Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu

Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu

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  • Martial Arts Science : How Do You Learn a Physical Movement : TKF 044
    Original Webpage
    Understanding the Phases that your body and mind go through to learn a
    physical movement can help you identifty where and why to work on
    different aspects.
    This is not only martial arts, it could be anything from shuffling a
    deck of card or playing twinkle-twinkle-little-star on the piano.
    During this podcast I will discuss :
    Onguards
    How the "OnGuard Workshop" went on saturday and why it spawned this
    podcast.
    The importance of a "Martial Arts Onguard" versus a "Sporting / Boxing
    Onguard"
    Sciences of Learning Movement
    Then we will look at the neurobiological development of movement..
    The old Kungfu classics say "The Training of the Mind, must Precede
    Training of the Body. Eventually Training of the Body will be Superior
    to Training of the Mind."
    What does that mean? Why is it important? How do you do it? When does it
    apply?
    I will share how Perceptual Skills are the same and different as
    Physical Skills. How the learning phases are similar : of Learning
    Phases
    Declarative Phase : The ‘What to Do’ aka : I call ‘snapshot phase’
    Procedural Phase : The ‘How to Do it’ aka : I call ‘soaking phase’
    Plus how they both work in almost everybody. What you need to do to make
    them work. What enhances the learning of movement.
    Then the segway of When does a physical movement begin to get trained as
    a martial art?
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    22 min
  • Planned Interruptions : TKF 43
    Distractions and working thru them are part of a good Martial Arts program. Heck, it is part of a good meditation and QiGong Program
    The Spring Beach workshop was Our Largest turnout ever.
    Martial Arts and Qi Gong Practices on Beach
    Elemental qigong, zham zhuang, bagua teacups training and walking the
    Zhuan Tian Zun circle.
    Zhuan Tian Zun is the Taoist "Circle about as Observe and comply with
    day(sky)." Plus we did Reeling silk taiji.
    Afternoon practice was flow drills that led to trips and throws. Then
    dinner.
    Planned Next Spring
    Next year, weekend of april 9th, 2016.
    A Summer Surprise
    #21Day Qigong Program
    How did i do on 21 day qigong program?
    Too many tasty foods.. Spirits and fun. I overindulged in treats friday
    evening and saturday.
    Planned Interruptions
    Why didnt i just wait? I knew it was coming.
    What am i going to do?
    "Sunday morning at 4 am i am typing these notes. I knew this was going
    to be a blemish on the program but am glad i decided to see it thru.
    Today will be xtra clean.
    New Meditation and Depression Study
    March 2015 : Study
    demonstrates meditation benefits regardless of sex, religion and
    other personal variables.
    12 min
  • How Do You Define a Martial Artist? TKF 42

    Original Webpage

    An experienced man asked a sincere question. How do you define a martial artist?

    What are the parameters that provide you a tangible definition?

    Should you practice for violence?

    What do intelligent folks have to say?

    What did Gandi say?

    Hope you enjoy!!

    Sifu Tim

    21 min
  • Use Martial Arts Strategies to Deal With Bullying : TKF 41
    Announcements :
    Original Webpage
    Monday Chikung Meditation : 24 minutes
    Students ask about how to get grounded
    Share a standing Chikung
    For Content members additional minutes are at the White Bamboo Store for
    you to download.
    Reeling Silk TaiJi Ebook
    82 Pages, Over 11,000 words and I am done tweaking it for while
    Two Versions : PDF for simplicity. Ebook for marking and works with
    Ibooks or any ebook reader.
    Content Members it is a free download at White Bamboo Store
    I am working on the course video, audio and certification now
    During the "Don’t Bully" Podcast:
    How Bullying is affecting our KungFu Family
    Kids and Adults
    Types of bullying
    Types of bullies
    Recording of a Live Private Lesson where we discuss and play out
    strategies of facing said bully.
    Difference between Civilian Survival Combat and Military Combat
    How you can be labeled a bully
    What to do if you bullied.
    What to do if you witness bullying.
    What to do if you recognize that you are the bully.
    Mentioned in this Podcast
    Kids Help Phone
    Bullying
    Statistics
    What to do if you are the bully. : Online
    Workbook
    Life
    Habits Podcast : Episode #75
    Another Resource :
    Confessions
    of a Bully
    I also reference this podcast for more information :
    When
    is Deescalation Over : TKF 015 : A popular podcast where I share
    with you how to know when a esculated problem is done.
    Youtube
    Version:
    Itunes
    Version
    Original Artwork : "Don’t Bully by Becca"
    25 min
  • Bacon was cooking in Sparring Class : Kung Fu Martial Arts Training : TKF 40


    Saw 2 minute video of kungfu puppet. Wow!! details, fun story, very

    professional and generating lots of interest.


    Connections


    Bob came in from Myrtle Beach, will be on the Kung

    Fu Beach Trip Workshop at the end of the month :

    www.tibetankungfu.net/beachtrip



    He also told me that the Buddha in Blue Jeans Meditations has helped him

    get rest at night.


    This past week I posted an audiobook, One hour and 40 minutes of

    research and history on the Shaolin Monastery.


    Those are free downloads for Content

    Members and I will never be selling them.


    Main Topics


    Army

    soldier's lift a car off a teenagers. Chief Warrant Officer Langoria

    say's :

    “I didn’t realize how much of that stuck and how quickly just instincts

    took over. I was doing a lot of stuff just out of muscle memory.”



    Audio from the martial arts full contact sparring this past weekend. You

    can see a quick highlight at our Tibetan Kung Fu YouTube

    Channel


    http://youtu.be/ud5zgpjTJ4M


    Travis had sent me a question from Seattle.


    What is the comparison between "Devotion and Commitment."


    You may also like : Martial

    Arts Commitment : TKF 35 


    All Hail Bacon Artwork by Songfeather

    15 min
  • Life Events Can Effect Your Kung Fu Martial Arts Practice : TKF 039
    Life Events Can Take You out of your routine. Your ability to get it back on a track as quickly as possible is important.
    When training in Kung Fu Martial Arts or preparing for Life through QiGong,
    You must know that Life will take us off our direction.
    Original Webpage :
    http://www.tibetankungfu.net/kungfu_blog/archives/life-events-will-bump-our-routines-tkf-39.html
    Basic
    Bagua Teacup exercises with private students
    Update on KungFu Puppet
    Kungfu
    Puppet Progress :
    Veteran Association Tai Chi Evidence Map:
    The priorities of caring for our Veterans.
    Thank You for including me in your day!
    Sifu TW. Smith
    www.tibetankungfu.net/contact
    24 min
  • Tools of the Trade : Kung Fu Martial Arts
    Connections:
    Facebook: Kung
    Fu Puppet
    Original Webpage :
    Tools of the Trade Podcast:
    Weather Extended Kung Fu Bootcamp
    Shiatsu / Acupressure Workshop
    Monday Meditation at noon Class
    Bagua Fundamentals Monthly Class
    Bagua Teacups Exercises 
    Live Stream Video of New Years Eve Incense Lighting
    Google + or Email
    New Years Dinner was great.. Ate too much flounder  and dim sum..
    Half way in the Chinese New Year celebration
    Kung Fu Puppet Update 
    Video for Harmonizing Emotions and Energy Course
    Lao Sing : The Shooting Star Dragon.
    Personal Stories
    Caught myself in a negative moment
    I had just sit down in the Fireroom during a workout.
    Student came by to discuss events
    She was finding herself getting angry in her meditation
    I recently had a student stop by that I haven’t seen in months. She
    wanted to discuss some current events that were spinning in her life. 
    She said that she was getting angry during her meditation.
    I sketched out our discussion. I am a natural visual learner, so I
    sketch objects, draw roads, bridges, exits, as we go, so I can see it. 
    Then we looked at it from a variety of perspectives.
    "That is what your kungfu family is for."
    Since then she has told me that her meditation practice was much better
    and she was able to see when she getting drawn in emotionally and be
    able to see more clearly.
    Mentioned in Todays Podcasts:
    Saturday 2/28 at 9am is a Kungfu
    Tools Workshop www.tibetankungfu.net/kungfutools
    Beach
    Trip : March 27-29th, 2015 : Tai Chi and KungFu Workshop : www.tibetankungfu.net/beachtrip
    Kung Fu Puppet Update www.tibetankungfu.net/kungfupuppet
    Newsletter : www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter
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    24 min
  • Martial Arts and Tai Chi For Children : Emphasize Effort over Performance : TKF 37
    School Children Learn Tai Chi.
    They also learn what being a Kung Fu Martial Artist means
    Original Webpage
    Past Week in Practice
    Ba Gua Fundamentals class, 2nd Saturday of each month.
    Bone Marrow Exercises this past week from the Shaolin Nei Gung Set.
    Kwoon received a touchup
    Student faces a longtime fear
    Announcements
    70 4th graders learn about 
    Mindsets
    What Martial Arts and Kung Fu Mean
    Then we do some Tai Chi, with Sound Effects
    Applying today’s podcast to your practice
    Shownotes will have links to workshops and mentioned material
    Mentioned in Todays Podcasts:
    Chinese New Year Traditions : www.tibetankungfu.net/chinesenewyear
    Ba Gua : Carry the Teacup Exercises Workshop : www.tibetankungfu.net/teacup
    Incense Lighting Wednesday at 8:30 pm. www.tibetankungfu.net/chinesenewyear
    Saturday class 10-12am  is Shiatzu (Japanese Acupressure / Massage)
    Chinese New Years Dinner Saturday Night  : Pictures and some video
    Saturday 2/28 at 9am is a Kungfu Tools and Conditioning Workshop. 
    How to use tools of Martial Arts : www.tibetankungfu.net/kungfutools
    Audio from working with 70 4th graders
    Applying today’s Podcast to your practice:
    1. Recognize your fears, mental or emotional limitations. Adjust your expectations to where they are so small you have a chance, rather than being overwhelmed by the mountain you see.
    2. Apply that to something like exercise, or weight loss, or meditation. I set up the Buddha in Bluejeans audio meditations so you can use that as 5-7 minutes intro’s to your program.
    3. We all get embarrassed, feel like we failed. As a martial artist you expect to be challenged and expect difficulty.  In life as well as forms, conditioning and sparring.
    4. Put emphasis on your effort, let the performance change. If you are making errors, adjust and move on.
    5. Practice being a better person first, and a better martial artist second.
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    31 min
  • Can You Find the Brakes? General Life and Martial Arts Requires the Ability to Slow Down. TKF 36
    Students Anniversary
    Reid’s Anniversary month - 10 years
    Mr. Dunn - 2012
    Danny and Kelly - 2014
    Darrin, Holden and Grayson -  2014
    Mr. Borel - 2009
    Mr. Mccann - 2013
    Todays Podcast:
    Cloud Hands Workshop
    Why the Workout Video using the Wood Pole
    Beach Trip : Kung Fu Workshop
    Can you Find the Brakes?
    Winter Darkness : Depression Season
    Upcoming
    Webpage :
    http://www.tibetankungfu.net/kungfu_blog/archives/can-you-find-the-brakes-tkf-36.html
    Mentioned in Todays Podcasts:
    Beach Trip : Tai Chi and KungFu Workshop : www.tibetankungfu.net/beachtrip
    Kung Fu Woodpole Conditioning Video : 
    Youtube www.tibetankungfu.net/youtube
    Vimeo www.tibetankungfu.net/vimeo
    Yue Fei Birthday and Special Release this Sunday : KFP 30
    www.kungfupodcasts.com
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    20 min
  • Martial Arts Commitment : Kung Fu Requires Loyalty to Yourself : TKF 35

    "Being committed is when you are loyal to what you are say you are going


    to do, even when the mood you said it in has left you."


    Todays Podcast:


    Special Events


    Food

    Drive Listener


    Leading 70 4th Graders Kids in Tai Chi



    Past Week in Practice


    Hop Gar Shooting Star Workshop


    Meditation last week was on : The Source of the Wind


    Meditation this week is on : Hold all things like Water




    Phrases of Power





    My Commitment Letter, to me, 1997



    Drafting Next Newsletter




    Mentioned in Todays Podcasts:



    Food

    Drive in Florida



    Support thru Patreon



    Hop

    Gar Shooting Star Workshop



    Upcoming:


    Cloudhands

    Concentration Workshop : www.tibetankungfu.net/cloudhands

    2/7/15 9am



    Grasping Birds

    Tail Concentration : Peng, Lui, Gi, An :

    www.tibetankungfu.net/graspingbirdstail Wed 2/11/15 at noon



    Content Members can join by Skype or Hangouts. 



    I received a text from Mr. Taska regarding the concentration workshops:

    “these workshops are a great thing to do. Many folks like to memorize

    forms. Always one more form. Much more interesting to learn how to move.”




     


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      • 22 min

    About Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu

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    Sifu TW Smith shares his experiences and awareness through the KungFu. He began training in KungFu because he was lost as a young man, making the same ole mistakes, ending up in places he shouldn't…