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  • Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac., QME began the study of the Chinese martial and healing arts in his youth. He specializes in the Master Tung and Optimal Acupuncture which treats pain, internal medicine, and women’s health. A renowned lecturer, he has taught Acupuncture and Chinese throughout Europe, Canada, USA, and Australia. He specializes in the Wing Chun Kuen systems as taught by Hawkins Cheung and Kwan Jong-Yuen. He is the co-author of Complete Wing Chun, and author of numerous books on Master Tung’s Acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

    Our discussion we touched on his upbringing in New York City, early studies of Okinawan karate and Hung-Ga kung-fu and his lifetime pursuit of Wing Chun. Additionally, we discussed acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, qigong, and his philosophy of life.

    0:00 Introduction

    1:03 Schooling in New York, Shorin-ryu karate

    5:15 Chinese martial arts, Hung-ga kung-fu

    10:16 Seven Star Mantis, Bak Mei, Hsing-i

    11:25 Fei Lun Fu Gwun - Flying Dragon Tiger Staff

    14:18 Passion for Wing Chun, Kwan Jong-Yuen, Hawkins Cheung, Ip Man

    22:37 Yuen Kay-San and Gu Lao Wing Chun

    28:03 Ip Man, slant body vs straight body Bruce Lee, Hawkins Cheung, Duncan Leung, William Cheung, Wong Shung Leung

    31:42 Forms vs. application training, Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do, Joe Lewis

    37:44 Mook Yan Jong, Is wooden dummy training, Siu Nim Tao, White Crane

    43:35 Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbal Formulas, Licensing Issues

    47:40 Appropriating TCM in western wellness practices

    48:36 Qigong, Meditative State, energetic practice, Yellow Emperor's Classic, Types of Chinese doctors

    55:25 TCM in USA vs. China

    58:45 Ancient Practices Merging into Modern Culture

    1:13:55 Respect teachers and teaching but bend and trade for fullest development

    1:16:55 Robert's search for Best Practices and his philosophy of life

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