Design Exchange with Thomas Grové

DXP-014: Master Mollica

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Teaching Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Shuai Jiao in America

Master Mollica is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu and a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shuai Jiao. He teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Columbus, Ohio. I became his student 30 years ago.

Links:
  • http://mastermatt.com/
  • http://dxsaigon.com/

    • This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/odBU1PEEDzc

    Table of Contents:
    • 00:00 - Intro Banter
    • 00:38 - Chi Kung Meditation
    • 01:35 - Mater Mollica's Martial Arts Background
    • 06:13 - Master Mollica Was Surprised by The Popularity of MMA
    • 10:43 - Thomas Suggests Game Design Inspired Rule Changes to MMA
    • 14:21 - Martial Arts - Practice vs Competition, Technique vs Strength, Shuai Jiao / Judo / Wrestling / MMA
    • 17:20 - Cardio and Endurance in MMA Competitions
    • 21:52 - Everything Is A Technique - Training in Everyday Life and The Traditional Training Techniques of Chang Tung Sheng Shuai Jiao
    • 28:45 - The Importance of Strategy in Martial Arts
    • 29:55 - Taiyo Marang - Comparing Martial Arts Styles and Passing the Torch to The Next Generation
    • 36:08 - Traditional Shuai Jiao Strength Training Exercises Demonstrated
    • 40:45 - Tai Chi's Combat Application is Wrestling!
    • 43:11 - Outro
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