by Tambuli Media | Jun 7, 2019 | Chinese Martial Arts, Ngo Cho Kun, Taizu (Tai Cho)
by Zhou Kun Ming As Quanzhou Taizuquan [aka Emperor Fist or Grand Ancestor Boxing] underwent development and refinement it experienced hardship along the way (what with Quanzhou’s political climate of that time); but as a result of this came a positive outcome for it...
by Tambuli Media | May 29, 2019 | Health, Dr. Mark Wiley
By Dr. Mark Wiley Negatives thoughts and feelings can be paralyzing. In fact, psychological distress can kill you according to a disturbing study on how negative emotions increase your odds of death from heart disease. So if you think that being sad, nervous, anxious,...
by Tambuli Media | Apr 30, 2019 | Martial Arts Film, Movies, Russ Smith
By Russ L. Smith New Mob Comedy features Sopranos Stars and Kung-Fu Legends. What happens when a Chinese guy tries to join the Italian MOB? This is the premise examined in Mark Wiley’s new film, Made in Chinatown. It’s a unique fish-out-of-water comedy-of-manners that...
by Tambuli Media | Feb 14, 2019 | Martial Arts
The Society of Black Belts of America (SOBBA), in association with the International Beng Hong Athletic Association and United Fellowship of Martial Artist International, welcome you to join us on Saturday May 04, 2019 for an amazing day of inspiring cross-system...
by Tambuli Media | Dec 17, 2018 | Health, Headache, Dr. Mark Wiley
by Dr. Mark Wiley Chronic headaches and migraines are horrible. When it comes to planning to relieve and prevent them that works, and sticking with it, you must also avoid the pitfalls. When it comes to a subject as complex as headaches and migraines, one’s...
by Tambuli Media | Nov 15, 2018 | Chinese Martial Arts, Hakka
KWONG SAI LUNG FU SAN JOOK LUM GEE TONG LONG PAI The Southern Praying Mantis System has a history of over 200 years and is credited to Som Dart. He was a monk at Jook Lum Gee (Bamboo Forest Temple) in the shadows of Lung Fu San (Dragon Tiger Mountain) in China’s Kwong...
by Tambuli Media | Sep 25, 2018 | Chinese Martial Arts, Ngo Cho Kun, Taizu (Tai Cho)
by Mark V. Wiley It gives me great honor to present this Tambuli Media English translation of Master Zhou Kun Min’s excellent Chinese-language cannon on Taizuquan, otherwise spelled Tai Cho Kun and known as either “Grand Ancestor Boxing” or “Emperor Fist” kung-fu. To...
by Tambuli Media | Sep 25, 2018 | Health, Arthritis, Lifestyle, Dr. Mark Wiley
By Dr. Mark Wiley According to the Arthritis Foundation, the incidence of arthritis is rising so fast that within the next three years nearly 60 million Americans will have this debilitating disease. While arthritis means “joint inflammation,” there are quite a few...
by Tambuli Media | Jun 16, 2018 | Movies, Russ Smith
In an amazing example of “things happen when the time is right,” the film “Made in Chinatown” bends film genres and has gained insurmountable steam before a single scene has been shot. Not only that, but it’s stacked with seven actors...
by Tambuli Media | May 28, 2018 | Chinese Martial Arts, Japanese & Okinawan Martial Arts, Goju-ryu Karate, Karate, Russ Smith
In my experience training, studying, and teaching Okinawan Goju-ryu karate, I’ve encountered a significant number of students and teachers who have shared many of my same concerns over the teaching model(s) often used to present the content of this tradition. It is...
