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 #10 - Filling in the Gaps in your System pt 1. 15.01.2022 33:52

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 system?  The reference to Professor Peter Lorge and his lecture on "Inventing Traditional Martial Arts" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VqeQzaEdBY The reference to European gymnastics influencing Chinese martial arts David Ross "Shaolin Kung Fu is...

Episode #9 - Classical vs Modern Training Methods 30.12.2021 25:10

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 16.12.2021 31:49

In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss speed, hot nasty speed, in the martial arts.  Learn Chinese Internal Kung Fu at  Boulder Internal Martial Arts

Episode #7 - Kung Fu Movies, Flying Magical Daoists, and Real Kung Fu Training 05.12.2021 32:24

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 23.11.2021 27:59

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 02.11.2021 30:31

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 18.10.2021 29:06

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 30.09.2021 30:08

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 16.09.2021 30:52

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 04.09.2021 27:14

Episode #1 - In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences in Chinese Internal Martial Arts (Tai Chi, Xingyi, Bagua) training, concept, and methodologies.  