Sifu TW Smith | Finding the Path Thru KungFu

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During this Podcast : Listener wrote in to ask 2 questions : What to do if you don't want to spar? What is Enlightenment? You can Listen to this Podcast on the website if you prefer.

Daniel has been to India to learn with Guru's on the mountain top in the 1970's. Recently, during his lesson we discussed many aspects of the martial arts and what he sees what folks are out there peddling. You can also listen to the podcast on the website.

Mindfulness has been pushed as marketing campaign, so much so, it has become a brand, almost synonymous with meditation, and it's not. Go to the original webpage for links and more information. Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith

For all the details, go to the original webpage : www.tibetankungfu.net/84 Mentioned Mindfulness Quiz : www.tibetankungfu.net/mindfulquiz Regardless of the style of martial arts, tai chi, qigong, or meditation you practice, being mindful can benefit you. Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Instagram : http://instagram.com/sifu_tw_smith Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub

This Podcast recognizes 2 very distinct skills that we need to develop in our personal lives, professional lives and in our martial arts practice : Mental Agility Imagination Plus Avoid One Poison Apple that can ruin any opportunities. "It is not genius which reveals to me suddenly and secretly what I should do in circumstances unexpected by others; it is thought and meditation." - Napoleon Bonaparte Get the List of 8 Thinking Traps and 7 Exercises to Improve Imagination Mentioned Energy Drink Marketing Manliness  Caffeine Informer  Agility : Mirror Drill  Illinois Agility Test with Scores Reaction Ball Math and English Agility Test Buddha had it right Visual Imagery Cognitive Behavior in Performance  Leadership Intelligence  10 Ways to Improve Imagination Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Instagram : http://instagram.com/sifu_tw_smith Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub

During This Podcast A bear doing Tai Chi? Shrinkage of the Brain : How Tai Chi and Qi Gong can offset premature aging of brain Comprehensive Research of 6,410 people. The Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong Get a List of Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong Emailed to you. You may use as reference, or send to a family or friend that may benefit from a health life routine. Mentioned Slow and Steady : Tai Chi  Shrinkage Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong Research Sleep and Tai Chi Get the Short List of Tai Chi and Qi Gong Benefits Emailed To You Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Instagram : http://instagram.com/sifu_tw_smith Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub

In Chinese Martial Arts, you will hear the statements, you are too Yin, or, your mind is too Yang? How do you use, or decode that? During this podcast I walk through the terms Yin and Yang and how they were used. When they became connected to a map, that followed the sun, and then later became the symbol we think of today. If you would like to get the full Yin/Yang Map and a PDF Bullet List of the major points that I go through during this podcast, you can go to : www.tibetankungfu.net/81 You can have it delivered directly to your mailbox. I hope you enjoy it. ******* Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Instagram : http://instagram.com/sifu_tw_smith Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub

Motivation is often over rated. Waiting till you feel right to do something is simply a form excused procrastination. As practitioners of Martial Arts of any style and for any reason. We have to work to developing our self-discipline. Original Webpage : www.tibetankungfu.net/80 A Friend's Blog Post Andrea Harkins has developed into a good friend of the past couple years. On her blog The Martial Arts Woman had an excellent quote in a April 2014, titled: ‘You, Only better’ she wrote in this post: “I was able to change the assumption that I was “not as good as others” into a more positive mantra:   “if they can do it, so can I. focus on progress, not perfection. “ Mentioned The Martial Arts Woman Blog, with Andrea Harkins Tao of Po Blog Brightside : Why Discipline is more Important Benjamin Franklin : 13 virtues Robert Downey Jr. Self Discipline Zen Habits TKF 30 : Intentions and Routines Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Instagram : http://instagram.com/sifu_tw_smith Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub

A listener named Paul, who practices Martial Arts and Tai Chi, lives in a small town, north of Japan. He sent me a message that described his story and asked several questions : How do you balance being a dad and martial arts? How do you have confidence in your martial arts training? Plus several other questions that I tackle from historical, idealistic, and realistic perspectives. Go to Original Webpage : www.tibetankungfu.net/79 Mentioned : Support Veteran Steve Baskis, He was blinded in Iraq and wants to return to his Martial Arts practice. Our Upcoming Workshops Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Instagram : http://instagram.com/sifu_tw_smith Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub

I had started researching material for my son, and it took me down a path, then broadened into an entire podcast. Let me share what I learned along the way. Recognize Reid Phillips For 10 Consecutive Years of Friendship and Being a Loyal Student Research the What, Why and How do Martial Arts Effect our Minds' Executive Function The primary focus of Episode 78 : "How do Children Develop Through Martial Arts?" "How is this researched and supported in current neuroscience and psychiatry?" What should be present in martial arts programs for children and adolscents? What is the differences between Traditional Martial Arts and Tournament/Sport Oriented Martial Arts. 10 Skills that Transfer from Martial Arts to other parts of our Lives Mentioned Cherine Grades Improve Story NC School Research on Healthy Active Children and Grades Minutes from NC State Education Board Meeting Huffington Post : Transforming Power  Scholastic.com  Martial Arts and ADD: Psychology Today  Study of Scholastics 

Learn to Listen With More Than Your Ears, A Martial Arts Skill : TKF 77 Listening With More Than Your Ears was a skill that was first thoroughly taught to me while practicing a martial arts exercise called, pushhands. In the Learning to Listen Podcast: So, In this Ebook : ‘Listening With More Than My Ears’ 14 Things that can cloud your listening skills 4 listening skills Mentioned in the Learning to Listen Podcast #77 The Definitive Book of Body Language What's Not Being Said Definitive Book on Body Language The Feeling Good Handbook Listening as a Martial Art: Master Your Listening Skills for Success

During this podcast will take us through Internal Synergy and External Synergy in Life Development and Martial Arts. What are the components that need to be present to : Lose Fat Make Sure Your Martial Arts has Soul Topics Push Boat Along River : Joint Lock Technique Sensei Ando Being Invited to Raleigh Spirit of Training Announcements Being aware of Potential attacks Synergy in Aspects of Life Get More Details in the Newsletter : www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter www.tibetankungfu.net Thank You for Your Time! :) Sifu TW. Smith

Fear comes in many shapes and colors. Some fears of our physical well-being are engrained at a fundamental level, as described in Maslow's Heirarchy of needs. Some fears are foreshadows of what pain and discomfort would be like, the fear of falling, the fear of drowing, in martial arts, the fear of getting hit. The fear precedes an actual event, and if the fear is strong enough it can immobilize us till we can't move or perform. What about fears that there is no inherit risk to our physical being? The fear of public speaking The fear of making a mistake in front of audience The fear of performing The fear of looking silly These fears put us at no physical risk, but puts our ego and self-worth in the cross-hairs. Some fears can be worked through by 'doing', you put yourself in a position to be safe as possible and work on it, for example, the fear of falling. With fears of performing, whether as a painter, an actor, or a martial artist, 'doing' will not be enough to achieve your highest level of success. You can't 'do' painting, you have to 'be' a painter. What does it take to 'be' a painter, be a martial artist? I walk you through step by step during this podcast. Also During The Podcast of Tibetan Kungfu #75 Student Updates Message from a Listener The 3 month window called the Holiday Season, the time of higher joys, higher expectations, higher stress. We put together an class that will meet each thursday until January to give us all a little extra support. A listener left a Review: "Wow, I can't praise enough. I found these today and feel like I hit the jackpot. Sifu Smith, what a generous service you are providing. Beyond the wisdom and compassion you convey, the fact that you are providing these through a non-cost podcast conveys even more to me. It's not so easy to find consistent and high quality instruction or content for free. Practically nothing is free anymore. What I have learned already is invaluable, so thank you, thank you. You are a good person and a good representative of what you teach." Mentioned Positive Psychology: Advances in Understanding Adult Motivation Philosophy and the Martial Arts: Engagement (Ethics and Sport) Sian Beilock Ph.D : Overcome the Fear of Judgmentalism Voice Acting Mastery with Crispin Freeman : Stanford Post on Holiday Health : Milestone Moments : Podcast of Tibetan Kungfu #25 Holiday Health and Fitness Class : Psychological Benefits of Martial Arts Training : 4 Area's Your Ego Has Direct Access to Your Mind : TKF 66 The Duality of Ego : Where Do You See it in Martial Arts? : TKF 67  National Center for Biotechnology Information : Overcome the Fear of Falling: Tai Chi and Falling : Fear of Public Speaking : Sian Beilock : Artwork of Fear, By Tanshi

Regardless of what we do in our lives, health or martial arts, we will benefit by returning to the fundamentals that everything is built on. During This Podcast: A Teacher that is inspired by a young man on the kidney transplant list My son is inspired by a boy with one arm Training by the Path of Tao Getting Better by Going Back Halloween Story of a Jona, A Hotel in China, and the Ghost in her picture Mentioned Our Official Cake Pop Maker : Ms. Kat Sweet Bites CakePops  Hotel Halloween Ghost in Hotel : Screams From an Empty Room Bagua Fundamentals for Beginners and Refreshers : October 17, 2015 Self Defense Course : 3 weeks : Starting November 7, 2015 8 Pieces of Silk QiGong Workshop : Wednesday, Oct 28th, 12-1pm Beginners Tai Chi 5 Week Course : Thursday 7pm January 14, 2016 Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

October Newsletter 1 I was recently asked if I considered making an audio version of the newsletter. I will cover many primary topics from Kungfu Podcast and this podcast, which include : Chinese Martial Arts History Lineages Tai Chi and QiGong too. Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

In Martial Arts and Qi Gong, "Be Like Water" is referred to so often that is nearly a cliche. Like most cliche's we forget how powerful the statement really is. In the 10 Attributes of Water Podcast : Recent Facts of Dalian, China Softness of Water Power of Water Resiliencies How these characteristics can apply to our Martial Arts, QiGong and Ourselves All 10 will be detailed in Tuesdays Newsletter. You can also get the Qin Na "Catch" Flow Drill Video when you signup   Sighting of Recent WaterSpouts in Dalian, China Mentioned In the Power of Water Dalian Ghost Stories: Based on True Events from the Qing Niwa, Dalny, Dairen, and Luda Periods of the City's History

Breathe Life Into Your Martial Arts Forms : Kungfu CPR C - Continuously P - Practice R - Realistically During Todays Podcast Personal Focus Feedback Kungfu Forms and CPR There have been several updates to our Workshop Calendar, including a : Self Defense Course Joint Lock Workshop Basics 8 Pieces of Silk of QiGong Mentioned Resources TKF 64 www.tibetankungfu.net/64 MyNet Diary Get Newsletter with Catch Drill Video 20 Uses of Military Shovel Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

In Podcast 70 : Qin Na Workshop The various sections of Qin Na (sometimes spelled Chi Na) Martial Arts Uses of Qin Na The focus on catching and joint locking Practical uses of joint locks for teachers, parents, self protection, and para-military roles, such as bodyguards and law enforcement. Finding the Brakes 3 times this past week I found myself in the discussion and stories with students about slowing down, getting more grounded and centered. A couple of things that I recently observed that I am proud of Creating a good training environment Your trust that shows in how much you all open my newsletter North Carolina Strange Martial Arts Law Stand Your Ground Law Announcements Ryan stopped by Allison is recovering great Bruce is still recovering from Bama's loss I put together an instructional video of a 'Catch Drill' for Qin Na, link will be in the next newsletter. You can also signup for the newsletter and get a simple flow drill and Learn How to Catch in Qin Na. Current Students and Patreons will also get 2 PDF ebooks, other video's and audio from the workshop. Mentioned Kirk Kirk Law : NC Loyola University Martial Arts Laws Podcast of Tibetan Kungfu #14 : Transition from a Busy Day Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

In episode 69 : Crisis Intervention : What is it? How does it apply to Martial Arts and Self Protection A recent event where a student was attacked by 4 men. How he turned out and how will it affect his future training. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Martial Arts is a Journey. One filled with Learning, Challenges and Setbacks. Are you making harder on yourself than necessary to learn? What can you do to make learning more effective, effecient, come quicker and last longer? NeuroSciences Help Here. This podcast is the 4th and closing of the series associated with Adult Learning. I took 3 professors of Psychology and Researchers of Neurosciences to synthesize their research into this one podcast. Included in Podcast 68 : 4 Factors that Ensure You Barely Move in Learning 11 Factors that will Enhance Your Learning How you can use it to make learning Martial Arts, Sports or anything simplier Implementing the plan to make someone else's journey in learning smoother. All 11 Factors Will Be Listed in Next Weeks Newsletter : Along with a Word Search Puzzle on Martial Arts Learning Mentioned: Dr Dorothy D. Billington Seven Characteristics of Highly Effective Adult Learning Programs Life is an Attitude: How to Grow Forever Better Dr. Lila Davachi Dr. Lela Vandenberg : Five Principles of Adult Learning Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

This podcast is jammed packed. As a followup to 4 Area's Your Ego Has Direct Access to Your Mind : TKF 66  and to continue with the theme of how we, as adults, learn : How to Have Fun Learning : Part 1 : Remove the 3 Barriers  this podcast will provide much more detail about how we find ourselves in certain places. Original Webpage : www.tibetankungfu.net/67 During This Podcast: What does this concept mean in the Chinese Teaching? Seeing the Dual, Complimentary path of Ego 5 Tips to Work Thru the Shackles of Ego 3 Voices that Speak, in everything you say A List of Things that annoy my Karate friend Jesse Enkamp.. one is totally unacceptable.. on him ) Mentioned and Referenced: In the Podcast and in next weeks newsletter, there will be links to the Ego Baseline Survey Amazon : The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Itunes : Power of Now Book : Power of Now App : Understanding the Ego : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Jesse Enkamp, Karate By Jesse : 27 Things that Karate People Do that Annoy Me Dave Walters : Indian Chief Explains Ego Waylon Lewis : Zen of Ego, Just Let Ego Rule Cindy Lau, owner of Crossfit Kindred Advanced Life Skills And the wonderful actress and teacher, Melanie Chartoff If you are ready to take a trip and practice Tai Chi and mindfulness in a beautiful place, you can use my friends at bookmartials, that I have gotten to know over the past year, to take a Tai Chi and Mindfulness Trip to Spain They have been nothing short of specatular to get to know. And I have recently aligned myself with them as an affiliate because I have gotten to know them so well. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Becoming aware of our ego can be a painful and emberassing journey. It can also be one of the most rewarding. During this Podcast I will provide the reasons why it is so difficult to see your ego. The Role of Ego The 4 Primary area's of your mind that your Ego has direct access to. The 3 Secondary brain functions that Ego will access to influence your reality The 3 Primary Components that make up Ego How to set find your Ego Baseline What is an Ego conflict and how you can almost predict it. Why would your Ego want to change your perception of this world? Is there anything else that is similar to an ego in this world? If you practice martial arts, what is the possible ramifications for not dealing with ego? Get All The Details Sent to You These will provided to you in the upcoming newsletters. I will be posting a Recognizing the Ego Crossword Puzzle, from the details of this podcast. I will put the links in the shownotes first, and later it will be in the newsletter. Mentioned in the 'Recognizing Your Ego' Podcast: The Ego Unmasked: Meeting the Greatest Challenge of Your Life Dave Walters Ego and Desire  Sogyal Rinpoche, from Glimpse of the Day Vanity and Ego : Christian : Bible Teaching Ego and EEG's Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Remove 3 Barriers of Learning Martial Arts or Anything Else Recently I had posted a picture of me and Kian wrestling at the beach. You can see that picture below. It was a time where Kian was learning wrestling, and of course the famous Shawn Michaels and UnderTaker are two of our favorites. I had made the comment on the post that "You Don't Want to Be in Your Own Way" while learning. It stimulated some wonderful responses and a couple of questions.. ie. "It would be great to get out of my own way when learning something, How do you do it?" That prompted this podcast. I have discussed how we learn motor skills from more a biomechanical and bio-neurological perspective in episodes : Original Webpage : www.tibetankungfu.net/65 Psychological Approach This is the psychological approach to learning, During Part 1 I address : How does it apply to adults versus children? What is the first, most important ingredient that you must have? What are 3 barriers that you must minimize or remove to promote learning? What is the neuroscience that supports this learning model? Where is the GateKeeper of the Human Mind, that allow information to pass from the senses, to the memory? In This Podcast Dr. Dorothy Billinger Book : Life is an Attitude: How to Grow Forever Better Dr. Judy Willis Neurosciences of Joyful Education Neurosciences of Learning and Development Stay Connected with Sifu TW. Smith Stay up to date, Get Learning Tools, Shownotes, Crossword Puzzles and WordSearches with Content to Help Learn Faster, Delivered to Your Email : Get our newsletter: www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Being Smooth is one of the most important components of a practice. It comes after we have developed the concepts of what we are trying to do (memory and objective), then the biomechanics of how to do it, and the correct alignment throughout our body.. After that, we delve into being smooth. We will look at what a smooth practice demands of us physically and mentally. What part of the brain is primarily responsible for being smooth? What is the number one ingredient for smoothness to be present? What impact does smoothness have to people that practice for combat? What influence does pacing have to looking for smoothness? This week I will share stories of people who practice being smooth, and get paid millions to do it. The "Why and The How" of Being Smooth.. Word Search Puzzle I thought it would be fun to provide a Word Search Puzzle. It has the main ingredients to putting Smoothness in Your Practice as the Clue Words. You can download the image and print it.. or you can complete it online. The Links are in this weeks Newsletter. Shownotes and Details of This Podcast are all included in this weeks Newsletter. If you missed it, Sign up today and you will also get access to several of the previous newsletters packed with information. Mentioned Kungfu Puppet : 12 Ingredients To Turn Movements to Martial Arts : TKF 45 Tai Chi from Art to Martial Art: TKF 61 KFP 55 : Joe Rogan KFP 56 : Empty Force Points of the Game : Being Smooth Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Get Shownotes and More Information Email Directly to you : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Tai Chi Chuan is a Peng Jin Chuan, Without Peng Jin There is No Tai Chi Chuan" In Podcast of Tibetan KungFu #63: I discuss a few minutes on this weeks meditation topic, Acceptance. Then we investigate the main ingredient of Tai Chi Chuan, called Peng Jin. Acceptance A primary emotional intelligence skill that we must all practice to first have a realistic view of the circumstances and faces around us. Consider all the other detrimental emotions we experience when we fail to accept people and circumstances as they are, at this moment in time. But it is the balance of Acceptance that is also critical. Because you are personally responsible for certain things too. Peng Jing I put in more hour of research for this podcast that perhaps I have for any other. Peng Jing was explained to me from a classical Chinese perspective, which was difficult to understand, but do-able, and then when I got hit with it a few times, and got hit when I didn't have it, I accepted Peng Jing is something you better find, whether you understood it or not. Recently a student asked me to explain it, and this student likes everything to be sorted in a nice, neat box. One rule, one tool.. and Peng Jing is far from being neatly stored into a single box. It is one of those concepts that : Chinese Academic Scholars argue about it's original meaning. The character itself bears out multiple meanings to be aware of. It is a character that isn't used very often, so it leaves room for non-corrected interpretations. You can see when you understand it, but it is nearly invisible if you don't. It is both energetic expression, like "he looked very poised", and It is a method of expression, or a number of techniques. Far from being a neat, clean, sort into a box understanding. Mentioned in the Peng Jin - Tai Chi Chuan Podcast The Newsletter will be coming out next week, Get signed up. Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing The T'ai Chi Boxing Chronicle Practical Method Tai Chi Quoted in this Podcast Wang Xiang Zhai Kuo Lien Ying George Xu Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

On this Podcast Docket Bruce came in. Taska made an observation with the group at the Veteran’s Kian went to play college football. Empty Force QiGong Being the Cook and Complaining about the Stew Announcements Content Memberships Signup Closing Beginners Yang Tai Chi Workshop starts again Sept 19th 10am Martial Tai Chi Chuan Workshop : Take Your Tai Chi and add the Ingredients to make it work September 5th, 2015 12-4 Tai Chi Chuan Workshop Pumpkin Carvin: October 24th, 2015 5pm Newsletter went out yesterday. Get the Written Summary The show notes of this podcast will be sent to you in Our Next Newsletter Mentioned New Sciences in Goal Setting : TKF 54 TKF #17 : Push Life Force : Belonging Kungfu Podcast #55, Joe Rogan’s Critique of Kungfu and Martial Arts Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Often I am asked if I can teach the Martial Tai Chi, often referred to as Tai Chi Chuan. Martial Art is a term that can flex in meaning and often lead to confusion. So what does "Martial Arts" mean to you? Health Practice For some it is a style or system and they practice for health. Some practice for understanding a philosophical structure of life and a cultural experience. ZhaoShu - Movie Kungfu Others want to know what the movements do, and enjoy practice the gestures of movement, but they are not interested getting striking or getting struck, throwing or getting thrown, being the Purveyor of Pain. Learning the Gestures of Martial Arts with delivering the force is often what you see in the movies, in kungfu they call this 'ZhaoShu'. This does help someone understand concepts of movement and is great for creating a 'textured' or deeper understanding in the motor cortex, so that your file called 'Single Whip' isn't just a motion with points of precision, but there is feeling in it too. Martial Combat But to cross over to the Martial Combat Side, there is more to be done. Civilian Self Protection and Para-Military Training have combative aspects, but their objectives are very different. Certainly all versions of combative sport have their objective which is much different than the others as well. It's not that one is better, or more right for you. It is a matter that you know why you are practicing and that your practice matches up with your intent. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

I wanted to send some encouragement out to everyone in the Kungfu Family as we approach the Weekend. Whether you practice Martial Arts for health, show, combat, or as a philosophical way of life, it requires that reach deep to stay on track. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

In Podcast 58 I share Using Social media for us at TKF&TCC Students Recent Breakthrough on a Fixed Mindset Recognizing How to Apply Your Martial Training in Different Area's I walk through the Steps that I use What is a Critical Ingredient, that you must have? I added a Live Recording of a Qigong Meditation Class, where we discuss : How can you use meditation, to make a difference, Getting the mind to a point of associative thinking, connecting the dots, in Martial Arts and the World. I lead the students through a 15 minute meditation. I will put the notes and steps of this podcast in an upcoming newsletter. Also Mentioned in this Podcast : 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself: Change Your Life Forever Mindset and Attitude : Revealed thru Your Kungfu : TKF 032 Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Having a creative mind is a blend of objective, thinking and imagining. Martial Arts, Life Circumstances and Business all favor those who can be creative when necessary. In our Kungfu Training I put as much emphasis on the state of mind while you do something as I do on the performance of what you doing. Exercise a Creative Mind in Your QiGong, Use it in Your Martial Arts Podcast of Tibetan Kungfu #57 looks into : Sugars in Your Diet Mental and Emotional Health as related to sugars. Health risks associated with excessive sugars. Creative Minds Its not the old 'left brain' and 'right brain' theory anymore. Where is the 'physical structure' of a creative mind? What are the 4 stages of being creative? How can you use creativity? Why is it important in life, business and martial arts? Are there things you can do to find creativity and exercise it? How to use meditation to cultivate a creative mind.What are some of the coolest creations in 2015? You may also be interested in: The Creative Mind: Myths and Mechanisms Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Critical to Success in Life, Business and Martial Arts is the ability to dynamically respond. During TKF Podcast #56 we will look at : What does a fluid, dynamic response mean? Why is it essential? How do you become readily responsive? 3 Domains that it is essential : It applies in business : Article on businesses that dynamically respond, and succeed. In Life : Charles Darwin points to responsiveness over all other qualities. Forbes has article on how personal career's fail when we can't flex to respond. In Martial Arts, Self Protection : Your ability to have any defense is correlated with your agility to flex with circumstances and your objective. 5 Steps to Becoming Dynamically Responsive In the next newsletter, I will put the 5 Steps to Becoming Dynamically Responsive Outline “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change,” by Charles Darwin. Also Mentioned in Podcast #56 NeuroSky MindWave Mobile BrainWave Starter Kit Charles Darwin TKF Episode #32 : Mindset and Attitude as Revealed Thru Your Kungfu TKF Episode #35 : Committment in Practice

Rational Thoughts and Emotions can lead to either rational or irrational actions. In Martial Arts and Life, that can lead to problems and costly failures. But being able to differentiate between them in yourself is a first ingredient. Not making 'morals' or 'qualities' like 'truth and lies' synonymous to rational or irrational is important. How embracing the irrational is being as perfect as the rational creates a paradigm shift, that help in all aspects of life. In the Podcast Based on Perspective of Rational Thoughts and Actions : Why does the irrational make sense sometimes? Why is it important to identify it in yourself? Why are some emotions very rational? How does it relate to martial arts? New Classes There are several class and workshop changes coming in July.

We all want to improve upon where we are, somewhere in our lives. Climbing to new heights is part of life's pursuits. Practicing Martial Arts and QiGong of any style inherently comes with the pursuit of improvement or to maintain skill. What seperates those from who seem to achieve massive results, those who achieve steady results and those who achieve spotty results? One thing for sure... "Whether you practice setting goals and intentions or not, it has an effect on where you are headed." In Podcast #54 : * Author Writes : "What I Learned About WeightLoss In Kungfu" *Neuro-Sciences Behind Goal Setting.. What has and hasn't worked for me Tangible and Intangible Goals How far can you reasonably set a goal? How clear can you make a goal? How does goal setting work in your mind? What does it change? Mentioned in this Podcast: Baggy Pants Weight Loss System: How Busy People Are Shedding Pounds Dunnfit.com  Episode #15, When is De-esculation Over? Episode #30 Kungfu Intentions and Routines Todd Herman Bo Jackson

Topics Covered In Podcast #53: I put together what an informative program that is based on a recent students question and on a recent workshop. Bullying Update : Forbes published an article on June 3, 2015 : The Effects of Bullying : Where they reference a recent study that included 6,700 13 year old children. And the effect that bullying had on these children by the time they were 18 years old. Startling results. If you are a parent, you will want this information. 6 Tips to Picking A Martial Art Style or School Beginners Flowdrills : As a Beginner Students have to learn to flow. For practice in QiGong, Tai Chi or in combative situations. Tension and Freezing will get you in trouble. How to start? What are the most important ingrediants? FlowDrills take practice, progress and become a blend of sensing, expressing and responding.

Listeners have sent responses and comments regarding Martial Arts and Internal Kung Fu. Including topics on self-defense, training, and more. I share there comments and my responses. I like it when you run the show! :) Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Original Webpage I was preparing a podcast to share a technique that is used in most Martial Arts. During the research I became acutely aware of how much of the martial arts movies, magazines and pictures illustrated one combat scenerio, one person relentlessly pounding away on another. Announcements Nick Wright : Choy Li Fut Academy in Vista, CA Jean Rowe earned her Certification in the Reeling Silk TaiJi and QiGong Program Awesome Bone Marrow QiGong Workshop Main Topic : Teaching how to use skills and force in Martial Arts There is no problem if circumstances call for it, to take a combat engagement to a deciding finish or even use lethal blows if necessary, but there are several stages before it comes to that. So, I jumped on my soap box and started researching to demonstrate with true strories.. Two Questions on the Extremes of Having Martial Arts Training.. Question 1 : When would having martial arts training would benefit you to stay out of trouble? Question 2 : When would having martial arts training cause you to get into trouble? The solutions vary from Law Enforment, Military, Para-military, Sports or even as common as being a teacher. Mentioned in the Progressive Use of Martial Arts Skill and Force Podcast Violent Crime Statistics Story of A Teacher that struggled subduing a teenager 2013 Public Schools Acts of Violence and Crime Report TKF Podcast 41, Recognizing a Bully. Bully Prevention TKF 15 : “When is De-esculaton Over”, the youtube video/slideshow version is there too. Black Belt Magazine

During the past 2 weeks we have had 5 students go through major life changes. Decisions about job offers from competitors. Employment status changes. Relationship status changes. Diagnosis of health conditions. Practice KungFu to be a better person first, And a Better Martial Artist Second. Original Webpage All of these circumstances stimulate worry. Worry is One of the Seven basic emotions, and it is also a protective emotion, so we don't want it shut off, but we don't want it running wild either. In todays podcast : The old teachings and modern research on the Emotion of Worry. Already Induced Worry : For Children and Adults 4 techniques that will not work, ever 3 techniques that can bring someone from thick worry How to recognize when your worry has gone to far Prevention of Over Worry. Recognize the difference between Worriers and Handlers 10 Habits that Handlers have. How Does Worry Show Up in Your Martial Arts? What is its Effect? References I will refer to three different Professors who study the emotion of worry for a living. Most recent studies with real life testing. Old teaching and how it hasn't changed a bit today. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Original Webpage Todays Martial Art and QiGong Podcast : Listener Writes in an Introduction Announcents Awesome Sat Practice The function of Circulation Listener Writes Hello Mr Smith, I'm contacting you for two reasons. First is to tell you I've recently discovered your pod cast and enjoy it. I appreciate your efforts and the way you approach the topics you cover. I practice Kung-fu San soo, it's proper name is Tsoi, Li, Ho, Fut, Hung; however San soo is the commonly used short hand. I've studied for several years and I currently live and practice in eastern Idaho. I also practice Cheng Man Ching style Tai Chi as well as sitting meditation. There is a young man who has been coming to the kung fu studio who is very new and whose parents and he are moving to North Carolina. At this time I don't know what city or town. He is hoping to find a place to practice and I am suggesting to Parker that he seek you out. Thanks again for the podcast. Salute, Jeff Mak Announcements Mr. Borel will start a Kungfu Exercise Class on Monday, June 1st at 6:30 Saturday Practice : Excellent, a couple of senior students led through qigong, then foundation Hsingi / ichuan, a blend of movement and stillness, then 20 minutes of individual meditation time (quiet with a 10 minutes split), then I led through another 15 minutes of visualization / story meditation.. Bobs Multi-Assailant program is being converted to PDF for Content Members More... Circulation is an Essential Function All things that are defined as being 'Alive' have an essential function called 'Circulation', in Biology it is referred to as the Transport system, as things are moved from one place to another. Circulation is essential to more than flesh and blood of creatures. Your mindset and learning has to circulating to be alive. Transporting knowledge, skill and understanding from Sifu to student, and then students to students. Many systems and students prefer a 'spoon fed' system. Without the circulation. When the spoon is gone, the student withers away.

Original Webpage Episode 48 is jammed with material.. Updates : Visit to St. Augustine University where we did Bagua and Tai Chi Demo to support their 'Study Abroad' program. Bob reported in on his Multi-Assailant Program A Friend Makes an Appearance : Iain Abernethy is one of the most respected Karate experts in the world. He is one of the people that organically discussed Karate Martial Arts with the same practical concepts as Kung Fu was taught to me. Since then he and I have become friends and in Podcast of Tibetan Kungfu : Episode 46, one of my listeners asked a question about Judo and Aikido. I gave my thoughts along with Lori O'Connell at Pacific Wave JuJitsu, but Iain was out of country.. Well, when he got it, he sent me his audio recording to play for you. Latest Workshop Updates Application Work on QuangPing Martial Arts, the Fighting Style taught by Kuo Lien Ying. We been working on Choke Throws, Folding throws and Applying Wind Blows Lotus Leaf The Natural Law of Dispersion Throughout this planet things move from a greater concentration to a low concentration, by ANY MEANS NECESSARY In every form of medium: Thermodynamics - Law 1 - Heat moves from hotter to cooler, everytime, even if there nothing there except empty space. Liquids - Diffusion and Osmosis Gases - When you light a scented candle, and shortly after the whole room carries the scent. In our lives, common statements,'You will become the average of the 5 people you hang out with the most.' 'Guilty by association', We all instinctively know that if you hang out with knuckleheads, it is going to 'rub off' on you. In Martial Arts The character of a school, the context of what it is going to teach is of greater concentration, the students absorb said qualities. You want to make sure that they match up with what you want to learn, combat, sport, health, lifestyle, or show for examples.. But make no mistake about it, Energetic Dispersion travels, it can lead to a circulatory effect, where exchanges begin to occur and a whole system of motion is underway. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

This afternoon we are scheduled to present culture of chinese martial arts and taiji at St. Augustine University. They have a study abroad program and we were asked to present. So happens that one of our students Danny, lived in China for a while and is familiar with the program. Podcast #47 Three Topics What are some of the students up to? Past Weekends Workshop Qi and Kata Bob has been asked to do a presentation on “Strategies and Tactics Against Multi Assailants” at the SHURI-TE CONFERENCE. He has included me in the acknowledgements and has also agreed to allow our content members a PDF of version of the presentation. Recent Workshop Advanced bagua reeling silk workshop was awesome. We went through Going from simultaneous to sequential Add the Rippling Grip exercise (Grippling) Butterfly Hands Move stances and body work to free form. KATA and Qi We had a friend ask if I could help them address a particular question. They are testing for a belt in Karate and was told that her Qi was low in the Kata.. could I help..? I have No kata experiences, however I know movements, martial arts and a bit about the concept of Qi. So I said, ‘of course’ :) We quickly identified a few area's Self Questions Confidence Footwork and Stance Questions Focus - Where are the 3 tips Exponetially compounded cause they are a perfectionist. I told the practitioner they could flip it, not worry about the kata, but doing it with complete confidence and passion. The result would be : "Qi was awesome, Form totally wrong." I refer to these previous podcasts TKF 27 : Define Qi TKF 29 : Accumulating Qi Imperfection of Perfection : TKF 21 Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Original Webpage : TKF 046 Student moves to the Mid-West What started as a simple meeting during the TKF 006 BaGua Cornerstones : turned into a good student and new friendship. We will miss you Dawn. Be safe in your travels and your pursuits :) A Listener asks the following question : "Good Evening Sifu, How have you been? I have really been enjoying the last couple of podcasts that you put out about physiological learning and the physical senses used in martial training. I am fascinated with the mind/body connection. I also really enjoyed the ep 45 that included the ingredients needed to master the arts(any). I have heard about Aikido being the martial arts of "love" (gentleman, philosopher, martial artist), lacking strikes and using the opponents aggression against them. I even watched a documentary on it last night. And, we have a martial arts center very close to my house that teaches this and other styles. But then I made a mistake of watching a video of Aikido vs Jui Jistu, the Aikido practitioner didn't stand much of a chance. What are your thoughts on this form? I am very interested in Bushido, but am afraid that my life doesn't align with this life style. Even if you don't have much to say about this, I would love if you could give me a tip on where I could find a style that matches my personality and life values. I really with that I lived in your neck of the woods. I love you passion for the arts, and I your philosophy really rings true to my spirit. Thanks ahead of time for your time.Patrick" I call on a couple of folks to weigh in : Lori O'Connell : very sharp lady and I like her approach to martial arts, She teaches Jiu Jitsu at Pacific Wave Jiu Jitsu  and another a man from the UK, that I have gotten to know, Iain Abernethy, he is a Karate man, and part of the World Combat Association, an organization that promotes martial arts for combat that I totally get on board with, because it is more aligned to how I was trained in martial arts and so were my classmates in the early 90's. Then I break down the question from my perspective, without my kungfu bias... um, um... okay.. I little bias.. :) Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Original Webpage : Turn Movement into Martial Arts : 12 Ingredients You have techniques, forms, kata's, mats, even a good yell.. but do you have a martial art prepared for civiilian combat? 12 Ingredients to Turn Your Movements to Martial Arts. During this Podcast I followup on Podcast #44, How Do You Learn a Physical Movement? To taking your Physical Movements and turning them into a martial art prepared for civilian combat. Here are some of the Highlights of this Podcast. The rest will be in a audiobook and ebook format :) A Story of an 11 year old boy that see's how changing his mindset, changes the results, without any physical changes. 7 Overlaps between practicing Martial Movements and Martial Arts for Civilian Combat Including Overlapping Practice Errors 12 Distinct Ingredients to Turn Martial Movements into Combat Oriented Martial Arts and a little more Martial Arts Science along the way. Mentioned in todays Podcast : The Neurosky : Mindwaves EEG Monitor Podcast #44 : Martial Arts Science : How Do You Learn a Physical Skill : TKF 044 Thank you for leaving a review to support the show

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? Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

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.

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

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"

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

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

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 Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

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. Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store