Martial Arts Lineage Podcast

Master Arthur Rosenfeld is a contributor to national magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Parade has been seen on Fox News and other networks, and heard on numerous national radio programs. He also has a show featuring the benefits of Tai Chi on National PBS. Rosenfeld's wisdom is hard-won. He began his training in the 1980s and has a strong reputation in the industry and an august martial lineage. A Yale graduate, he combines the scientific background and communication skills gained through post-graduate studies at Cornell and the University of California with real-world savvy gleaned from creative, high-level corporate positions. In this two-part interview I speak with Master Rosenfeld about the history of Chen style Tai Chi Chuan which comes from Chen Village in China. All other styles of Tai Chi are said to trace their lineage back to this village. We talk about the early development of Tai Chi and how weapons have been incorporated since the very beginning in ways that I had never imagined. For more information visit: http://www.ArthurRosenfeld.com Trace Master Arthur Rosenfeld's martial arts lineage: http://www.malineage.com/martial-artists/Arthur-Rosenfeld

Master Arthur Rosenfeld is a contributor to national magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Parade has been seen on Fox News and other networks, and heard on numerous national radio programs. He also has a show featuring the benefits of Tai Chi on National PBS. Rosenfeld's wisdom is hard-won. He began his training in the 1980s and has a strong reputation in the industry and an august martial lineage. A Yale graduate, he combines the scientific background and communication skills gained through post-graduate studies at Cornell and the University of California with real-world savvy gleaned from creative, high-level corporate positions. In this two-part interview I speak with Master Rosenfeld about the history of Chen style Tai Chi Chuan which comes from Chen Village in China. All other styles of Tai Chi are said to trace their lineage back to this village. We talk about the early development of Tai Chi and how weapons have been incorporated since the very beginning in ways that I had never imagined. For more information visit: http://www.ArthurRosenfeld.com Trace Master Arthur Rosenfeld's martial arts lineage: http://www.malineage.com/martial-artists/Arthur-Rosenfeld

A different type of podcast today. I'm opening up the phone lines here at the Lineage Project for you to call in and leave a message for the podcast. Leave your questions, comments, wisdom or other information. If you have knowledge you would like to share on the show, please call in and share what you know with the rest of the community. Phone calls will be recorded and you may get played on the show! Martial Arts Lineage Podcast Hotline: 207-370-4298 This week's short episode, I introduce the northern Indian style of Gatka. A spiritual style that includes, music, dance, sword fighting and more! Do you know anything about Gatka? If you've trained this style, I'd love to have you call in to discuss it!

A different type of podcast today. I'm opening up the phone lines here at the Lineage Project for you to call in and leave a message for the podcast. Leave your questions, comments, wisdom or other information. If you have knowledge you would like to share on the show, please call in and share what you know with the rest of the community. Phone calls will be recorded and you may get played on the show! Martial Arts Lineage Podcast Hotline: 207-370-4298 This week's short episode, I introduce the northern Indian style of Gatka. A spiritual style that includes, music, dance, sword fighting and more! Do you know anything about Gatka? If you've trained this style, I'd love to have you call in to discuss it!

The discovery of an ancient Italian manuscript led David Cvet to explore medieval combat systems and eventually found the Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts in Toronto Canada. Learn about the history of martial arts in Europe and about the similarities between fighting styles across Europe and around the world. Learn about the different weapons used and the methods of teaching and training at this unique academy in Toronto. Find out more about David Cvet's work on the development of the academy at: www.aemma.org Here is a little glimpse of the academy:

The discovery of an ancient Italian manuscript led David Cvet to explore medieval combat systems and eventually found the Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts in Toronto Canada. Learn about the history of martial arts in Europe and about the similarities between fighting styles across Europe and around the world. Learn about the different weapons used and the methods of teaching and training at this unique academy in Toronto. Find out more about David Cvet's work on the development of the academy at: www.aemma.org Here is a little glimpse of the academy:

Join me for a real quick episode this time to give me a chance to summarize a couple of the lessons we've had the opportunity to learn with the Martial Arts Lineage Podcast. Also, it's time to take care of a little bit of housekeeping. To keep the Lineage Project running smooth, there are lots of computer programs running behind the scenes and they need to be supported by people like you! Check out the new "Kickstarter Campaign" which offers rewards to anyone who decides to donate to the project! It's a great way to get involved and show your support of the Lineage Project. Here are a list of the rewards we're offering for your support. Pledge $5 or more A big "Kung Fu Thank Yu!" on our facebook page with a link to your website. Pledge $10 or more I'll build your "Lineage Page" FOR YOU at www.maLineage.com. Send me the names of your martial arts instructors and their instructors. You'll soon be connected with other martial artists from around the world who share your lineage. You can login and share movies, quotes, timelines and stories of your own martial arts journey and discuss how your lineage has affected your training and your life. Also include photos, birthdates and who learned from who. You'll also get an official THANK YOU on our Facebook page. Pledge $20 or more Hand painted 8 x 10" scroll reading "Kung Fu" in Chinese characters, painted on authentic rice paper by Tim, the creator of the Martial Arts Lineage Project. You'll even have it by Christmas, so you can get two and give one away! ;) Pledge $40 or more One year of directory listing for the Martial Arts school of your choice at www.maLineage.com. Your listing will include: Elegant, Eye-Catching Directory Design, Priority Placement, Styles You Teach, Founder of your School, Logo, Contact Info & Website Address. Pledge $100 or more One year's subscription for a "Lineage Website" for the Martial Arts school of your choice. Interactive School Lineage Page, Philosophy/About Page, Class Schedule Page, School Photos Page, School Videos Page, Banner "Welcome" Image, Social Exposure, Stylish page layout, School Motto, Logo, Website, Contact Info, Syndicate your Blog Feed. Get publicity in a growing community of serious martial artists. Pledge $150 or more Beautiful, custom designed poster (24 x 32in) with your complete Martial Arts lineage. With photos of your grandmasters, quotes, dates, styles or anything else you'd like me to include. Pledge $200 or more ALL OF THE ABOVE! Thanks again for all your help and support. Please remember to leave your feedback at iTunes and stay tuned for another great interview with a martial arts master coming soon!

Join me for a real quick episode this time to give me a chance to summarize a couple of the lessons we've had the opportunity to learn with the Martial Arts Lineage Podcast. Also, it's time to take care of a little bit of housekeeping. To keep the Lineage Project running smooth, there are lots of computer programs running behind the scenes and they need to be supported by people like you! Check out the new "Kickstarter Campaign" which offers rewards to anyone who decides to donate to the project! It's a great way to get involved and show your support of the Lineage Project. Here are a list of the rewards we're offering for your support. Pledge $5 or more A big "Kung Fu Thank Yu!" on our facebook page with a link to your website. Pledge $10 or more I'll build your "Lineage Page" FOR YOU at www.maLineage.com. Send me the names of your martial arts instructors and their instructors. You'll soon be connected with other martial artists from around the world who share your lineage. You can login and share movies, quotes, timelines and stories of your own martial arts journey and discuss how your lineage has affected your training and your life. Also include photos, birthdates and who learned from who. You'll also get an official THANK YOU on our Facebook page. Pledge $20 or more Hand painted 8 x 10" scroll reading "Kung Fu" in Chinese characters, painted on authentic rice paper by Tim, the creator of the Martial Arts Lineage Project. You'll even have it by Christmas, so you can get two and give one away! ;) Pledge $40 or more One year of directory listing for the Martial Arts school of your choice at www.maLineage.com. Your listing will include: Elegant, Eye-Catching Directory Design, Priority Placement, Styles You Teach, Founder of your School, Logo, Contact Info & Website Address. Pledge $100 or more One year's subscription for a "Lineage Website" for the Martial Arts school of your choice. Interactive School Lineage Page, Philosophy/About Page, Class Schedule Page, School Photos Page, School Videos Page, Banner "Welcome" Image, Social Exposure, Stylish page layout, School Motto, Logo, Website, Contact Info, Syndicate your Blog Feed. Get publicity in a growing community of serious martial artists. Pledge $150 or more Beautiful, custom designed poster (24 x 32in) with your complete Martial Arts lineage. With photos of your grandmasters, quotes, dates, styles or anything else you'd like me to include. Pledge $200 or more ALL OF THE ABOVE! Thanks again for all your help and support. Please remember to leave your feedback at iTunes and stay tuned for another great interview with a martial arts master coming soon!

Instructor Michael A. Vollero, is a 26th generation Longmen Pai (Dragon Gate Sect) disciple, 16th generation Sanfeng Pai instructor, and student of Zhengyi Daoism. He makes yearly pilgrimages to the Wudang mountains of China to study Kung Fu with the Taoist monks and participate in the ceremonies and rituals at the Purple Heaven Palace. In this interview with discuss his training regimen and what lead him down his path in Wudang Kung Fu. Discover the differences between kung fu lineage and Taoist lineage and how these disciplines are intertwined. Michael speaks of the principles of Taoist kung fu training and how they have changed or been preserved through the cultural revolution in China. He also describes the Wudang training facility and where its influences have come from over the years and the concept of "Cloud Walking". You can find out more about Michael's instructor's school of Wudang Kung Fu in Boston at: http://www.daoistgate.com And check out Michael's own kung fu class website: http://www.springandautumn.com

Instructor Michael A. Vollero, is a 26th generation Longmen Pai (Dragon Gate Sect) disciple, 16th generation Sanfeng Pai instructor, and student of Zhengyi Daoism. He makes yearly pilgrimages to the Wudang mountains of China to study Kung Fu with the Taoist monks and participate in the ceremonies and rituals at the Purple Heaven Palace. In this interview with discuss his training regimen and what lead him down his path in Wudang Kung Fu. Discover the differences between kung fu lineage and Taoist lineage and how these disciplines are intertwined. Michael speaks of the principles of Taoist kung fu training and how they have changed or been preserved through the cultural revolution in China. He also describes the Wudang training facility and where its influences have come from over the years and the concept of "Cloud Walking". You can find out more about Michael's instructor's school of Wudang Kung Fu in Boston at: http://www.daoistgate.com And check out Michael's own kung fu class website: http://www.springandautumn.com

"What's better; a Porsche or a tank?" is a question Sifu/Guru Ron Balicki poses on the differences and methods of adaptation between styles of martial arts. And he reminds us that Bruce Lee encouraged practitioners to "be more important than the style". In this interview we discuss some of the experiences and lessons that Sifu Ron learned from his instructor, the infamous Guru Dan Inosanto. As well as his training in Thai Boxing, Shooto and others and his work in preserving the science of martial arts through the Martial Arts Research Systems. Ron has had over 35 years of combat and ring fighting experience and also works as a fight choreographer and stunt man. http://www.ronbalicki.com/

"What's better; a Porsche or a tank?" is a question Sifu/Guru Ron Balicki poses on the differences and methods of adaptation between styles of martial arts. And he reminds us that Bruce Lee encouraged practitioners to "be more important than the style". In this interview we discuss some of the experiences and lessons that Sifu Ron learned from his instructor, the infamous Guru Dan Inosanto. As well as his training in Thai Boxing, Shooto and others and his work in preserving the science of martial arts through the Martial Arts Research Systems. Ron has had over 35 years of combat and ring fighting experience and also works as a fight choreographer and stunt man. http://www.ronbalicki.com/

I'm personally a 5th generation successor of Senior Grandmaster George Pesare which makes this a very exciting interview for me. He is the man responsible for bringing Kempo Karate to New England and spreading it to the masses. His teachings have reached thousands of martial artists on the east coast and he continues his involvement in the arts at his Rhode Island school and at the Kempo Council of Grandmasters and the Kaito Gakko. As 10th degree black belt under Victor "Sonny" Gascon, SGM Pesare is at the professor level in Kempo Karate. In this episode we discuss the changes that have been made to Kempo Karate over the course of the past 50 years and it's evolution from Kajukenbo and Karazempo Go Shinjutsu. Get the unique insights of SGM George Pesare and hear about his motivation for creating 5, 6 and 7 kata and why he added those forms to the Kempo Curriculum. You can learn more about Senior Grandmaster George Pesare at his website: http://www.georgepesare.com/

I'm personally a 5th generation successor of Senior Grandmaster George Pesare which makes this a very exciting interview for me. He is the man responsible for bringing Kempo Karate to New England and spreading it to the masses. His teachings have reached thousands of martial artists on the east coast and he continues his involvement in the arts at his Rhode Island school and at the Kempo Council of Grandmasters and the Kaito Gakko. As 10th degree black belt under Victor "Sonny" Gascon, SGM Pesare is at the professor level in Kempo Karate. In this episode we discuss the changes that have been made to Kempo Karate over the course of the past 50 years and it's evolution from Kajukenbo and Karazempo Go Shinjutsu. Get the unique insights of SGM George Pesare and hear about his motivation for creating 5, 6 and 7 kata and why he added those forms to the Kempo Curriculum. You can learn more about Senior Grandmaster George Pesare at his website: http://www.georgepesare.com/

In this episode I speak with Alex Haddox, host of the Practical Defense Podcast. He has trained many styles of martial arts and specializes is giving practical defense tips for everyday habits that can help protect you and your loved ones from a the myriad of immediate threats that lurk in our society. Alex and has been working with Grandmaster Mohamad Tabatabai to develop a new style of martial arts which is a "synergy" of American Kempo and Jujitsu. We discuss some of the intricacies of what it takes to develop a new style of martial arts and his experiences and motivation for doing it. I also learn how these two styles of martial arts compliment each other so much any why this new blend makes so much practical sense. Keep an eye out for Alex's book that we discuss in this episode which he hopes to begin publishing in a few months. For more information on Alex Haddox, his seminars, podcast, book and experience, visit his website: http://www.AlexHaddox.com