kung fu / Sifu Mimi Chan

200. Wah Lum Kung Fu of USA 50th Anniversary

2020 is a milestone year for Wah Lum Kung Fu of USA. It has been 50 years since my father began his teachings in America. This is also the 40th anniversary of the Wah Lum Temple in Orlando, Florida.

184. What does it mean to be a kung fu sifu?

What is the meaning of the word Sifu or Shifu? Kung fu practitioners around the world have used this term to describe their teachers, but what does it truly mean to be a kung fu sifu?

173. Oscar Agramonte on how inequality is a public health issue

Coach Oscar Agramonte of Control Your Health discusses how inequality is a public health issue.

170. The Beastmaster, Marc Singer, on kung fu and Shakespeare

Marc Singer is best known for his role as The Beastmaster and Mike Donovan from the TV Series V. Marc is a kung fu family cousin that I was happy to reconnect with last year at San Diego Comic Con. Beyond his amazing work ethic, Marc is incredibly kind and was a delight to talk to.

162. Gail Simone on Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Mulan

Recorded May 22, 2020 – Gail Simone is not only a brilliant writer, but she is kind, generous, and inspiring. I had the honor of talking to her today about her work, inspirations, bears (not imaginary ones), and her advocacy for women.

ICYMI: 86. Mimi and Oscar chat Forty Fit-fu, keeping fit for the 40+

137. Chinese New Year traditions

Happy Chinese New Year of the Rat! Lunar New Year is January, 25, 2020 this year, so today I am doing a special Chinese New Year episode!

136. Reflection on Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer, plus immigration and Hong Kong protests

Today I thought I would take some time to discuss a few hot topics in the news: immigration, democracy, and the protests that have been happening in Hong Kong.

ICYMI. 122 James Hong on what he’s learned working on over 500 roles in tv and film

[ICYMI] 110: Most common kung fu questions

131. What makes a good kung fu practitioner?

Sifu Mimi Chan and Sifu Oscar Agramonte on ‘What makes a good kung fu practitioner?’ Today Oscar and I sit down to discuss the characteristics that make a good practitioner. Wah Lum Tam Tai Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a traditional system taught by Grandmaster Pui Chan, my father.

127. John Fusco on script writing, music, and Mongolia on horseback

John Fusco is a screenwriter, producer, and television series creator. His work has included several successful films and tv shows such as Crossroads, Young Guns, Young Guns II, Thunderheart, Hidalgo and the Netflix series Marco Polo. John discusses his journey during his youth as a musician that led him to pursue his career in writing.