Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health
Here I share and explain how to get and stay healthy with Tai Chi, Qigong, and Kung Fu. Mixing interviews with incredible people, and my own insights and experiences, we look for timeless wisdom and proven practices to be healthy and happy today.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Part 2 of 2: Beyond the Stance Sifu Kisu and Sifu Jensen on Real Kung Fu and Personal Mastery
Part 2 of 2 of this insightful interview continues the rich conversation between Sifu Scott Jensen and Sifu Kisu Stars, offering rare insight into the heart of traditional Kung Fu training and the in…
53. Part 1 of 2: Beyond the Stance: Sifu Kisu and Sifu Jensen on Real Kung Fu and Personal Mastery
In this dynamic conversation, Sifu Scott Jensen welcomes Sifu Kisu Stars—renowned Northern Shaolin master and martial arts choreographer for Avatar: The Last Airbender—for a heartfelt discussion on r…
#52 Aim for Skills to Start Your Journey
#52 Aim for Skills to Start Your Journey
Playing with your shoelaces and thinking about running is not the same as entering the race and placing yourself on the starting the line. When you decide to b…
#51 Understanding the Four Extremities - a Lost Pearl of Wisdom
#51 Understanding the Four Extremities - A Lost Pearl of Wisdom
The Four Extremities are both a classic diagnostic tool in traditional Chinese Medicine and a secret teaching in classical combat orient…
#50 The Earth Dragon Leaps!
#50 The Earth Dragon Leaps!
In this episode we explore why people practice with staves, the history and lore of the staff, and its special meaning for Buddhists. We also look at the amazing Earth Drag…
#49 Sipping the Elixir of Immortality from the Holy Grail
On the West coast of the USA we were starting to come out of our pandemic isolation only to be driven back inside by massive fires and smoke. How do we cope with all of this? It seems to be a bit muc…
#48 Center Equilibrium the Heart of Old School Tai Chi
In this podcast I explain the concept of Center Equilibrium that I learned from Tai Chi Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo in the 1990s. Yang Zhenduo was the Grandmaster of the Yang Family of Tai Chi Chuan and…
#47 Center Axis or Center Line in Classical Tai Chi and Kung Fu
The Center Line or Center Axis is a posture and movement principle in many forms or styles of Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Shaolin, Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Lan Shou Quan, Three Kingdoms Cannon…
#46 How Centered Can You Get?
In this episode we discuss being centered in martial arts practice and why being aware of your center and your opponents center is so important.
Being centered is also one of the key components for b…
#45 Tai Chi Philosophy and the meaning of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine
#45 Tai Chi Philosophy and the meaning of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the previous podcast we discussed the origins of the Tai Chi symbol in the classci text of Chinese thought the…
#44 Understanding the Tai Chi Symbol and Yin and Yang Philosophy Part One
#44 Understanding the Tai Chi Symbol and Yin and Yang Philosophy Part One
The Tai Chi symbol is one of the most over used graphic designs in the world. In this episode we dive deep into the origins of…
#43 How Hot Are You?
#43 How Hot are You? - Having listened to previous podcasts about Qi and Blood a number of people have asked whether their cold hands means their Qi is weak. Although a simple "yes" would be mostly t…
Episode #42 Got A Training Plan? Take Control of Your Path to Mastery
Got A Training Plan? Take Control of Your Path to Mastery looks at how Teacher knows what the curriculum is and how to teach you the technical skills required to master your art. Have you figured out…
#41 Lessons about your Lungs from Classical Chinese Medicine and Kung Fu
Episode #41 Lessons about your Lungs from Classical Chinese Medicine and Kung Fu
Your Lungs are one of your most important organs. Maintaining proper function of your lungs is critical to your health …
Episode #40 The Secret Lessons of the Tiger in Classical Kung Fu and Tai Chi
Episode #40 The Secret Lessons of the Tiger in Classical Kung Fu and Tai Chi
In this episode we look at some of the amazing qualities of the Tiger. Different styles of Classical Combat oriented Kung F…
#39 Wu De - Martial Virtue - Guan Gong's Awakening Sutra and the Goal of Marital Arts
#39 Wu De - Martial Virtue - Guan Gong's Awakening Sutra and the Goal of Marital Arts
In this episode we explore Wu De or "Martial Virtue" the code of conduct and honor among martial artists. Guan Gon…
Episode #38 Secret Lessons From the White Crane
Episode #38 Lessons From the White Crane - In this episode we explore why the Taoists of ancient China loved the White Crane and the special or hidden lessons the Crane teaches. Learn about improving…
Episode #37 Kicking Your Butt Down the Path of Enlightenment
Episode #37 Kicking Your Butt Down the Path of Enlightenment
In this episode we answer listener Sean Lim's questions about Qigong, Kung Fu and the Path to Enlightenment. Diving into the greatest myste…
#36 Being Centered in the Eye of the Hurricane: Part 2
In this deep philosophical episode we explore being centered, reflection, introspection, the nature of our thoughts and attention, will, and Qi in relation to being centered. We also look at Dante's…
#35 Being Centered in the Eye of the Hurricane: Part 1
In this episode, I discuss how we can enter highly charged emotional states by being emotionally triggered. We also examine the connection between the organs and the emotions and how your organs are …