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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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Episode #69 - Interview #20 - Sifu Brian Kuttel - Choy Li Fut Kung Fu and Yang Taiji- Training, Practice and Teaching pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Sifu Brian Kuttel about Choy Li Fut and Yang Taiji training, practice and teaching. From his website: "Brian Kuttel…
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Episode #69 - Interview #20 - Sifu Brian Kuttel - Choy Li Fut and Yang Taiji - Training, Practice and Teaching
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Sifu Brian Kuttel about Choy Li Fut and Yang Taiji training, practice and teaching. From his website: "Brian Kuttel…
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Episode #68 - The Difference Between Watering the Art Down and Making It More Accessible
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about The difference between watering the art down and making it more accessible. Reach Out and Let Us Know What You…
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Episode #67 - Solo Cast #4 - Interview with William Safford of Seek Progress - BJJ, Fitness, Mental Game
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast with William Safford from Seek Progress about training, fitness and training. "Will Safford is a fitness trainer who…
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Episode #66 - Interview #19 - Nabil Ranné - Chen Taiji Quan - Training, Practice and Teaching pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Nabil Ranné about Chen Style Taiji training, practice and teaching.From his website: "As a disciple 弟子 of Chen Yu…
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Episode #66 - Interview #19 - Nabil Ranné - Chen Taiji Quan - Training, Practice and Teaching pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Nabil Ranné about Chen Style Taiji training, practice and teaching. From his website: "As a disciple 弟子 of Chen Yu…
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Episode #65 - Your Teacher is Not the Single Source of Truth
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about your teacher being a single source of truth in your art! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #64 - Interview #18 - Matthew Hillman - Xingyi, Bagua, Tang Sho Tao and Acupuncture pt2
In this episode Randel and Owen continue their conversation with Matt Hillman about his Xingyi, Bagua, Tang Sho Tao and Acupuncture. From his website: "Matt…
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Episode #64 - Interview #18 - Matthew Hillman - Xingyi, Bagua, Tang Sho Tao and Acupuncture pt1
In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Matt Hillman about his Xingyi, Bagua, Tang Sho Tao and Acupuncture. From his website: "Matt graduated in 2001 from…
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Episode #63 - Is Having More Information Always Better?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the secretiveness of the Chinese Martial Arts, what is being hidden? Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #62 - Interview # 17 - Jack Schaefer - Bagua, Daoism, Acupuncture and BJJ pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Jack Schaefer about Daoist studies, BJJ and Martial Arts. From his website: "Jack Schaefer is a graduate of Oregon…
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Episode #62 - Interview # 17 - Jack Schaefer - Bagua, Daoism, Acupuncture and BJJ pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Jack Schaefer about Daoist studies, BJJ and Martial Arts. From his website: "Jack Schaefer is a graduate of Oregon…
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Episode #61 - Secretive Chinese Martial Arts, What is Your Teacher Hiding from You?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the secretiveness of the Chinese Martial Arts, what is being hidden? Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #60 - Interview # 16 - Red Pine AKA Bill Porter - Buddhism, Daoism, China Travel, Translation and Poetry
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview author, translator Red Pine AKA Bill Porter author of "Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits". From his…
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Episode #59 - Offense and Defense are they the same?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about Offense and Defense in the Chinese Martial Arts, are they the same thing? Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #58 - Interview #15 - Robert J Coons - Daoism, Nei Dan, Bagua, Xingyi, Immortality Study.com pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview Robert J. Coons about Daoism, Nei Dan, Bagua, Xingyi, and his Immortality Study.com teachings. From…
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Episode #58 - Interview #15 - Robert J Coons - Daoism, Nei Dan, Bagua, Xingyi, Immortality Study.com
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Robert J. Coons about Daoism, Nei Dan, Bagua, Xingyi, and his Immortality Study.com teachings. From his bio: "Robert…
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Episode #57 - Do we need forms? pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the role of forms in the Chinese Martial Arts, do we need them? Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #56 - Interview# 14 - The Kung Fu Genius - Alex Richter - City Wing Tsun pt2
In this episode, the KFC (Kung Fu Conversations) team (Owen and Randel) continue their interview the KFG (Kung Fu Genius) Sifu Alex Richter of City Wing Tsun…
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Episode #56 - Interview# 14 - The Kung Fu Genius - Alex Richter - City Wing Tsun pt1
In this episode, the KFC (Kung Fu Conversations) team (Owen and Randel) interview the KFG (Kung Fu Genius) Sifu Alex Richter of City Wing Tsun, NYC! From his…
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Episode #55 - Do we need forms? pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the role of forms in the Chinese Martial Arts, do we need them? Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #54 - Interview# 13 - "Goju" Spencer Knuttila - Wing Chun, Goju Ryu Karate
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Goju Spencer about his Ho Luen Wing Chun and Goju Ryu. From his Bio: "I am a Wing Chun (Ho Luen) and Goju Ryu…
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Episode #53 - How Much Chinese Culture Do You Need In Your Chinese Martial Art?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the role of Chinese culture in the Chinese Martial Arts, how much is enough? Reach Out and Let Us Know What You…
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Episode #52 - Interview #12 - Sifu David Peterson - WSL Wing Chun Combat Science pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview Sifu David Peterson. From his website: "David Peterson, has been training in the Chinese martial arts…
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Episode #52 - Interview #12 - Sifu David Peterson - WSL Wing Chun Combat Science
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Sifu David Peterson. From his website: "David Peterson, has been training in the Chinese martial arts since 1973. He…
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Episode #51 - Will Chinese Marital Arts Be Here in 100 years? 2023 Wrap Up!
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the future of Chinese Martial Arts and wrap up 2023! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think! Instagram…
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Episode #50 - Interview #11 - Douglas Wong - Traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Taiji, White Lotus Kung Fu pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Sifu Douglas Wong From his website: "Master Wong has been involved in the martial arts for over…
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Episode #50 - Interview #11 - Douglas Wong - Traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Taiji, White Lotus Kung Fu pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Sifu Douglas Wong From his website: "Master Wong has been involved in the martial arts for over 40…
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Episode #49 - Is Your Practice Right for you in the Long-Term?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about what is right for the long-term practitioner may not be right for the lineage or style in the short term. Reach Out…
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Episode #48 - Interview #10 - Dr. Mark Cheng - Kung Fu, FMA, Taiji Quan, and Fitness pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Dr. Mark Cheng. From his website: "As a lifelong student of healing, harming, and helping the human body through…
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Episode #48 - Interview #10 - Dr. Mark Cheng - Kung Fu, FMA, Taiji Quan, and Fitness pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Dr. Mark Cheng. From his website: "As a lifelong student of healing, harming, and helping the human body through…
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Episode #47 - Solo Cast #3 - Warriorship Conversing ep3 - Randel Davis Talks with "The Combat Professor" Kevin Secours
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast with Director of Integrated Fighting Systems "The Combat Professor" Kevin Secours. About Kevin: "I have over 30’years…
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Episode #46 - Eras of Your Teacher and Their Training, How Should You Approach it?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the eras of a teacher and how their training changes over time and how you should approach it. Reach Out and Let Us…
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Episode #45 - Interview #9 - Sifu Russ Smith - Chinese Kung Fu, Okinawan Karate, Eskrima - Burinkan Dojo pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with master teacher and author Russ L Smith. From his website: "Russ expressed an interest in martial…
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Episode #45 - Interview #9 - Sifu Russ Smith - Chinese Kung Fu, Okinawan Karate, Eskrima - Burinkan Dojo pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview master teacher and author Russ L Smith. From his website: "Russ expressed an interest in martial arts as a young…
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Episode #44 - Two Year Anniversary Episode!
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about doing the Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) podcast for the last two years! Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #43 - Interview #8 - Ken Gullette - Chen Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi - Internal Fighting Arts
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview well-known Chen Taiji, Bagua, and Xingyi practitioner Ken Gullette of Internal Fighting Arts. With over 50 years of…
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Episode #42 - Cross-training in Martial Arts, How Much is Too Much?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Cross-training in Martial Arts! Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) - Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think! Instagram…
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Episode #41 - Interview #7 - Jonathan Bluestein - Chinese Kung Fu - Blue Jade Martial Arts pt. 2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with multi-art Kung Fu practitioner, author of nine books, and podcaster, Jonathan Bluestein of Blue…
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Episode #41 - Interview #7 - Jonathan Bluestein - Chinese Kung Fu - Blue Jade Martial Arts pt. 1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview multi-art Kung Fu practitioner, author of nine books, and podcaster, Jonathan Bluestein of Blue Jade Martial Arts!…
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Episode #40 - The Shareability of Chinese Martial Arts!
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the shareability of Chinese Martial Arts, how challenging it can be, and what we can do to promote it! Kung Fu…
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Episode #39 - Interview #6 - Will Wain-Williams - Praying Mantis Practitioner and Kung Fu Documentary Filmmaker - Monkey Steals Peach
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Praying Mantis practitioner and kung fu documentary filmmaker Will Wain-Williams from the Monkey Steals Peach…
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Solo Cast #2 - Warriorship Conversing ep2 - Randel Davis on the Steel Mace Nation Podcast
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast with the Steel Mace Nation Podcast.
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Episode #38 - Being Good at Your Martial Art or Being Good at Fighting?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Being Good at Your Martial Art vs Fighting. Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) - Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!…
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Episode #37 - Interview #5 - Scott M. Rodell - Yang Taiji and Chinese Swordsmanship - Great River Taoist Center pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Scott M. Rodell of the Great River Taoist Center about his practice, teaching, and martial…
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Episode #37 - Interview #5 - Scott M. Rodell - Yang Taiji and Chinese Swordsmanship - Great River Taoist Center pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Scott M. Rodell of the Great River Taoist Center about his practice, teaching, and martial development! “Scott M…
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Episode #36 - Classical vs Modern Applications in Chinese Kung Fu!
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Classical vs Modern Applications in Chinese Kung Fu. Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) - Reach Out and Let Us Know What you…
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Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Sonny Mannon of Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga about his time in Beijing, Taiji Quan, and Shuai Jiao!…
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Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Sonny Mannon of Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga about his time in Beijing, Taiji Quan, and Shuai Jiao! Sonny Mannon is the…
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Episode #34 What is the Point of Studying Martial Arts with Monastic Origins?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss studying Martial Arts with monastic origins. Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) - Reach Out and Let Us Know What you Think!…
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Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness about his XinYi LiuHe! Ryan…
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Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness about his XinYi LiuHe! Ryan Bloomfield has been…
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Episode #32 What would Internal Martial Arts look like if it was an external Martial Art?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss what Internal Martial Arts look like when they are practiced like external martial arts. Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) -…
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Episode #31 - Interview #2 - Neil Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Neil "The Kung Fu Guy" Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts! Neil Ripski has been a practitioner and teacher of Chinese…
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Episode #31 - Interview #2 - Neil Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Neil "The Kung Fu Guy" Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts! Neil Ripski has been a practitioner and teacher of Chinese…
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Episode #30 - Teaching Methods in the Chinese Martial Arts
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss teaching methods in Chinese martial arts! Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) - Reach Out and Let Us Know What you Think!…
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Episode #29 - Interview #1 - Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha! Rosa Mei is a senior disciple of Tong Bei Kung Fu under Master Zhang…
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Episode #28 - Interview #1 - Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel do their first interview with Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha! Rosa Mei is a senior disciple of Tong Bei Kung Fu under Master Zhang…
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Episode #27 - When Your Teacher Changes Things, What Do You Do?
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 Think!…
Kung Fu ConversationsEpisode #26 - Weapons; Use and Function in the Martial Arts.
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the use of weapons, training methods, and their relevance in Chinese Martial Arts.