Nabil Ranné is a Chen style teacher living in Berlin who offers classes and online training at CTN Academy Nabil is a student of Chen Yu, who is the only son of Chen ZhaoKui and grandson of the famous Chen Fake. Listen here. Here’s what we talk about: Timestamps: 1.00: Nabil’s background in martial arts … Continue reading Tai Chi Notebook Podcast Episode 30: Nabil Ranné on Chen style Tai Chi training
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Heretics episode 100! Xing Yi DOUBLE XL episode
We should stop now and again to look back to see how far we've come. The Heretics podcast has reached episode 100! It's a podcast designed to challenge the way you see the world, hence the name. We cover a lot of religious topics, but also a lot of esoteric topics and martial arts. To … Continue reading Heretics episode 100! Xing Yi DOUBLE XL episode
New podcast! Richard Johnson on Chen Style Practical Method
This month's podcast guest is Richard Johnson a long-time student of Joseph Chen of Chen Style Practical Method. As well as a Tai Chi practitioner and teacher, Richard is a full time movement coach working with athletes, so he brings an appreciation of athletic movement to his views on Tai Chi. In our discussion Richard … Continue reading New podcast! Richard Johnson on Chen Style Practical Method
New podcast: Discovering Neijiaquan, with Jess O’Brien
My guest for this episode is Jess O’Brien, author of the book Neijiaquan and co host of the Neijiaquan podcast, which he runs with Isaac Kamins. Since 1999, Jess has studied extensively under BK Frantzis. Over the years, he has also trained with other, preeminent internal martial artists like Luo De Xiu. He has been … Continue reading New podcast: Discovering Neijiaquan, with Jess O’Brien
New podcast! The REAL fights of Bruce Lee, with John Little
I have a new podcast out! Bruce Lee will be no stranger to anybody listening to The Tai Chi Notebook Podcast - even 50 years after his death he remains the most famous martial artist in the world. But could he actually fight? World Champions in karate competition have gone on record to point out … Continue reading New podcast! The REAL fights of Bruce Lee, with John Little
More Baji talk! The follow up to my first Baji Podcast, with Sifu Damon Smith
I've recorded a follow-up to my recent podcast with Rikard and Miika about Baji, this time with my Heretics podcast co-host Damon Smith, who is also a Baji practitioner. Listen to the new episode here. There's a lot of talk about technique here, and how it compares to Xing Yi. Here's the blurb: "This episode … Continue reading More Baji talk! The follow up to my first Baji Podcast, with Sifu Damon Smith
The top 10 Tai Chi podcasts
I'm special! My Tai Chi Notebook podcast has been picked by Feedspot as one of the top 10 Tai Chi podcasts on the Internet. I have to say, I hadn't heard about most of these, except my friend Ken Gullette's Internal Fighting Arts podcast. (He's special, too). But anyway, here's the full list.
New podcast – Rikard Elofsson and Miika Wikberg: A deep dive into Nordic Bajiquan
Listen now! Bājíquán (八極拳) or shorter just Baji, is commonly known as “the martial art of bodyguards”. It emphasises the use of attacks that close down the distance as well as explosive close combat techniques such as combinations of elbow, knee and takedown techniques.Both Rikard Elofsson and Miika Wikberg are senior Baji students of Lü Baochun, … Continue reading New podcast – Rikard Elofsson and Miika Wikberg: A deep dive into Nordic Bajiquan
Tai Chi Notebook Podcast Episode 21: Will Wain Williams on Taiji Mantis, BJJ and travel in Asia
My guest for this episode is Will Wain Williams. Will has a background in Taiji Mantis Kung Fu, which he trained in China, where he also lived for 13 years. He’s traveled around Asia documenting ancient Kung Fu systems for his YouTube Channel Monkey Steals Peach ( https://www.youtube.com/@MonkeyStealsPeach ). I talk to Will’s about his … Continue reading Tai Chi Notebook Podcast Episode 21: Will Wain Williams on Taiji Mantis, BJJ and travel in Asia
Episode 18: Warriorship and martial arts with Matthew Kreuger
Our new podcast is out! I talk warriorship with the esteemed Matthew Kreuger of the Walking with the Tengu podcast, as part of the #warriorshipconversing project started by Kung Fu Conversations podcast. We also talk about Shuai Jiao, Iaido, BJJ and professional wrestling. You'll find us on iTunes and Spotify. Search for The Tai Chi … Continue reading Episode 18: Warriorship and martial arts with Matthew Kreuger
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