In this episode, your Kung Fu Uncle sits down with Twitters own multi-disciplinary Martial Arts enthusiast, Magister. Topics include: The Way of Martial Arts, benefits of cross training in multiple Styles, Sport vs Traditional training, the effect of Mindset on one's perception of reality, recreating yourself through training, & a frank appraisal of the modern World. Can you afford to miss this one?!

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Baguazhang is a mystery to many people today. One of the last Classical Styles to be created in the late Qing Dynasty by the legendary Master Dong Haichuan; the youngest of the Big Three Internal Styles; famed for its complexity & beauty; feared for its inscrutability & power. And, unjustly, considered a fraud by many of the "practical" martial artists of today. It certainly doesn't help that most of the people demonstrating Baguazhang today are... less than impressive physical examples. Like Taijiquan before it, Baguazhang has suffered under the Soy drenched reputations of New Age, Spiritual-minded "teachers". In this episode, "Mr Ruthless" Uncle Sickness, "Metaphysical Polemarch" YogaMidnight, & "Human Calamity" Maeko explore, in a rambling fashion, the strong points, specialties, & personalities of this fascinating masterwork that stands as the peak of Martial Arts creativity. 

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This episode features a long overdue meeting of the minds between Lloyd & your Kung Fu Uncle. Topics include Martial Arts History, cryptids, “Spirit Shouts”, the Bridgewater Triangle, hauntings, runes, Old World Mythology, Cúchulainn’s “Warp Spasm”, shit talk, magical shit talk, & the necessity of full contact sparring. Check out Lloyd's website, Business and Bullets, while you're at it.

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Uncle sits down with the man known as "Volcano Hands": the legendary Jordan Casstles. Also known as "The Captain", aka Hercule A. Braunze, aka BNOC, Jordan relates his experiences learning Karate in the United Kingdom. Hear tales of belligerent Germans, the secret essence of UltraVitalism, how the truth can be known through physical combat, the impressions made by the White-Black Sheep of a family of psychopaths, & foolishness. Lots of foolishness. Feel the power of Volcano Hands! 🌋✋🤚 

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DNA. Clones. Artificial Intelligence. The Past. The Future. The Way. Your Kung Fu Uncle sits down with Roman McClay, author of the phenomenal book Sanction to discuss honor, creativity, when conformity is a GOOD thing, embodying philosophy & intelligence, & the transcendent aspect of the Martial Way. Martial Arts are more than mere violence, but without those moments of violence the chances of finding the "Elixir Worth 10,000 Taels of Gold" becomes all the more difficult. Join us, & be put on the proper path. Get your official Sanction gear here to support Roman's work. Do this, now!

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Crossing Hands Episode 2 is meeting of the minds between Uncle Sickness & YogMidnight, two travelers of the Martial Way who have known each other for years. Learn how Matt began his study of Xingyiquan, the sinister nature of Yoga practice, the value hidden within the great Shadow of the Self, & the true depths of Uncle's ridiculousness. Don't be a Soycialist, avoid The Demonic Path, & pursue the fullest expression of your individual capacity. DON'T LOOK AWAY!

The Boyos: Stef Boyo & Jimmi Boyo discuss Jung, Nietzsche, & other things a young boyo needs to know.

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This episode is all about the Ethical aspect of practicing Martial Arts. The Triple Alliance of Volcano Hands Uncle Sickness, Metaphysical Polemarch YogaMidnight, & Human Calamity Maeko compare Martial Ethics & the Code of the Xia. "But Uncle," you say, "I have no idea what any of that means!! I don't own a Sickness Kung Fu Hoodie!" Allow me to explain. Today, students are taught a set of virtues influenced by Confucian social norms referred to as "武德/Wu De - Martial Ethics". It consists of two sets of virtues: one outlining the etiquette for interacting with other Martial Artists, the other outlining a method of cultivating one's character. In contrast, the wandering Heroes of Martial Arts fiction followed a different set of principles, known as the Code of the Xia. These are two very different sets of values, formed by two almost diametrically opposed viewpoints. Martial Ethics are intended to shape Martial Artists into well rounded members of society, while the Code of the Xia lays out a way of life built around individual expression. Which will you choose: fulfilling your duty to society, or walking your own path? 

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A most vital topic is covered in this episode: Recovery Practice. Learn the open secret that separates those who advance in their training, quickly & continuously, from those who languish in mediocrity, crying & masturbating to corny Science Fiction TV series. Your Kung Fu Uncle, Akashic Psychonaut YogaMidnight, & Cackling Anti-Villain Maeko touch on the importance of sleep,  the scope of Macrobiotic Hygiene, how small effort can have a huge return, & the role environmental and situational awareness play in maintaining your health. We also share the pathetic tale of a man compelled to misread all social cues: The "Man" Called "Tubs"! Look on the tears he cries himself to sleep with every night, & let the revulsion flow through you!!

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Crossing Hands is a Chinese Martial Arts term, used to describe two individuals engaging in a bout to compare their skills & the strengthen their Kung Fu. It implies an exchange of ideas for mutual benefit. A fitting name for a noble pursuit. In this inaugural Episode, Uncle Sickness sits down with Mentalist & Wing Chun aficionado Jonathan Pritchard to explore the universal nature of Integrity, the value of small gestures, & the benefit of keeping an open mind.

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Episode 6 focuses on perhaps the most critical, yet neglected, area of Martial Arts: Anatomical Targets. Join e-Dad Number 1 Uncle Sickness, the Metaphysical Polemarch YogaMidnight, & Maeko the Human Calamity as they relentlessly hammer home the importance of Anatomy to Martial Arts, the benefits to learning Qin Na, the staggering reverse-talent of The "Man" Called "Tubs", how Aikido has degenerated into people in pajamas, & the surprising weak points of the Human body that can only be revealed by combining intense training with knowledge of Anatomy. You'll also hear stories such as how young Maeko's talent reveled itself while sparring, Uncle's Forbidden Secret Techniques, & the most glorious representative attack of Boston: The Mush-Out. Don't look away!!

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