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Looking over my posts from the last few months I realized that it has been too long since we discussed new (to us) images of the Chinese martial arts. In this post our friend Sidney Gamble will help to rectify that oversight. Regular readers may recall that Gamble was an American sociologist who documented […]
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5.) Wisdom: Choice is not as it seems. Quote: No, you’ve already made the choice. Now you have to understand it. Said by the Oracle to Neo in “The Matrix Reloaded” as they discuss a dream in which he sees Trinity falling. Interpretation: Studies in neuroscience have repeatedly validated the notion that by the time […]
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Guess who is coming to Philadelphia this September?
Introduction
Welcome to “Chinese Martial Arts in the News!” This is a semi-regular feature here at Kung Fu Tea in which we review media stories that mention or affect the traditional fighting arts. In addition to discussing important events, this column also considers how the Asian hand combat systems are portrayed in the mainstream media.
While we try to summarize the major stories over the last month, there is always a chance that we may have missed something. If you are aware of an important news event relating to the TCMA, drop a link in the comments section below. If you know of a developing story that should be covered in the future feel free to send me an email.
Its been way too long since our last update so there is a lot to be covered in today’s post. Let’s get to…
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Asking “What if?” Few things are more difficult to research than historical events that did not happen. This is especially true for social scientists who approach the question of theory creation and hypothesis testing from a more empirical or positivist angle. Yet difficult is not the same as “impossible.” Nor am I sure […]
A captured Chinese dadao being held by a Japanese soldier. Note the unique saw back blade. Source: Author’s Personal Collection.
Given that it is a holiday weekend, I will be keeping this research note brief. Still, the subject matter is quite interesting. China’s Republic era dadao, or big knives, generate a good deal of interest among both historians and practical martial artists. They also played a role in the development of General Ma Liang’s career as a martial arts reformer.
In some ways that is a bit surprising. The general’s troops were often Muslim and hailed from impoverished areas of Northern China. Of course these were exactly the sorts of individuals that would win fame as they faced down the Japanese army along the Great Wall in 1933, or slightly later in famous Marco Polo Bridge incident. Stories of such exploits went a long way towards explaining the general enthusiasm…
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Fall is the perfect time to get back to things that you loved doing. If you have been away from class for any length of time, here’s an article that fits completely! You don’t need to apologize, though. It is your life, enjoy all of it…but don’t leave us out!
via Time To Make A Comeback – returning to martial arts after a long break — WHITE TIGER MARTIAL ARTS
Introduction
Welcome to “Chinese Martial Arts in the News!” This is a semi-regular feature here at Kung Fu Tea in which we review media stories that mention or affect the traditional fighting arts. In addition to discussing important events, this column also considers how the Asian hand combat systems are portrayed in the mainstream media.
While we try to summarize the major stories over the last month, there is always a chance that we may have missed something. If you are aware of an important news event relating to the TCMA, drop a link in the comments section below. If you know of a developing story that should be covered in the future feel free to send me an email.
News from All Over
Our round-up starts with one of the more interesting stories that I have come across in the last few months. A rather extensive article in the
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I wrote this blog originally in the summer of 2016, but as I’m planning for my next BJJ adventure I thought it would be worthwhile updating it with some of my latest tips! As before I’m not going to be focusing on the how to find somewhere to train abroad. For that Sally Arsenault has […]
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