Oscar and I explore the traditions and philosophy of Wah Lum, emphasizing the vital role integrity plays in both martial arts and daily life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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367. It’s my 46th birthday and I’ll cry if I want to!
In today’s episode, I take a journey through the corridors of time, reminiscing about the milestones, challenges, and growth that have shaped me into the person I am today.
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360. Navigating the Martial Artist’s Journey
In this episode, we delve into the landscape of a martial artist’s growth. From how to get started to finding one’s rhythm, we share our personal stories and offer advice from our experiences.
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359. Exploring yin and yang and how to dial into your training
What does the yin and yang mean to you? Oscar and I explore the principles of yin and yang and how it applies to martial arts and everyday life.
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