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PHECDA ONE presents PEN to SWORD. A series of podcasts taking Eastern topics, often considered alien to our Western minds, and explaining them using authentic sources. About us: Phecda One is associated with FWC ( Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi). Having travelled extensively across China over the last 50 years and networked with many Traditional Chinese Martial Arts practitioners, we have gained unparalleled access to people and practices which fall under the realm of Kung Fu. Kung Fu ...
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Applying Kung Fu philosophy in business success
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In this episode we are joined by Dr Danil Mikhailov who has practised kung fu for 29 years and has spent a decade researching kung fu culture in different parts of China, as part of Wushu Scholar, under the leadership and guidance of Chief Instructor Dennis and Instructor Sharon Ngo from Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi in the UK. Danil has bee…
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Feng Shui part 5 - How improve your sleep and increase your energy using Feng Shui
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Learn how to cultivate more spirit and energy (Qi) in your bedroom. In this episode we interview Dr Sophie Liu, an expert in Chinese daoist culture and the I-Ching, who explains why the structure and layout of your bedroom is so important. Sleep is vital for all of us. We spend one third of our life asleep, in your bedroom. This is important to bui…
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Feng Shui part 4 - How to structure your living space
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In this latest episode, we talk about your reception area and welcoming guests into your home using Feng Shui. We discuss, what most of us know as a 'Living Room' - the room where you would spend a lot of time in and where you would welcome guests and family members when they come to visit. Enjoy Pen to Sword is brought to you by Phecda.One. An exp…
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The Five Elements. In this episode we discuss the relationship with the elements and humankind, where the five elements came from, and how they are applied and integrated into Chinese life. In traditional Chinese culture, the five elements, or five phases, theory outlines the relationship between the different elements in nature and the life force,…
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The influence of Yong Chun White Crane Kung Fu
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Episode two in the second series of Pen to Sword where we interview Master Su Yin Han live from Yong Chun in Fujian province in China. We ask what has made White Crane Kung Fu so famous and why it is has gone on to influence so many other martial arts styles, such as Karate. We talk about soft and hard power, we talk about the origins of Crane syst…
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Feng Shui part 3 - George, the subject of today's dissection.
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In the final episode of series one, we are joined by Dr Sophie Liu again discussing Chinese cultures; I-Ching, Bagua, 5 elements, Tai Chi, Yin Yang and Feng Shui. This episode is a third on Feng Shui and focuses on the practical layout of your house, advising on how to make your house as efficient with the right feeling, energy flows and ambiance. …
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In this episode we continue the conversation with Master Su Yin Han around training of White Crane Kung Fu. Why is it harder for people in the West to learn Kung Fu? How important is it to understand the secrets of Kung Fu verses just getting on and, well, training? Master Su indicates that practitioners of white crane kung fu who have trained for …
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This is the first episode of a new series from Phecda One where we take our conversation towards Chinese Martial Arts. In this series we will be interviewing Master Su Yin Han, 8th Dan Master of White Crane Kung Fu. In this first interview with Master Su and his family we discover the importance of family values in Chinese Martial Arts, the value o…
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Chinese New Year 2023 - The Year of the Rabbit
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In this episode of Pen to Sword we speak to Dr Sophie Liu, expert on Daoist philosophy from Beijing university to help us understand the significance of the year of the rabbit. We discuss the character of the rabbit, combined with this being a water year and go into the considerations and awareness needed to navigate your way through. This will be …
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Feng Shui Part. 1 In this episode we open the subject of Feng Shui. Where does it come from? How is it used in China, and what does it mean to Chinese people? We open our discussion learning how Feng Shui developed from Daoism philosophy roughly 2000 years ago, and how it was used to study the natural environment. We go on to talk about the importa…
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Feng Shui part 2 In this episode we are joined again by Dr Liu Zi Han, expert on the I-Ching. Here we talk about the relationship between Feng Shui and Yin-Yang, Bagua and the Five Elements. We look into two different systems of Feng Shui - the environmental system and the Chi system - although similar, we explore both theories, where they came fro…
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In this episode of Pen to Sword we take a twist and explore a fascinating topic around the daoist diet. Sophie Liu discusses how she follows a particular diet to manage balance within her body. We discuss the difference between men and women (yang and yin) and how different food groups offer different qualities. Remember, it's all about balance wit…
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In this episode of Pen to Sword we continue the conversation around Daoism speaking with Mr Carl Lin and Dr Sophie Liu live from China. This is part three of a three part discussion into Yin Yang. In this episode we explore the link between Yin Yang and the impact into health. Covering how the principles of Yin Yang manifest in the body, health, an…
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In this episode of Pen to Sword we continue the conversation around Daoism speaking with Mr Carl Lin and Dr Sophie Liu live from China. This is part two of a three part discussion into Yin Yang. It's symbolism, what this means, how it came about and how it has come to be used today across the world. We ask our resident expert, Dr Lui, to explain th…
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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival - podcast special
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In this special episode of Pen to Sword we talk to Dr Sophie Liu, expert in Daoism and discuss the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Where the conversation starts around crops, harvest and mooncake, we take some interesting twists and turns into some of the richer significance of this festival. Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, also kn…
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In this episode of Pen to Sword we continue the conversation around Daoism speaking with Mr Carl Lin and Dr Sophie Liu live from China. We discuss Yin Yang. It's origins, how it came about and then go on to discuss how we can spot Yin Yang balance within ourselves, within our bodies and all of the natural world that surrounds us. If you enjoy our c…
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In this episode of Pen to Sword we once again are joined by Dr Liu Zi Han, an expert in the I-Ching, who guides us around how Tai Chi was created, the core principles, philosophy, and much more. Pen to Sword is brought to you by Phecda.One. An exploration of, and education in Chinese Culture and how this relates to the rest of the world. Check out:…
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This is an in-depth interview with Dr Liu, who has a fascinating upbringing. From birth, she had health issues with her heart. At the age of 4 her parents made the bravest of decisions to send her to live with a Daoist Monk in a temple. Waking up at 3am, meditating and training before 9am breakfast, learning the medicines and teachings of the I-Chi…
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The year of the Tiger - Chinese New Year special
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"An auspicious beginning" Welcome to the year of the Tiger! Will this year be a good one full of health, wealth, happiness and prosperity? Or will 2022 be the year to hunker down and play the safe game? In this 'New Year special' the team at Pen to Sword are joined by I-Ching experts Dr Chen and Dr Liu direct from Xian in China with Carl Lin transl…
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The Hetu 河圖 "Yellow River Chart" and the Luoshu 洛書 (also written 雒書) "Inscription of the River Luo" were two cosmological diagrams used in ancient China. In this episode of Pen to Sword we interview Dr Liu Zi Han who graduated from Beijing University with a PHD in mathematics and who is an Inheritor of the I-Ching. We continue the conversation arou…
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In this episode Professor Wang from the Northwestern University in China presents the entire history of the I-Ching starting from it's origins 7,800 year's ago through to present day. Translated by Mr Carl Lin from Phecda.One Pen to Sword is brought to you by Phecda.One. An exploration of, and education in Chinese Culture and how this relates to th…
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In this episode of Pen to Sword, Professor Wang talks about modern day uses of the I-Ching and how everyone in society can benefit from it. Hosted by Rob Forsyth and translated by Mr Carl Lin from Phecda.One Pen to Sword is brought to you by Phecda.One. An exploration of, and education in Chinese Culture and how this relates to the rest of the worl…
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So we’ve heard of I-Ching in the West and understand that historically it is habitually used in decision making within Chinese culture. But did you know it originated over 6,000 years ago and surviving the test of time is still used today as a framework for people, business leaders, the military and podcast hosts to make decisions? Did you know tha…
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