Fu Translation, Training in China and Teaching
Randel and Owen talk with Andrea about training in China, her translation work and teaching. From the Lulu publishing website: "Andrea Falk has trained the…
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Ep #91 - How Does Cross-Training In Other Systems Help You?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about cross-training in other systems and it's impact on you and your primary art. When does it stop being a "style" and…
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Ep# 90 - Interview #31- Gunther Weil - Chen & Yang Taiji, Mantak Chia - a Lifetime of Learning and Training
Randel and Owen talk with Gunther about training Yang/ Tung Family , Chen Taiji and Qi Gong. From the Value Mentors Website: "Gunther M. Weil, Ph.D. is an…
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Ep #89 - Randel's Adventures - Teaching at Chun Con, Judging at the Denver Chinese Nationals and Dragon Boat Fest.
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about Randel's Kung Fu adventures over the last month teaching at the (Wing) Chun Con seminar, Judging at the Denver…
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Ep #88 - Interview #30 - Sifu Kisu Stars - The Last Airbender, Northern Shaolin, Bagua, Teaching and Training
Randel and Owen talk with Sifu Kisu Stars about training Northern Shaolin, Bagua and his famed work in Hollywood and specifically on Avatar: The Last…
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Ep #87 - Interview #29 - Elhanan Magidovich - The Gao Bagua of Taiwan & Tianjin, Training in China and Teaching
Randel and Owen talk with Elhanan "Henan" Magidovich, a dedicated practitioner of Bagua, Xingyi, and Taiji, to discuss his experiences training Kung Fu. Henan…
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Kevin Secours Rituals of Strength Podcast with Randel Davis
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…
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Ep #86 - Is Video Killing Kung Fu?
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!…
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Episode #85 - Interview #28 - Michael Dorgan - Chen Taiji Quan, Feng Zhiqiang, Hun Yuan Taiji - Teaching and Training pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Taiji practitioner and journalist Michael Dorgan about training Kung Fu, living in Beijing and…
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Episode #85 - Interview #28 - Michael Dorgan - Chen Taiji Quan, Feng Zhiqiang, Hun Yuan Taiji - Teaching and Training pt1
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…
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Episode #84 - Our Favorite Internal Martial Arts Books!
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!…
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Episode #83 - Interview #27 - Abi Moriya - Tang Sho Tao, Hong Yi Xiang, Bagua, Xingyi Training and Teaching pt2
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…
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Episode #83 - Interview #27 - Abi Moriya - Tang Sho Tao, Hong Yi Xiang, Bagua, Xingyi Training and Teaching pt1
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…
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Episode #82 - Solo Cast #6 - Joseph Crandall - Translation, Bagua, Xingyi, Taiji Training and Teaching
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…
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Episode #81 - Interview #26 - Veronika Partikova PhD - Hung Gar, Kung Fu Coach & MMA Fighter - The Kung Fu Academic
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…
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Episode #80 - Dong Hai Chuan was the Greatest Kung Fu Teacher in Modern History pt2 - His Students
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…
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Episode #79 - Interview #25 - Shifu Jacque - Pre-Hong Kong Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Praying Mantis, Teaching and Training - Kung Fu Kwoon
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…
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Episode #78 - Dong Hai Chuan was the Greatest Kung Fu Teacher in Modern History pt1
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…
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Episode #77 - Solo Cast #5 - The Budo Brothers - Filming Martial Arts, Japan and the future of the Budo Brothers
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…
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Episode #76 - Interview #24 - Shifu Lindsay Lambert - Choy Lay Fut, Shaolin, Yang Style Tai Chi - Teaching and Training - Wu Dao Kung Fu
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…
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Episode #75 - Interview #23 - Coaches Roundtable with Master Teachers Russ Smith and Kevin Secours
In this special episode Randel and Owen hold their first Coaches Roundtable interview with master teachers Russ Smith and Kevin Secours. About Kevin Secours…
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Episode #74 - Interview #22 - Master Paul Koh - Hung Gar Tiger Crane, Fu Jow Pai Tiger Claw Kung Fu - Training, Teaching and Philosophy pt2
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…
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Episode #74 - Interview #22 - Master Paul Koh - Hung Gar Tiger Crane, Fu Jow Pai Tiger Claw Kung Fu - Training, Teaching and Philosophy pt1
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…
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Episode #73 - Are The Missing Pieces In Your System Always In The East?
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!…
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Episode #72 - Interview #21 - Damo Mitchell - Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua Training and Practice pt2
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…
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Episode #72 - Interview #21 - Damo Mitchell - Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua Training and Practice pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Damo Mitchell about Bagua, Xingyi, Taiji and Nei Gong training, practice and teaching. From his website: "Damo…
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Episode # 71 - 2024 End of Year Review
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about our 2024 season and what things are next for the podcast! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode # 70 - Power vs Tactics
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about power and tactics in the martial arts! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think! Instagram…