Introduction As the saying goes, “amateurs borrow, professionals steal.” That adage certainly holds true in the world of blogging. Of course the real key to the exercise (both on-line and in life) is to focus on “incremental improvements.” That... Continue Reading →
This is the time of year when it is only natural to pause and reflect on where we have been and what may be coming next. 2017 has been a busy year in the Chinese martial arts. Progress has... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of Kung Fu Tea’s readers! Thanks so much for your support and feedback over the last six years. I think that Santa left me one or two martial arts related items... Continue Reading →
Algorithms and Hand Combat This essay began as a thought experiment. After that it evolved into a real experiment. It is not a terribly scientific exercise, certainly not the sort of thing that involves actual databases and statistical analysis. ... Continue Reading →
A month ago I was chatting with my friend Joseph Svinth (a prolific author and editor within the field of Martial Arts Studies) over email. At the time I was still recovering from the last round of conferences and... Continue Reading →
Introduction Welcome to “Chinese Martial Arts in the News!” Things have been pretty busy around here for the last couple of months, and we haven't had a news update since September. Yet lots has been happening in the world of... Continue Reading →
Introduction This is my keynote address from the recent (Nov. 9-10th, 2017) conference on fightbooks held at the German Blade Museum in Solingen. A full report on this event is coming soon, but I am eager to share this... Continue Reading →
Introduction This paper was recently read at the International Conference for the 1st World Youth Mastership held at Cheongju University on Nov. 3-4, 2017. Many thanks go to Prof. Gwang Ok for making this event possible and extending an... Continue Reading →
***I had initially planned to share the first of my recent conference papers this weekend, but I think that should probably wait until next week. Prof. Paul Bowman, whose contributions to the development of martial arts studies are literally... Continue Reading →
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