Kung Fu Conversations

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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, perspective, and clarity to the complicated subject of Chinese Kung Fu.

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Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt1 15.01.2023 42:35

In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness about his XinYi LiuHe! Ryan Bloomfield has been training Traditional Chinese Martial Arts for over 30 years with the last 18 years focusing on the internal martial arts of XinYi LiuHe Quan, Chen Family Taijiquan, Bagua and their associated health systems. Since meeting his current teach...

Episode #32 What would Internal Martial Arts look like if it was an external Martial Art? 01.01.2023 23:37

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) - 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

Episode #31 - Interview #2 - Neil Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts pt2 16.12.2022 48:30

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 Martial Arts for over 40 years. He has studied a number of systems including Bagua Zhang, Drunken Style, and Xin Yi Liu He. Facebook YouTube Instagram Patreon

Episode #31 - Interview #2 - Neil Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts pt1 01.12.2022 51:42

Episode #30 - Teaching Methods in the Chinese Martial Arts 18.11.2022 24:15

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! Instagram Facebook Buy Me a Coffee KFC Gmail Randel @ Red Forest Chinese Boxing - Contact : Instagram Facebook Owen @ Boulder Internal Arts - Contact : Blog Instagram

Episode #29 - Interview #1 - Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha pt2 30.10.2022 48:49

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 Xin Bin. With over 30 years of martial arts experience, she is a former member of the US wushu team, a black belt in aikido and also trained in kali silat, Lama kung fu, Mantis kung fu, tai chi and qi gong. She loves swords. Check out Rosa M...

Episode #28 - Interview #1 - Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha pt1 14.10.2022 43:16

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 Xin Bin. With over 30 years of martial arts experience, she is a former member of the US wushu team, a black belt in aikido and also trained in kali silat, Lama kung fu, Mantis kung fu, tai chi and qi gong. She loves swords. Check out Rosa M...

Episode #27 - When Your Teacher Changes Things, What Do You Do? 07.10.2022 34:02

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! Instagram Facebook Buy Me a Coffee KFC Gmail Randel @ Red Forest Chinese Boxing - Contact : Instagram Facebook Owen @ Boulder Internal Arts - Contact : Blog Instagram

Episode #26 - Weapons; Use and Function in the Martial Arts. 17.09.2022 25:39

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? 06.09.2022 27:04

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 02.09.2022 15:20

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? 19.08.2022 23:52

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?) 02.08.2022 26:16

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? 16.07.2022 36:21

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 style. 

Episode #21 - Specialization in the Martial Arts. Is specializing as asset? 06.07.2022 25:08

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? 17.06.2022 25:24

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. 04.06.2022 26:08

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"? 

Episode #18 - Mysticism vs Practicality in Chinese Kung Fu, can you have both? 17.05.2022 34:55

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? 02.05.2022 32:02

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? 16.04.2022 28:27

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? 02.04.2022 27:00

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. 17.03.2022 24:38

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. 04.03.2022 27:05

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 18.02.2022 27:52

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 02.02.2022 20:03

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 add material to your system?