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
#34 What Do You Do When You Do Ba Gua Zhang?
In this episode we answer the question "What do you do, when you do Ba Gua Zhang? Here I discuss what it means to study a martial art such as Ba Gua Zhang and how it differs from other martial arts. …
#33 Thoughts on the History of Ba Gua Zhang
Learn the history and different schools of thought on how Ba Gua Zhang was created. Interesting historic facts about this magnificent, imperial guard martial art.
Read more about Zhang Hua Sen \[he…
#32 The Beginning of Ba Gua Zhang - Part 2
A Story from old China about the beginnings of Ba Gua Zhang. Part 2 of 2
In this episode we continue the story of Tung Hai Chang the founder of the classical combat oriented martial known as Ba Gua Zh…
#31 The beginnings of Ba Gua Zhang, Part 1 of 2
A Story from old China about the beginnings of Ba Gua Zhang. Part 1 of 2
It isn't easy becoming one of the greatest martial artists in China! Follow this story to learn about how Tung Hai Chang learne…
#30 Ba Gua Zhang Founder's Most Unique Disciple
Stories from Old Beijing and Master Zhang Hua Sen
Every time I studied with Zhang Hua Sen he told me at least one lengthy story. Zhang was a master story teller and he loved to tell these stories. For…
#29 Kung Fu Animal Power - Benefits of Correct Body Mechanics
In this podcast I describe how the 18 Animals Of Kung Fu Animal Power teach the secrets of "Shen Fa" or Body Method. Body Method is how a well trained expert martial artist moves to generate force. T…
#28 Ba Gua Zhang - Learn This Therapeutic and Healing Art
Sifu Jensen talks about amazing stories of his Ba Gua Zhang teacher, Zhang Hwa Shen, and how some of the Ba Gua Zhang foundation drills were created.
This famous classical martial art's training meth…
#27 Ignite Your Fire
I never had Sylvester Stallone's problem. I have always loved working out. I woke up filled with excitement about all the amazing things my teachers had shared with me and gratitude, and wonder, that…
#26 Move For Your Mind - The Most Important Part of Your Immune System
Move For Your Mind - The Most Important Part of Your Immune System
Humans need to move. Movement affects our minds and emotions. Movement is also crucial to circulate two vital fluids within the body.…
#25 How to Pump Up Your Immune System With The Vital Movements of Qigong
How to Pump Up Your Immune System With The Vital Movements of Qigong
In this podcast I describe how vital movement is to proper function of our immune system. Qigong provides gentle safe and effective…
#24 COVID-19 Actions and Protection Plan
In this episode I discuss how to respond to the COVID-19 crisis today and give ideas from our arts and traditional Chinese medicine to help you!
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#23 The Art of Xing Yi Part 2: Elements, Animals, and more
In this podcast I continue describing the art of Xing Yi Quan which I began learning in 1979. Xing Yi Quan means "Form and Will" or "Form and Intention" Boxing. This is a famous style of classical co…
#22 The Art of Xing Yi and the Practice of Heaven, Earth, and Person-Part 1
In this podcast I describe the art of Xing Yi Quan which I began learning in 1979. Xing Yi Quan means "Form and Will" or "Form and Intention" Boxing. This is a famous style of classical combat orient…
#21 Tui Na - Chinese Medical Massage and Bone Setting- Part 2
Part 2: In this episode, I continue discussing Tui Na, the therapeutic massage techniques commonly practiced by classical Chinese martial arts masters. I learned Tui Na from my Xing Yi Quan and Ba Gu…
#20 Tui Na - Chinese Medical Massage and Bone Setting- Part 1
Part 1: In this episode, I discuss Tui Na the therapeutic massage techniques commonly practiced by classical Chinese martial arts masters. I learned Tui Na from my Xing Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang instr…
#19 Being Centered, A Way of Being - Lessons from Classical Martial Arts on Facing the Challenges of Modern Life
#19 Being Centered, A Way of Being - Lessons from Classical Martial Arts on facing the Challenges of Modern Life. In this episode, we learn practical methods to help deal with the stresses of modern …
#18 Special Qualities of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Why I Love It!
The Northern Shaolin style of classical Chinese martial arts is my favorite martial art. I have learned quite a few styles of Kung Fu over the years and seen many more. But Northern Shaolin and my te…
#17 Unlock the Genius of Your Practice
In this episode I continue to talk about the essence of true Kung Fu and how to get it. In addition, following this theme I also answer more questions from Sean Lim. Sean Lim is a student of the Yiji…
#16 The Meaning of Kung Fu from the Training Hall to Ring Side
The term "Kung Fu" has become a popular term that denotes classical combat oriented Kung Fu. However, there is a depth to its meaning that goes far further. In this episode I describe I and my peers …
#15 Chinese Hero Huo Yuan Jia and Chin Woo
In this episode, I describe the history of the Chin Woo association that preserved and modernized many classical martial arts and its founder Huo Yuan Jia. My teacher Wong Jackman ran the San Francis…