This post provides the conclusion to our biographical sketch of Qiu Jin, an important southern Chinese revolutionary, poet, writer, martial artist and terrorist. I think the best way to read these posts is to print them out and read... Continue Reading →
Anachronism and Misunderstanding in the Chinese Martial Arts This is the first post in a new occasional series here at “Kung Fu Tea.” These entries will provide brief biographies, and pose some thoughtful questions, about the lives of China’s... Continue Reading →
I have a long standing interest in the biographies of martial artists and am constantly amazed to see the different ways in which these practices are manifest in an individual’s life. It is also the case that their stories are... Continue Reading →
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