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In this episode we are joined by Dr Danil Mikhailov who has practised kung fu for 29 years and has spent a decade researching kung fu culture in different parts of China, as part of Wushu Scholar, under the leadership and guidance of Chief Instructor Dennis and Instructor Sharon Ngo from Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi in the UK.

Danil has been awarded 4th Dan in kung fu from the Chinese Wushu Association, has won multiple gold medals in international competitions in China, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and has written a successful book, History and Philosophy of Kung Fu: an Introduction. 

Danil has himself applied kung fu philosophy in all aspects of his life as a successful academic and entrepreneur and CEO of a global data and AI organisation and will draw on his experiences in his lecture.

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Learn how to cultivate more spirit and energy (Qi) in your bedroom.

In this episode we interview Dr Sophie Liu, an expert in Chinese daoist culture and the I-Ching, who explains why the structure and layout of your bedroom is so important.

Sleep is vital for all of us.  We spend one third of our life asleep, in your bedroom. This is important to build up your spirit, your energy and allow your body to recouperate.

This episode we go into detail around energy flow in your bedroom encompassing the five elements into Feng Shui to increase a harmonious environment for sleep, rest, recovery and energy.

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“The Jail that I was in was easy.  The Jail that most people are in today without being incarcerated in a Jail Cell, is the Jail cell of the mind and the heart.  It wasn’t till I learned to love me in Jail, it wasn’t until I learned to express me in jail, that I was able to look at myself in the mirror, and say, Let’s Go Bam.”

My guest this episode is Willie “The Bam” Johnson, who is a seven-time sport karate and kung fu world champion, a two-time All-American champion, and a true hero in the world of martial arts. As the creator of Wushudo Universal Martial Arts, Johnson is known for his dynamic, universal approach to developing physical, mental and spiritual fitness.  Johnson is the founder and national spokesperson for the Stronger Than Drugs Foundation and was inducted into the Martial Arts and Black Belt Magazine Halls of Fame.

This episode is all about the inner journey of rebirth and personal transformation.  Willie shares how he used martial arts to transform from a criminal in prison into a seven-time world champion and a community leader.  My key take away is that quest for honest self-expression can free you from the prison of who you think you are.  We need to love and except ourselves wholly and totally, and once we can let go of external approval, we can start to go inside and discover our unique gifts and talents which we can then give to the world.  Tune in to one of the most inspirational and life changing conversations I have ever had. 

The Five Elements. In this episode we discuss the relationship with the elements and humankind, where the five elements came from, and how they are applied and integrated into Chinese life.

In traditional Chinese culture, the five elements, or five phases, theory outlines the relationship between the different elements in nature and the life force, or "qi," that flows through them.

The five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.

The five Elements theory is an ancient Chinese analogy theory, which combines philosophy, divination, fortune-telling, calendar, traditional Chinese medicine and sociology.  

The essence of the Five Elements theory holds that the world is composed of five basic material substances: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The development and cycle of changes within nature (eg.. seasons ) are the result of the continuous movement and interactions of these five different conditions.

The concept of "five elements" first appeared in Huangdi Neijing, in which the relationship between the five elements and the human body was first proposed.  

The regulation of "five elements" was first observed from the movement regulation of the five planets in the Universe. Later, With the observation and study of nature by Chinese ancestors, the relationships between and within the five elements was gradually formed.  

In Xunzi, Mencius 孟 子  was the earliest creator of The Five Elements theory.

In the late Zhan Guo (Dynasty) period, Zou Yan 邹 衍 was one of the main people who applied the theory of Yin-yang and the Five Elements to the calculation of national fortunes.  

In order to define the five elements, the author SHANG SHU. HONGFAN 尚书.洪范 specifically puts forward the names of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth  

ZUO ZHUAN-Cai Mo 左传 蔡墨 then Proposed the theory that the existence of human life depends on the Five Elements.

The Ancient Chinese holds that the nature of the universe is composed of five elements. The rise and fall of the five elements makes the universe and nature change, which not only affects the fate of people, but also tells people the law between the universe and nature.  

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Episode two in the second series of Pen to Sword where we interview Master Su Yin Han live from Yong Chun in Fujian province in China.

We ask what has made White Crane Kung Fu so famous and why it is has gone on to influence so many other martial arts styles, such as Karate.

We talk about soft and hard power, we talk about the origins of Crane system deriving from a woman's necessity to defend herself and the necessity for people to be able to copy and train it easily.

Yong Chun White Crane has historical facts that can be traced all the way back to Fan Qi Niang. This documentation is unique for a classical Chinese martial art to have survived the test of time and supports the origins of the system, the names of the patterns and names of the moves. 

Many new styles are now looking to Yong Chun White Crane to learn more about the origins of their styles and are copying the names of their moves and linking back.

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In the final episode of series one, we are joined by Dr Sophie Liu again discussing Chinese cultures; I-Ching, Bagua, 5 elements, Tai Chi, Yin Yang and Feng Shui.

This episode is a third on Feng Shui and focuses on the practical layout of your house, advising on how to make your house as efficient with the right feeling, energy flows and ambiance. 

We zone in on George's house as he is going through a re-build, he capitalises on the knowledge and advice from Dr Liu, our resident expert on Feng Shui. 

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This is the first episode of a new series from Phecda One where we take our conversation towards Chinese Martial Arts.

In this series we will be interviewing Master Su Yin Han, 8th Dan Master of White Crane Kung Fu.

In this first interview with Master Su and his family we discover the importance of family values in Chinese Martial Arts, the value of filial piety.

We here the individual sacrifices made from Master Su's children to allow the style and the family and the style to come first. 

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It’s a Thursday night and four people are sparring under the careful watch of Haven Seto.

For years, Haven has worked with athletes of all ages to help them develop their boxing, kickboxing and wushu skills. Wushu is also known as kung-fu, and it’s played an important role in Haven’s life.

I am so excited to introduce you to Haven Seto.

He is the epitome of a community leader. He loves helping others, he is passionate about making his community a better place, and he understands the importance of hard work and kindness.

For the past 15 years, Haven has worked at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association here in Saskatoon. This organization provides programs and services to help newcomers and Indigenous find success in their communities and has been doing this work since 1964.

Haven oversees all of the employment programs and as you will hear in our conversation, he takes so much pride in helping newcomers and Indigenous people find meaningful employment in Saskatoon.

He also owns and operates the Chinese Martial Arts Academy where he is one of several coaches working with athletes of all ages. Mentorship and helping others are key aspects in Haven’s life and he’s able to do both in his role not only at the gym but at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association.

It was a true pleasure spending time with Haven to not only learn about the many roles he plays in our community but about why all of his work means so much to him. Haven's personal story is compelling and I think one that you will connect with. 

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De kinesiske kampformen har en lang historie, og det er minst like mange varianter av kinesiske kampformer som det er japanske kampformer.

Dette er den andre av seks episoder i en miniserie om kampformer fra hele verden. I denne episoden skal vi se på kampformer fra Kina.

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In this episode of Pen to Sword we once again are joined by Dr Liu Zi Han, an expert in the I-Ching, who guides us around how Tai Chi was created, the core principles, philosophy, and much more.

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Navy Veteran Andrew Bliss always wanted to work in the video production industry, but his journey wasn't straightforward. Before serving in the military, Bliss was an accomplished professional martial artist with over 10 years of experience coaching and mentoring students. Working as a martial artist eventually led him to the military.

In the interview, Bliss talks about serving six years as a Navy broadcast journalist in Combat Camera at the Pentagon and his time directing and producing a feature film while on active duty in Italy before leaving the service.

After creating a comfortable life for himself as a civilian, Bliss made the uncomfortable decision to sell all of his belongings, buy a motorcycle and make the long journey across America to the west coast. Bliss talks about why he chose not to take a differnet path to pursue his dream of working in the entertainment industry.

Bliss discusses how he leapt from doing freelance and independent work to fulfilling his dream of working for a major entertainment company like Bad Robot Productions. He also talks about content creation, his current position, and how the framework he learned in the military helps him stay focused and grounded while working in Hollywood.

Finally, he explains how important it is for Veterans to get involved with Veteran networking organizations, such as Veterans in Media & Entertainment, if they are interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

In this episode, Bliss also talks about:

• What he learned from his experiences in the military.
• Earning a degree in Interactive Design at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
• The principles that have guided him during his military career and throughout civilian life.
• The fundamentals to being a part of any industry.
• Why it’s important for Veterans to have insatiable curiosity and the courage to pursue their dreams.
• His view of NFTs and the future of cryptocurrency.

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In this episode we invite Boon onto the show to talk about the upcoming film, The Matrix Resurrections, and to help referee our very first Martial Artist Battle Royale! We take four of our favourite martial artists/actors, choose the most powerful character they've ever put to screen, then put them in a ring and decide who would come out on top in a Battle Royale situation. Who will be the ultimate victor? Will it be the digital ghost of Tom Cruise? Let's discuss.

The #JAMCast welcomes Johnny Yang, the Assistant Stunt Coordinator of the critically acclaimed show "WARRIOR" based on the writings of Bruce Lee.  Learn about his life beginning as a wushu practitioner, his introduction to joining the world renown indie group EMC Monkeys, and the ways in which he has been able to transition into the world of stunts and become a member of Hitz International as he continues to further his career!

The #JAMCast is a weekly podcast hosted by Professional Stunt Coordinator Travis Wong, interviewing influential figures in the movement world. From world champion athletes to Hollywood stunt doubles, the aim is to provide a unique perspective into the minds of those so well known for using their bodies.
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2020 saw the rise of the greatest worldwide medical crisis in 100 years. Sickness and death have not been the only consequences of this global pandemic. The world has seen a rise in anti-Asian sentiment as a result of misconceptions, conspiracy theories, and ignorance about the nature and origins of COVID-19. The era has been marked by political figures in the U.S. calling the virus "Kung Flu" and "Chinese Flu", to acts of violence against Asians in countries around the globe. The behavior of some individuals has been disturbing. In some cases the acts are clearly criminal. Brave members of the martial arts community, including Cung Le and Into the Badlands', Daniel Wu, have used their Social Media platforms to highlight and bring attention to this international plague of hate. Taekwondo Life Magazine is committed to using its voice to speak out against hate of any kind. We express of our love and commitment to our Asian brothers and sisters around the globe and we thank them for their contributions to the world.

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Lauren Mary Kim is a martial artist, dancer, stunt person, and motion capture artist. After earning her Taekwondo Black Belt she went on to study Wushu, Kali, weapons and more as she emerged as an esteemed Hollywood martial arts stunt and action star. She talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis about her work with Jackie Chan, Michael Jai White, Iko Uwais and the top martial artists in the entertainment today. Lauren Mary Kim is one of the hardest working and most visible people on the action scene today, whether it is in Marvel's Daredevil or The Mandalorian you can find Lauren's work. She has recently expanded her visibility with the production of some high end video productions such as You Tube's "Kali Diaries". (Look for Episode #10 featuring Taekwondo). Lauren Mary Kim is a person to watch now and as the Pandemic subsides and she gets back to racing cars, slinging swords, and kicking butts.

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JuJu Chan is "The Female Bruce Lee", or at least that is what she has come to be called by her international fan base. Juliana 'JuJu' Chan is a Hong Kong-born American actress, martial artist, model, singer, scholar, and writer. She was also a winner in the Miss Chinatown USA 2009 pageant. Juju was a member of the Hong Kong National Taekwondo Team and an international medalist and Taekwondo Demonstration Team member. Parallel to her martial arts and action star pedigree she has developed her skills as an actress. The two areas have converged to make her a leading martial arts action star in recent years. In this episode she talks during the pandemic with Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, about her work in such hits as Scott Adkins' Savage Dog, the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel, as well as the Netflix martial arts series, Wu Assassins. Juju Chan is a true mixed martial artist and weapons aficionado and is constantly working to live up to the esteemed nickname she has been given. She was recently featured in Mike Fury's best selling book, Life of Action II.

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Got A Training Plan? Take Control of Your Path to Mastery looks at how Teacher knows what the curriculum is and how to teach you the technical skills required to master your art. Have you figured out how you are going to master the lessons your teacher has given you? For most students a great training plan is show up to class and do your best. However, you can level up your skills by practicing outside of class. Since we are sheltering during a pandemic attending classes is curtailed and developing your own practice is the name of the game now. This is a great gift to give yourself. Start creating your own training plan, fire up your motivation, and watch your skills take care of themselves. 

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