Chinese Martial Arts History is Mostly FAKE - Chat w/Dr. Peter Lorge | The KFG Podcast #179

For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies):   / thekungfugenius   To donate to my PayPal (thanks in advance): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/citywt This episode contains a partnership with Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine, which can now be purchased as a full-color paperback edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. EPISODE NOTES I’m very excited to finally speak to Chinese history professor, Dr. Peter Lorge. Dr. Lorge wrote what I consider to be the best book about Chinese martial arts called Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty First Century. Here we discuss the problems with labels like internal and external and the general issues regarding historicity in Chinese martial arts. I had such a great time, I hope you learn something! Enjoy the episode. The KFG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:16 Theme song 00:24 Introducing Dr. Lorge 03:48 Patreon Plug 04:40 Online Private Training w/The KFG 06:14 Welcome Dr. Peter Lorge 08:22 Why the Interest in CMA? 15:55 The Modern Invention of Traditional MA 18:11 Internal Martial Arts 19:58 Dichotomy Between Internal & External 24:38 Mess of Curriculum & Categories 26:07 Internal MA Ever Mentioned in History? 28:50 Internal MA Really Grappling? 30:52 Zhang San Feng 34:08 Wu-Tang vs. Shaolin 37:10 Movies Influence "History" 38:00 Lack of Real Records of CMA 39:10 Response to Dr. Lorge's Book 40:36 Difficulty of Finding Kung Fu in Asia 41:53 Yip Man Teaching in Hong Kong 42:38 Real Lineages? 43:28 Pure Styles & Good Masters 51:30 Wing Chun Illustrated Ad 51:54 BJJ Parallels 52:15 Orthodoxy in Methods 56:10 Modern Spin on "Tradition" 59:20 Laymen Learning MA 1:04:45 Who Was at Shaolin? 1:06:45 Armed & Unarmed Focus 1:08:14 Wrapping Up 1:08:46 KFG on 36 Chambers Mythology 1:09:47 Outro 1:10:00 Credits 1:10:20 Flubs LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2024: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate... Get my latest book The Wooden Dummy (or any of my previous books): https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-sprin... DISCOUNTED- KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) City Wing Tsun Athletic Association: https://www.citywingtsun.com To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com Follow me on Instagram:   / thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook:   / thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook:   / citywt   The Kung Fu Genius Podcast: https://wtbuster.podbean.com/ CONTACT Business email: citywtoffice@gmail.com Or write/send something to the Kung Fu Genius: Alex Richter 1024 Sixth Ave 5fl New York, NY 10018 U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships. SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius: John Turnbull Andrew Vasilatos Micah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level): Mark Anderson Matty J Roberto Santiago Bradley K. Faulkner Francisco Ortiz Mark Perna Jack Chiu Topher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy) Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey Deane Co-Host: Dre Ison Editor: Andrew Lin Song “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC