The Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts Podcast

In the first episode of season two we profile Baguazhang  Master Liu Zhen Lin (1885-1968). Liu Zhen Lin was the principle teacher of Liu Hung Chieh. Then we discuss the first Neigung principle, Breathing.

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In the second half of our interview with Lee Burkins we continue our discussion on internal martial arts. Lee talks a bit more about the importance of awareness in your practice and gives some tips on how to build it. Then we talk martial arts for healing yourself and others and we finish up talking a bit about Bagua. Enjoy.  

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In the exciting conclusion of our interview Eric talks about the training he did with Bruce in the late 80s and early 90s and he reminisces about the first retreats Bruce did at Anvil Ranch. He also gives some advice on practicing energy gates and its role as prep work for the more advanced standing practices. Enjoy. 

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In this very special episode recorded September 12, 2020 Jess and Isaac interview their good friend Lee Burkins. Lee is a martial artist, meditator, healer, fighter, teacher and Veteran. He's the author of "Soldier's Heart" and has been a mentor of ours for many years, it was a great privilege to sit down and talk with him. Enjoy. The full interview is available on our Patreon page.  

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In the final episode of season one we wrap up our discussion on the Opening the Energy Gates book with the death of Liu Hung Chieh. Jess reads the eulogy published in Fighting Arts International in 1987. Then we discuss our plans for season two and we finish by doing an overview of the Energy Arts system including the other Neigong sets, the martial arts and the meditation components of the system. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

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In this episode we profile one of the greatest martial arts masters of the 20th century, Wan Lai Sheng. We talk about the origins of Ziramen, Wan's friendship with Liu Hung Chieh and about his approach to meditation and martial arts. Then we discuss choosing a qigong style and how to know if your teacher is "the real thing." 

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n this episode we discuss the end of the Warlord Era and the unification of China and how that impacted martial arts in China. We focus on the 1928 National Guoshu competition that Liu Hung Chieh participated in. Then we move on to the final portion of the energy gates movements and complete the Taiji Spine Stretch. We are nearing the end of Season 1 but we have some good stuff lined up for Season 2 so stay tuned. Thanks for listening. 

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In this episode we discuss the Warlord Era and its connection with Martial Arts associations and its impact on martial arts in China. The we talk about the Spine Stretch from Energy Gates. 

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In this episode we discuss the third and final swing of the Opening the Energy Gates set but first we talk about the Boxer Uprising of 1900 and its connection to Bagua history featuring an article by Frank Allen. Our interview with Frank will be available on our Patreon soon. You can check out Frank's podcast here.  

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