Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Each week our host Shawn Garcia, Frank Allen and Jon Molenar (not Joe lol) focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss American Knife Fighting.

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- What influence American Knife Fighting?

- Some defining features of American Knife Fighting

- Stories of famous Knife Fighters

- Learn about our upcoming Knife Fighting Workshop

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

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The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take in-person/virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

NEW FIGHTING FOR HEALTH KNIFE SYSTEM

In-Person Workshop

July 11th 12:00pm - 6:00pm

$150 Registration, space is limited

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2

Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Each week our host Shawn Garcia, Frank Allen and Jon Molenar (not Joe lol) focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss the life and contributions of Sun Lutang.

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- Who is Sun Lutang

- Why do many consider him to be one of the most influential Internal Martial Artist

- Sage, Scholar and Magician?

- Lessons for the modern day student of the Internal Martial Arts

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

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The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Webpage: https://www.wutangpca.com/

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Podcast: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wutangpca/

Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2

Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Each week our host Shawn Garcia, Frank Allen and Jon Molenar focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss the I Ching’s Correlation to Ba Gua Zhang.

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- How much does the I Ching have on the art of Ba Gua Zhang

- Going beyond the philosophical study of the I Ching

- Benefits of knowing where you are at this moment and reflecting on the process of change

- Beginners Tips to starting your study

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

__________________________________________________

The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Follow Wu Tang Physical Culture Association: 

Webpage: https://www.wutangpca.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wutangpca/

Podcast: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wutangpca/

Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2

Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Each week our host Shawn Garcia, Frank Allen and Jon Molenar focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss Women Warriors.

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- Notable woman warriors throughout history

- How many women warriors differ from male conterparts

- Importance of telling these oral histories

- A call to tell the history of more notable female figures

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

__________________________________________________

The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Follow Wu Tang Physical Culture Association: 

Webpage: https://www.wutangpca.com/

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Podcast: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wutangpca/

Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2

Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Our newly developed podcast is focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss the upcoming mixed martial arts fights happening on April 24th as part of the UFC 261 event.

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- Will there be any upsets?

- Who are our predicted winners 

- Who competes in these weight classes next?

- Why the anti-China trash against Zhang Weili

- And much more fight talk…

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

__________________________________________________

The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Follow Wu Tang Physical Culture Association: 

Webpage: https://www.wutangpca.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WuTangPCA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wutangpca/

Podcast: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wutangpca/

Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2

Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Each week our host Shawn Garcia, Frank Allen and Jon Molenar focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss Training in Beijing.

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- History of the Wu Tang’s trips to Beijing

- Funny stories of Beijing Trips

- How has the trips affected the lineage of the Wu Tang

- How Westerners can train martial arts in China

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

__________________________________________________

The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Follow Wu Tang Physical Culture Association: 

Webpage: https://www.wutangpca.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WuTangPCA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wutangpca/

Podcast: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wutangpca/

Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2

Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Each week our host Shawn Garcia, Frank Allen and Jon Molenar focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss Tai Ji as a Martial Art.

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- Tai Ji history and why its views as a healing practice only

- If someone trains Tai Ji will they be able to apply it to fighting

- Has Tai Ji fighting ever been put to the challenge

- Benefits of training Tai Ji as a Martial Art.

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

__________________________________________________

The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Follow Wu Tang Physical Culture Association: 

Webpage: https://www.wutangpca.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WuTangPCA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wutangpca/

Podcast: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wutangpca/

Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2

Welcome to the Whirling Circles Internal Martial Arts Podcast brought to you by the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. Each week our host Shawn Garcia, Frank Allen and Jon Molenar focus on all things martial arts but also specifically Internal Martial Arts.

This week Frank, Jon and Shawn discuss Training in the Wudang Mountains?

- In this episode, you’ll discover

- Does the Wudang Mountains live up to the mythical reputation

- Is there real Kung Fu training happening there?

- What kind of training has the P.C.A gone through at the Wudang Mountains?

- How did the Wu Tang Clan get influenced by Wudang and the Shaolin 

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Recommended Reading on Internal Arts: 

Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang https://amzn.to/3l3JaOi

Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan https://amzn.to/2Jec15q

__________________________________________________

The Whirling Circles Podcast 

Webpage: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

RSS Feed: https://whirlingcircles.libsyn.com/rss

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Follow Wu Tang Physical Culture Association: 

Webpage: https://www.wutangpca.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WuTangPCA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wutangpca/

Podcast: http://whirlingcirclespodcast.com/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wutangpca/

Email instructor Tina Zhang to get info on how to take virtual classes with the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association. tinazhangtaichi@gmail.com

View the Tai Chi Club on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Club-Chunna-Zhang/dp/B0844Q8QW2