kung fu / Sifu Mimi Chan

406. MiOsc on Kung fu, tai chi, and philosophy at sea

Kung fu, tai chi, and philosophy at sea! This MiOsc podcast was recorded on board our recent cruise.

Best of: Suzy Chan on breast cancer, tai chi and music

October is a busy month: We honor Pink October, Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month. In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed.

The Wah Lum Sifu Test 2024

Every three years, Wah Lum instructors from around the globe gather to the Temple headquarters to take the Sifu Test. Everyone is a student first.

Lions and Firecrackers and Kung fu, Oh My!

We are almost finished with the shows for Chinese New Year (CNY). It’s hard to believe in 2 days we did over 30 performances. I’m not sure why I am always surprised, because this has been our tradition… this is our culture.

Good fruit comes to those who wait!

My father wakes up before the sun rises and starts his day by going to the Wah Lum Temple to light incense to honor his ancestors…

394. MiOsc on Wah Lum Kung Fu Tradition, Philosophy, and Snowflakes

The 1-2 combination of MiOsc is back discussing the deep-rooted philosophy of Wah Lum Kung Fu. We reflect on how its practices often clash with the individualistic mindset prevalent in Western culture.

388. Exploring the Martial Arts History Museum with founder Michael Matsuda

I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Martial Arts History Museum and take a personalized tour with its founder, Michael Matsuda. The museum is a treasure trove of martial arts history and culture, showcasing the rich heritage and contributions of martial artists from around the world.

385. Mark Cheng on the intersection of health, medicine, and martial arts.

In this special episode, Oscar and I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. Mark Cheng, a dear friend and esteemed expert in manual therapy and martial arts. Recording in person was a rare and delightful experience, made even better by Mark’s warm hospitality.

383. Embracing Shared Spaces, Exploring the Kung Fu Family Dynamic, and Ranting

Mimi and Oscar discuss Embracing Shared Spaces, Exploring the Kung Fu Family Dynamic, and Ranting.

377. You are NOT good enough to be frustrated.

In this episode I share a lot of frustration, or rather about frustration, It’s a solo podcast, so hang in there with me!

374. Sifu Mimi Chan on the Intersection of Chinese Medicine (Dit Da Jow) and Social Justice

“Dit” means to fall or get hurt. “Da” means to hit. “Dit Da Jow” is the liniment martial artists use to heal bruises, aches, and pain. So what does this have to do with social justice?

371. Chen Tang on travel, food, and Warrior on Netflix

Chen Tang has been described as an actor whose purpose is to portray human stories that connect the East to the West. If you’re a fan of the show Warrior like me, you’ve seen him as ‘Hong’ – the fun, yet deadly mass-murdering hitman fresh off the boat from China.

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We not only dissect Chen’s captivating portrayal but also explore his passion for travel, discovering how he effortlessly finds home in every corner of the globe. From his culinary escapades to thrilling safari adventures during his time filming in Cape Town, prepare to be transported beyond the set and into the exciting life of Chen Tang.