Voices of Kung Fu

What does it take to develop real skill in Kung Fu? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu, we sit down with Sifu Kurt Scott, a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Lung Ying (Southern Dragon Kung Fu), to explore the principles, training methods, and mindset behind decades of martial arts practice. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, Sifu Kurt shares insights from his journey through traditiona...

“Fighting teaches you one thing… Internal training teaches you something deeper.” In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , Sifu Toni Parada shares a journey from Muay Thai and real-world experience… into the depth of internal martial arts. From external intensity… to structure, sensitivity, and internal power— this is a conversation about what happens when training evolves. This isn’t about styles....

In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Sifu David Welther— long-time practitioner and coach of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu —to explore a journey shaped through pressure, experience, and years of dedicated training. From his early encounters with Southern Praying Mantis… to intense training environments… to evolving his approach through cross-training and experimentation… This...

☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu Like, comment, share and subscribe to our socials! https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu What happens when you dedicate your life to training, not just physically, but mentally and internally? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Sifu James, head of the Sing Yee Da Cheng Boxing Association, to explore...

We have been building Voices of Kung Fu to share real stories, knowledge and the deeper side of the arts — not just what you see on the surface. But we are interested in what you all want to learn and see more of. Drop a comment and let us know what you like so far, which episode is currently your fav and anything else! — @voicesofkungfu is brought to you by the ICGPMA International Chow Gar Prayi...

In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Sifu Phillip Le to explore his journey into U.S. Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu—shaped by heritage, curiosity and the search for something that truly works. This is a conversation grounded in experience. We dive into: The transition from theory to application What changes when techniques are put under pressure The mindset behind eff...

☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu Like, comment, share and subscribe to our socials! https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Fan Style Baguazhang Sifu Phil Morrell—a lifelong martial artist whose journey spans karate, Muay Thai, Hung Gar, Southern systems and decades of dedicated training in Baguazhan...

☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: ⁠ https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu⁠ What does a journey in Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu training look like? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu, we sit down with Sifu Tommy Quan of the CKFA Southern Praying Mantis Federation USA — an inheritor of the Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis system under Sifu Poo Yee. With over 50 years of martial arts...

Is Tai Chi really a martial art? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Sifu Stephen Wooster — a lifelong martial artist with experience across karate, judo, and traditional Tai Chi — to explore the deeper reality behind the art. This conversation goes beyond the surface. We break down Tai Chi not as slow movement or health exercise, but as a complete martial system built on struc...

What does it really mean to learn traditional Kung Fu? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Suki — a long-time practitioner of Wing Chun and non-classical Kung Fu — to explore the deeper reality behind lineage, training, and what it takes to truly be accepted into a traditional system. This is not about shortcuts or surface-level techniques. From real-life turning points to year...

☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu What happens when you stop accepting tradition… and start questioning everything? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Gary Lever — a long-time Goju-Ryu practitioner who went deep into the roots of his art, cross-training with other arts and Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu and exploring what truly...

☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu What does real Kung Fu training look like when it’s stripped of ego, politics, and performance? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Sifu Steve Hayes — a lifelong martial artist with decades of experience in Southern Praying Mantis, security work, and real-world combat. From brutal conditioning an...

☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Sifu Jim Uglow, who shares his journey into Hung Gar — from early training in London to travelling to Hong Kong and immersing himself in a traditional lineage. What emerges is a clear picture of what authentic training demands. We explore: The reality of traini...

Enjoying the episode? Support the show 👉 ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu , we sit down with Sifu Julian Dale — a practitioner with over 42 years of experience — who travelled from the UK to Hong Kong and across China in search of real Kung Fu. What he found challenges a lot of modern assumptions. From the origins of Eagle Claw Kung Fu to the reality o...

Enjoying the episode?👉Support the show ⁠ https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu⁠ Unlock the journey of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu with Arthur Luk, a dedicated practitioner who trained under legendary masters in Hong Kong and New York. Discover how traditional martial arts training, focused on structure, internal energy, and resilience, can transform not just your skills, but your entire lif...