training / Sifu Mimi Chan

377. You are NOT good enough to be frustrated.

In this episode I share a lot of frustration, or rather about frustration, It’s a solo podcast, so hang in there with me!

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.

271. Dr. Mark Cheng on the Olympics and Olympic Athletes

I love the Olympics. I enjoy marveling at the athletes and cheering them on. In a world where there is so much negativity and frustration, the Olympics usually provide a moment of comfort and joy.

Unfortunately, I have been frustrated with the Russian Olympic Committee and the controversy surrounding figure skater Kamila Valieva. When I heard reports of her failing her drug test, I was frustrated. I’m not sure what the result of the competition will be by the time this is released, but as of the day this was recorded, she has been allowed to skate and is currently in the lead after the short program.

242. Tim Larkin on when and how to use violence

Tim Larkin is a former military intelligence officer who was part of a beta group that redesigned how Special Operations personnel trained for close combat. He has a 25-year career of training people in 52 countries on how to deal with imminent violence.

152. Brendon Rearick on maintaining physical and mental health during the covid19 pandemic

Today I chat with my friend and awesome strength coach Brendon Rearick. If you check out his website, you will see he describes himself as a husband, father, strength coach, public speaker, teacher, business owner, ice cream lover, bookworm, bearded commoner, plaid-wearing gentleman.

150. Kevin Carr and the routine during pandemic

Coach Kevin Carr of Mike Boyle’s Strength and Conditioning and Movement as Medicine chats with me today on how the fitness industry has been affected by the covid19 coronavirus pandemic.

[ICYMI] 110: Most common kung fu questions

119. Jessi Fisher, stunt double

I had the pleasure of speaking with stunt woman Jessi Fisher, who recently doubled Linda Hamilton for Terminator: Dark Fate. We discuss her journey as a performer from Cirque du Soleil to working in Hollywood. We also candidly speak about the challenges that face women in the stunt industry. I enjoyed my conversation with Jessi, as it brought back memories of my good old stunt days! Today I live vicariously through incredible stunt performers like Jessi.

117. Chief Rolón on City of Orlando, immigration and community

My guest today is Chief Rolón. My father, Grandmaster Chan, was also excited to host him at the Wah Lum Temple and Culture Center. It was his first visit to our location, and we were honored to share a part of our history and culture with him.

116. San Diego Comic Con

Please note the blog and podcast are different! This week’s podcast is a wrap-up session with Oscar Agramonte, where we discuss all things SDCC and our experiences on the panel and at the con. Tune in! I just got back from the whirlwind that is San Diego Comic-Con.

[Rebroadcast] CChat 99: Brendon Rearick on physical and mental health

110. Most common kung fu questions I get!

Have I ever been in a fight? What was it like to train in China? What is it like training with my dad? Today, I discuss the most common kung fu questions I get asked. Have more questions? Send them my way!