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EMPTY MIND FILMS BLOG
We have a wealth of posts including movie trailers and video clips, critics reviews, behind the scenes, directors comments and guest posts.
Questions for Chen Xiaowang of Chen Tai Chi
I have posed questions for Chen Xiaowang of Chen Tai Chi style on many occasions, the first being at the Chen school in Chen Village in 2008. Here are excerpts.
The Historian of Karate
Tetsuhiro Hokama Kyōshi, 10th dan, could rightly be called The Historian of Karate. As the gatekeeper of Okinawan martial arts and owner of a museum dedicated to karate he is our choice to discuss it’s history.
Kyudo or Japanese Archery Video Hits 100 Million Views on YouTube
Traditional martial arts are not dead, when a Kyudo or Japanese archery video can reach 100 Million Views on YouTube. A surge of interest in Samurai culture is going global.
Interview with Jon Braeley by Daoist Arts
Interview with Jon Braeley by Daoist Arts Organization now published on YouTube. Featuring a recent in-depth discussion on insights into 25 years of filmmaking in Japan, China and SE Asia.
The Kodokan Judo Museum
The Kodokan represents the vision that the founder, Jigorō Kanō shihan, had for jūdō. This included the building of the Kodokan Judo museum. From the moment I decided to practice martial arts, I wanted to step inside the Kodokan.
What is Daoyin?
What is Daoyin? The Taoist health system for living longer and healthier is a forerunner to Qigong. This ancient internal exercise stretches the body, cultivating qi or internal energy. Daoyin is allied to traditional Chinese medicine and Tai Chi Chuan.
Legacy of the Naginata and Female Samurai
The Legacy of the Naginata and Female Samurai are woven together in traditional Japanese martial arts history and continue today in girls high schools across Japan. We visit one in the suburbs of Tokyo.
Mastering Zen Meditation
Mastering Zen Meditation requires considerable patience, focus, and dedication. Not unlike the practice of martial arts. Zen meditation focuses on mindfulness and presence, helping you to cultivate a deep sense of strength and calm.
A Visit to Shaolin Temple… 25 Years Ago!
A visit to Shaolin Temple… 25 years ago is not like visiting today. Not only has life at the temple changed with the influx of foreign tourism, but since our visit most of China has changed.