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Tales from the Hall of Dark Truths, Episode 1: The Lemurian Timewar
General, Videos

Tales from the Hall of Dark Truths, Episode 1: The Lemurian Timewar

Holy shit… The Lemurian Timewar. Sounds cool, right? Kind of intriguing, like the title of a Doctor Who episode, back … Continue reading Tales from the Hall of Dark Truths, Episode 1: The Lemurian Timewar

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ON EMPTY FORCE -or- Advanced Martial Arts & Magical Thinking vs Actual Magic
Essay, Qigong & Meditation

ON EMPTY FORCE -or- Advanced Martial Arts & Magical Thinking vs Actual Magic

This subject involves reality being affected by concentrated force of will & is considered pure fraud by academics. But this … Continue reading ON EMPTY FORCE -or- Advanced Martial Arts & Magical Thinking vs Actual Magic

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The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 2: School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures, & Embodying the Philosophy of Your Martial Art
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The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 2: School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures, & Embodying the Philosophy of Your Martial Art

Episode 2 of the Kung Fu Discussion Group is now available to celebrate this Foolishness Friday. This episode sees the … Continue reading The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 2: School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures, & Embodying the Philosophy of Your Martial Art

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Foolishness Friday: Kung Fu Quickie
Qigong & Meditation

Foolishness Friday: Kung Fu Quickie

In the World of Martial Arts it is vital that you have a solid Recovery Method to supplement your Training … Continue reading Foolishness Friday: Kung Fu Quickie

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Foolishness Friday: Kung Fu Quickie
Qigong & Meditation

Foolishness Friday: Kung Fu Quickie

Here’s a Kung Fu Quickie for ya: Twitter thread on the 24 Prohibitions of Qigong Practice. Check it out, & … Continue reading Foolishness Friday: Kung Fu Quickie

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“Bruceism”: Secret Scourge of the World of Martial Arts
Essay, General

“Bruceism”: Secret Scourge of the World of Martial Arts

There is a disease in the World of Martial Arts. It runs rampant among both young & old, completely unchecked, … Continue reading “Bruceism”: Secret Scourge of the World of Martial Arts

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Foolishness Friday Film Favorites: Good Bad Mustaches Edition
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Foolishness Friday Film Favorites: Good Bad Mustaches Edition

A nation dependent on trade to survive; bandits preying on trade convoys & common folk, alike; fake mustaches that a … Continue reading Foolishness Friday Film Favorites: Good Bad Mustaches Edition

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Foolishness Fridays Film Favorites: Music Video Edition

King of Kung Fu is the main theme to the film Goodbye Bruce Lee: His Final Game of Death, starring … Continue reading Foolishness Fridays Film Favorites: Music Video Edition

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Foolishness Friday: Furious Anger, Righteous Revenge Edition!!

If I were to say “Jackie Chan,” what would come to your mind? Dark, tense, seething REVENGE, right? No? Well, … Continue reading Foolishness Friday: Furious Anger, Righteous Revenge Edition!!

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Foolishness Friday Film Recommendation Edition: The Mystery of Subtle Palm Methods Edition

It's been some time since the last Foolishness Friday installment, & I ask you to forgive me for that. As … Continue reading Foolishness Friday Film Recommendation Edition: The Mystery of Subtle Palm Methods Edition

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