LaoMa talks to Dragon Yawn about his beginnings
A few weeks ago we posted the first installment of Dragon Yawn with LaoMa. Today we are posting the second interview. This one is a bit longer, so we’ve included a quick list of topics covered and short cuts at the bottom of this blog post.
As many of you know, LaoMa is known to jump around in topics a little bit, so take the time to listen through all his stories in this episode! Please be forgiving on the start times for each of the listed topics - you may come into the conversation a little early or late to the topic but you’ll be in the general vicinity if you click on the link.
However, it is best listened too in the proper order here!!
We’re looking forward to the next installment. Thanks Tactical Kung Fu!!
0:00 - Intro/Beginnings and heritage
8:00 - Marine Corp and University Education
11:45 Martial Arts in the US vs. China
12:30 Okanowa, Martial arts study and Fighting stories
16:15 Introduction to Taijiquan and Chinese calligraphy
21:30 Study and training after introduction
24:30 Expanding on the mindset during his first visit to China
26:03 Three years teaching English and training in China
32:02 Teaching when you don't know what you're doing
34:23 Norfolk VA teaching and meeting Dr. Jay Dunbar
35:45 Judging experiences and tournament history
40:00 Role of training slowly in taijiquan
43:42 Where the name LaoMa came from