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Talking Fists

by Ryan Saint George

Dedicated to all things Martial Arts and fight related. Traditional martial arts, Mixed martial arts, Internal Martial arts, Kung Fu, HEMA, Chinese Martial Arts, And everything else martial arts related.

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Episodes

  1. Talking Fists S2 E4 - Bernard Kwan, Bagua Zhang, Aikido, and much more

    I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Barnard Kwan. Life long martial artist who began with Aikdo and eventually found his way to the internal arts and mainly Bagua. Bernard Kwan is a disciple of C S Tang! More about Bernard below! www.chi.academy http://benotdefeatedbytherain.blogspot.com/

  2. Talking Fists S2 E3 - Viet Le, Chinese Martial arts

    Viet Le was kind enough to share his journey through martial arts with us. We discuss his training in Chinese Kung Fu along with Vietnamese martial arts.

  3. Talking Fists S2 E2 - Nabil Ranne, Chen Taijiquan part 1

    Part 1 of my discussion with the great Nabil Ranne. We take a deep dive into his personal training, and the Beijing line of Chen Taiji. Topics include Striking in Chen style Power generation Training in both village and Beijing Chen style and much more!

  4. Talking Fists S2 E1 - Justin Ichikawa, American Tang Soo Do, Karate

    To celebrate the start of season 2, we chat with real life Cobra Kai Karate; Justin Ichikawa of American Tang Soo Do. Justin shares what it was like growing up in the martial arts with his father (Dennis Ichikawa ) as his sensei. How his father started with Chuck Norris and eventually went on to...

  5. Talking Fists Episode 13 - Jon Nicklin, Song style Xingyiquan, Yang Taiji, Dai Xinyi, xinyiliuhequan

    Jon Nicklin shares his journey through Xingyiquan, which lead him to the exposure of various branches of Xingyiquan, Xinyiliuhequan, and even the original family art, Dai Xinyi. We also discuss Yang and Chen styles of Taiji. Enjoy

  6. Talking Fists Episode 12 - Ken Gullette, training in both lines of Chen Taiji

    Ken Gullette is back! This time we discuss his evolution in his training of Chen Taiji. Comparing village style to the Beijing line. We also discuss Yang style Taiji and much more!!

  7. Talking Fists Episode 11 - Maarten Franks, xinyiliuhequan, living and training in China

    Maarten Franks discusses his decade long life in china, how he met his master, and his initial struggles when it came to discovering authentic Chinese Kung Fu. https://www.youtube.com/user/MaartenSFS/featured [email protected] maartensfs.wix.com/shanzhaimen

  8. Talking Fists Episode 10 - Alex Richter Wing Chun, 詠春拳

    Today we have a conversation with Wing Chun master Alex Richter of City Wing Chun. We discuss his journey from Non Classical Gung Fu based Wing Chun to traditional Wing Chun. Topics include: Traditional kung fu Wing Chun Bruce Lee Kung Fu in MMA Wing Chun in an MMA world Honesty in martial arts

  9. Talking Fists Episode 9 - Jon Dyer - Xinyiliuhequan, Dai Xinyi, kung fu, MMA, TMA

    This episode we speak with Jon Dyer, he discusses his journey from traditional Chinese Internal Kung Fu/martial arts to MMA. This is an in depth conversation that pulls no punches. Topics include: Dai XinYi Xinyiliuhequan Internal martial arts Becoming a disciple And more...

  10. Talking Fists Episode 8 - Byron Jacobs, XingyiQuan, BaguaZhang, Wushu, Kung Fu in MMA

    Today we chat with Byron Jacobs, a Xingyiquan/Baguazhang practitioner and a former Wushu athlete. This is a hard hitting discussion that holds nothing back. Topics include: Xingyiquan Baguazhang Wushu "internal" kung fu Why're internal arts harder to learn kung fu in mma Xuxiaodong and much more!...

  11. Talking Fists Episode 7 - David Tavares Kempo Kajukenbo

    Today we chat with life long martial artist David Tavares. As you can read from the title he's a practitioner of Kempo/Kajukenbo. We discuss the history of Kajukenbo and mainly what happened the night of Joe Emperado's tragic death. This is a sensitive topic understandably, it is not mine nor...

  12. Talking Fists Episode 6 - Sean Madigan, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun

    Today we sit down with Sean Madigan of Big JKD and the co-host of The Dudes Of Kung Fu. He's a lifelong martial artist specializing in Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun. He discusses his martial arts journey which took him from training at a local martial arts school as a kid and what eventually lead…

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  13. Talking Fists Episode 5 - Ken Gullette, Internal Fighting Arts

    In this episode I interview Ken Gullette of Internal fighting arts. He’s a life long martial artist that specializes in Chen Taijiquan, Baguazhang, and Xingyiquan. Longest episode yet, clocking in just over two and a half hours. Topics you can expect to be discussed... Shaolin Do, Sin The and…

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  14. Talking Fists Episode 4 - Ron Gatewood, Kung Fu San Soo

    Continuing the San Soo series where the first episode left off. We speak to Master Ron Gatewood regarding San soo fact and fiction. If your a San Soo practitioner or interested in early American Kung Fu this episode is a MUST! Ron helps separate fact from fiction to uncover a truth that's even…

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  15. Talking Fists Episode 3 - John Hackleman Pit Master, Hawaiian Kempo

    Legendary martial artist and MMA coach John Hackleman was kind enough to join Talking Fists. Many know him through former UFC LHW champion Chuck Liddell, however his life journey as a martial artist is amazing. We discuss: Why he started martial arts. His early training in Kajukenbo. Who he…

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  16. Talking Fists Episode 2 - Will Wain-Williams, Mantis Kung fu

    In Episode 2 I have the pleasure of interviewing Will Wain-Williams of Monkey Steals Peach. He's a Mantis Kung Fu expert. He'll share his kung fu journey with us and give advice to those who also wish to live the kung fu dream in china. He also delves into what Mantis kung fu really is and we...

  17. Talking Fists Episode 1 - Amar Georgeson, Kung Fu San Soo

    This is the first episode of the martial arts podcast Talking Hands. Kung Fu San Soo is a popular martial art in California thanks to Jimmy H. Woo (Chin Siu Dek/陳壽爵). It's my first martial art I've ever studied, so obviously I felt obligated to begin my podcast with it. In this episode I…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dedicated to all things Martial Arts and fight related. Traditional martial arts, Mixed martial arts, Internal Martial arts, Kung Fu, HEMA, Chinese Martial Arts, And everything else martial arts related.

HOSTED BY

Ryan Saint George

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Dedicated to all things Martial Arts and fight related. Traditional martial arts, Mixed martial arts, Internal Martial arts, Kung Fu, HEMA, Chinese Martial Arts, And everything else martial arts related.

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