Dogs of War

An article on Chinese dogs & dogs in Chinese culture, Self-defence from dogs and the role of martial arts in it, and the Chinese martial art of Dog Boxing.

The Devil Can Only Travel in Straight Lines

Phrases, mazes, and the Nine Palaces of Baguazhang. Cultural expressions of walking in set patterns.

The Maiden of Yue

The Tale of the Maiden of Yue, with translation and analysis.
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Fart

Kung Fu & Humility
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The Legend of Hundun

The Daoist legend of Chaos opens up an investigation that goes from Pell-Mell to Apophenia.

Demons (Part 3)

The Yecha in Literature; The Final Chapter.

Demons (Part 2)

Tales of the Yecha

Demons (Part 1)

Chinese Fears, Indian Roots.
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The Three Body Problem

Standing strong is a foundational practice in Xingyiquan, but there is much more going on than just standing there.
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Xu Xuanping’s Thirty-Seven Forms, The Gateway to Shadowboxing

How do graffiti-bound rap battles of the Tang dynasty & the origins of Taijiquan connect with a method to develop shadow-boxing?