Voices of Kung Fu

Internal Pugilism Thailand | Sifu Toni Parada

“Fighting teaches you one thing… Internal training teaches you something deeper.” In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu, Sifu Toni Parada shares a journey from Muay Thai and real-world experience… into the depth of internal martial arts. From external intensity… to structure, sensitivity, and internal power— this is a conversation about what happens when training evolves. This isn’t about styles. It’s about understanding. 🎧 Watch / listen: YouTube: https://youtu.be/j162zNtQTDA [https://youtu.be/j162zNtQTDA] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08lqa8UuJzewPuuQfqHBR8?si=pFsjyPkASI-tLxBF1JAadQ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/08lqa8UuJzewPuuQfqHBR8?si=pFsjyPkASI-tLxBF1JAadQ] 👇 Drop a comment with your thoughts 👍 Like if this resonates 🔁 Share with someone who trains ☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu [https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu] Like, comment, share and subscribe to our socials! https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu [https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu] This episode is brought to you by the ICGPMA International Chow Gar Praying Mantis Association https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/ [https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/] https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/ [https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/] #KungFu #InternalMartialArts #MuayThai #Bagua #TaiChi #VoicesOfKungFu #MartialArts #Training

Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu | Let the Pressure Teach You | Sifu David Welther

In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu, we sit down with Sifu David Welther— long-time practitioner and coach of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu —to explore a journey shaped through pressure, experience, and years of dedicated training. From his early encounters with Southern Praying Mantis… to intense training environments… to evolving his approach through cross-training and experimentation… This is a conversation about what actually builds skill. We dive into: * The moment that changed his understanding of martial arts * Why pressure testing is essential for development * The role of conditioning, sparring, and mindset * Differences across Southern Mantis systems * How training evolves over time This isn’t about collecting techniques. It’s about understanding the journey beyond techniques. 🎧 Listen now and experience the conversation. ---------------------------------------- ☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu [https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu] ---------------------------------------- 👍 Like, comment, share and subscribe to our socials! https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu [https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu] ---------------------------------------- 🎙️ This episode is brought to you by the ICGPMA International Chow Gar Praying Mantis Association https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/ [https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/] https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/ [https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/]

Inside Yiquan | Mind Boxing | Sifu James Carrs

☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu [https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu] Like, comment, share and subscribe to our socials! https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu [https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu] What happens when you dedicate your life to training, not just physically, but mentally and internally? In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu, we sit down with Sifu James, head of the Sing Yee Da Cheng Boxing Association, to explore his journey through traditional martial arts—from early training in the UK to over a decade immersed in the internal arts in Hong Kong. This conversation dives deep into: * The reality of training Yi Quan (mind-intent boxing) * Why standing practice (Zhan Zhuang) is more than it seems * Internal vs external training—what really matters * The role of mindset, relaxation, and “no mind” in power development * Lessons from living and training in Hong Kong for 11 years * Why foundations are everything in Kung Fu This is not about flashy techniques or forms—it’s about the process, the struggle, and the long-term path of development in martial arts. 🎙️ Listen now and explore the journey. This episode is brought to you by the ICGPMA International Chow Gar Praying Mantis Association https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/ [https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/] https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/ [https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/]

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Inside U.S Jooklum Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu | Sifu Phillip Le

In this episode of Voices of Kung Fu, we sit down with Sifu Phillip Le to explore his journey into U.S. Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu—shaped by heritage, curiosity and the search for something that truly works. This is a conversation grounded in experience. We dive into: * The transition from theory to application * What changes when techniques are put under pressure * The mindset behind effective training * The role of structure, timing and understanding * Bridging tradition with experience Through honest discussion, this episode explores what it means to move beyond surface-level practice and develop deeper insight through training. 🎙️ Listen now and hear the journey. ---------------------------------------- ☕ SUPPORT US: ☕ Enjoying the episode? Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu [https://buymeacoffee.com/voicesofkungfu] ---------------------------------------- 🔗 FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS Like, comment, share and subscribe to our socials! https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu [https://linktr.ee/voicesofkungfu] This episode is brought to you by the ICGPMA International Chow Gar Praying Mantis Association https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/ [https://www.facebook.com/chowgarmantisassociation/] https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/ [https://www.instagram.com/chowgarmantis/]