Tea Talks - Unfiltered

Apr 05 2022 14 ep. 67 mins 2
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Join your host, me - Jake, as I share my story on traveling to the Wudang Mountains in China to begin training martial arts and the decade long adventure that ensued from there. Enjoy a cup of tea while I delve into topics from Daoist (Taoist) philosophy, life in China, kungfu practice, meditation, and spirituality to more personal subjects like how my life has changed and what place these traditions and lessons have in the modern world. Episode coming out every week! Join me as we find balance, one cup at a time!

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Episode #14 - Qi Awareness & Listening to the Body

Apr 05 2022 90 mins  
Tea Talks are back! We start off with a discussion on the daily energetic cycle. Follow the ebb and flow of qi throughout 12 meridians to learn how to better listen to your body. Tea Talks – Unfiltered Episode #14 >WaysOfWudang.com >Support the Ways on PatreonThe Ways of Wudang Channels Wudang Way – Martial Arts InstructionYoutubeFacebookInstagram Tea Talks-Unfiltered –

Episode #13 - How Kungfu Changed My Life

Mar 08 2022 83 mins  
Over a decade of martial arts training in Wudang, China has brought about a lot of changes in my life. In this episode, I will unpack some of the experiences of training and the lessons learned during my time learning and teaching martial arts, tai chi, and more. Tea Talks – Unfiltered Episode #13 >WaysOfWudang.com >Support the Ways on PatreonThe Ways of Wudang Channels Wud

Episode #12 - Wu Wei, Virtue, and Enlightenment

Feb 28 2022 62 mins  
Art is an expression of our true self. In this episode, I delve into what that means for me as a martial artist, as a student and teacher, and as a creative endeavor in general. We should bring art into every aspect of our lives and I hope this talk brings a little light and motivation to those things to which you are passionate about. Tea Talks – Unfiltered Episode #12 >WaysO

Episode #11 - My Top 5 Dao De Jing Chapters

Feb 22 2022 60 mins  
The Dao De Jing (Tao Teh Ching) is the classic text of Daoism. It includes everything from understanding cosmic forces, balancing oneself with nature, becoming a virtuous person, governing a nation, running a military, and even cooking a fish! Listen along as I share with you my favorite five chapters from the Dao De Jing and all of the lessons that they have taught me over the yea

Episode #10 - How I Fell In Love In China

Feb 15 2022 69 mins  
This week's episode, I am taking the disciple/coach hat off for a moment to discuss something more personal about myself, how I fell in love in Wudang, China at the martial arts academy. While this is a very personal story, and I am nervous to share it, I think it is an important conversation to have not just so you can learn more about me but also because of the unique perspective

Episode #9 - The Secrets of Chinese Culture

Feb 07 2022 66 mins  
This week's episode is all about the fabric of Chinese society, the cultural practices that are part of everyday life. Listen along as I share with you my experiences while living in China for the better part of a decade on everything from conversations starters and the Chinese perspective to fengshui and the most important need-to-know details about Chinese culture.Tea Talks – U

Episode #8 - Health for Immortality

Jan 31 2022 75 mins  
Today we discuss how we should perceive our own role in health management. I introduce the "Hierarchy of Health" as a means for us to guide ourselves to our healthiest potential. With the terms health, longevity, wellbeing, and balance being thrown around so much in society, we need to ground ourselves in a good understanding of what that really means. I hope that we can de-mystify

Episode #7 - Tea Culture In China

Jan 24 2022 75 mins  
Today's episode is all about tea and the culture that surrounds it in China. I answer some questions and show you just how deep Chinese culture is immersed into tea production, preparation, and ceremony. From tea plants, types of tea, and the tea market to Gongfu cha, chadao, serving etiquette, and the culture around it all, in this episode we have a lot to discuss. So pour yoursel

Episode #6 - Am I Really A Daoist?

Jan 17 2022 61 mins  
In this weeks discussion, we discuss Daoism. I share some of the concepts that are reflected in everything from the clothing and hair style to the history and transformation of Daoism over the years. Tea Talks – Unfiltered Episode #6 >WaysOfWudang.com >Support the Ways on PatreonThe Ways of Wudang Channels Wudang Way – Martial Arts InstructionYoutubeFacebookInstagram Tea

Episode #5 - Traditional VS Modern Martial Arts

Jan 10 2022 60 mins  
This week we discuss the concepts of "traditional" and "modern" in martial arts. The conversation around this topic can sometimes be heated and based in conflict by comparison. I hope that this tea talk clarifies some of the bias attached to each standard but also shows how each has its benefits and actually complements the other. Tradition and progression are two parts of a whole