Podcast Episodes

DMP #51 - Adam Mizner on Taijiquan

Season 1 Episode 51

Damo in conversation with Adam Mizner in Bali. In this episode, Adam is sharing his take on many aspects of Taiji and related subjects. Damo in conversation with Adam Mizner in Bali. In this episode,…

Published on 9 hours ago

DMP #50 - Power in Xingyi, Bagua & Taiji

Season 1 Episode 50

Damo discussing the differences between Xingyiquan, Baguazhang and Taijiquan. This is in response to the common question on how these styles differ in power, principles and inner-mechanisms. These ar…

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

DMP #49 - Taiji and Soulless Buddhists

Season 1 Episode 49

In this episode Damo Mitchell and Adam Mizner once again get together to chat about various topics, including Taiji frames, Bagua mechanics and much more

Published on 11 months ago

DMP #48 - 20 Years of Teaching -

Season 1 Episode 48

A more personal podcast by Damo Mitchell reflecting on 20 years of teaching the Lotus Nei Gong School. He discusses the various phases he has been through as a teacher, how Lotus Nei Gong has changed…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

DMP #47 - Weight Lifting & Internal Arts

Season 1 Episode 47

A podcast by Damo Mitchell on the common question of 'should you lift weights alongside practicing internal arts such as Taijiquan or Qigong?' 

Many past and contemporary masters of Taiji have said th…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

DMP #46 - Classical Martial Arts - Paul Mitchell

Season 1 Episode 46

Damo chatting with his father, Paul Mitchell, in Somerset, UK. They discuss the nature of classical martial arts training, the modern movements towards sports fighting, the history of Japanese Karate…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

DMP #45 - Qigong & Madness

Season 1 Episode 45

Damo Mitchell in the forests of Sweden, chatting about the recent explosion of poor mental health which resulted from the Covid era. He looks at the nature of believing ones own mind as well as how e…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

DMP #44 - Principles of Baguazhang

Season 1 Episode 44

A podcast (as requested) on the topic of Baguazhang and the underlying principles of the system. Damo Mitchell discusses the similarities and differences between Baguazhang and Taijiquan. Further dis…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

DMP #43 - Quality of Touch in Taiji

Season 1 Episode 43

A very niche podcast here. This one is looking at the quality of touch in Taijiquan pushing hands. Damo discusses the difference between 'grappling' style push hands and 'subtle Qi type' push hands p…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

DMP #42 - Speaking in Tongues in Qigong

Season 1 Episode 42

Damo Mitchell discussing the phenomenon of 'speaking in tongues' which is commonplace within many Christian traditions but also within Qi Gong and Nei Dan schools. He discusses the nature of religion…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago