Kung Fu Conversations

In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Sifu Brian Kuttel about Choy Li Fut and Yang Taiji training, practice and teaching.

From his website:

"Brian Kuttel began training in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu and Yang Tai Chi in 2000 with Sifu Hamayun Ahmadzai at Tiger Kung Fu Academy (currently Zai Martial Arts Academy) in Reno, Nevada. Brian became an instructor in 2004 teaching children’s classes and beginner classes, and eventually earned his black sash in 2006.

In 2008 Brian moved to San Francisco, California, to study with world renowned martial arts Grandmaster and president of the Plum Blossom International Federation, Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong, and his son, Tai Sifu Jason J. Wong, a top international competitor and sought out instructor. Brian also began working as Program Director of the Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center and a full-time instructor.

Through the guidance of Tai Sifu Jason Wong and mentorship of Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong, Brian earned his Black Fringe Level in 2012. In 2014 Brian officially earned the title of Sifu and was accepted as a disciple under Tai Sifu Jason J. Wong."

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In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about The difference between watering the art down and making it more accessible.

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In this episode, Randel does a solo cast with William Safford from Seek Progress about training, fitness and training.

"Will Safford is a fitness trainer who strongly believes in the importance of weight training for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athletes. With years of experience in fitness and coaching, he has developed unique workout routines that are specifically designed for busy people.

In addition to his work as a fitness trainer, Safford is also the founder of Seek Progress, an online platform that provides resources and support to BJJ athletes looking to improve their training and performance. The platform features articles, videos, and podcasts on a wide range of topics related to BJJ training and performance, including strength and conditioning, nutrition, and mental toughness."

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In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Nabil Ranné about Chen Style Taiji training, practice and teaching.From his website:

"As a disciple 弟子 of Chen Yu, Nabil Ranné teaches in the 12th generation of the founding family Chen Taijiquan. Nabil is a well-known instructor in Europe, holds a doctorate in sports sciences, has published a book on the history and development of Chen-Style Taijiquan and various other articles on the subject. He acts as a supervising trainer of the ⁠Chen-Style Taijiquan Netzwerk (CTND)⁠.

⁠Nabil learned Chen Yu's unique method ⁠in a small family setting and spent several years in intensive training, especially in China and Australia. Chen Yu Taiji is extremely precise, compact and powerful. Nabil teaches this rich martial movement art in his Berlin school. He offers classes in German, English and Chinese and holds many national and international workshops. His main interest is to preserve, research and pass on this extraordinary ⁠Taijiquan lineage of Chen Fake and Chen Zhaokui ⁠and to teach its exact methodology with a lot of passion & enthusiasm."

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In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Nabil Ranné about Chen Style Taiji training, practice and teaching.

"As a disciple 弟子 of Chen Yu, Nabil Ranné teaches in the 12th generation of the founding family Chen Taijiquan. Nabil is a well-known instructor in Europe, holds a doctorate in sports sciences, has published a book on the history and development of Chen-Style Taijiquan and various other articles on the subject. He acts as a supervising trainer of the Chen-Style Taijiquan Netzwerk (CTND).

Nabil learned Chen Yu's unique method in a small family setting and spent several years in intensive training, especially in China and Australia. Chen Yu Taiji is extremely precise, compact and powerful. Nabil teaches this rich martial movement art in his Berlin school. He offers classes in German, English and Chinese and holds many national and international workshops. His main interest is to preserve, research and pass on this extraordinary Taijiquan lineage of Chen Fake and Chen Zhaokui and to teach its exact methodology with a lot of passion & enthusiasm."

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In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about your teacher being a single source of truth in your art!

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In this episode Randel and Owen continue their conversation with Matt Hillman about his Xingyi, Bagua, Tang Sho Tao and Acupuncture.

From his website:

"Matt graduated in 2001 from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, M.Ac.O.M. Prior to going to acupuncture school, Matt also completed a formal apprenticeship in acupuncture and Chinese medicine in 1998. He began studying with Vince Black O.M.D. in September of 1993.....Matt has continued to study advanced acupuncture and Chinese medicine since his formal education as well as injection therapy. Matt practiced at Healthmark in Denver from October of 2001 to January of 2017. He recently has left to open his own practice, Hillman Acupuncture and Wellness....

Prior to Matt’s studies in acupuncture and Chinese medicine he received a B.A. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993. While at Washington University in St. Louis Matt played intercollegiate soccer. He went to to also get a M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1995.

Matt also practices and teaches the Chinese martial arts of Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, and Tai Chi Chuan as well. He also teaches multiple styles of qigong, Chinese yogic and health building exercises and meditation. "

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In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Matt Hillman about his Xingyi, Bagua, Tang Sho Tao and Acupuncture.

From his website:

"Matt graduated in 2001 from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, M.Ac.O.M. Prior to going to acupuncture school, Matt also completed a formal apprenticeship in acupuncture and Chinese medicine in 1998. He began studying with Vince Black O.M.D. in September of 1993.....Matt has continued to study advanced acupuncture and Chinese medicine since his formal education as well as injection therapy. Matt practiced at Healthmark in Denver from October of 2001 to January of 2017. He recently has left to open his own practice, Hillman Acupuncture and Wellness....

Prior to Matt’s studies in acupuncture and Chinese medicine he received a B.A. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993. While at Washington University in St. Louis Matt played intercollegiate soccer. He went to to also get a M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1995.

Matt also practices and teaches the Chinese martial arts of Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, and Tai Chi Chuan as well. He also teaches multiple styles of qigong, Chinese yogic and health building exercises and meditation. "

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In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the secretiveness of the Chinese Martial Arts, what is being hidden?

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In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Jack Schaefer about Daoist studies, BJJ and Martial Arts. From his website:

"Jack Schaefer is a graduate of Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) and completed his post-graduate study at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, China. To continue development and education, he makes regular trips to China, both to consult on difficult cases and to further his knowledge and experience in Chinese Medicine. As a Professor at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, he has taught a variety of topics, including the use of secondary channels in the treatment of diseases. Jack has also been published in the Lantern and The Journal of Chinese Medicine. Using this multi-layer style of acupuncture in his Boulder Colorado private practice, Jack has worked extensively with pain syndromes, athletes, and internal medicine."

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