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Kung Fu Conversations

Kung Fu Conversations
Wing Chun
Martial Arts
Chinese Martial Arts
Bagua
Tai Chi
Xingyi
Daoism
Kung Fu
Xing Yi
Qi Gong
Self-Defense
Martial Arts Training
Taiji
Northern Shaolin
Internal Martial Arts
Bruce Lee
Chinese Culture
Taekwondo
Nei Dan
Dong Hai Chuan

An ongoing conversation about Kung Fu philosophy, practice, and training for the Kung Fu curious and old school practitioners of any style. Featuring honest bi-weekly discussions and interviews about current events, training, the long history of Chinese Kung Fu, and its meaning and relevance to today's practitioners. With over 50 years of experience teaching, training, and using internal and exter... more

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In this episode Randel and Owen continue their talk with Andrew Nugent-Head about teaching, training and learning Yin Fu Bagua Zhang and Chinese medicine with Xie Pei Qi .

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In this episode Randel and Owen talk with Andrew Nugent-Head about teaching, training and learning Yin Fu Bagua Zhang and Chinese medicine with Xie Pei Qi .

From his website:

"Andrew Nugent-Head is the founder of the Association for Traditional St... more

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In this special episode Randel and Owen hold their second Coaches Roundtable interview with master teachers Russ Smith and Alex Richter.

About Sifu Russ: "Russ expressed an interest in martial arts as a young teenager, and began learning Karate basi... more

In this episode Randel and Owen talk about physical vs intellectual knowledge in Chinese Martial Arts and how that leads to teachers who won't train their students deeply.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Nugent-Head
Founder of the Association for Traditional Studies and practitioner and teacher of Chinese medicine and Yin Style Bagua.
Association for Traditional Studies
Episode: Yin Fu Bagua Teaching and Training - Andrew Nugent-Head - Ep #117 - Interview #46 pt2
Russ Smith
Sifu, Buran Khan Dojo
Buran Khan Dojo
Episode: Coaches Roundtable #2 with Master Teachers Alex Richter "The Kung Fu Genius" and Russ Smith - Ep #116 - Interview #45
Alex Richter
Sifu, City Wing Chun, The Kung Fu Genius
City Wing Chun
Episode: Coaches Roundtable #2 with Master Teachers Alex Richter "The Kung Fu Genius" and Russ Smith - Ep #116 - Interview #45
Derek Notman
Guest practitioner with extensive experience in XinYi Liu He
Episode: Xin Yi Liu He Teaching and Training - Derek Notman - Ep #114 - Interview #44 pt2
Rory Sandstone
Gao Bagua practitioner and interviewer guest
Episode: Gao Bagua, Zhe Zong Lineage - Teaching and Training - Rory Sandstone - Ep #112 - Interview #43 pt2
Emmanuel Agletiner
Yi Quan teacher and practitioner
Self-described Yi Quan teacher
Episode: Yi Quan Training with Students of the Founder - Emmanuel Agletiner - Ep #110 - Interview #42 pt2
Sifu Alex Herrera
Guest instructor mentioned in context of seminars and teaching
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Episode: The Pro's and Con's of Learning in Seminars, Ongoing Classes and Private Lessons - Ep #109
Jim Dees
Wing Chun practitioner and instructor
Southern Arizona Wing Chun / Raven Studios
Episode: Wing Chun, Teaching and Training, Carina Cirrincione and Jim Dees - Southern Arizona Wing Chun/ Raven Studios - Ep #108 - Interview #41 pt2
Carina Cirrincione
Wing Chun practitioner and instructor
Southern Arizona Wing Chun / Raven Studios
Episode: Wing Chun, Teaching and Training, Carina Cirrincione and Jim Dees - Southern Arizona Wing Chun/ Raven Studios - Ep #108 - Interview #41 pt2

Hosts

Randel Davis
Co-host and practitioner focused on traditional Kung Fu pedagogy, lineage, and practical training approaches.
Owen Schilling
Co-host and practitioner-teacher with focus on internal and external Kung Fu, curriculum, and training formats.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Choy Li Fut

    Thanks for hosting Kuttle and Wu Dao lady they were so informative. Be great to hear a Wah Lum interview.

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    Skip in Bayou
    United States2 years ago

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Strong guest mix with deep expertise in lineage and teaching methods.
Listeners appreciate practical coaching insights and actionable training ideas.
High-quality guests and thoughtful discussion on traditional arts.
Nice blend of philosophy and technique; occasional focus on modern teaching challenges.

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Yin Fu Bagua Teaching and Training - Andrew Nugent-Head - Ep #117 - Interview #46 pt2
Q: What do you do for your strength training? Is it primarily just the Bagua? Or do you lift weights? Or do you, what does that training look like for you?
Nugent-Head says his training changed over time and includes physically demanding Bagua exercises, heavy implements, and whole-body movements. He prefers moving weight through large arcs and changing levels over isolated exercises, and notes that farm labor is especially strenuous.
Yin Fu Bagua Teaching and Training - Andrew Nugent-Head - Ep #117 - Interview #46 pt2
Q: Where did Dr. Xie learn his medical, his acupuncture? Was it part of his Bagua system or did he have other teachers?
Xie began training with Men Bao Zhen as a young teenager and later learned medicine through exposure to doctors in Men's circle and hands-on hours at a clinic. Nugent-Head describes the learning as an informal process that later developed into a structured teaching system.
Yin Fu Bagua Teaching and Training - Andrew Nugent-Head - Ep #117 - Interview #46 pt1
Q: Would you be so kind to tell us your martial Kryptonian origin story?
Nugent-Head traces his path from martial arts and Chinese medicine study in Taiwan to moving to Beijing, meeting Xie Pei Qi, and documenting and teaching Yin Style Bagua.
Yin Fu Bagua Teaching and Training - Andrew Nugent-Head - Ep #117 - Interview #46 pt1
Q: What got you interested?
Nugent-Head says a combative childhood, his older brother, and watching Kung Fu films sparked his interest. He began wrestling and studying Longfist, then traveled to Taiwan after high school to study martial arts and Chinese.
Xin Yi Liu He Teaching and Training - Derek Notman - Ep #114 - Interview #44 pt1
Q: How did you meet Shi Peiqi and how did that meeting influence your Xin Yi Liu He practice?
Derek describes meeting Shi Peiqi through an introduction involving Marin Spivak and Peng, which led to a deep immersion in Xin Yi Liu He and a clearer understanding of how the tendon-driven approach fits into broader training.

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Brilliant long-form conversations and practical how-tos around Kung Fu philosophy, training, and lineage. Episodes frequently explore internal and external arts (Bagua, Xing Yi, Taijiquan, Wing Chun, Yi Quan, sword work) through teaching philosophies, curriculum design, and real-world coaching insights. The show pairs seasoned practitioners who riff on pedagogy, cross-cultural exchange, and the evolving landscape of traditional Chinese martial arts in Western contexts, often featuring guest experts and veteran instructors. A notable strength is the duo's emphasis on clarity of technique, detailed teaching methods, and a love of lineage, tools, and craftsmanship that extends beyond the dojo. This makes it valuable for listeners who want hand... more

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5. Rory Sandstone
6. Emmanuel Agletiner
7. Sifu Alex Herrera
8. Jim Dees

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