Internal Fighting Arts | Learn Real-World Martial Arts Insights from Top Instructors of Tai Chi - Xingyi - Bagua and Qiqong

By: Ken Gullette: Instructor of Internal Chinese Martial Arts
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  • Gain deeper insights into the world of internal Chinese gongfu as Sifu Ken Gullette talks with prominent instructors about Taijiquan, Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Qigong, and the philosophy that guides these amazing martial arts. This is a real-world conversation without the mystical mumbo jumbo -- a No Woo-Woo Zone. You will walk away with deeper knowledge and new inspiration after listening to this fun and insightful conversation.
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  • Internal Fighting Arts 76 - Dan Miller
    Aug 6 2024

    Dan Miller is a martial artist, author, and for six years he was publisher of The Pa Kua Chang Journal, from 1990 to early 1997. In this interview, Ken talks with Dan about publishing the Journal, which was one of the best martial arts publications ever done (in Ken's opinion). They also talk about other issues related to Bagua Zhang, including the moving root, why Bagua practitioners walk the circle, the training concept of practicing techniques, why he likes Sun style Bagua and Taiji, created by Sun LuTang, and Dan talks about one of his favorite memories of meeting one of the old traditional Bagua teachers. Dan attended the United States Naval Academy and served 10 years as an officer in the Marine Corps. Besides teaching martial arts, Dan is a musician. He lives in the Columbia, Missouri area and holds workshops hosting various martial artists including Tom Bisio, Tim Cartmell and others. Ken lives in Moline, Illinois and teaches in the Quad Cities and through his website at www.InternalFightingArts.com. His blog is at www.internalfightingartsblog.com.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Internal Fighting Arts 75 - Tim Cartmell
    Jul 22 2024

    The Diamond episode of the Internal Fighting Arts Podcast -- number 75 -- features an interview with Tim Cartmell, a highly-respected internal martial artist who also has competed in and teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ken Gullette first heard about Tim in the 1990s, when Tim wrote articles in Dan Miller's "Pa Kua Chang Journal." Tim has also written books, including "Principles, Analysis, and Application of Effortless Combat Throws," and "Xing Yi Nei Gong: Xing Yi Health Maintenance and Internal Strength Development" (compiled and translated with Dan Miller). In this interview, Tim talks about why he moved to Taiwan at age 22, what it was like to train Xingyi and Bagua in Taiwan (and China) and to compete in full-contact matches in Taiwan. Also the big question -- why he began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ken had to ask that question first). Tim also talks about "intent" in Nei Gong practice and much more. Tim Cartmell teaches Xing Yi Quan and Bagua Zhang in workshops and private lessons. He teaches BJJ and coaches MMA fighters at Ace Jiu Jitsu in Fountain Valley, California. Tim's website is www.shenwu.com. Ken teaches through his website at www.internalfightingarts.com. The interview runs about an hour.

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    1 hr
  • Internal Fighting Arts 74 - William Bentley
    May 13 2024

    Ken talks with Bill Bentley, who teaches Xingyi through daoistgatecenter.org, and privately he teaches Xingyi, Bagua, Wudang style sword, and self-defense. He is involved with the Daoist Arts Organization International (DAOI) and interviews martial artists for the DAOI podcast. Bill began his martial arts training at the age of 10 in a Shaolin-based family style of kung-fu (the same school Ken started in way back in 1973), and since then, Bill has studied Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do concepts (including Filipino martial arts), and the Kendo and Aikido. Later, after a serious injury, Bill practiced qigong and developed an interest in the Wudang arts. He now studies with Master Zhou Xuan Yun, training with him in the arts of Xingyi Quan and Taiyi Xuan Men Jian sword practice, as well as Taiji and Bagua. He has also studied the Wudang Taiji 108 with Rosie Segil and Qigong with Anita Eredics.

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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Good podcast on the internal arts

I really enjoyed this podcast. it's tough to find accessable info on the internal martial arts, especially in podcast format. lot of great stories and useful info, I definitely recommend it.

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