Martial Arts Lineage Podcast

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

Dr John Donohue, Ph.D. has been working as a martial arts anthropologist and wrote his dissertation on the cultural and philosophical elements of Japanese martial arts. Today, we speak about his work as a writer and how he is working to uphold the traditions of martial arts through fiction novels. He has also compiled a book of philosophies and stories from the development of various styles of martial arts over the ages. Learn about the philosophical lessons of Kendo and how martial arts can help you in other disciplines and drastically change your life. Check out some of John Donohue's books: Fiction series: Sensei Deshi: A Martial Arts Thriller Tengu the Mountain Goblin: A Connor Burke Martial Arts Thriller Kage: The Shadow A Connor Burke Martial Arts Thriller Non-fiction books: Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts) Herding the Ox The Overlook Martial Arts Reader, Vol. 2 Warrior Dreams: The Martial Arts and the American Imagination

Dr John Donohue, Ph.D. has been working as a martial arts anthropologist and wrote his dissertation on the cultural and philosophical elements of Japanese martial arts. Today, we speak about his work as a writer and how he is working to uphold the traditions of martial arts through fiction novels. He has also compiled a book of philosophies and stories from the development of various styles of martial arts over the ages. Learn about the philosophical lessons of Kendo and how martial arts can help you in other disciplines and drastically change your life. Check out some of John Donohue's books: Fiction series: Sensei Deshi: A Martial Arts Thriller Tengu the Mountain Goblin: A Connor Burke Martial Arts Thriller Kage: The Shadow A Connor Burke Martial Arts Thriller Non-fiction books: Complete Kendo (Complete Martial Arts) Herding the Ox The Overlook Martial Arts Reader, Vol. 2 Warrior Dreams: The Martial Arts and the American Imagination

This is just a quick episode where I get to do some housekeeping and check in with the audience. Be sure to check out the new updates on the site, as well as weigh in on your suggestions for the interviews. I'd love to hear questions you have, and I'd also love your feedback on show length, quality, topics, etc. The project is mine, but the product is yours! And keep your eye out for more updates in the very near future!

This is just a quick episode where I get to do some housekeeping and check in with the audience. Be sure to check out the new updates on the site, as well as weigh in on your suggestions for the interviews. I'd love to hear questions you have, and I'd also love your feedback on show length, quality, topics, etc. The project is mine, but the product is yours! And keep your eye out for more updates in the very near future!

Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming works with a select few disciples of Chinese kung fu at his retreat center in the mountains of northern California where the culture and traditions of the ancient Chinese arts are preserved through an intensive 10-year training curriculum. I speak with Dr Yang about his influences and his beloved masters in China with whom he grew up learning kung fu. We talk about the differences between training in old China and training in other parts of the world. Dr Yang tells of how he reluctantly took up Tai Chi Chuan at the young age of 16 to thwart illness brought on by hunger and malnourishment as he was raised as one of a family of 9 children, often eating only one meal a day. He has since moved to the U.S. to get his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and opened Yang's Martial Arts Association in Humboldt County, California. Find out more about Dr Yang at his lineage page: http://www.maLineage.com/martial-artists/Yang-Jwing-Ming Or at his website: www.YMAA.com Dr. Yang is currently accepting applicants for his next round of disciples and can be contacted through the website above.

Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming works with a select few disciples of Chinese kung fu at his retreat center in the mountains of northern California where the culture and traditions of the ancient Chinese arts are preserved through an intensive 10-year training curriculum. I speak with Dr Yang about his influences and his beloved masters in China with whom he grew up learning kung fu. We talk about the differences between training in old China and training in other parts of the world. Dr Yang tells of how he reluctantly took up Tai Chi Chuan at the young age of 16 to thwart illness brought on by hunger and malnourishment as he was raised as one of a family of 9 children, often eating only one meal a day. He has since moved to the U.S. to get his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and opened Yang's Martial Arts Association in Humboldt County, California. Find out more about Dr Yang at his lineage page: http://www.maLineage.com/martial-artists/Yang-Jwing-Ming Or at his website: www.YMAA.com Dr. Yang is currently accepting applicants for his next round of disciples and can be contacted through the website above.

In this interview I get the chance to ask my own Kung Fu instructor, Sifu Stephen Murphy about his 27 years of teaching traditional Chinese Kung Fu. He tells of his struggle with cancer, onset at the age of 23, and his introduction into the world of Chinese healing and internal arts or "the art of good health". Sifu Steve talks about the mixture of martial arts styles taught at Mystics Athletic School, his introduction to the martial arts and experience training with Donnie Yen's mother, Bow Sim Mark. He also talks about the abundance of knowledge there is to be had in the world and how that helps us to always remain a beginner. Learn more about Sifu Stephen Murphy at his lineage page or at Mystics Athletic School

In this interview I get the chance to ask my own Kung Fu instructor, Sifu Stephen Murphy about his 27 years of teaching traditional Chinese Kung Fu. He tells of his struggle with cancer, onset at the age of 23, and his introduction into the world of Chinese healing and internal arts or "the art of good health". Sifu Steve talks about the mixture of martial arts styles taught at Mystics Athletic School, his introduction to the martial arts and experience training with Donnie Yen's mother, Bow Sim Mark. He also talks about the abundance of knowledge there is to be had in the world and how that helps us to always remain a beginner. Learn more about Sifu Stephen Murphy at his lineage page or at Mystics Athletic School

Grandmaster Wong is a 4th generation successor of the renowned Southern Shaolin monastery in Putian, China. Living in Malaysia, he travels the world spreading the "greatness of kung fu" throughout the world through the Shaolin Wahnam institute. Learn about the masters Sifu Wong studied under and hear stories of how he trained and how he has been working to improve Kung Fu teaching methods to share his art with the world. We talk about how Chi Kung can help to heal today's modern society and how "good health is natural", as well as how Kung Fu training has evolved in recent times. Grandmaster Wong has authored several internationally renowned books on Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu and Chi Kung: The Art of Chi Kung Chi Kung for Health and Vitality The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan The Complete Book of Zen Introduction to Shaolin Kungfu Master Answers Series — The Shaolin Arts Sukhavati — Going to Heaven as Taught by the Buddha The Complete Book of Chinese Medicine The Complete Book of Shaolin Find more information about Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit at these websites: Shaolin Wahnam Institute Good Health Home Page Shaolin Kungfu Chi-Kung and Zen Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) Home Page

Grandmaster Wong is a 4th generation successor of the renowned Southern Shaolin monastery in Putian, China. Living in Malaysia, he travels the world spreading the "greatness of kung fu" throughout the world through the Shaolin Wahnam institute. Learn about the masters Sifu Wong studied under and hear stories of how he trained and how he has been working to improve Kung Fu teaching methods to share his art with the world. We talk about how Chi Kung can help to heal today's modern society and how "good health is natural", as well as how Kung Fu training has evolved in recent times. Grandmaster Wong has authored several internationally renowned books on Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu and Chi Kung: The Art of Chi Kung Chi Kung for Health and Vitality The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan The Complete Book of Zen Introduction to Shaolin Kungfu Master Answers Series — The Shaolin Arts Sukhavati — Going to Heaven as Taught by the Buddha The Complete Book of Chinese Medicine The Complete Book of Shaolin Find more information about Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit at these websites: Shaolin Wahnam Institute Good Health Home Page Shaolin Kungfu Chi-Kung and Zen Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) Home Page

Antonio Graceffo is a true martial arts anthropologist and adventurer. Learning obscure styles of martial arts all over southeast Asia, Antonio shares his experiences of studying at the Shaolin Temple, a Muay Thai Temple in Thailand and studying with other locally known masters of styles such as Kuntaw, Bokator and variations of Muay Thai. He’s the host of the "Martial Arts Odyssey" author of “The Monk from Brooklyn”, and the “Warrior Odyssey”, among several others. Discover what life is like for a a man who has dedicated his entire life to preserving the legacy of the martial arts. Antonio Graceffo is truly inspiring to anyone interested martial arts history. Learn more about Antonio at his website: SpeakingAdventure.com/

Antonio Graceffo is a true martial arts anthropologist and adventurer. Learning obscure styles of martial arts all over southeast Asia, Antonio shares his experiences of studying at the Shaolin Temple, a Muay Thai Temple in Thailand and studying with other locally known masters of styles such as Kuntaw, Bokator and variations of Muay Thai. He’s the host of the "Martial Arts Odyssey" author of “The Monk from Brooklyn”, and the “Warrior Odyssey”, among several others. Discover what life is like for a a man who has dedicated his entire life to preserving the legacy of the martial arts. Antonio Graceffo is truly inspiring to anyone interested martial arts history. Learn more about Antonio at his website: SpeakingAdventure.com/

Start with Part 1 of this interview here. In part two Shihan Dana Abbott talks about the "Spirit of the Samurai". What is it, and how has it shaped Japan over the years? How does this weapon, the sword represent an entire philosophy? Learn why Japan is such a strong country, both culturally and on an individual level. How does the "American Spirit" relate to the spirit of the samurai? Learn about the strengths that will carry Japan through its recent tsunami disaster and where those moral traditions originate and how they are passed on from generation to generation. Be sure to check out Dana Abbott online at: SamuraiSports.com and LearnTheSword.com

Start with Part 1 of this interview here. In part two Shihan Dana Abbott talks about the "Spirit of the Samurai". What is it, and how has it shaped Japan over the years? How does this weapon, the sword represent an entire philosophy? Learn why Japan is such a strong country, both culturally and on an individual level. How does the "American Spirit" relate to the spirit of the samurai? Learn about the strengths that will carry Japan through its recent tsunami disaster and where those moral traditions originate and how they are passed on from generation to generation. Be sure to check out Dana Abbott online at: SamuraiSports.com and LearnTheSword.com