Podcasts by Austin Kung Fu Academy Podcast
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Bruce Lee Poster Spree from 2020-06-15T23:49:49
Bruce Lee Poster Spree by Austin Kung Fu Academy
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Bending The Universe - Ep 11 - 5 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Martial Arts Lifestyle from 2020-01-07T17:28:32
Five things that are bound to happen when you really get into martial arts!
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Bending The Universe - Ep 10 - Interview With Rose Marshack from 2019-12-10T01:00:53
An interview with Rose Marshack.
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Bending The Universe - Ep. 9 - Memory, Power Words, & Kung-Fu from 2019-12-02T08:09:38
This one is all about how you can add some serious depth to your Kung-Fu training in the realm of connecting with your emotions and subconscious.
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Bending The Universe - Ep 8 - Bruce Lee: An Asian American Pioneer from 2019-11-24T17:02:09
In this episode, I have a guest, Tony Vo, who is the Assistant Director of the Center for Asian American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Bending The Universe - Ep 7 - The Power of Repetition, Kung-Fu, & Dolemite from 2019-11-16T14:34:29
Discussing the meta behind repetition, and how that ties with Eddie Murphy's Netflix film, "Dolemite is My Name".
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Bending The Universe - Ep 6 - Gratitude is Self Defense from 2019-11-10T06:49:51
This one is about Gratitude
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Bending The Universe - Ep 5 - Be Decisive from 2019-10-30T22:12:48
Want to hear the whole music track? It's right here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-288532595/wheres-yer-lazer
This episode is all about the meta of being decisive.
Bending The Universe - Ep 4 - Having The Guts To Go Freestyle! from 2019-10-22T21:49:32
Bending The Universe - Ep 4 - Having The Guts To Go Freestyle! by Austin Kung Fu Academy
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Bending The Universe - Ep 3 - Some Meta About Achieving Goals from 2019-10-19T06:08:56
I reveal some cool stuff on making your dreams come true, lol!
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Bending The Universe - Ep. 2 - Philosophical Combo Breaker! from 2019-10-09T16:27:08
Here's a link to my music track, in case you'd like to have it:
https://soundcloud.com/user-288532595/electric-human
I am going in deep with these techniques. Deep in philosophy. In th...
Bending The Universe Ep. 1 - I Lost My Butterfly Swords from 2019-10-06T03:27:58
I'm evolving this podcast. In this episode, I talk about:
-making new music for each episode to stay creative; here's the link to the full song I made: https://soundcloud.com/user-288532595/big...
AKFA Podcast Episode 031 - 3 Combat Concepts from 2019-09-17T04:37:55
Here I discuss 3 martial arts drills you can do for practically any type of striking or kicking technique!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 030 - The Problem With Mr. Miyagi (of the Karate Kid) from 2019-08-26T04:27:05
I reveal something about Mr. Miyagi you may not be ready for. Once you learn this, you cannot un-see/un-know this! Listen at your own risk!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 029 - Cobra Kai Season 2 Preview from 2019-08-22T23:08:33
Ahead of the premiere of Cobra Kai season 2, we look back and season 1 and speculate about the crazy karate drama to come! Keep in mind, we recorded this episode before Season 2 of Cobra Kai was re...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 028 - Continuous Pursuits from 2019-08-21T23:33:46
What's a "telic" pursuit, and how can we transform our martial arts practice into an atelic, lifelong activity?
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AKFA Podcast Episode 027 - Spirit First, Technique Second from 2019-03-19T01:00:09
We're back and full of spirit! Combat/fighting spirit is more important than any other martial arts technique you could possibly know, and we'll explain why.
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 18 - Moviecast: Drunken Master 3 from 2018-12-13T02:00:06
In this episode, we try a new format: movies! For our first crack, we discuss Drunken Master 3 and the portrayal of drunken boxing kung fu in film.
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 17 - Legends of Kung Fu Interview: Grandmaster Jimmy Wong from 2018-12-06T02:00:08
We got a chance to talk to Grandmaster Jimmy Wong at the Legends of Kung Fu tournament in Houston, TX. Grandmaster Wong founded the Legends of Kung Fu tournament (originally called Taiji Legacy) an...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 026 - Robots And AI Watch from 2018-11-13T02:00:29
Automation continues to be a hot topic on the podcast! Santanu has a new blog he's been working on that we discuss called Robots and AI Watch. In martial arts, we talk about staying prepared for th...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 025 - Automation, Health, and Training from 2018-10-23T01:00:03
Is automation going to result in a "weaker" society? Let's talk about what the convenience of automation and quick, easy access to information might mean for us in the long term. There are some mar...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 024 - Automation And Adaptation from 2018-10-16T14:00:19
Robots, networked screens, AI, and other technologies are starting to replace humans in several different jobs. Progress is nice, but what impact does that have on the people these technologies rep...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 023 - A Foundation Of Fear And A False Sense Of Security from 2018-10-02T03:00:09
It's common to see martial arts training for self defense being built on a foundation of fear. Santanu and Ariel discuss the downsides of that foundation to one's personal safety, and how training ...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 022 - Combative Energy from 2018-09-25T23:36:20
We've been talking a lot about combative energy at Austin Kung-Fu Academy lately. What is it, and how does it enhance our training?
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 16 - Kung Fu Tournaments: Are You Ready? from 2018-09-25T23:35:37
In the week leading up to the Legends of Kung Fu Tournament in Houston, TX, we talk tournaments! What should you expect if you're attending? We talk about the value of training for a tournament suc...
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 15 - Welcome To McDojo. Would You Like Fries With That Black Belt? from 2018-09-04T01:00:06
What should I look for in a good martial arts school? That's a good question! We tackle it this episode, mentioning several things to look for including school culture, class atmosphere, scheduling...
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 14 - Smile At Strangers from 2018-08-28T01:00:06
We interview Susan Schorn, author of "Smile At Strangers And Other Lessons In The Art Of Living Fearlessly"! We discuss lots of stuff including her new book, lifelong engagement with the martial ar...
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 13 - Breakdown The Takedown: Grappling With Some Facts from 2018-08-21T01:00:08
What is grappling exactly? Does that mean ground fighting? We discuss these questions and also what grappling is in the context of Chinese martial arts.
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 12 - Bruised Bodies and Bruised Egos from 2018-08-14T01:00:04
Our student Stephanie joins us to talk about dealing with injuries while training in the martial arts. Don't let your injuries get you down! Heal up, and keep on moving!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 021 - Shifting Paradigms from 2018-08-07T01:00:04
Changes in values or beliefs lead to changes in the way we perceive the world. We call these paradigm shifts. What kinds of paradigm shifts do we experience in martial arts, and in technology?
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 11 - Dealing With Problematic Students from 2018-07-31T01:00:04
Dealing with problematic students (or problematic parents of students) is a tricky subject rife with various pitfalls for instructors and martial arts schools. We discuss the impact of problematic...
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 10 - That's Music To My Fists from 2018-07-26T01:00:04
We're talking about music and martial arts training. Learn more about how we integrate music into our programs at AKFA, how rhythm is an integral part of combat, lion dance drumming, and lots more!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 020 - Just For The Health Of It from 2018-07-24T01:00:04
Health and longevity, both physically and mentally, can be a part of your martial arts training from the get-go. Santanu and Ariel explain how!
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 9 - A Kung Fu Recipe For Delicious Longevity from 2018-07-19T01:00:04
We talk about teaching kung fu to students who come in with different philosophies and approaches. We also tackle different training mindsets and how to make martial arts training a life-long ende...
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 8 - Weapons Of Mass Description from 2018-07-17T01:00:04
From the basic to the bizarre we discuss the history of some Chinese weapons, what it's like to train with them, and even how some other martial arts tackle weapons training.
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AKFA Podcast Episode 019 - Coaching Round 2: Motivation from 2018-07-10T01:00:04
We talked last week about how coaching is different than teaching. Another question came up during some follow up talk between Santanu and Ariel: how is coaching different than being a personal tra...
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 7 - When Heroes Fail from 2018-07-03T01:00:04
On this episode of Kung Fu Konversations we're talking about kung fu heroes! In particular, breaking down the myths behind them to discover a more realistic, flawed, human side that can ultimately ...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 018 - On Coaching from 2018-06-26T01:00:04
Coaching? How is it different than teaching? Santanu and Ariel break it down, along with a new way to think about listening.
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AKFA Podcast Episode 017 - Gracie University 2.0? from 2018-06-19T01:00:04
Gracie University, the home of Gracie Jiu Jitsu online video training programs, is going through an upgrade! Santanu and Ariel talk about the history and potential future of the online home for jiu...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 016 - Intent? Intent. from 2018-06-12T01:00:04
So what exactly is intent, when talking about martial arts practice anyway? Well, we intend to talk about it!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 015 - Is What You're Feeling Real? from 2018-05-29T01:00:02
Santanu and Ariel recently got to talking about haptics and how it makes virtual buttons work on phones, and laptops. There's a way we apply force to create a feeling (rather than to strike or bloc...
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 6 - Mythical Baggage from 2018-05-17T01:00:02
We discuss tackling myths as part of the process of teaching martial arts. We also take a look at some myths specific to kung fu. Want to know what chi really is? Give it a listen!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 014 - Cobra Kai In Review from 2018-05-14T01:00:02
Cobra Kai is now available on Youtube Red! Ariel and Santanu binge-watched the entire first season and share their thoughts.
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 5 - Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Students from 2018-05-10T01:00:06
We've got 7 people in the studio as we interview 4 of our teenage students about their experiences with the martial arts! We also talk about bullying in school, martial arts movies, tv shows, and ...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 013 - Reading Intentions from 2018-05-07T01:00:06
60 Minutes recently showcased a new technology called AlterEgo that can seemingly read your intentions. This week we talk about the implications of this tech and a similar practice and philosophy i...
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Kung Fu Konversations Ep. 4 - "Bow Down To Master Youtube" from 2018-04-30T01:00:03
In this week's episode, we get together to discuss the pros and cons of learning martial arts from videos. Can you become a youtube master?!
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Kung Fu Konversations Ep. 3 - "Emptying Your Cup and Martial Arts Cults" from 2018-04-26T01:00:04
In this episode of Kung Fu Konversations we talk about teaching and communicating with students who have previous martial arts experience, the dangers of schools built around a cult of personality,...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 012 - What If This Falls Into The Wrong Hands? from 2018-04-17T01:37:47
Santanu and Ariel chat about the social impact and ethical frameworks of martial arts, and social media technology.
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Kung Fu Konversations Ep. 2 - Colored Belts in Martial Arts: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from 2018-04-12T00:00:04
Check out episode 2 of Kung Fu Konversations! This time we're talking about all the pros, cons, and in between of belt ranking systems including what it really means to be a black belt.
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AKFA Podcast Episode 011 - Cobra Kai from 2018-04-09T00:00
The original Karate Kid film series is getting a sequel on Youtube Red called Cobra Kai. Santanu and Ariel share their thoughts on the potential for this new series.
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Kung Fu Konversations Episode 1 - Successful Martial Arts Teaching Methods from 2018-04-05T00:00
Here's a classic episode of our older podcast, Kung Fu Konversations!
We discuss student engagement, important details about teaching martial arts classes, teaching philosophy, and more!
AKFA Podcast Episode 010 - New Reflections On Tournaments from 2018-04-01T16:56:25
Santanu and Ariel revisit the idea of tournaments, in light of some recent developments in the technology and political spheres regarding Facebook.
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AKFA Podcast Episode 009 - Evolve or Die from 2018-03-25T21:37:42
Toys R Us is going out of business. How does it affect martial arts schools? It's simple: evolve or die!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 008 - Streaming Video And FOMO from 2018-03-18T22:17:25
Santanu and Ariel talk about the impact of streaming video on the martial arts industry, and a little bit about FOMO as well.
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AKFA Podcast Episode 007 - African Martial Arts with Da'Mon from 2018-03-13T03:01:53
We continue our conversation with special guest Da'Mon, this time delving into African martial arts.
For more information about Da'Mon and his organization, check out:
http://www....
AKFA Podcast Episode 006 - Capoeira, Culture, and Movies with Da'Mon from 2018-03-04T22:22:33
In the first of two episodes where we interview Da'Mon, we talk about his martial arts background, the origins and culture of capoeira, and more.
For more information about Da'Mon and his ...
AKFA Podcast Episode 005 - Martial Arts In A Virtual World from 2018-02-25T19:12:43
Another hot topic in technology is virtual reality. Is there a future for VR and martial arts?
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AKFA Podcast Episode 004 - Artificial Intelligence and Martial Arts from 2018-02-18T23:45:27
Does AI have an application in the world of martial arts? How soon before Skynet makes terminator models that can do a triangle choke? We talk about all that and more this episode.
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AKFA Podcast Episode 003 - Martial Arts Social Media Content from 2018-02-11T19:24:10
This week we're talking about creating content for social media platforms, to promote martial arts schools and businesses. How do you reach different kinds of audiences that are looking for differe...
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AKFA Podcast Episode 002 - Seeking Out And Delivering Value from 2018-02-03T22:07:55
With information so free and abundant online, how do martial arts schools, teachers, and businesses add value for their potential customers? There is a way!
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AKFA Podcast Episode 001 - Togetherness In Kung Fu from 2018-01-27T18:22:28
On our first episode, we talk about the unique experience of practicing kung-fu together.
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