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Chinese Martial Arts in the News: August 10 2015: Trouble at Shaolin, the Philosophy of the Martial Arts and Meeting the Real Mr. Miyagi

  Introduction   Welcome to “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 affect the traditional fighting arts.  In addition to discussing important... Continue Reading →

A Year in the Chinese Martial Arts: The Stories and Events that Shaped 2014 and a note of Congratulations

      Introduction   New Years is a good time to sit back and reflect on recent accomplishments and events.  2014 has been a big year for the field of Chinese martial studies.  We have made progress in some... Continue Reading →

Chinese Martial Arts in the News: July 14th, 2014: Popular Culture, Martial Arts Studies and a Shaolin Update

    Introduction   Welcome to “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 addition to... 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 →

Martial Arts and Community Violence: A Comparative Approach.

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 →

Chinese Martial Arts in the News: July 1, 2013: New Documentaries, “Enter the Dragon” Turns 40 and Ip Man Comes out on Top.

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 →

Chinese Martial Arts in the News: May 13th: Culture, Globalization and “Green Dragons” in Boston.

Introduction As long-time readers know, "Chinese Martial Arts in the News" is a regular feature here at Kung Fu Tea.  Every three weeks we take a morning off to review the top stories about the Chinese martial arts.  We also... Continue Reading →

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