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Dec
29
2015
Interview, On Bagua Zhang, On Kung Fu, On Tai Chi, On Weapons By |  | December 29th, 2015

Adam Hsu Interview, Complete: Parts 1 – 8

All episodes now available! Watch and listen to our extensive (and intensive) interview that we conducted in Taipei with Adam Hsu. No stranger to controversy, Adam Hsu discusses usage, teachers and the problems of teaching, “spreading the word,” and what is necessary for practice in Parts 4 and 5. As always, expect to hear a […]

Nov
12
2015
Interview, On Bagua Zhang, On Kung Fu, On Tai Chi, On Weapons, Teachers By |  | November 12th, 2015

Adam Hsu Interview, Part 5

This session concentrates on “the Kung Fu Instructor,” and spreading the word. Adam Hsu gives a little insight into his many decades struggle with practitioners and agencies to promote authentic Kung Fu. Want to watch ALL (Parts 1-8) on youtube? Want to watch Part 1 on this site? Want to watch Part 2 on this […]

Nov
12
2015
Interview, On Bagua Zhang, On Kung Fu, On Tai Chi, On Weapons, Teachers By |  | November 12th, 2015

Adam Hsu Interview, Part 4

In Part 4 of our interview, Adam Hsu makes some critical comments on what he sees in Kung Fu usage and applications. He speaks further of the goals and methods for Kung Fu training. Want to watch ALL (Parts 1-8) on youtube? Want to watch Part 1 on this site? Want to watch Part 2 […]

Oct
18
2015
Interview, On Bagua Zhang, On Kung Fu, On Tai Chi, On Weapons, Teachers By |  | October 18th, 2015

Adam Hsu Interview, Part 3

Continuing our discussion on weapon’s practice, the interview moves to the topics of Kung Fu forms, and where they fit into the curriculum. Want to watch ALL (Parts 1-8) on youtube? Want to watch Part 1 on this site? Want to watch Part 2 on this site? Want to watch Part 4 on this site? […]

Oct
14
2015
Biographies, Interview, On Bagua Zhang, On Kung Fu, On Tai Chi, On Weapons, Some Thoughts, Teachers, Technique, Weapons Work By |  | October 14th, 2015

Adam Hsu Interview, Part 2

Learning “true basics” is at the core of Kung Fu. In this session, Part 2 of our interview, Adam Hsu talks about communicating and the practice of Kung Fu Weaponry. Want to watch All (Parts 1-8) on youtube? Want to watch Part 1 on this site? Want to watch Part 3 on this site? Want […]

Oct
13
2015
Biographies, Interview, On Bagua Zhang, On Kung Fu, On Tai Chi, On Weapons, Some Thoughts, Teachers, Technique By |  | October 13th, 2015

Adam Hsu Interview, Part 1

In Part 1, our interview starts with a question about Kung Fu’s true DNA. Discussion follows, on the Kung Fu experience, and what that means, and what makes Kung Fu absolutely unique as a martial art. Part 2 (on this site) Part 3 (on this site) Part 4 (on this site) Part 5 (on this […]

Jun
3
2015
Article, On Kung Fu, Pigua Zhang, Training By |  | June 3rd, 2015

Training and Training: Practice with Adam Hsu

There’s training and then there’s training. In Kung Fu there is a kind of training that so challenges the way of thinking AND the body that people successfully ignore it for years and even decades. So begins Shifu Mancuso’s newest article, printed on our sister site, adamhsukungfu.com. Click the picture to continue reading. We are […]

Mar
29
2012
On Kung Fu, VCDs By |  | March 29th, 2012

New: VCD 1731 Xing Yi Meridian Sword

Dubbed, not subtitled, a strong form Xing Yi straight sword set by champion, Zhang Xi Zheng.

Mar
18
2012
DVDs, On Kung Fu, On Tai Chi By |  | March 18th, 2012

Tim Cartmell’s Traditional Sun style Taijiquan

… Tim Cartmell has produced a series that delivers in accurate modern terminology the essence of the Sun style of Taijiquan.

Mar
3
2012
Books: Chinese, On Kung Fu By |  | March 3rd, 2012

Luo Han Boxing

Here is a nicely presented text on the Luo Han boxing available in Taiwan.

Aug
22
2009
Article, On Kung Fu, Training By |  | August 22nd, 2009

Kickin for the Moon

Consider the crescent kick. When executed with a degree of élan it can be a whirling example of physical freedom and self-control. Some people throw crescents so open and limber they appear to momentarily execute the splits while standing up.