Q: You’re at the end of your new book on Bagua , just about to send it to the printer; what inspired you to write this book in the first place? A: A lot of people who bought my Bagua DVD asked me to write a book. That’s what we call “a clue,” Spencer. Also, [...]
Mar
22
2012
22
2012
Jun
28
2011
28
2011
May
11
2011
11
2011
Martial Talk: Jason Tsou and Arthur Schonfeld
We’re just leaving LA right now (Debbie had a reunion with all the fine people who shared her lawn back in high school) and had time to hook up with Jason Tsou and Arthur Schonfeld. After being treated to a great lunch we went to Arthur’s house and talked martial arts for hours.
Mar
12
2008
12
2008
The Crooked Line
If you are carrying on the work of developing, say, super string theory it helps to copy the equations accurately. But even correct equations are meaningless if you don’t understand them.
Apr
22
2006
22
2006
Interview: Is Tai Chi a Martial Art?
When is a martial art not a martial art?” Well, the apparent answer, at least according to posters tacked to telephone poles, videos in drugstore spinning racks, and ads where instructors hug redwood trees is “When it’s T’ai Chi”.
Apr
18
2006
18
2006
Age and Kung Fu
For instance, let’s take the martial aspects. I teach people in their sixties to do the martial part. Why? To enliven them.
Feb
13
2006
13
2006
Interview: Adam Hsu
Q: How do you see the place of reading in the study of Kung Fu? A: Reading is important, as in any other body of discipline. Initially you can go to a lot of different sources: study directly from a teacher, or visually watch some great guy perform or compete. Those are all ways to [...]
