WTV #12: Condition: Dead
I’m becoming more familiar with the schedule with Yuan Min’s class so i knew without even checking that they would be at the track today. Luckily today’s weather was beautiful: blue skies, not too hot … not too cold … just right. As I pulled up to the track the kids had already started jogging [...]
Athlete Interviews
I’ve been thinking about expanding some of the content I offer on youtube and wushuzilla. Part of what seems to be lacking for a lot of wushu practitioners outside of China is a way to connect directly with athletes and coaches here in China. Sure, we have Chinese athletes and coaches in the West (or [...]
Beijing Wushu Team – 2011 Summer Training
This past summer I visited Beijing a few times to see some friends. But while I was there I was able to snap a bit of footage (“snap footage?”) of the Beijing Wushu Team’s practice session. Not a lot of stuff, but thought it would be nice for you to see the current line-up of [...]
Competition Prep! Athletes Depart at T-Minus 4 Days
Today I made my way to the Sports Center to borrow a few silks from Xiao Yu (just helping some friends out with something). I had to get there before they left for the train station since today was the day they were going to catch the train to Hangzhou for the competition which starts [...]
Competition Prep! T-Minus 1 Week
In just 7 days from today the next wushu competition in China will be held in Hangzhou. I am planning to attend, although I may miss a few events due to other obligations. Of course I will try to film as much as I can. (I’m actually behind on my blog from the Hong Kong [...]