The Kung Fu Discussion Group

This first episode of The Kung Fu Discussion Group is centered on the eldest of the Internal Chinese Martial Arts: Xingyiquan. Join Uncle Sickness, YogaMidnight, & Xingyi beginner MaekoDaekal in this informal talk covering Martial Philosophy, youthful ridiculousness, San Ti Shi, Stance training, Xingyi's Eight Essentials Neigong, Martial Meditation & shirtless Kung Fu.

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This episode touches on School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures in the Forms & Practice Method, embodying the Philosophy of your Style, the Eight Essentials, & more, with @YogaMidnight & @MaekoDaekal. Tune in to see your Kung Fu Uncle's descent into rum-fueled ridiculousness. Celebrate #FoolishnessFriday the Sickness Kung Fu Way: by making an ass of yourself!

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In this episode, Maeko & Uncle discuss how the practice of a Martial Art involves physically embodying the philosophy of that Style, MUST READ BOOKS, sensing the quality of someone's Qi, why your thoughts must never dwell on The Nite Grundeler, , the reality of physiognomy, & why asking questions will get you a beating.

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This episode is all about getting touch with your opponent... SO YOU CAN PUNCH HIM IN HIS FACE! All Martial Arts are concerned with two things: striking an enemy while simultaneously preventing that enemy from striking you. There are as many ways to go about accomplishing this as there are individual Styles of Martial Arts. As a Mid to Short Range Style, Xingyiquan favors a set of techniques for making, maintaining, & taking advantage of contact between you & your opponent.

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This episode sees the ever cordial trio of Uncle Sickness, YogaMidnight, & Maeko delve into the mysterious concept of Qi, touching on the key to its development, training methods, & uses for the Qi you gain. Learn the basic exercise for developing your sensitivity to Qi, what you can & can't do with it, how NOT to do push ups, the Three Levels of Partner Training, & try to endure a brief detour into why a certain denomination of Christians are so fuckin' weird. Oh, & you'll never be Goku. NEVER!

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Episode 6 focuses on perhaps the most critical, yet neglected, area of Martial Arts: Anatomical Targets. Join e-Dad Number 1 Uncle Sickness, the Metaphysical Polemarch YogaMidnight, & Maeko the Human Calamity as they relentlessly hammer home the importance of Anatomy to Martial Arts, the benefits to learning Qin Na, the staggering reverse-talent of The "Man" Called "Tubs", how Aikido has degenerated into people in pajamas, & the surprising weak points of the Human body that can only be revealed by combining intense training with knowledge of Anatomy. You'll also hear a stories such as how young Maeko's talent reveled itself while sparring, Uncle's Forbidden Secret Techniques, & the most glorious representative attack of Boston: The Mush-Out. Don't look away!!

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A most vital topic is covered in this episode: Recovery Practice. Learn the open secret that separates those who advance in their training, quickly & continuously, from those who languish in mediocrity, crying & masturbating to corny Science Fiction TV series. Your Kung Fu Uncle, Akashic Psychonaut YogaMidnight, & Cackling Anti-Villain Maeko touch on the importance of sleep, the scope of Macrobiotic Hygiene, how small effort can have a huge return, & the role environmental and situational awareness play in maintaining your health. We also share the pathetic tale of a man compelled to misread all social cues: The "Man" Called "Tubs"! Look on the tears he cries himself to sleep with every night, & let the revulsion flow through you!!

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This episode is all about the Ethical aspect of practicing Martial Arts. The Triple Alliance of Volcano Hands Uncle Sickness, Metaphysical Polemarch YogaMidnight, & Human Calamity Maeko compare Martial Ethics & the Code of the Xia. "But Uncle," you say, "I have no idea what any of that means!! I don't own a Sickness Kung Fu Hoodie!" Allow me to explain. Today, students are taught a set of virtues influenced by Confucian social norms referred to as "武德/Wu De - Martial Ethics". It consists of two sets of virtues: one outlining the etiquette for interacting with other Martial Artists, the other outlining a method of cultivating one's character. In contrast, the wandering Heroes of Martial Arts fiction followed a different set of principles, known as the Code of the Xia. These are two very different sets of values, formed by two almost diametrically opposed viewpoints. Martial Ethics are intended to shape Martial Artists into well rounded members of society, while the Code of the Xia lays out a way of life built around individual expression. Which will you choose: fulfilling your duty to society, or walking your own path?

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Baguazhang is a mystery to many people today. One of the last Classical Styles to be created in the late Qing Dynasty by the legendary Master Dong Haichuan; the youngest of the Big Three Internal Styles; famed for its complexity & beauty; feared for its inscrutability & power. And, unjustly, considered a fraud by many of the "practical" martial artists of today. It certainly doesn't help that most of the people demonstrating Baguazhang today are... less than impressive physical examples. Like Taijiquan before it, Baguazhang has suffered under the Soy drenched reputations of New Age, Spiritual-minded "teachers". In this episode, "Mr Ruthless" Uncle Sickness, "Metaphysical Polemarch" YogaMidnight, & "Human Calamity" Maeko explore, in a rambling fashion, the strong points, specialties, & personalities of this fascinating masterwork that stands as the peak of Martial Arts creativity. 

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In this episode, your Kung Fu Uncle, Metaphysical Polemarch YogaMidnight, & first time participant but long time ally The Magister take a deeper look at Neigong.

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In what is sure to be the first of several episodes devoted to the subject, the Discussion Group delves into Industrial Society and Its Future, better known as the Unabomber’s Manifesto. This is a fascinating read, especially in light of the many virus related events taking place around the world.

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Keywords are an important aspect of certain Martial Arts in Northern China. In this episode, "Lord of Motion" Uncle Sickness, "Metaphysical Polemarch" YogaMidnight, "Human Calamity" Maeko, & Scholar Boxer The Magister discuss using Keywords to summarize a Style, transmit primary Techniques or Principles, introduce Tactical & Strategic concepts, and look at some examples of well known Keyword formulas. If you're curious about Northern Tanglangquan, you'll really want to check this episode out, as we compare a few of the variations in the famed 12 Character Secret. Stay tunened!

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A long delayed, much desired episode is finally here!! "Inner Strength", "Internal Power", Inner Energy", "Qi", "Ki", "Chakra". There are a number of ways to refer to a capacity that lies dormant within most people. A few rare types naturally awaken to this latent aspect of humanity. But, for the bulk of humanity, special training is required. The sort of training one finds in the World of Martial Arts. In this installment, your favorite Kung Fu Uncle, "Metaphysical Polemarch" YogaMidnight, Backdoor Saboteur Maeko, & Great White Hunter Lloyd take a look at the various pop culture depictions of the special, Inner Power developed by Martial Arts training. "Informal" is the watchword for this one, friends!

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