KUNG FU & FITNESS / Sifu Mimi Chan

367. It’s my 46th birthday and I’ll cry if I want to!

In today’s episode, I take a journey through the corridors of time, reminiscing about the milestones, challenges, and growth that have shaped me into the person I am today.

366. Coach Dan John on Connect Four, Rote Memory, and Open and Closed Loop Education

Coach Dan John and I have been embarking on a journey back in time, exploring the legendary tale of “The Sword in the Stone” and its profound connection to the world of education.

360. Navigating the Martial Artist’s Journey

In this episode, we delve into the landscape of a martial artist’s growth. From how to get started to finding one’s rhythm, we share our personal stories and offer advice from our experiences.

359. Exploring yin and yang and how to dial into your training

What does the yin and yang mean to you? Oscar and I explore the principles of yin and yang and how it applies to martial arts and everyday life.

351. Imposter Syndrome, Communication and Injuries

Have you ever felt imposter syndrome? We have! Oscar and I discuss the areas in our career and life where it hits us most.

We also dive into the nuances of communication and what might be missing from our day-to-day interactions with our fellow humans.

345. Oscar asks me anything!

Oscar Asks Sifu Mimi Chan Anything!

In this episode, I take over as host of the Mimi Chan Podcast and ask Mimi all of MY burning questions.

Hear her advice on relationships, why she’s unreasonable, the secret history of her super skill, and more. Maybe too much more?

342. Dr. Mark Cheng on Chinese medicine and training past your comfort zone

Dr. Mark Cheng is a Chinese medicine practitioner, a lifelong martial artist, and an expert in strength and conditioning.

340. Langley Kirkwood on the 55 mile Comrades Marathon and Warrior Season 3

The Comrades Marathon is an annual ultramarathon in South Africa of approximately 89 kilometers/55 miles. Langley Kirkwood, known for his role as Buckley on Warrior, just completed this insane feat and I was happy to be able to congratulate him on this accomplishment.

327. Dan John on rote memory, education and our tolerance for violence

Coach Dan John joins the show for the 12th time to discuss T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone philosophies on education. We also touch on Chat GPT, rote memory and our tolerance for violence.

326. Gene Ha on Wonder Woman Historia, AI and the spirit of art

Gene Ha is an award winning artist who worked on Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick. I am grateful Gene agreed to return to the show to discuss his collaboration with my friend KellySue and share his expertise on all things art

321. My birthday, AAPI history bill and advocacy

My birthday, AAPI history bill and advocacy

Happy birthday to me! In time for Lunar New Year, HB 287 and SB 294 were filed in Florida on January 19, 2023. I’ve been working on this bill for almost 2 years now. It’s been a process.

320. Michael Jamorski on his journey as a Hollywood stuntman

Michael Jamorski is known for his work on Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther, Jurassic World, Into the Badlands and several other Hollywood films. He is a Wah Lum kung fu student that trained under Sifu George Kee, my cousin who they modeled Captain Shang Li from in Mulan.