Best Suro Podcasts (2024)

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Suro Jason Inay | Inayan Eskrima Tactics, Training, Psychology, Survival Mindset 1:43:15

6h ago1:43:15

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Eskrima, the Filipino martial art. From his humble beginnings as a six-year-old enthusiast in 1979 to his present-day endeavors, Jason's journey has been one of relentless pursuit, unwavering commitment, and remarkable accomplishments. With over 40 years of experience in Eskrima, Jason is the inheritor of the esteemed Inayan System of Eskrima. Foll…

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Misty Kalkofen from Suro Imports | Part 2 37:59

3d ago37:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Misty Kalkofen discusses her role at Suro Imports and the importance of education and conversation in the spirits industry. She also talks about her work at Liquid Productions and her involvement in the Bar 5 Day program. Misty emphasizes the need for transparency and protection of traditional practices…

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Jacopo Poli from Poli Distillery | Part 1 56:59

4h ago56:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode, I get a rare opportunity to talk with Jacopo Poli in person. Jacopo shares the history of his family's distillery and the tradition of grappa production in Bassano de Grappa. He discusses the challenges faced by artisan distilleries in the face of industrial competition and the importance of quality …

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Derek Notman | Embodied Wisdom, Inner Traditions, Physical Culture 1:26:50

2h ago1:26:50

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For over 30 years, Derek Notman has dedicated himself to the study of physical culture and philosophy. This pursuit has led him all over the world including time living in China and Southeast Asia, studying with traditional masters of martial, movement, and healing arts. Derek has always sought to extract the essence of the traditions while connect…

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Misty Kalkofen from Suro Imports | Part 1 1:12:14

1M ago1:12:14

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Misty Kalkofen shares her journey in the hospitality industry and how she discovered her passion for cocktails. She talks about her early bartending experiences in Boston and the influence of her mentor, Brother Cleve and the moving to the B-side lounge. The conversation highlights the importance of cla…

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GM Rene Navarro | Tai Chi Secrets, Lohan Kungfu, Internal Alchemy, Forging the Dan Tian 1:20:11

1M ago1:20:11

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For over six decades, Grandmaster Rene J. Navarro has been on a mission, traveling the globe to learn from extraordinary masters of impossible skills, and to then develop those skills within himself. From the depth of Yang family Tai Chi Chuan to the refined and arcane techniques of Internal Alchemy, from poetry and music to deadly kung-fu, from me…

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Sensei Antonio Aloia | Aikido's Rise and Fall from Japan to America 1:13:41

27d ago1:13:41

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Antonio Aloia has been training a mixture of aikido, judo, and Olympic Fencing since 2002. He also holds a Master’s degree in history from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. In 2020, he published his Aikido Comes to America, a history of aikido in the United States. Antonio runs the online martial arts chronicle Martial Arts of Yesterday, Tod…

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Elena Urbani from Mancino Vermouth & Rinomato | Part 2 39:57

2M ago39:57

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Send us a Text Message. This is the second part of my chat with Elena Urbani, the brand ambassador for Mancino Vermouth, Rinomato Aperitivo and Lucano Amaro. This time around. Elena shares her journey from bartending to becoming an ambassador. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her role, the importance of repetition in mastering presentati…

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Datu Shishir Inocalla | Yoga Meditation, Filipino Martial Arts, Ninja Turtle 1:21:48

1M ago1:21:48

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Datu Shishir Inocalla is a pioneer of wellness and the creator of the BMST (body mind spirit training and living system). He is a grandmaster of Arnis Maharlika, a Filipino martial art, and master of Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and natural healing. He was the wellness trainer at the World HQ at David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Champions Gate, FL. He …

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Elena Urbani from Mancino Vermouth & Rinomato | Part 1 43:18

2M ago43:18

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, I interview Elena Urbani, the brand ambassador for Mancino Vermouth, Rinomato Aperitivo and Lucano Amaro. We discuss the popularity of vermouth in Italy and its different styles, the misconceptions about vermouth, the resurgence of vermouth in the last 20 years, and Elena's journey into the hospitality …

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Commissioner Manuel Castro on Migrants in New York City 42:57

3M ago42:57

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This episode of CMSOnAir is a conversation on the role of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) in responding to the needs of and developing opportunities for migrants in New York City. Mario Russell, Executive Director of the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS), and Commissioner Manuel Castro, MOIA, sit down to address this top…

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The Godfather of Winebow Spirits. Richard Driscoll | Part 2 45:52

3M ago45:52

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Send us a Text Message. What are Richard and Pablo drinking? Is it green tea, whiskey, tequila, or both? They touch on the future of the industry, and the importance of staying ahead of trends. Richard shares insights on how Winebow is diversifying into spirits and the challenges of keeping salespeople engaged. Overall, the conversation highlights …

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The Godfather of Winebow Spirits. Richard Driscoll | Part 1 50:11

4M ago50:11

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Driscoll, head of Spirits Business Developments and former EVP of Spirits for Winebow National, discusses his journey in the spirits industry and the growth of Winebow's spirits portfolio from it's inception more than 30 years ago. He shares how Winebow became a player in the spirits business and the importance of fa…

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The Art of Tasting Spirits with Monique Huston | Part 2 40:16

4M ago40:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Monique and Pablo discuss the importance of tasting and how to drink like a professional. They highlight the challenges of controlling consumption as port of the job and the need for responsible drinking at trade shows with emphasis on the value of education and the variety of activities offered at thes…

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The Art of Tasting Spirits with Monique Huston | Part 1 42:02

5M ago42:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Pablo and Monique discuss the art of tasting and drinking with intention. Monique shares her journey in tasting, starting with her first experience of tasting a 40-year-old Scotch that opened her mind to the possibilities of flavor. They discuss the importance of developing a sensitive palate and the ro…

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Dora Schriro on Detention of Migrants 34:33

5M ago34:33

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This episode of CMSOnAir is a conversation on immigration detention in the United States: should it be used? And if so, how, when, and why?Mario Russell, Executive Director for the Center for Migration Studies (CMS), and Dr. Dora Schriro - a career public servant who has served as an executive level administrator, policymaker, and Homeland Security…

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The Past, Present and Future of Spirits with Dan Searing | Part 2 35:51

5M ago35:51

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Send us a Text Message. On the second part of our conversation, Dan Searing and I look at our primary topic through a whiskey soaked lens. The conversation explores the evolution of whiskey in the consciousness of modern consumers and utilizes rye whiskey as a key example on how awareness and palates evolve. One key topic is the influence of social…

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Sifu Hal Mosher | Tai Chi's Internal Power Essense - Peng Jin 1:11:47

5M ago1:11:47

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Tai Chi teacher Hal Mosher discusses his journey in studying Tai Chi, including his time with Robert Smith and his experiences in Taiwan. He shares insights into his conversations with Robert Smith about the CIA and the importance of not trusting everything on TV. Mosher also highlights the evolution of his training methods and the emphasis on song…

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The Past, Present and Future of Spirits with Dan Searing | Part 1 49:29

5M ago49:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Dan Searing discusses his journey in the spirits industry and the evolution of the industry over the years. He shares his background in music and how it influenced his passion for spirits. The conversation explores the evolution of spirits in bars and stores, the rise of small brands and the influence o…

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Dr. Anthony Feinstein| Emotional Trauma, Mental Illness, Impaired Cognition Among Frontline Journalist and MS Patients 56:52

5M ago56:52

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Dr. Anthony Feinstein is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a neuropsychiatrist. His research and clinical work focus on people with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and Conversion Disorder. He has undertaken a number of studies investigating how front-line journalists are affected by their work covering war and ma…

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Josh Paynter and Jack Schaefer | Taoist Philosophy, Medicine, Talismans, and Rituals 1:48:55

6M ago1:48:55

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Josh Paynter and Jack Shaefer are both ordained 22nd generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Jian Fu Gong on Qingcheng Mountain, and ordained 25th generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Qingyun Daoguan. Jack and Josh are the Co-abbots of Parting Clouds, a formally recognized as a temple organiz…

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Lily Sanders | Overcoming Suffering, Embracing Change, and Cocreating a New Humanity 1:49:47

7M ago1:49:47

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Lily Sanders is an author, manifestation coach, actress, and changemaker has been impacting hundreds of millions with her expertise on major media TV. Her award-winning book Truth to Triumph continues to transform lives. Lily myth busts the global beliefs about domestic abuse and human trafficking to bring insight, education, and reason to humanize…

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Robert J. Coons | Internal Alchemy, Taoist School and Masters, Qigong and Tai Chi 1:29:26

7M ago1:29:26

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Robert Coons is a resident of Toronto where he teaches Tai Chi, Meditation, and Tea Ceremony. He studied with secular Taoist disciple Hai Yang, and various teachers in China such as Yin Qin (Yang Style Taiji), He Caitong (Taiwan Cha Dao), Yu Jiang (Xin Yi Liu He Quan), and others. He is the author of Internal Elixir Cultivation: The Nature of Daois…

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Dr. Jeff Skolnick | Conquering Trauma and Distress with the SatoriWest Method 1:15:09

7M ago1:15:09

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Dr. Jeff Skolnick is a Psychiatrist in Washington who has been practicing since 1988. Besides neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment, Dr. Skolnick has created a new approach to psychotherapy and advanced ("spiritual") development called the SatoriWest Method. The subject of two books, it has been trialed in two psychiatric facilities with hundre…

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Robin Young Interview | Paramedicine, Role of Failure, Kung-fu Disciple, Self-Image | Ep.33 1:33:52

8M ago1:33:52

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Robin Young is a global medic who has carried out humanitarian work in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Morocco, and other war-torn and food insecure countries around the world. He was a paramedic and taught paramedicine at university level and is a kung-fu master, who has practiced since 1968. In this podcast we discuss his humanitarian work, the shift …

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Coach Fran Sands | Forging Spirits and Mentoring Youth with Holistic Amateur Boxing 1:26:02

8M ago1:26:02

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Fran Sands is an amateur boxing coach and mentor to kids and teens in the Northeast of England. His involvement in amateur boxing began in 1978, when at the age of six he entered his first boxing gym. Over the next 13 years he competed in 60 amateur contests, winning regional titles, reaching national semi-finals and finals, and representing Englan…

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Deng Ming-Dao Interview (#2) | Why Taoism? Gender Identity, Naturalism, Purpose, Cultivation 1:18:29

8M ago1:18:29

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Sifu Deng Ming-Dao is a Chinese American author, artist, philosopher, teacher, and martial artist who, from a young age, has studied Taoist internal arts such as Qigong and Kung-Fu. He is the author of nearly a dozen books, including Lunar Tao, The Living I Ching, 365 Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. he studied qigong, philosophy, medit…

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Dr. Dale Dugas | Shrinking Cancer Naturally, Chinese Herbal Tonics, Iron Palm Training 1:51:05

8M ago1:51:05

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Dr. Dale Dugas is an Acupuncture Physician, Chinese herbalist, martial art master, and author. His interest in Asian medicinal practices arose in his early teens and throughout the late 1980s, while he was living in Iwate Prefecture, in Northern Japan. Dale is a much sought-after brewer of Dit Da Jow – the transdermal herbal liniments used for pain…

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Stuart Alve Olson | Tai Chi, Taoist Alchemy, Buddhist Chanting, and a Bowing Pilgrimage 2:10:53

8M ago2:10:53

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For over 40 years, Stuart Alve Olson has been studying Taoist and Buddhist philosophy and Chinese language while practicing Taoist meditation and ceremony, Qigong, Taijiquan, Praying Mantis Kung Fu, and Internal Alchemy. He is the founder, director, and head teacher of the Sanctuary of Tao. Born in the year of the White Tiger (1950) in Minnesota, h…

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Dr. David Kutzik Interview | Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Isolation, Surveillance Capitalism 1:24:09

9M ago1:24:09

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In this conversation, Mark V. Wiley and David Kutzik discuss various topics including social media, the impact of technology, the decline of social interaction, and the nature of intelligence. They explore the addictive nature of social media and the control exerted by corporations. They also delve into the role of artificial intelligence and the i…

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David Verdesi (pt. 2) | Avoiding the Traps of Misguided Spirituality and How to Evolve 1:27:07

9M ago1:27:07

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This podcast is Part 2 of 4 in my discussion with David Verdesi. You can watch Pat 1 here. David Verdesi had daily mystic vision as a child. At 14, he left home in search of their meaning and travelled all over the world for 30 years, researching and comparing his own experiences with those of 120 mystics, yogis, cave-dwellers, saints and genuine e…

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Dr. Vijayendra Pratap Interview | Yoga Science, Jesus in India, Swami Miracles 1:23:07

9M ago1:23:07

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Dr. Vijayendra Pratap, a student of Swami Kuvalayananda, is the Founder/Director of SKY Foundation, President of the Yoga Research Society, Director of the Yoga program at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and author of A Teacher’s Guide to Beginning Yoga, Yoga Vision, Secrets of Hatha…

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David Verdesi Interview (Part 1) | Pursuing Traditions of Inner Power | Ep. 25 1:25:50

9M ago1:25:50

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David Verdesi had daily mystic vision as a child. At 14, he left home in search of their meaning and travelled all over the world for 30 years, researching and comparing his own experiences with those of 120 mystics, yogis, cave-dwellers, saints and genuine enlightened beings, Siddhas from the mountains and jungles of India and Xian immortals from …

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Dr. Douglas Porpora Interview | Religion, War, God, Truth, and Morality | Ep. 24 1:14:35

9M ago1:14:35

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Dr. Douglas V. Porpora is a professor of sociology in the Department of Culture and Communication at Drexel University. His books include How Holocausts Happen: The United States in Central America, Landscapes of the Soul: The Loss of Moral Meaning in American Life, Post-Ethical Society: The Iraq War, Abu Ghraib, and the Moral Failure of the Secula…

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Dr. Robert Chuckrow | The Physics of Qi, Tai Chi, and Expansive Force | Ep. 23 1:25:32

9M ago1:25:32

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Dr. Robert Chuckrow (born in 1936) received his Doctorate in Experimental Physics from NYU, and has taught physics at NYU, The Cooper Union, Fieldston, and other schools for over four decades. Since 1970, he has studied Taiji, Qigong, and other movement and healing arts under masters such as Cheng Man-Ching, William C.C. Chen, Elaine Summers, Alice…

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Bob Clark | Embracing Violence and Testing Skills to Protect Americans and Improve Himself | Ep.22 1:56:21

10M ago1:56:21

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Bob Clark has dedicated his life to protecting Americans and developing himself to the highest levels. Our discussion landed on Bob's transformative experience growing up with a father who taught him wrestling, boxing and karate, joining the NAVY, becomes a police officer, after 911 serving in an infantry reconnaissance platoon in Iraq, then return…

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Lori O'Connell | Life of a Passionate Omega Woman | Ep.21 1:16:36

10M ago1:16:36

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It's impossible to pin Lori O’Connell down to a single title. Her interests and inclinations have taken her across the map, both figuratively and literally. She has, however, settled into a few roles that combine her natural talents and trained skills. In our discussion Lori shared her transformative experiences in fencing, jiu-jitsu, living in Jap…

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Dan Anderson | The Hey Day of American Karate, Passion for FMA, Scientology Techniques | Ep.20 1:50:48

10M ago1:50:48

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“Super Dan” Anderson is the founder of American Freestyle Karate, a uniquely American martial art as well as the author of the bestselling book, American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring, which has been in print for 40 years. He has a 10th Degree Black Belt in Karate, a 6th Degree Black Belt (Senior Master) in Filipino Modern Arnis, and an 9th…

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Karlin Chan | The Changing Face of Chinatown, AAPI Hate Crimes, Community Activism | Ep.19 1:03:39

10M ago1:03:39

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Karlin Chan is a staple of the NY Chinatown community. During the COVID 19 pandemic, when Asian hate crimes surfaced again, he created a neighborhood community patrol to keep everyone safe. Additionally, Chan created the Chinatown Mural Project, is a busy Chinatown community activist and advocate, and is the elder of the Hung Ching Association. 0:0…

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Dan Medina | FMA Eskrima Masters, Training, Teaching | Ep.18 1:15:57

11M ago1:15:57

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Grandmaster Dan Medina was first introduced to martial arts with a combination of Judo and the Navy Seal Quick-Kill method. In 1978, he was stationed in Baguio in the Philippines and joined the Black Masters Sphinx Karate Clan of the Philippines and discovered the art of Arnis 63 Generals. He also joined Philippine Martial Arts Studio and studied w…

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Dr. Henry McCann | Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Okinawan Karate, Tai Chi, QiGong | Ep.17 1:27:37

11M ago1:27:37

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Henry McCann is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of East Asian (Chinese) Medicine with a private practice in Madison, NJ. He finished a BA and BM at Oberlin College following which he studied at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan as a Fulbright fellow. He then attended the New England School of Acupuncture, after which he completed …

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Gene Ching | Shaolin, Fencing, Tai Chi, Rock Medicine, Journalism | Ep.16 1:37:27

11M ago1:37:27

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Gene Ching is a 32nd generation layman disciple of the original Shaolin Temple of China and was the publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine until it ceased in May 2020. He is a staff writer for YMAA Publication Center, has been writing professionally since 1991, has authored hundreds of martial arts articles, and over a hundred scripts for martial ar…

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Marcus Davila | Karate & Judo, Tactile vs. Intuitive Training, Inspiration, Martial Spirit | Ep15 1:12:59

12M ago1:12:59

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Sensei Marcus Davila is a 50-year practitioner, and a teacher, of Okinawan Goju-ryu karate and Japanese judo and aikido. Our discussion focused on many topics including Karate & Judo, Tactile vs. Intuitive Training, Inspiration, Martial Spirit. #Transformationswithmarkvwiley #gojuryu #martialarts #rituales 0:00 Opening, Bodhidharma, Busaganashi 2:4…

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Dr. Betty J. Kovacs | Jesus the Shaman, Egyptian Harmonic Law, Symbolic Language | Ep.14 1:27:40

12M ago1:27:40

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Betty J. Kovacs, Ph.D., earned her doctorate at University of California, Irvine, in Comparative Literature and Theory of Symbolic/Mythic Language. She served many years as Chair and Program Chair on the Board of Directors of the Jung Society of Claremont in California and sits on the Academic Advisory Board of Forever Family Foundation. Dr. Kovacs…

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Hendrik Santo | Wing Chun, Secret Societies, Anti-Qing Rebels, Ip Man, Modern Science | Ep.13 1:18:52

12M ago1:18:52

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Hendrik Santo is a retired power management semiconductor design architect based in Silicon Valley, California. He has over 40 years research in Wing Chun Kuen, and more than 20 years research in the Six Healing Sounds. He was a student of the Chan Patriarch, the late Venerable Master Hsuan Hua, a student of the late Grandmaster, Cho Hung Choy of t…

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Lorne Bernard | White Crane Kung-Fu, Traditional Kung-Fu Training, Qigong | Ep.12 1:28:07

12M ago1:28:07

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Shifu Lorne Bernard is an internationally renowned traditional kung-fu master and Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee, who has dedicated his life to the mastery, preservation, and propagation of authentic traditional Chinese martial arts most especially the Flying Crane branch of Fujian White Crane Kung Fu. He has written three books and runs…

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Kai Shanti | From Deadhead to Kundalini Awakening to God's Grace | Ep.11 1:17:49

1y ago1:17:49

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Kai Shanti was introduced to the kundalini shaktipat tradition in 1994 when she was 27 years old. Her kundalini was awakened by a shaktipat master and within a few months she was in full manifestation of the Divine Mother. She has since undergone a series of dramatic awakenings that have prepared her to work with others. Our discussion focused broa…

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Dr. Luke Jih | Multiverse, Daoist Hermit, Spirit Energy, Sacred Writing, Divine Convergence | Ep.10 1:16:50

1y ago1:16:50

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Dr. Luke Jih is a Daoist priest, philosopher, master of tai chi and qigong, meditation teacher, and professor of Chinese culture and inter-religious dialogue. Ini this episode we discussed broadly and also deeply on the topics of nature's energy, multiverse, conversion points, sacred writing Dao De Jing, Tibetan Book of the Dead, God's real, Lineag…

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Steve James | The Power of Ritual, Meditation, and Movement | Ep. 9 1:36:40

1y ago1:36:40

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Known for his direct, grounded approach and his enquiry-based ethos, Steve James has extensive experience in elite athletic performance, contemplative and spiritual disciplines, extreme outdoor survival, the arts, and human behavior. Our discussion touch a wide variety of subjects from Steve early childhood entering karate, being an alter boy and t…

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Robert Chu | Wing Chun Kung-fu, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Modern Culture | Ep.8 1:21:14

1y ago1:21:14

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Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME began the study of the Chinese martial and healing arts in his youth. He specializes in the Master Tung and Optimal Acupuncture which treats pain, internal medicine, and women’s health. A renowned lecturer, he has taught Acupuncture and Chinese throughout Europe, Canada, USA, and Australia. He specializes in the Wing Chu…

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