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Bruce Lee, Globalization and the Case of Wing Chun: Why Do Some Martial Arts Grow?

  ***As I mentioned before, I currently need to set aside some additional time to finish up a book project.  For the next few weeks I am going to be taking a second look at a few articles from the... Continue Reading →

The New Economics of Taiji Quan: Culture, Identity and the Rise of China’s Upper Middle Class

***Sascha and I were recently talking about the different currents that can be seen in the consumer market for martial arts instruction in China today.  As a longtime observer of these trends he was gracious enough to write a guest... Continue Reading →

Chinese Martial Arts in the News: April 7th, 2014: Divine Swords, Hidden Dragons and Monastic Violence Gets Real.

  Introduction Welcome to our latest edition of “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 impact the the traditional fighting arts.  In... Continue Reading →

Chinese Martial Arts in the News: March 17th, 2014: The St. Patrick’s Day Edition!

Introduction Welcome to the St. Patrick's day edition of “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 impact the the traditional fighting arts. ... Continue Reading →

Chinese Martial Arts in the News: February 24th, 2014: Kung Fu Diplomacy, New Books and Remembering Ark Yuey Wong.

  Introduction Welcome back for another installment of “Chinese Martial Arts in the News.”  This is a semi-regular feature in which we review media stories that mention or impact the the traditional fighting arts.  In addition to discussing important, events... Continue Reading →

Essential Kung Fu Cinema (5): Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

***This is the fifth entry in Rob Argent’s series introducing us to the Kung Fu films that have helped to define the genera.  Readers looking to get up to speed on his in his earlier essays can find them by... Continue Reading →

Essential Kung Fu Cinema (4): Drunken Master

***This is the fourth entry in Rob Argent's series introducing us to the essential Kung Fu films that have helped to define the genera.  Readers looking to get up to speed on his in his earlier essays can find them... Continue Reading →

A Year in the Chinese Martial Arts: The Top Events and Stories that Shaped 2013, Part II

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 →

A Year in the Chinese Martial Arts: The Events and Stories that Shaped 2013, Part I

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 →

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