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The White Crane Podcast

The White Crane Podcast

By White Crane Podcast

...a friendly voice in your ear, offering insights, inspiration and ideas.

Mark Stevenson is a martial arts instructor - teaching tai chi, kung fu and Chinese kickboxing, based in Sussex, UK.
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Episode 3 - Using martial arts as a template for success

The White Crane PodcastSep 02, 2018

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Why you should be kickboxing

Why you should be kickboxing

Mark's completely biased opinion on why kickboxing is great - and better than the gym!
Sep 16, 201906:15
Kung Fu & Kickboxing for Fitness

Kung Fu & Kickboxing for Fitness

5 reasons that the arts of Kung Fu and kickboxing are so good for your all round physical and mental fitness!
Sep 09, 201909:05
Your First Lesson

Your First Lesson

Mark speaks briefly about what you can expect in your first class at White Crane Academy (as well as other reputable martial arts clubs)... It can be daunting starting a new activity but at WCA we're a friendly bunch and we were all beginners once, so we know exactly how you feel!

Apr 16, 201906:35
Just Do It

Just Do It

A tip on how to get active on a cold, dark night...
Jan 28, 201902:39
How White Crane Online can help if you havent exercised for a while...

How White Crane Online can help if you havent exercised for a while...

Getting fit and healthy can seem like a daunting task, learn how our online tai chi community can help
Nov 29, 201803:41
A winter training tip

A winter training tip

How to approach training in winter - the yin season!
Nov 29, 201801:24
Like frying a small fish

Like frying a small fish

Random musings on a verse from the Tao Te Ching
Oct 29, 201802:45
Learning - a long term approach

Learning - a long term approach

Thoughts on how to learn something that takes a long time - such as a martial art, a language, an instrument...etc.
Oct 02, 201806:38
What to do if you can't be bothered to train...

What to do if you can't be bothered to train...

A little piece of inspiration...
Sep 28, 201803:56
Be Like Water

Be Like Water

The Tao Te Ching speaks of the yielding power of water. How is this reflected in martial arts and life?
Sep 18, 201803:10
Episode 7 - Community

Episode 7 - Community

A sense of community - one of often less though of benefits of martial arts training.
Sep 17, 201802:20
Episode 6 - A Short and Simple Morning Activity

Episode 6 - A Short and Simple Morning Activity

A very simple, and quick, morning practice to set you up for the day.
Sep 13, 201804:18
Episode 5 - Yin Yang introduction

Episode 5 - Yin Yang introduction

A brief intro to yin and Yang, as well as how they can influence your training and lifestyle.
Sep 10, 201811:45
Episode 4: Relaxation and Tension

Episode 4: Relaxation and Tension

Sep 05, 201804:33
Episode 3 - Using martial arts as a template for success

Episode 3 - Using martial arts as a template for success

How your martial arts training can help you succeed in other areas of your life.
Sep 02, 201803:36
Episode 2 - Meditation and Defragmentation

Episode 2 - Meditation and Defragmentation

An analogy between meditation and how a computer works!
Aug 29, 201804:51
White Crane Podcast: Episode 1

White Crane Podcast: Episode 1

A tip on how to avoid decision fatigue when training
Aug 29, 201802:34