Is martial arts weapons training even relevant in the 21st century? Author, Ba Gua teacher, and multiple discipline martial artist Robert Jay Arnold discusses who needs weapons, why, and what weapons training can do for your martial arts and your everyday life.*Connect with Robert Jay Arnold:*https://warfoxbagua.com/https://www.youtube.com/@UCjpm_8MvCUDgJEHPWkDCPgw Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Dreams-Successor-Robert-Arnold/dp/1592324150/*Connect with DAOI:*https://daoi.orghttps://facebook.com/daoi.orghttps://facebook.com/groups/daoiopenhttps://discord.gg/VnQGuptnpA*DAOI Talks on Podcast Platforms:*Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uGAOjPD5sBjwUNG7LAEPAAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1de38861-8231-4cfe-ba1e-5a295d205a59/daoi-talksAudible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CCGX1NSQYouTube Podcasts: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiCvZ9he6Lk0yYVCkbDZBvHzz1lLaW0HFPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/daoi-talks/5416883*Image credits:* Robert Jay Arnold*DAOI Intro/Outro Theme credits:* https://youtube.com/@UCvDJQhdcD6sbFSxjwvKHKsg (remixed by Leonid Fichman)

Dr. Lu, Mei-Hui and Master Chang, Wu Na are the founders and head instructors of The International Wudang Internal Martial Arts Academy in Seattle Washington, aka Wudang Dan Pai. After training under different masters for several years, the pair met with Ma Jie, a renowned martial artist from the Tianjin area, who passed along to them his knowledge of a rare Wudang sword style, as well as numerous other disciplines. Today they teach his style to a new generation of students.*Connect with Wudang Dan Pai:*https://www.wudangdanpai.com/https://youtube.com/@UCFzwHMERijSRcncwzvo_5MAhttps://www.facebook.com/wudangdanpai/*Connect with DAOI:*https://daoi.orghttps://facebook.com/daoi.orghttps://facebook.com/groups/daoiopenhttps://discord.gg/VnQGuptnpA*DAOI Talks on Podcast Platforms:*Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uGAOjPD5sBjwUNG7LAEPAAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1de38861-8231-4cfe-ba1e-5a295d205a59/daoi-talksAudible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CCGX1NSQYouTube Podcasts: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiCvZ9he6Lk0yYVCkbDZBvHzz1lLaW0HFPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/daoi-talks/5416883*Image credits:* Wudang Dan Pai*DAOI Intro/Outro Theme credits:* https://youtube.com/@UCvDJQhdcD6sbFSxjwvKHKsg (remixed by Leonid Fichman)

Felix De Haas is a transmitter of the Engaging Vitality tradition of East Asian Medicine and has studied extensively in the fields of Tibetan Buddhism, Internal Alchemy, and global medical and spiritual traditions. He lives in The Hague, Netherlands, where he runs a clinic and teaches East Asian Medicine and spiritual practices.*Connect with Felix De Haas:*Neidan Study Group Netherlands: https://www.facebook.com/people/Neidan-Study-Group-Netherlands/61568555621713/*Connect with DAOI:*https://daoi.orghttps://facebook.com/daoi.orghttps://facebook.com/groups/daoiopenhttps://discord.gg/VnQGuptnpA*DAOI Talks on Podcast Platforms:*Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uGAOjPD5sBjwUNG7LAEPAAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1de38861-8231-4cfe-ba1e-5a295d205a59/daoi-talksAudible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CCGX1NSQYouTube Podcasts: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiCvZ9he6Lk0yYVCkbDZBvHzz1lLaW0HFPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/daoi-talks/5416883

Ng Tze Yong is a 6th generation member of a family who has been handcrafting statues for the Buddhist and Daoist communities since the 1800s. Along with his father, Ng Yeow Hua, and grandmother, Tan Chwee Lian, he continues an ancient tradition which combines artistry, history, culture and religion into some of the most exquisitely crafted iconography in the world. Please watch through until the end to see some stunning examples of their work. Photo credits: Joseph Nair: https://www.memphiswest.com/ Nicky Loh: https://www.nickyloh.com/ Poh Shu Min: https://www.instagram.com/papapiglet/ Hakka Moi *Connect with Say Tian Hng Buddha Shop:* https://www.saytianhng.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SayTianHngheritageworkshop/ https://www.instagram.com/saytianhng/ *Connect with DAOI:* https://daoi.org https://facebook.com/daoi.org https://facebook.com/groups/daoiopen https://discord.gg/VnQGuptnpA *DAOI Talks on Podcast Platforms:* Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daoi/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1de38861-8231-4cfe-ba1e-5a295d205a59/daoi-talks Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CCGX1NSQ YouTube Podcasts: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiCvZ9he6Lk0yYVCkbDZBvHzz1lLaW0HF Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/daoi-talks/5416883

Mike Graves (aka “Low Kick Slick” is a San Antonio, Texas based martial artist and teacher. Mike began his martial arts journey as an American serviceman while stationed in the UK, studying tajiquan and qigong. His early exposure to a martially-oriented style of tai chi led him to test himself against other like minded individuals. Today he teaches a style both traditional and practical in the U.S. and around the world. *Connect with Mike Graves:* https://www.youtube.com/@LowKickSlick https://www.facebook.com/TaijiquanSanAntonio/ https://www.facebook.com/longfeiSanAntonio/ *Connect with DAOI:* Website: https://daoi.org Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/daoi.org Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/daoiopen Discord: https://discord.gg/VnQGuptnpA *DAOI Talks on Podcast Platforms:* Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daoi/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1de38861-8231-4cfe-ba1e-5a295d205a59/daoi-talks Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CCGX1NSQ YouTube Podcasts: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiCvZ9he6Lk0yYVCkbDZBvHzz1lLaW0HF Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/daoi-talks/5416883 Disclaimer: DAOI is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of DAOI policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by DAOI. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the host are those of the host alone and do not necessarily reflect the view of the entire DAOI organization. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact DAOI at info@daoi.org.

Josh Paynter is the co-abbot of Parting Clouds Daoist Temple and Education. He is one of the US delegates to the World Daoist Federation. He has translated the primary liturgical texts of the Long Men temple system and continues to work on others. He teaches in various Chinese Medicine doctoral programs.

Master Hai Yang, born and raised in Tianjin, China, began his Xing Yi training at the age of 6 under the guidance of his grandfather, Yang Qinglin, a disciple of Zhang Zhaodong. In his adolescent years, he also began practicing Cheng-style Ba Gua, Xing Yi - Ba Gua Palm, also under his grandfather's guidance, Chen-style Tai Chi from Master Ma Hong and his own uncle, Yang Fengwu, different practices of Qi Gong such as Zhineng and Wild Goose, and of course, Daoism. Till date, he has amassed close to 50 years worth of practice experience, almost 40 of which also include extensive teaching experience in China, Canada, the US, Europe as well as online. Since May 2020, he has been regularly publishing lecture videos on his YouTube channel covering theoretical as well as practical aspects of the Internal Martial Arts, Daoism and Qi Gong. Master Yang founded DAOI a couple of years ago with the aim of bringing together practitioners in the community and elevating the overall standard of practice within the community.

(00:00:00) Introduction00:01:20 Xing Yi Styles, Differences, Popularity and Promotion (00:08:08) Li Cunyi's Claim: Xing Yi is the National Art (00:12:15) Martial Arts Training in History (00:16:45) Martial Arts and Personalities (00:20:31) Xing Yi Training, Age and Benefits (00:25:20) Five Elements: TCM v/s Xing Yi (00:30:00 Qi Gong and Xing Yi (00:36:10) Xue Dian (00:41:45) Current State of Xing Yi (00:50:33) Obligatory Tea Talk 😊 (00:51:04) Future of Xing Yi (00:53:04) Ma Jie (00:59:35) Immortality (01:05:39) Teaching Methodology (01:07:20) Upcoming Book (01:14:49) YouTube Channel (01:19:31) Backyard (01:20:55) Practice Partner in Xing Yi (01:24:00) Learning Xing Yi Online (01:25:10) Online Teaching Program? (01:29:35) DAOI Connect with Master Yang

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