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KungFu Podcasts | TW Smith
by TW Smith
The audience of this program is some of the Finest and Sharpest Martial Artists in the world. TW Smith brings the stories of martial arts to life by looking through the lenses of history, research, legends and lore. KungFu, Karate, BJJ, and many other systems as well as sports such as MMA are all included.
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Kicks and Sweeps, Why, How, Where
KFP 220 is a book review of an excellent work by author Brian Kuttel. His work on Kicks and Sweeps is one of the best I have read. It is a library of over 20 kicks, with a drill down on each one. Suggestions where to start, how to train it, how to use it and what is the intention that you are…
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IronShirt Master Mar Sik: KFP 219
KFP 219 IronShirt Master Sifu Mar Sik Support Kids to Martial Arts Support A Dream https://gofund.me/e745a0e7 Sifu Mah Sek. https://diva.sfsu.edu/collections/sfbatv/bundles/227030 Video: https://youtu.be/hn6UmLgCGGU?si=BCsJ0c89ysfUiYSa Ebay Magazine: https://ebay.us/m/vr2Hvn Shurite Troy June…
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The Ninja Nurse : KFP 218
A review of research revealed there is a 1 in 5 chance of being injured in a shotokan tournament and 1 in 4 chance of being injured over the course of time training. The mean percentage of reported injuries thru 10 studies 1. Contusions 47% 2. Epistaxis (nosebleed) 20% 3. Laceration 14% 4....
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Understanding Knee Problems with Suzie Foreman
Suzie is a physical therapist with a background in martial arts. During this interview we will discuss how to recognize, rehab and prevent knee problems from a variety disciplines. Get access to new materials and videos at : https://patreon.com/twsmith Visit new website at twsmith.site Contact...
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WhistleKick's Jeremy Lesniak Interviews TW Smith
KFP 161 Over the past year, I had the opportunity to get introduced to Jeremy at WhistleKick. I found him to be extraordinarily sincere, polite and professional. In fact, I plan to have WhistleKick print some KungFu Podcast Tshirts. Trey, One of the listener's to the Whistle Kick Program wrote:...
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Yip Man and the Prostitute KFP 208
Magic and Sex as Power is present in every culture, to this day. An essay by Professor Ben Judkins gives us an early Chinese 20th century glimpse of how one of the iconic figures faces a public challenge. You may also like: The First Steps of Yip Man...
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Interview with Iain Abernethy
Iain Abernethy is an expert in the applications of Karate. His passion for understanding his martial arts is extraordinarily rare. Iain was the person that challenged me to start my voice in the world of martial arts and I am grateful to him for that. Get a notepad, because there is a wealth of...
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Interview with Tasha Ina : My Sword
Martial Arts is my Sword, Shield and Pen KFP 178 Tasha has a remarkable origin story that started her down the path of Martial Arts. They include betrayal of a trust and an assault early on. She turned to martial arts as a way protecting herself. During the process, she has developed into a…
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Secret Societies Pt3- Bruce Lee
Secret Societies, Gangs and Triads. Part 3 Gang, Enforcers and Bruce Lee https://twsmith.us
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Secret Societies Pt2- Triads Tongs
Secret Societies Pt2- Triads Tongs Originally aired in 2016, now with new links and available for everyone. KFP 98
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Secret Societies Pt1- Organized Crime
KFP 97 Secret Societies The Role of Chinese Martial Arts in Organized Crime Originally aired 2016, now with new links and available for everyone
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Native Language of Okinawain Karate
This is a must listen if you want to glimpse at the transition from Okinawain to Japanese Karate. If you like this, you may also enjoy the Interviews with Doug Perry (who was there in the 50's) and the series, The Bubishi Returns to its Chinese Roots. Professor Samantha May https://twsmith
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Factors That Effect Moral Judgement
Factors That Effect Moral Judgement
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4 Steps to Cut Through the Chaos TKF 09
Getting through the Fog of Chaos in 4 steps is a Podcast that resonated with me as a Maritime Meditation long ago. It is the narrative story of facts how SeaMen navigated the sea’s before 1100 AD. The magnet compass was created in 206 BC, but not implemented into sea navigation until 1107 AD....
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Preserving Traditional Kungfu Pt 2
The Sword Polisher Book Review Introduction Purpose 1st Reviewer Summarize the content Your Support Goes to other Evidence Cited and Changed Part 1 Knocking on the KungFu Door Summary of Part 1 If you would like access the entire Kungfu Podcast library, https://twsmith.us
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Preserving Traditional Kungfu 1
The Sword Polisher Book Review Introduction Purpose 1st Reviewer Summarize the content Your Support Goes to other Evidence Cited and Changed Part 1 Knocking on the KungFu Door Summary of Part 1 https://twsmith.us
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Confucius Martial Art Character Test Pt 4
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Confucius Martial Art Character Test Pt 3
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Confucius Martial Art Character Test Pt 2
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Confucius Martial Art Character Test Pt 1
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A Practical Guide to A Noble Path
Review of Martial Arts : Johnathon Bluestein In This Podcast The Martial Arts Teacher : Johnathon Bluestein : 2017 Sponsor Audibletrial.com 3 Types of Books that Make You Smarter List: Thing Created Only After They were Introduced in Sci-fi Area's that a Martial Teachers Can Improve It is more…
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Fake Empowerment Pt 2
Quick Refresher of Part 1's First 5 Story : Fake Empowerment Nearly Cost a Man his Life 7 Steps to Living Like a Bad Ass The Courage of Undeniable Empowerment Story
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Fake Empowerment Pt 1
Agent of Action : Kai Morgan In This Episode : 3 Phases to Undeniable Empowerment True Story of the Use of Law of Power 6 of 11 of the Identifiers of Fake and Real Empowerment
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3 Paths to Authentic Chinese Martial Arts Pt2
In this Episode Bringing Martial Arts into the Culture of the Time An Emporer's Right Hand Man Describes Martial Arts The Confucian Perspective Stories of Real Martial Artists of the Time How Can You Apply What We Have Learned? Based on Professor Ben Judkins Essay: Get the References, Measure...
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3 Paths to Authentic Chinese Martial Arts Pt1
Your Map to Navigating the Martial Arts Historical Landscape Based on Professor Ben Judkins Essay: Get the References, Measure Yourself with a Quiz : KungFuPodcasts.com/3Paths Support the Program KungFuPodcasts.com/Support
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Evaluate the Theatre of Combat Pt2
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Committment TKF 35
Being Loyal To Yourself
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EveryDay Martial Artist Interview
Brian Doucette at Everyday Martial Artist contacted me to interview me about my story. We took some side routes along the way and I thought you may enjoy listening in. Get Weekly updates and workshops at : https://patreon.com/twsmith
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Be The Hero
Disaster strikes us at our core. Leaving us in fear and uncertain. The biological term for understanding how an organism experiences the world is called 'umvelt'. Can we reshape ourselves into the hero.
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David Chin 1999 San Fransisco Seminar
My Sifu David Chin and I were invited to San Francisco to present at a seminar honoring Sifu Kuo Lien Ying. The audio gets a little rough because recording tech wasn't as good and we never were thinking about a 'podcast' back then. However there are some great jewels of martial theory in here,...
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Chained to the Body
KFP 214 A consensual fight took place in south China in the summer of 1872. Alfred Lister was introduced in the last podcast as an European writer, translator, politician and more, but not a martial artist. He witness this Martial Art's challenge match and the fallout afterwards. Thank you for…
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The Real Lost KungFu Manual KFP 213
The Lost KungFu Manual The most beloved story in the world of Martial Arts is the lost training manual. Well, here is the story of one discovered by academic researchers, recently. - KungFu Podcasts with TW Smith : https://kungfupodcasts.com https://twsmith
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Wrestling A President Like Washington or Lincoln
Grappling has a deep root in traditional martial arts. This is story of 3 US Presidents that powerfully altered their lives through Grappling. https://twsmith https://kungfupodcasts.com
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Can Tai Chi Make My Karate Better? KFP 211
A recent question, "Can Tai Chi make my Shotokan Karate better", really peaked my interest. My personal response was 'of course' I have seen it many times over, and better yet, I have seen it make other things better. Golfers and swimmers both have used it, but .. why? I pulled out my old texts...
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Use The Tool of Violence KFP 210
Violence is neither self-defense or criminal, it is an Act. After the dust settles is where it is determined if it was justified violence or not. During this podcast we will look at the historical, philosophical and religious perspectives on violence, then we will look at from Masters of…
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Put the Squeeze on Self Care KFP 209
Since the Covid Pandemic Self Care has gone from a $10 Billion Industry to a $420 Billion Industry. People of EVERY age group are looking for ways to take better care of themselves. Due to the chaos and changes that our lives have gone through, people are looking for the most versatile…
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Interview Brian Kuttel KFP 207
The future lies in those aspired younger talents of today. Brian Kuttel is one of those talents. Listen to how he began. Why he started training and how it transformed to today. www.sifukuttel.com
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1932 BaGua Training Manual Pt2
We pick up with the Bagua training manual from 1932 with a highly regarded expert of the art. Training tips, practical suggestions, and by his words, 'no magical interpretations'. Learn how the practical Traditional Chinese Martial Artists approach it.
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BaGua 1930 Training Manual Pt1
Nearly 100 years ago, there were several martial art institutes designed to stamp out the 'magic' and 'non-sense crap' that was running in several systems of martial arts. This concise Bagua training manual was released by an excellent practitioner, who was also a son to one of the best Bagua...
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The First Steps of Yip Man
Private Lineage stories are not history. Characters are added and removed, while other character relationships are altered. Not to mention that most lineages are a marketing tool, tilted to who-ever is being marketed. If you want to get a snapshot of the 'bigger' picture, you have to look into...
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Execution of a WingChun Assassin KFP 203
The media would have us believe that Bruce Lee and Yip Man were the only nationally recognized Wing Chun man. However, the Wing Chun man that was first mentioned through national voices was never portrayed on screen. In fact, most Wing Chun / Chinese Martial Artists will not even know him. Come...
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5 Steps to Policing Ourselves KFP 201
Civilian life today has changed in perhaps every imaginable facet, with more to come. With the violence, riots and defunding police actions taking place, you may want to consider your role as a Martial Artist.
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Understand the Self Defense Against a Virus KFP 202
Debut of Martial Arts is Medicine, we will look into the process of “Repel the Invaders”. Following the sciences of, How your martial arts training provides 3 important layers of keeping virus’s, including Covid. You can also listen to it : https://twsmith
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Lt. Colonel Interview Wiser Through the Fog and Friction KFP 200
US Air Force Lt. Colonel Retired Mark Wiser Few men have put the hours and missions that F15 Fighter Pilot Mark Wiser has. He sat with me to share the experience of starting as Air Force Graduate to pilot, then to a fighter pilot. Eventually he became an instructor at the Weapons School. We know…
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The New Breed of Martial Arts Pt4
The direction and reasons for changing the Traditional 'relic' to a new shinier treasure. Fortunately, some hold onto the Traditional Chinese Martial Arts expectations. The New Breed of Martial Arts Pt4 KFP 199 Warrior Training to National Treasure
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The New Breed of Martial Arts Pt3
Chinese Martial Arts with Traditional Warrior Training. You are the police and protection of your community and countryside. Training in 5 Village Organizations
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The New Breed of Martial Arts Pt2
In Part 1, we took one Professors approach to defining Martial Arts, during part 2, 2 Professors are going to give excellent arguments for other approaches. Professor Judkins is going to take both arguments and give them a twist to consider, to make your messages more inspiring. Laying the...
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The New Breed of Martial Arts Pt1
Sometimes, the harder you try, the worse it gets. That can happen in many things, take 'creative art', someone takes an old bed box spring, welds an old bucket and a chair on it, gives it a name and paints it.. calls it art. Someone else sees junkyard material that is in the middle of a campus....
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Listen With More Than Your Ears TKF 77
Originally aired Oct 2015. One of my favorite lessons from Sifu Chin, Listen with more than your ears.
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The Bare Essentials
I am much, much better when things are boiled down, to essentials. Get past all the flowery, feel good crap, and get me to the nuts and bolts... Well, with Mr. John O'Sullivan's permission, I have taken his blog post and voiced it for martial artist. Anyone Can Use It I realized that these bare...
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The audience of this program is some of the Finest and Sharpest Martial Artists in the world. TW Smith brings the stories of martial arts to life by looking through the lenses of history, research, legends and lore. KungFu, Karate, BJJ, and many other systems as well as sports such as MMA are all included.
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