Best Isaac Kamins Podcasts (2025)

Marnis Wells discusses his training with Wang Shu Jin and examines Wang's Bagua Book and Don Hai Chuan's origins. Our Interview with Marnix Patreon - - Bonus Episodes and More!!!By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Manfred Rottmann on Training with Wang Shu Jin in Japan and Taiwan 29:59

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We discuss Manfed Rottmann's article in the Vol 2 No. 2 of the Pa Kua Journal. In it he discusses the training he did with Wang Shu Jin in both Japan and Taiwan. Our latest Patreon EpisodeBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Wang Shu Jin and the I Kuan Tao Philosophy Within Ba Gua 31:37

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We continue our look at Wang's with an interview with his student Huang Chin Sheng from Pa Kua Journal 2.2 Latest Patreon EpisodeBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Wang Shu Jin's Training Method and Challenge Matches 29:01

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We look at two issue of the Pa Kua Journal that focus around Wang Shu Jin's Bagua and his Challenge matches. Visit our Patreon for extended and Bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Wang Shu Jin and Zhang Jun Feng Connection and Wang's Bagua from Pa Kua Journal 30:14

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Wang Shu Jin and His Ba Gua Zhang from Pa Kua Journal 5.6 - Zhang Jun Feng and Wang's friendship and their connection with the Yiguandao (I-Kuan Tao). Visit our Patreon for Bonus EpisodesBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Luo De Xiu on Ba Gua Kicking, Throwing, Chi Gung and Combat 37:28

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More from Ed Hines interview with Luo De Xiu from Martial Arts Illustrated 2005. Full extended episode and Bonus Episodes on Our PatreonBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Ed Hines' Interview with Luo De Xiu fron Martial Arts Illustrated 2005 32:11

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A interview from Martial Arts Illustrated Juky 2005. Ed Hines interviews his teacher Luo De Xiu.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Luo De Xiu on Gao Yi Sheng's Straight Line Bagua Zhang 32:03

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We complete our look at Luo's article from PKC Journal. We discuss straight line bagua and its function within the Gao Style.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Luo De Xiu from Pa Kua Journal on Bagua Zhang's Stages of Development 33:29

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We conclude our look at the 1993 Pa Kua Journal article on Luo De Xiu.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Luo De Xiu's Bagua Teaching Method from Pa Kua Jourmal 32:03

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We continue our look at the 1993 Pa Kua Journal article on Luo De Xiu. Check out our Patreon for extended and bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Luo De Xiu from Pa Kua Journal 34:40

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We look at the 1993 Pa Kua Journal article on Luo De Xiu. Check out our Patreon for more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Su Dong Chen on Training with Grandmaster Chang Dong Sheng 34:28

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We conclude our discussion on Su Dong Chen with a look at his training with Chang Dong Sheng. (Audio Corrected)By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Su Dong Chen on Training in Japn vs Taiwan in the 1970s. 31:11

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We look at the December 2023 issue of Martial Cultivation and an article on Su's time in Japan. Visit our Patreon for Bonus episodes and more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Su Dong Chen and the Essence of Change 32:56

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We begin our fifth year of Podcasting with a look at Master Su Dong Chen. We look at a couple different accounts of meetings with Su and look at his early training in Taiwan and Japan. For bonus episodes, interviews and more visit our PatreonBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Patreon Sample - Interview with Abi Moriya 15:45

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This is a sample of our interview with Abi Moriya, a student of Hong Yi Xiang's Abi talks about his time training with Hong and much more. Full Interview Abi's WebsiteBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Robert Yu on Xingyi's Five Elements 35:48

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We conclude our look at the 2002 JAMA article by Robert Yu. Visit our Patreon for extended ad free episodes, bonus episodes and more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Robert Yu on Xingyi's Five Element Training with Hong Yi Xiang 34:24

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More from Robert Yu's 2002 article in The Journal of Asian Martial Arts Visit our Patreon for Extended Bonus episodes and more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Robert Yu on training with Hong Yi Xiang 34:49

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We look at another issue of Journal of Asian Martial Arts and look at an interview with Robert Yu who discusses in detail his training with Hong Yi Xiang. For ad free, extended and bonus episodes visit our Patreon. Patreon Bonus Episode Part 2By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Marcus Brinkman on Jing, Qi and Shen 32:01

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We finish up our look at Marcus Brinkman's interview in the 1999 issue of JAMA. We discuss the concepts of Jing, Qi and Shen as well as his qigong and bagua training with Luo DeXiu.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Pre-Heaven and Post Heaven Training and Drawing & Reeling Silk 31:42

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We continue our look at the 1999 interview with Marcus Brinkman and discuss the concepts of Pre-Heaven and Post Heaven Training. We also talk a bit about drawing and reeling silk in IMA. Visit out Patreon for Bonus episodes and more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Marcus Brinkman on Hong Yi Xiang's Xingyi and Bagua from JAMA 1999 32:19

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Marcus Brinkman on Hong Yi Xiang's Xingyi and Bagua from JAMA 1999. Includes a discussion on the connection bewteen Xingyi Pi Chuan and Bagua's Single Palm Change. Ad free and bonus episodes available on our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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The Connection Between Tuina and Internal Martial Arts and Marcus Brinkman on Hong Yi Xiang's Classes 31:18

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The Connection Between Tuina (Bodywork) and Internal Martial Arts and Marcus Brinkman on Hong Yi Xiang's Classes. Link to our Patreon link for back issues of JAMABy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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More from Marcus Brinkman's 1999 JAMA Article 31:15

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More from Marcus Brinkman's 1999 Article. We cover the use of the swings in martial arts and discuss Marcus' breakdown of Luo De Xiu's use of Jing, Qi, and Shen in martial arts. Check out our Patreon for Extended and Bonus Episodes!By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Marcus Brinkman on Hong Yi Xiang from Journal of Asian Martial Arts 1999 34:56

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We discuss Marcus Brinkman's interview in the 1999 issue of Journal of Asian Martial Arts. For part 2 of this episode visit our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Blurred Boundaries - The Hong Family History and Hong Brothers Early Training in Taiwan 32:11

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We begin season four with a look at Hong Ze-Han's history of his father and grandfather from his book Blurred Boundaries. To listen ad-free and to hear the extended and bonus episodes visit our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Xu Hong Ji's Branch of the Tang Shou Tao (Re-Release) 35:01

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Recorded back in 2022 this is the firs of three episodes we did on Xu Hong Ji and his Tang Shou Tao school in Taiwan. Part 2 Part 3By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Episode Flashback #2 - More Hong Yi-Xiang from Season 1 26:42

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We look back at our episodes on Hong Yi-Xiang from season one. This episode includes Robert W Smith account of Hong from "Masters and Methods". To listen ad free join our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Episode Flashback Season One - Hong Yi Xiang 22:56

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We revisit our episodes on Hong Yi Xiang before season 4 where we will looking as some of Hong Ze-Han's book on his father's life. Join our Patreon for early access to ad-free episodes, bonus and extended episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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T.T. Liang's 10 Rules and Season 4 Preview 28:51

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We close out season 3 with some final words of wisdom from TT Liang and then there's a short clip from our first episode of season four were we discuss the life of Hong Yi Xiang from his son's book "Blurred Boundaries."By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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The Tai Chi Chuan Two Person Dance of T.T. Liang 28:34

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In this episode we discuss T.T.'s training with Cheng Man Ching as well as his creation of the Tai Chi Chuan Two Person Dance. Check out our Patreon for the extended version of this episode and bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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T.T. Liang's Steal My Art and Pushing Hands 31:31

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We continue our series on T.T. Liang. In this episode we discuss his early life as a customs officer and more. Visit our Patreon for Extended and Bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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T.T. Liang on Stealing the Art of Tai Chi Chuan and the Song of Pushing Hands 35:59

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T.T. Liang on Stealing the Art of Tai Chi Chuan and the Song of Pushing Hands visit our Patreon for Extended and Bonus EpisodesBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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T.T. Liang Stories and The Song of Pushing Hands 27:56

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We begin a multi episode look at the life and times of T.T. Liang and discuss the Song of Pushing Hands. Check out our Patreon for bonus and extended episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Chen Weiming on Tai Chi Chuan's Fighting Application 28:57

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We discuss Chen Weiming's writings on Tai Chi's martial application. Then we complete our look at the Song of 13 Postures from Bai Hua's book. Visit our Patreon for Extended and Bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Chen Weiming on Pushing Hands and The Benefits of Tai Chi Practices. 34:10

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We explore a few more questions from Chen Weiming on Pushing Hands and other topics. Then we return to the Tai Chi Classics which asks what are the purpose of the Tai Chi Practices. Check out the Patreon for extended episodes and bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Chen Weiming on Pushing Hands and The Tai Chi Chuan Classsics 32:59

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We continue our look at Chen Weiming's Tai Chi Chuan Ta Wen and discuss pushing hands. Then we return to Bai Hua's Tai Chi Classics. Check our Patreon for extended and bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Chen Wei Ming's Life and Work and Transmission of Tai Chi from Teacher to Student 31:08

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We discuss Chen Wei Ming and look at his book Tai Chi Chuan Ta Wen. We then look at what the Tai Chi Classics have to say about Teacher to student transmission. Check out our Patreon for extended episode and bonus episodes. FacebookBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Wu Hui Chuan - Tai Chi Classics and "Listening" 29:59

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We discuss Lin Du Yin's teacher and Yang Cheng Fu's first disciple Wu Hui Chuan. Then we look at the Tai Chi Classics and the concept of "listening" in Tai Chi. Check out our Patreon for extended versions of the episode as well as bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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More on Tian Zhou Lin and Keeping the Yi in the Dantien 33:12

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We discuss more about the great Tian Zhou Lin and we discuss the Tai Chi Classics and keeping the "Yi in the Dantien" in Tai Chi. Visit our Patreon for extended and bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Our 100th Episode - Lin Du Yin and Tian Zhou Lin 46:14

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First we talk about reaching 100 episodes then we discuss Bai Hua's teacher Lin Du Yin and one of his teachers Tian Zhou Lin. Visit our Patreon for extended episode and bonus episodes.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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The Wu Style Tai Chi and The Song of 13 Postures 31:31

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We continue our discussion of the Wu Style of Tai Chi and its healing capacities. The we return to our discussion of the Song of 13 Postures. For extended and bonus episodes visit our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Alan Peatfield Interview (First Section) 34:25

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This is the first 30 min of our interview with Alan Peatfield. Topics include Rose, Li, Dan Dougherty and Xie Peiqi. In the full interview Alan also talks about his work on the Tao De Ching book with BK Frantzis, Xie's Bagua Zhang and Much More. Click for Full InterviewBy Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Wu and Yang Styles for Healing, Lin Du Ying and The Song of the 13 Postures 31:13

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In this episode we discuss Bruce's use of the Wu style to heal his back after a car accident. Then we talk about his Yang style teacher Lin Du Ying. We also discuss the second verse of the 13 posture song and the concept of the "string of nine pearls". Visit the Patreon for extended episode and bonus episodes.…

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Wu Style Origins / Song of 13 Postures and ”MIng Yi”. 29:04

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In this episode we discuss the origins of the Wu Style of Tai Chi and we begin our discussion of the Tai Chi Classic "Song of the 13 Postures". Visit our Patreon for extended episodes, bonus episodes and more.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Healing Capacity of the Wu Style and a Summary of the Tai Chi Chuan Treatise 31:09

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We continue our look at the 1987 article where BK Frantzis discusses the healing aspects of the Wu style of Tai Chi. Then we look at Bai Hua's summary of the Tai Chi Chuan Lun.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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BK Frantzis Comparison of Yang and Wu Styles of Tai Chi from 1987 Tai Chi Magazine. 32:41

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We look at a 1987 article in Tai Chi Magazine where Bruce Frantzis compares the Yang and Wu styles of Tai Chi Chuan. Then we continue or look at the Tai Chi Classics. Check out our Patreon for extended episodes and Bonus content.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Wu Jien Chuan, Ma Yueh Liang and Teacher Student Relationships 30:56

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In this episode we look at Power of Internal Martial Arts by BK Frantzis for more on Wu's teaching. Then we look at Ma Yueh Liang's book from 1935. We also discuss student teacher relationships before and after the Boxer Uprising. For extended episode and bonus episodes visit our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien

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Bruce Frantzis on Wu Jien Chuan and the Tai Chi Classic ”Stand like a Scale, Move like a Wheel”. 35:01

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We look at The Power of Internal Martial Arts for Bruce's version of Wu Jien Chuan's life and we discuss the classic of "Stand like a Scale and Move lie a Wheel". For extended episode and bonus content visit our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien