The Kung Fu Discussion Group examines topics from the World of Martial Arts, ranging from the Training Methods of the Big Three Internal Styles of Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, & Taijiquan, to Daoist Meditation & Philosophy, to Health Maintenance Qigong Styles & more. Join Uncle Sickness, YogaMidnight, & Maeko in their quest to spread Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncle-sickness/support
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Explore God, scripture and life's questions. Each month a new topic from the knock group gets uploaded to the podcast, along with the power point PDF and discussions can take place here or on the Facebook page. Discussion is good, bigotry is not. Let's keep the peace :). Faith is a journey of discovery. I find that for every answer there is a question, more than the other way around. Borders expand, mystery and wonder increase and the world becomes coloured by the process. On this site I pos ...
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Crossing Hands Clips 4: My First Student that I Didn't Want to Punch in the Throat...
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A clip from Crossing Hands Episode 2, with YogaMidnight & Uncle Sickness... Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts Sickness Kung Fu Store Books by Uncle Sickness The Sickness Kung Fu Email List Uncle Sickness on Twitter YogaMidnight on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncle-sickness/messageSupport t…
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Crossing Hands Clips 3: Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master
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A clip taken from the conversation between Jonathan Pritchard & Uncle Sickness... Wing Chun Life Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts Sickness Kung Fu Store Books by Uncle Sickness The Sickness Kung Fu Email List Uncle Sickness on Twitter Jonathan Pritchard on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncl…
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Crossing Hands Clips 2: Discipline Equals Freedom...
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A clip taken from the conversation between Jonathan Pritchard & Uncle Sickness... Wing Chun Life Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts Sickness Kung Fu Store Books by Uncle Sickness The Sickness Kung Fu Email List Uncle Sickness on Twitter Jonathan Pritchard on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncl…
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Crossing Hands Clips 1: Every Day Above Ground...
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A clip taken from the conversation between Jonathan Pritchard & Uncle Sickness... Wing Chun Life Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts Sickness Kung Fu Store Books by Uncle Sickness The Sickness Kung Fu Email List Uncle Sickness on Twitter Jonathan Pritchard on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncl…
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Tales from the Hall of Dark Truths Episode 1: The Lemurian Timewar
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Holy shit...The Lemurian Timewar. Sounds cool, right? Kind of intriguing, like the title of a Doctor Who episode, back when Doctor Who was interesting.In this first episode of our new series, examining paranormal & metaphysical mysteries, we dip into the cesspool that is the CCRU. The CCRU, or Cybernetic Culture Research Unit, were a collective of …
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 13: Internal Power in Popular Culture
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A long delayed, much desired episode is finally here!! "Inner Strength", "Internal Power", Inner Energy", "Qi", "Ki", "Chakra". There are a number of ways to refer to a capacity that lies dormant within most people. A few rare types naturally awaken to this latent aspect of humanity. But, for the bulk of humanity, special training is required. The …
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 12: Keywords
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Keywords are an important aspect of certain Martial Arts in Northern China. In this episode, "Lord of Motion" Uncle Sickness, "Metaphysical Polemarch" YogaMidnight, "Human Calamity" Maeko, & Scholar Boxer The Magister discuss using Keywords to summarize a Style, transmit primary Techniques or Principles, introduce Tactical & Strategic concepts, and…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 11: "The Manifesto" Part 1
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In what is sure to be the first of several episodes devoted to the subject, the Discussion Group delves into Industrial Society and Its Future, better known as the Unabomber’s Manifesto. This is a fascinating read, especially in light of the many virus related events taking place around the world. The Sickness Kung Fu Patreon - https://www.patreon.…
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Crossing Hands Episode 6: Alex Sender
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Many years ago, when your Kung Fu Uncle worked in the decadent & corrupt cesspit that is the World of FINE Art, there emerged a man so fearsome, so terrifying, so overwhelmingly BALD that he was often mistaken for Lex Luthor, with the power & fury of a thousand screaming Conservatives who grew up in a Progressive, Liberal "city", that the weirdos &…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group Episode 10: Neigong In Depth
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In this episode, your Kung Fu Uncle, "Metaphysical Polemarch" YogaMidnight, ", & first time participant but long time ally The Magister take a deeper look at Neigong.Lessons Learned in the World of Martial ArtsSickness Kung Fu StoreBooks by Uncle SicknessThe Sickness Kung Fu Email List--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…
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Crossing Hands Episode 7: Magister
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In this episode, your Kung Fu Uncle sits down with Twitters own multi-disciplinary Martial Arts enthusiast, Magister. Topics include: The Way of Martial Arts, benefits of cross training in multiple Styles, Sport vs Traditional training, the effect of Mindset on one's perception of reality, recreating yourself through training, & a frank appraisal o…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 9: Baguazhang
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Baguazhang is a mystery to many people today. One of the last Classical Styles to be created in the late Qing Dynasty by the legendary Master Dong Haichuan; the youngest of the Big Three Internal Styles; famed for its complexity & beauty; feared for its inscrutability & power. And, unjustly, considered a fraud by many of the "practical" martial art…
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Crossing Hands Episode 5: Lloyd
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This episode features a long overdue meeting of the minds between Lloyd & your Kung Fu Uncle. Topics include Martial Arts History, cryptids, “Spirit Shouts”, the Bridgewater Triangle, hauntings, runes, Old World Mythology, Cúchulainn’s “Warp Spasm”, shit talk, magical shit talk, & the necessity of full contact sparring. Check out Lloyd's website, B…
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Crossing Hands Episode 3: Jordan “Volcano Hands” Casstles
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Uncle sits down with the man known as "Volcano Hands": the legendary Jordan Casstles. Also known as "The Captain", aka Hercule A. Braunze, aka BNOC, Jordan relates his experiences learning Karate in the United Kingdom. Hear tales of belligerent Germans, the secret essence of UltraVitalism, how the truth can be known through physical combat, the imp…
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Crossing Hands Episode 4: Roman McClay
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DNA. Clones. Artificial Intelligence. The Past. The Future. The Way. Your Kung Fu Uncle sits down with Roman McClay, author of the phenomenal book Sanction to discuss honor, creativity, when conformity is a GOOD thing, embodying philosophy & intelligence, & the transcendent aspect of the Martial Way. Martial Arts are more than mere violence, but wi…
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Crossing Hands Episode 2: Matt Peterson
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Crossing Hands Episode 2 is meeting of the minds between Uncle Sickness & YogMidnight, two travelers of the Martial Way who have known each other for years. Learn how Matt began his study of Xingyiquan, the sinister nature of Yoga practice, the value hidden within the great Shadow of the Self, & the true depths of Uncle's ridiculousness. Don't be a…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 8: Martial Ethics & The Code of the Xia
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This episode is all about the Ethical aspect of practicing Martial Arts. The Triple Alliance of Volcano Hands Uncle Sickness, Metaphysical Polemarch YogaMidnight, & Human Calamity Maeko compare Martial Ethics & the Code of the Xia. "But Uncle," you say, "I have no idea what any of that means!! I don't own a Sickness Kung Fu Hoodie!" Allow me to exp…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 7: Recovery Practice
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A most vital topic is covered in this episode: Recovery Practice. Learn the open secret that separates those who advance in their training, quickly & continuously, from those who languish in mediocrity, crying & masturbating to corny Science Fiction TV series. Your Kung Fu Uncle, Akashic Psychonaut YogaMidnight, & Cackling Anti-Villain Maeko touch …
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Crossing Hands Episode 1: Jonathan Pritchard
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Crossing Hands is a Chinese Martial Arts term, used to describe two individuals engaging in a bout to compare their skills & the strengthen their Kung Fu. It implies an exchange of ideas for mutual benefit. A fitting name for a noble pursuit. In this inaugural Episode, Uncle Sickness sits down with Mentalist & Wing Chun aficionado Jonathan Pritchar…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 6: The Importance of Anatomical Targets
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Episode 6 focuses on perhaps the most critical, yet neglected, area of Martial Arts: Anatomical Targets. Join e-Dad Number 1 Uncle Sickness, the Metaphysical Polemarch YogaMidnight, & Maeko the Human Calamity as they relentlessly hammer home the importance of Anatomy to Martial Arts, the benefits to learning Qin Na, the staggering reverse-talent of…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 5: Qi Development & Neigong
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This episode sees the ever cordial trio of Uncle Sickness, YogaMidnight, & Maeko delve into the mysterious concept of Qi, touching on the key to its development, training methods, & uses for the Qi you gain. Learn the basic exercise for developing your sensitivity to Qi, what you can & can't do with it, how NOT to do push ups, the Three Levels of P…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 4: The Connecting & Contact Skills of Xingyiquan
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This episode is all about getting in touch with your opponent... SO YOU CAN PUNCH HIM IN HIS FACE! All Martial Arts are concerned with two things: striking an enemy while simultaneously preventing that enemy from striking you. There are as many ways to go about accomplishing this as there are individual Styles of Martial Arts. As a Mid to Short Ran…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 3: Embodying Philosophy Through Martial Arts
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In this episode, Maeko & Uncle discuss how the practice of a Martial Art involves physically embodying the philosophy of that Style, MUST READ BOOKS, sensing the quality of someone's Qi, why your thoughts must never dwell on The Nite Grundeler, the reality of physiognomy, & why asking questions will get you a beating. Lessons Learned in the World o…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 2: School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures, & Embodying Philosophy
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This episode touches on School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures in the Forms & Practice Method, embodying the Philosophy of your Style, the Eight Essentials, & more, with YogaMidnight & Maeko. Tune in to see your Kung Fu Uncle's descent into rum-fueled ridiculousness. Celebrate #FoolishnessFriday the Sickness Kung Fu Way: by making an ass of yourself…
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 1: Xingyiquan
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This first episode of The Kung Fu Discussion Group is centered on the eldest of the Internal Chinese Martial Arts: Xingyiquan. Join Uncle Sickness, YogaMidnight, & Xingyi beginner Maeko as they discuss Martial Philosophy, youthful ridiculousness, shirtless Kung Fu, San Ti Shi, Stance training, Xingyi's Eight Essentials Neigong, Martial Meditation &…
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We look at the two commandments on which all the law and prophets hang. The commandments to love.Av Nathan Hawkins
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Jesus heralds a new day, the kingdom of God is at hand. But with the old system of law and atonement being superceded by the new way of walking in the Spirit; how should we now live?Av Nathan Hawkins
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Knock group talk on Technology and how it affects us and our faith.Av Nathan Hawkins
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In this month's group we look at the faith of Hebrews 11. What it means, what it doesn't mean, and how we can maintain a pure faith.Av Nathan Hawkins
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The ultimate thing God desires of us beyond belief is fruit. Often our understanding of what fruit is needs to change. We take a look at the temple, the fig tree and other passages that deal with fruit as well as take a challenging look at how much our beliefs affect our lives.Av Nathan Hawkins
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Genesis 2 reveals the relationship we had with God in the beginning. This became lost through the advent of sin. That relationship has now been restored. But what is the nature of our relationship? Is God our shepherd? Our Father? Our groom? In this session we explore the scriptures that deal with how we relate to God.…
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Glory is one of the things we were created for. In Genesis 1 God creates us in his image and likeness, filled with glory. In this talk we look at how the centre of glory has changed between then, the time of Moses and the time we live now.Av Nathan Hawkins
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The final command of Jesus to his disciples while on earth was to go and make disciples. Do we really understand the full meaning of this command? In this episode we delve into Israel in 30CE and discover the ramifications of what this means for us today.Av Nathan Hawkins
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