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The Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastChen Wei Ming's Life and Work and Transmission of Tai Chi from Teacher to StudentWe discuss Chen Wei Ming and look at his book Tai Chi Chuan Ta Wen. We then look at what the Tai Chi Classics have to say about Teacher to student transmission. Check out our Patreon for extended episode and bonus episodes.
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2024-02-2831 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastWu Hui Chuan - Tai Chi Classics and "Listening"We discuss Lin Du Yin's teacher and Yang Cheng Fu's first disciple Wu Hui Chuan. Then we look at the Tai Chi Classics and the concept of "listening" in Tai Chi. Check out our Patreon for extended versions of the episode as well as bonus episodes.
2024-02-1429 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastMore on Tian Zhou Lin and Keeping the Yi in the DantienWe discuss more about the great Tian Zhou Lin and we discuss the Tai Chi Classics and keeping the "Yi in the Dantien" in Tai Chi. Visit our Patreon for extended and bonus episodes.
2024-01-3133 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastOur 100th Episode - Lin Du Yin and Tian Zhou LinFirst we talk about reaching 100 episodes then we discuss Bai Hua's teacher Lin Du Yin and one of his teachers Tian Zhou Lin. Visit our Patreon for extended episode and bonus episodes.
2024-01-1746 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastThe Wu Style Tai Chi and The Song of 13 Postures
We continue our discussion of the Wu Style of Tai Chi and its healing capacities. The we return to our discussion of the Song of 13 Postures. For extended and bonus episodes visit our Patreon.
2024-01-0331 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastAlan Peatfield Interview (First Section)This is the first 30 min of our interview with Alan Peatfield. Topics include Rose, Li, Dan Dougherty and Xie Peiqi. In the full interview Alan also talks about his work on the Tao De Ching book with BK Frantzis, Xie's Bagua Zhang and Much More. Click for Full Interview
2023-12-2634 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastWu and Yang Styles for Healing, Lin Du Ying and The Song of the 13 Postures
In this episode we discuss Bruce's use of the Wu style to heal his back after a car accident. Then we talk about his Yang style teacher Lin Du Ying. We also discuss the second verse of the 13 posture song and the concept of the "string of nine pearls".
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2023-12-2031 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastWu Style Origins / Song of 13 Postures and ”MIng Yi”.In this episode we discuss the origins of the Wu Style of Tai Chi and we begin our discussion of the Tai Chi Classic "Song of the 13 Postures". Visit our Patreon for extended episodes, bonus episodes and more.
2023-12-0629 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastHealing Capacity of the Wu Style and a Summary of the Tai Chi Chuan Treatise
We continue our look at the 1987 article where BK Frantzis discusses the healing aspects of the Wu style of Tai Chi. Then we look at Bai Hua's summary of the Tai Chi Chuan Lun.
2023-11-2231 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastBK Frantzis Comparison of Yang and Wu Styles of Tai Chi from 1987 Tai Chi Magazine.We look at a 1987 article in Tai Chi Magazine where Bruce Frantzis compares the Yang and Wu styles of Tai Chi Chuan. Then we continue or look at the Tai Chi Classics. Check out our Patreon for extended episodes and Bonus content.
2023-11-0832 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastWu Jien Chuan, Ma Yueh Liang and Teacher Student RelationshipsIn this episode we look at Power of Internal Martial Arts by BK Frantzis for more on Wu's teaching. Then we look at Ma Yueh Liang's book from 1935. We also discuss student teacher relationships before and after the Boxer Uprising. For extended episode and bonus episodes visit our Patreon.
2023-10-2530 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastBruce Frantzis on Wu Jien Chuan and the Tai Chi Classic ”Stand like a Scale, Move like a Wheel”.We look at The Power of Internal Martial Arts for Bruce's version of Wu Jien Chuan's life and we discuss the classic of "Stand like a Scale and Move lie a Wheel".
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2023-10-1135 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastWu Jien Chuan / Four oz. Defeats 1000 lbs.In this episode we first discuss Wu Jien Chuan from Wen Zee and Frank Allen's books. Then we return to the Tai Chi Classics and discuss the saying "Four Ounces Defeats One Thousand Pounds".
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2023-09-2730 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastYang Ban Huo and Chuan You and their Students - More from the Tai Chi Classics
We look at the connection between the 2nd generation of the Yang Family, Yang Ban Huo and the founder of the Wu style Chuan You. Then we look at Chuan You's top students, his son Wu Jien Chuan and the lesser known Wang Mao Zhai. Then we continue our discussion of the Tai Chi Chuan Treatise.
In our Patreon episode we continue our discussion of Taoist meditation.
2023-09-1332 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastWu Style Founder Chuan You and his son Wu Jien Chuan - Tai Chi Classics ContinuedWe discuss the founder of the Wu style Chuan You and his son Wu Jien Chuan. For an extended episode and bonus content visit our Patreon.
2023-08-3031 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastYang Shao Jung’s Push Hands and ’Storing Qi in the Dantien’We discuss BK Frantzis' account of Yang Shao Jung's class and look at Bai Hua's interpretation of the phrase "the top of the head must held lightly and the qi must sink to the dantien". Join our Patreon for bonus content and extended episodes.
2023-08-1632 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastYang Shao Jung & Bai Hua on the Tai Chi Chuan TreatiseIn this episode we discuss Yang Cheng Fu's eldest son Yang Shao Jung. First his bio, then we look at BK Frantzis' description of Yang's classes in Hong Kong in the 1980s.
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2023-08-0330 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastTT Liang on Yang Ban Hou and The Tai Chi Chuan TreatiseIn this episode we discuss Yang Ban Huo and we begin our look at the 2nd book of the Taiji Classics. We give some historical background the look at Bai Hua's interpretation of the first lines.
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2023-07-1926 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastT.T. Liang on the 2nd and 3rd Generations of the Yang family and Bruce Frantzis on Tsai, Lieh, Jou and Kao energies in Tai Chi.T.T. Liang on the second and third generations of the Yang family and BK Frantzis on the last four energies in Tai Chi Chuan of Tsai (Pull Down), Lieh (Split), Jou (Elbow) and Kao (Shoulder stroke).
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2023-07-0529 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast(Patreon Sample - Episode 3.13) - Forming of the DanA sample from our latest Patreon episode. Subscribe for extended episodes and full bonus episodes as well as interviews and more.
2023-06-2207 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastT.T. Liang on Yang Lu Chan and B.K. Frantzis on the Energies of Ji (press forward) and An (push downward).We continue our look at T.T. Liang's stories of the Yang Family and their patriarch Yang Lu Chan. Then we look at the Tai Chi energies of Ji (Press forward) and An (push downward) from BK Frantzis' Power of Internal Martial Arts. - For extended version of episode and bonus episode subscribe to our Patreon.
2023-06-2134 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastYang Chen Fu Stories from T.T. Liang - The Energies of Ward Off and Roll Back in Tai Chi ChuanIn this episode we read a short essay from Yang Cheng Fu's eldest son and we look at more of T.T. Liang's tales of the Yang Family. Then we continue our series on the 8 Energies of Taiji beginning with Peng and Lu.
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2023-06-0729 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep11 - Yang Cheng Fu’s Family History - Tai Chi’s 8 Energies
This week we breakdown Yang Cheng Fu's account of his family history from Louis Swain's book. Then we look at the Eight Energies of Tai Chi Chuan from Bai Hua's book.
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2023-05-2432 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep10 - Yang Cheng Fu & The 13 Postures of Tai Chi ChuanWe continue our look at Deng Ming-Dao's account of Yang Cheng Fu's martial arts adventures, then we look at the Tai Chi Classic "Tai Chi is like a Torrential River".
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2023-05-1031 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep9 - Yang Cheng Fu and Deng Ming-Dao’s Wandering TaoistWe begin a series of episodes on Yang Cheng Fu by looking at his biography and a couple stories from Deng Ming-Dao's book "The Wandering Taoist". Then we continue our discussion on the Tai Chi Classics and discuss the concept of Yi or intent in Tai Chi Chuan.
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2023-04-2632 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep8 - Yang Jian Huo and The Tai Chi Classic ”If there’s up, there is down...”In this episode we look at a couple stories of Yang Lu Chan's second son Yang Jian Huo. Then we examine the phrase "If there is up there is down, if there is left there is right and if there is forward there is back" from Bai Hua's Tai Chi Classics.
2023-04-1228 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep7 - Yang Ban Huo and Yang Jian Huo / Tai Chi Classics
In this episode we take a look at the sons of Yang Lu Chan, Ban Hou and Jian Hou. Then we continue our look at Bai Hua's interpretation of the Tai Chi Classics.
In our Patreon this week we look at the life of Taoist Immortal Lu Tongbin before getting back into Bai Hua's book.
2023-03-2934 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep6 - Yang Lu Chan’s Death and The Tai Chi ClassicsIn this episode we look at Chen Weiming's account of Yang Lu Chan's death, then we look at the Tai Chi Classic "The root lies in the feet, which originates in the legs, dominates at the waist, and manifests in the fingers." from Bai Hua's book.
In this week's Patreon we continue our look at the Guiyuan Neigong portion of the book and the Lu Tong Bin 100 Character Tablet.
2023-03-1532 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep5 - Wu Yuxiang, Yang Lu Chan and The Tai Chi ClassicsIn this episode we look at Barbara Davis' account of Yang Lu Chan and Wu Yuxiang's relationship and continue looking at the Classics. Check out our Patreon for Bonus content and Interviews.
2023-03-0124 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts3ep4 - Yang Lu Chan and Bai Hua’s Tai Chi ClassicsIn this episode we look at BK Frantzis's version of Yang Lu Chan's life and we discuss the Tai Chi Classic "no hollows, no protuberances". There's aslo a sample of our latest Patreon Epiosde where we continue our look at Ba Hua's biography as well as the first section of Guiyuan Neigung portion of the book. Including a look at the concepts of Jing, QI, Shen.
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2023-02-1526 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS3ep3 - Yang Lu Chan’s Biography and Bai Hua’s Tai Chi Classics
In this episode we continue our look at Yang Lu Chan's life and Bai Hua's Tai Chi Classics. In our Patreon episode we begin an in depth look at Bai Hua's Guiyuan Neigong and Lu Tong Bin's 100 Character Tablet.
2023-02-0134 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS3ep2 - Yang Lu Chan and The Taiji Classics
We look at the origins of Yang style Taiji as a martial art and we begin our look at Bai Hua's explanation of the Taiji Classics. In our patreon episode we will be looking at the neigong portion of his book.
2023-01-1832 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastThe Neijiaquan Podcast - Bruce Kumar Frantzis Interview SampleHere's a short clip of our interview with Bruce Kumar Frantzis. The full interview is available on our Patreon.
2023-01-1003 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS3ep1 - Flashback to 1999 Tai Chi Chuan Fighting Applications WorkshopBefore we start our discussion on the Tai Chi Classics we thought we'd take you back and reminisce about our first meeting at Bruce's 1999 Tai Chi Chuan Fighting Applications workshop in Berkley Ca and talk about our experiences learning Tai Chi Chuan. Check the Patreon for bonus content and exclusive Interviews.
2023-01-0428 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason Three Promo - A Look at What’s Coming Up in Our Next SeasonA quick look at what is coming up on the next season of The Neijaquan Podcast.
2022-12-2116 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastPatreon Episode Unlocked - The Eight Energy Bodies of Taoism (Part 1)We follow up our Spiraling Energy Body series by beginning series on the eight energy bodies in Taoism. These eight bodies are the structure Bruce uses to map out different layers of energy in the body. It is a key element in Taoist meditation as well as Bagua Zhang. We explore both their i-ching connection as well as their uses in qigong and martial arts.
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2022-12-0726 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastPatreon Episode Unlocked -Buddhist Master Tanxu Fa ShrIn this sample of our premium Patreon content we discuss Liu Hong Chieh's Buddhist teacher Master Tanxu Fa Shr.
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2022-11-2329 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastBonus Episode - Patreon Special Episode - The Spiraling Energy Body NeigongWe are on break till January so here is a sample episode from our Patreon series on the Spiraling Energy Body Neigong.
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2022-11-0922 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2ep35 - General Liang Zhai Wen and Ba Gua MeditationIn the final episode of Season 2 Jess and Isaac talk about Qing Dynasty General and student of Dong Hai Chuan, Liang Zhai Wen. Liang was the teacher of Liu Hung Chieh's first Bagua meditation teacher Zhu Wen Bao. Then we talk a bit about what we are planning for season 3. Check out the Patreon for Bonus Episodes and Interviews.
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2022-10-2627 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2ep34 - Dong Hai Chuan Part 6 - The Death of Dong Hai Chuan
We complete our discussion on Bagua's founder with a discussion of his later years and death. Then we finish up our discussion of the 36 Songs and 48 methods of Bagua Zhang.
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2022-10-1231 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2ep33 - Ba Gua Zhang Founder Dong Hai Chuan part 5In this episode we look at a couple more accounts of Dong's life including one from another great Ba Gua master Sun Xi Kun. Then we continue looking at the origins of Ba Gua and the teachings of Dong Hai Chuan from A Shadow On Fallen Blossoms by Andra Faulk and from Frank Allen's The Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang: The Art and Legends of the Eight Trigram Palm.
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2022-09-2831 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2ep32 - Bagua Zhang Founder Dong Hai Chuan Part 4In this episode we continue our discussion on Dong Hai Chuan with a look at Liu Jing Ru's 2001 book and his version of Dong's life. Then we break down a couple more of the 36 Songs and 48 Methods of Bagua Zhang.
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2022-09-1429 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2ep31 - Bagua Zhang Founder Dong Hai Chuan Part 3We continue our discussion of Dong's life as well as our examination of the 36 Songs and 48 Methods of Bagua Zhang.
2022-08-3134 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2ep30 - Bagua Zhang Founder Dong Hai Chuan Part 2
Part 2 of our discussion on Ba Gua Zhang founder Dong Hai Chuan. We discuss Dong's time in the Imperial Palace and look more at the 36 Songs and 48 methods of Bagua.
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2022-08-1733 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2ep29 - The Founder of Ba Gua Zhang - Dong Hai Chuan Part 1In this episode we begin our series on the founder of Ba Gua Zhang, Dong Hai Chuan. We look at Bruce's account of Dong's life and then take a dive into the Ba Gua Classics from Andrea Faulk's and Frank Allen's books.
In our latest Patreon episode we follow up our Spiraling Energy Body series by beginning series on the eight energy bodies in Taoism. These eight bodies are the structure Bruce uses to map out different layers of energy in the body. It is a key element in Taoist meditation as well as Bagua Zhang. We...2022-08-0327 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastTrailer: Patreon Episode: Spiraling Energy Body Neigong Part6Here's a short clip from our latest Patreon episode, the final installment on Spiraling Energy Body Neigong. Link to the full episode here.
2022-07-2004 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2ep28 - Yin Fu’s Bagua Students Ma Gui and Li Yong QingIn this episode we finish our discussion on Yin Fu's student Ma Gui and then talk about another one of Yin's students Li Yong Qing aka Iron Arms Li. Li was Liu Hung Chieh's primary Yin Fu Bagua teacher.
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2022-07-2027 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2ep27 - Yin Fu’s Top Bagua Student Ma GuiIn this episode we discuss Yin Fu's top student and Liu Hung Chieh's teacher, Ma Gui aka Wood Ma. We talk about Ma's training with Yin and eventually training with the founder of Ba Gua Zhang.
In our Patreon we continue our discussion on the Spiraling Energy Body Nei Gong.
2022-07-0632 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2 ep26 - BGZ Grandmaster Yin Fu part 3 - Yin Fu’s role in the Boxer Uprising and more from Yuzhang’s Book
In this episode we examine Yin Fu's role in the Boxer Uprising and the we look at more advice on practice and martial application from Yin Yuzhang's book available on Brennan Translations.
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2022-06-2234 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcasts2 ep25 - BGZ Grandmaster Yin Fu part 2 - Yin Yuzhang’s Ba Gua Book
In this episode we look at the Bagua book of Yin Fu's son Yin Yuzhang from Brennan Translations. First we look at his overview of the art of Bagua Zhang, it connections to Taoism and the I Ching. The we look at Yin's breakdown of the training method through the 8 trigrams. Enjoy.
2022-06-0826 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastThe Neijiaquan Podcast - Exclusive Interview M.E. Cooper (sample)In this very special episode we talk with Cooper about being one of the first four people that Bruce taught Energy Gates to back in the early 1970s. He discusses the infamous Mighty Atom from Frank's episode, Ron Rosen and other classic New York martial arts masters. Enjoy
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2022-05-3102 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS. 2 Ep. 24 - Yin Fu aka Thin Yin Founder of the Yin Style of Bagua Zhang
In this episode we discuss the founder of the Yin Style of Bagua Zhang Yin Fu, aka Thin Yin. We discuss Yin's early life, his meeting the founder of Bagua Zhang, their training together and eventually having a falling out and Yin going out on his own. Enjoy
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2022-05-2529 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastTrailer: Patreon Episode: Spiraling Energy Body Neigong Part 1A short clip from our latest Patreon Episode on The Spiraling Energy Body Neigong.
2022-05-1502 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 23 - Cheng You Lung, Liu De Kuan and the South Gate Bagua SchoolIn this episode we discuss the creation of the "South Gate Ba Gua Zhang" school of Cheng You Lung. Cheng You Lung was the eldest son of Cheng Ting Hua, the founder of the Cheng Style of Bagua Zhang. We also discuss the Great Liu De Kuan, student of both Dong Hai Chuan and Cheng Ting Hua and his connection to the school as well.
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2022-05-1133 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2 Ep.22 Cheng Ting Hua’s Tragic Death and The Characteristics of his Ba Gua ZhangIn this episode we look a few different accounts of Cheng Ting Hua's tragic death and the we look at some of the characteristics of his Bagua Zhang. We finish up with some final thoughts from Sun Lu Tang's book. Our Patreon Episode this week concludes our discussion on the famous Buddhist master Tanxu Fa Shi with a look at the Buddhist text The Heart Sutra.
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2022-04-2730 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2 Episode 21 - Bagua Grandmaster ”Spectacles” Cheng Ting HuaIn this episode we look at the life and times of Spectacles Cheng Ting Hua, the founder of the Cheng style of Bagua Zhang. First we look at a short article on Cheng Ting Hua by Liu Jing Ru from 1999 http://www.smilingtiger.net/cheng.html . Then we discuss the Pa Kua Journal article (Journal 3-2 Jan/Feb 1993) on Cheng's life and finally we look at some of Cheng's advice on Bagua Zhang from Sun Lu Tang's book. After the episode is a clip from our Patreon episode on Liu Hung Chieh's Buddhist teacher Tanxu Fa Shi, the full e...2022-04-1332 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2 Episode 20 - Sun Lu Tang’s Ba Gua Zhang and Taoist Cultivation
In our final episode on Sun Lu Tang we discuss Sun's Bagua and its connection to Taoism and its use as a method of Taoist Cultivation.
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2022-03-3026 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2 Episode 19 - Sun Lu Tang’s Bagua - Taoist Nei Gong and ConceptsIn this episode we continue our discussion on Sun Lu Tang's Bagua Zhang. We examine the concepts of using Taoist Nei Gong in Bagua Zhang. As well as the concepts of Wuji and Taiji and how they relate to Bagua practice.
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2022-03-1626 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2 Episode 18 - Sun Lu Tang’s 9 Points on Ba Gua Zhang and More.
We continue our discussion of Sun Lu Tang's Bagua book, first his brief description of the origins of ba gua zhang. Then we look some further connections between the I-Ching and Ba Gua Zhang then we wrap up by looking at Sun's 9 points for practice.
In the Patreon only portion we discuss how to use and develop spirals in the technique of "rise, drill, overturn and fall" and discuss the difference between, turning, twisting, and spiraling the arms.
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2022-03-0228 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2 Episode 17 - Sun Lu Tang’s Bagua and the Taoist Book of Change (I-Ching)In this episode we discuss Sun Lu Tang's Bagua and the Taoist Book of Change (I-Ching) from Sun's bagua book available on Brennan Translations. For extended episode check out our Patreon. www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com
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2022-02-1623 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastTrailer: Patreon Episode on the Etheric BodyThis is a clip from a recent Patreon episode where we discuss the chi or etheric body.
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2022-02-1007 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastS2 Episode 16 - Sun Lu Tang Part 3 - Sun’s Bagua Zhang
In this episode we shift from xingyiquan to bagua zhang and talk about Sun's training with Cheng Ting Hua as well as our own experiences with training both arts. Then we discuss Sun's connections with Taoism and how that influenced his martial arts.
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2022-02-0234 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Episode 15 - Sun Lu Tang’s Xingyi ContinuedIn this episode we continue our discussion on the great Xingyi, Bagua, and Taiji master Sun Lu Tang. We talk about Sun's training with his second Xingyi teacher the legendary Guo Yun Shen. Then we examine some of Guo's sayings from Sun's Taiji book and RW Smith's 1972 Hsing I book.
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2022-01-1932 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Episode 14 - Sun Lu Tang Part 1- His Early Life and TrainingIn the first part of our Sun Lu Tang episode we focus on Sun's early life, his main Xingyi teacher and his advice on training Xingyi.
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2022-01-0528 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 13 - Zhang Zhao Dong part 3 / Han Mu XiaIn this episode we finish our discussion on Zhang Zhao Dong with a look at his most famous student the great Han Mu Xia. We look at different versions of the story from CS Tang's book and from the Pa Kua Journal. Then we discuss the falling out Han and Zhang had at the end of Zhang's life.
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2021-12-2228 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Episode 12 - Zhang Zhao Dong Part 2
We continue our discussion on Zhang Zhao Dong and look at an interview from Tim Cartmell's website with Zhao Dao Xin a student of Zhang's. Then Jess does a short opening and closing practice at the end of the episode. Thanks for listening.
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2021-12-0826 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 11 - Bagua and Xingyi Master Zhang Zhao Dong part 1 / Opening and Closing Neigong
In this episode we begin our three part series on the great Bagua and Xingyi master Zhang Zhao Dong. We start by discussing a 1993 Pa Kua Journal article on Zhang's early life, his work as a bodyguard and his most famous fight stories. Then we discuss one of the most important Neigong elements, the opening and closing of the body from the Marriage of Heaven and Earth qigong set. Enjoy and Thanks for listening.
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2021-11-2534 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 10 Xingyi Grandmaster Li Cunyi part 2 / Bending and Stretching NeigongIn this episode we continue our discussion of Xingyi Grandmaster Li Cunyi. We look at Li's book (which you can find on Paul Brennan's Translation page) and examine the connections between the five elements in Taoism and Xingyiquan. Then we talk a bit about the Xingyi Five Element linking form and how it develops various aspects of Xingyi as a martial art. At the end of the episode there is a short practice session on the bending and stretching in neigong. Thanks for listening.
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2021-11-1036 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSpecial Episode Teaser - Mary Christianson InterviewThis is a short clip from our Patreon only interview with Mary Christianson. Mary has over 40 years experience in Tai chi and Bagua. She began in the late 1970s with BP Chan and later became one of Bruce Frantzis' top Wu Style Tai Chi students. In this clip she talks about training with BP Chan and the small community of people that developed around their training. Enjoy.
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2021-10-3102 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Episode 9 - Xingyi Grandmaster Li Cunyi - Bending and Stretching NeigongIn this episode we discuss the great Xingyi master Single Saber Li Cunyi. We discuss Li's early life, some fight stories and Li's mission later in life to spread the gospel of xingyiquan and martial arts for national pride. In part two we will talk more about Li's connections to Baguazhang. Then we discuss the neigong principle of bending and stretching.
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2021-10-2729 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Episode 8 - Li Jianqiu‘s Xingyi Boxing Manual / DissolvingIn this episode we examine Liu Jianqiu's 1919 Xingyi Boxing Manual and discuss his five elements and linking form. Then Jess does a short standing/dissolving session at the end of the episode.
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2021-10-1237 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 7 - Li Jianqiu / Different Methods of DissolvingIn this episode we profile Xingyi master Li Jianqiu one of Liu Hung Chieh's direct Xingyi teachers. We discuss a famous fight between Han Mu Xian and a Russian strongman and then we talk about Li's role in the martial arts associations of the early 20th century. In the Neigong portion of the show we discuss different methods of outer dissolving.
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2021-09-2931 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSpecial Episode Trailer - Jamie Dibdin Interview Part 2A short clip from the second half of our interview with Jamie Dibdin the full interview is available on our Patreon www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com
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2021-09-2804 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 6 - Shang Yunxiang Part 2 & Dissolving
We finish up our discussion on the "Iron Foot Buddha" Shang Yunxiang. Then we talk about dissolving neigong in standing as well as moving practices. At the end of the episode there is a short guided standing session.
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2021-09-1538 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSpecial Episode Trailer - Jamie Dibdin InterviewA sample from our latest Patreon members-only release featuring the indomitable Jamie Dibdin revealing his thoughts on the finer points of Ba Gua, Hsing-I and Wu Style Tai Chi during his years of training and teaching the Chinese martial arts.
2021-09-1103 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5 - Shang Yunxiang / Body Alignments
In this episode we discuss the great Xingyi master Shang Yunxiang's life, lineage and training. Then we talk about the importance of proper body alignments in martial arts and qigong.
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2021-09-0137 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSeason 2 Episode 4 - Jin Yunting's Xingyi Boxing Manual and Moving Qi Along Specific Energy Lines
In this episode we look at Jin Yunting's Xingyi Boxing Manual and discuss Xingyi's connection to the Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth) and how they relate to the body and intent. Then we finish up our discussion of the neigung principle of moving qi along specific energy lines.
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2021-08-1834 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastSanti 5 element practice promoJust a short talk on what is coming up on the Patreon - www.theneijiaquanpodcast.com
2021-08-1702 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast39. The Neijiaquan Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 - Jin Yunting & Moving QiIn this Episode we discuss Xingyiquan master Jin Yunting, one of Liu Hung Chieh's teachers. We discuss his training history and a little on his life. Then we talk about the next Nei Gong principle moving qi along specific pathways.
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2021-08-0429 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast38. The Neijiaquan Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2 - Liu Zhen Lin and Breathing Continued
We complete our discussion on Liu Zhen Lin's life, we discuss his teaching style and his relationship with his students and teachers. Then we complete our introduction to Breathing Neigung and finish with a short breathing practice to follow along with.
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2021-07-2128 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastThe Neijiaquan Podcast Special Episode Trailer -"One Hit Down? - The Meeting Between Feng Zhiqiang and Bruce Frantzis"This is a clip from our latest Patreon Members only episode where we discuss a 2011 Chinese newspaper article on the infamous meeting between Bruce Kumar Frantzis and the great Chen style master Feng Zhiqiang. Visit our Patreon for the full episode and much more.
2021-07-1903 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast37. The Neijiaquan Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 - Liu Zhen Lin / Neigung Principles Breathing
In the first episode of season two we profile Baguazhang Master Liu Zhen Lin (1885-1968). Liu Zhen Lin was the principle teacher of Liu Hung Chieh. Then we discuss the first Neigung principle, Breathing.
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2021-07-0727 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastThe Neijiaquan Podcast - Special Episode Lee Burkins Interview Part 2In the second half of our interview with Lee Burkins we continue our discussion on internal martial arts. Lee talks a bit more about the importance of awareness in your practice and gives some tips on how to build it. Then we talk martial arts for healing yourself and others and we finish up talking a bit about Bagua. Enjoy.
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2021-06-1540 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastThe Neijiaquan Podcast - Special Episode Lee Burkins Interview Part 1In this very special episode recorded September 12, 2020 Jess and Isaac interview their good friend Lee Burkins. Lee is a martial artist, meditator, healer, fighter, teacher and Veteran. He's the author of "Soldier's Heart" and has been a mentor of ours for many years, it was a great privilege to sit down and talk with him. Enjoy. The full interview is available on our Patreon page.
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2021-05-1230 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast36. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 36 - The Death of Liu Hung Chieh and Season 1 FinaleIn the final episode of season one we wrap up our discussion on the Opening the Energy Gates book with the death of Liu Hung Chieh. Jess reads the eulogy published in Fighting Arts International in 1987. Then we discuss our plans for season two and we finish by doing an overview of the Energy Arts system including the other Neigong sets, the martial arts and the meditation components of the system. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.
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2021-04-2834 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast24. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 24 - Liu Hung Chieh, Teacher/Student Relationships and The First SwingIn this episode Jess and Isaac talk about Student/teacher relationships, Jess reads from a 1995 article in Yoga Journal and we discuss turning in the first swing and some of the ways to avoid injury during practice. Thanks for listening and Enjoy.
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2020-11-1135 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast23. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 23 - Liu Hung Chieh, Beijing and Spiraling the Upper BodyIn this episode Jess and Isaac begin their discussion of Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh of Beijing. They talk about first impressions of reading about him and talk about his first meeting with Bruce. Then they get into the next chapter of the Opening the Energy Gates book on Spiraling in the upper body.
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2020-10-2830 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast20. The NJQP Episode 20 - Bai Hua and Cloud Hands ContinuedIn this episode Jess and Isaac continue their discussion of Bai Hua and talk about the tucking of the tailbone during cloud hands and how to protect the knees when practicing.
2020-09-1625 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast19. The NJQP Episode 19. Bai Hua and Cloud Hands
In this episode Jess and Isaac discuss Bruce's teacher the late Bai Hua of Hong Kong, his early training with Liu and others famous masters. Then we get into the lower body portion of the Cloud Hands section of the book. Enjoy.
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2020-09-0229 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast18. The NJQP Episode 18 - Wang Shu Jin, The I-Kuan Tao and MeditationIn this episode Jess and Isaac talk more about Wang Shu Jin and his connection to the I-Kuan Tao, How Taoist meditation and Qigong practices aid each other and we go over the final check list for the standing practice. Enjoy.
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2020-08-1934 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast16. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 16 - Wrapping up Yi Quan and Standing DissolvingJess and Isaac wrap up their discussion on Wang Xiang Zhai's Book and Finish the Standing and Dissolving Portion of the Book.
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2020-07-2632 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast15. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 15 - More Wang Xiang Zhai and The lower TantienIn this episode Jess and Isaac continue to discuss Wang Xiang Zhai's "Correct Path of Yiquan" and we talk about feeling gates inside the body and the function of the lower tantien.
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2020-07-0828 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast14. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 14 - Wang Xiang Zhai Founder of Yi Quan and Dissolving the ArmsIn this episode Jess and Isaac pull some stuff from the founder of Yi Quan's book and discuss dissolving points in the arms. Join our Patreon for Exclusive content and interviews.
2020-06-2427 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast13. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 13 - Han Hsing Yuan and Dissolving Points in the HeadIn this episode Jess and Isaac discuss the famous Yiquan teacher Han Hsing Yuan of Hong Kong and dissolving points in the head. Enjoy.
2020-06-1037 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast12. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 12 - Yue Jia San Shou / Dissolving the Brain
In Episode 12 Jess and Isaac discuss the art of Yue Jia San Shou and dissolving specific points in the brain.
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2020-05-2736 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast11. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 11 - Eight Drunken Immortals / Feeling the Energy GatesThe Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 11 - Eight Drunken Immortals / Feeling the Energy Gates
Jess and Isaac discuss the Internal/External Martial Art of Eight Drunken Immortals and Chapter 4 of the Energy Gates Book. We talk about where the gates are located, what they are and how to feel them. Enjoy.
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2020-05-1332 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast07. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 7 - Wang Shu Jin and StandingIn Episode 7 Jess and Isaac discuss Bruce's training with Master Wang Shu Jin in Taiwan. We also go over Bruce's tips for becoming aware of the body during standing from the opening the energy gates book.
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2020-03-1830 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast05. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 5In episode 5 we discuss the principe of "raising the spine and dropping the chest" and it's application in energy gates qigong (chigung) and internal martial arts, like xingyi, bagua and tai chi. Also Jess tells a story about Bruce and Isaac reminisces about the old days at Anvil Ranch and Bruce's early retreats.
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2020-02-1929 minThe Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast04. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 4In Episode 4 Jess and Isaac discuss the alignments of the head, neck and spine during Energy Gates standing.
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The Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast01. The Neijiaquan Podcast Episode 1In our first episode Jess & Isaac discuss the opening chapters of "Opening the Energy Gates" by Bruce Frantzis and our initial exposure to learning the set nearly 30 years ago.
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