Introduction New Years is a time to take a moment to reflect on where we have been. After all, the first step in making a useful resolution is to engage in a little self-reflection. While this is certainly true for... Continue Reading →
Introduction The New Year is upon us. As such, it is a good time to sit back and reflect on the year’s accomplishments and events. 2013 has been a big year for the field of Chinese martial studies. We have... Continue Reading →
Thinking about the Future of Kung Fu There are a number of conversations that seem to reoccur with some frequency in the Chinese martial arts. Recently people have been asking whether the traditional fighting styles can survive in the face... Continue Reading →
Introduction It is that time of year again. A time for lights and laughter. A time for memory and reflection. But mostly it is a time of terror as you contemplate what you will get for that "very particular" martial... Continue Reading →
Introduction “Chinese Martial Arts in the News” is a semi-regular feature here at Kung Fu Tea. In these posts I attempt to round-up and briefly discuss the major stories affecting the Chinese hand combat systems. I always pay special attention... Continue Reading →
Introduction "Chinese Martial Arts in the News" is a semi-regular feature here at Kung Fu Tea. In these posts I attempt to round-up and briefly discuss the major stories affecting the world of the traditional Chinese fighting systems. I always... Continue Reading →
Introduction Welcome to another edition of Chinese Martial Arts in the news. This is a semi-regular feature in which we review a roundup of media stories dealing with the martial arts over the last three to four weeks. We try... Continue Reading →
Introduction: Technology, Disruption and Education The current renaissance in the academic study of the martial could not have come at a better time. In fact, it is probably a powerful confluence of forces, both theoretical, political and technological that are... Continue Reading →
Introduction Earlier this week an unexpected story started to make the rounds of various internet news outlets. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao of Timor Leste (East Timor) issued a proclamation banning the practice of Pencak Silat, an indigenous martial art that... Continue Reading →
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