The Kung Fu Genius Podcast

Alexander Richter
The Kung Fu Genius Podcast

The new podcast by the Kung Fu Genius, aka Alex Richter. Come for stories, history, and commentary on Wing Chun, Bruce Lee, Kung Fu Flicks, Hong Kong culture, and interviews.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Bruce Lee & Steroids! Bleecker's Uncited Matters Review Pt. 3 | The KFG Podcast #195

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 First AMA episode in a while - this one was shot in Hong Kong and has a heavy focus on history. Chi Sau in Hung Gar? When did the long pole get added to Wing Chun? How has Wing Chun changed across time? All this and more in this Multiverse of Dre Part 2 AMA! The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 24m
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Tom Bleecker is Full of Sh*t about Bruce Lee - Unsettled Matters Review Pt 2 | The KFG Podcast #194

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 This is the second of three episodes dedicated to a critical review of Tom Bleecker's salacious 1996 Bruce Lee "biography"  Unsettled Matters.  This is the episode which focuses on the biographical first part of the book and all it's massive amounts of issues.  Buckle up! The KFG Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:43 - Unsettled Matters Pt 2 Intro00:06:10 - Bleecker Doesn't Cite Sources00:08:41 - Online Private Training Ad00:10:07 - Part One Recap00:10:49 - Chong E Itsu!00:13:55 - Patreon Ad00:14:33 - Bleecker's "Biography" of Bruce00:18:14 - Baby Bruce on PED's?00:20:20 - Bruce & Cryptorchidism00:37:14 - Bruce Knocked Down in Training?00:41:29 - Bruce was a Triad?00:48:27 - Bruce had "Street Problems"!00:57:02 - Amy Sanbo01:08:45 - WC Illustrated Ad01:09:12 - Wrong Jack Man & Triads01:16:25 - Bruce Lee - "Master Rank"?01:18:54 - Someone Said Something Once01:20:15 - Dr. Tom Bleecker01:22:00 - Don't Let Facts Stop Trash Talk01:22:35 - Outro - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 25m
  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Bruce Lee Real Fight Channel Needs to Stop! | The KFG Podcast #193

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 Another dive into the content created by the "Bruce Lee Real Fight Channel".  This channel has what is known as "mixed factuality", especially when compared to charlatans like "Beerdy".  However, the BLRF channel seems to by going off the deep end with fake Bruce Lee facts and fuzzy explanations.   The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 28m
  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Can You Learn to FIGHT in 6 Months from a BOOK? Dynamic Wing Tsun Review | The KFG Podcast #192

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 This is a deep dive into the 80's Wing Tsun (wing chun) classic "Dynamic Wing Tsun" by Sifu Leung Ting.  This book was touted as a "self-teaching" book in which the reader could learn how to fight in 6 months using Wing Tsun techniques.  Does the claim hold up?  Can anything be improved?   The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 28m
  5. OCT 11

    Review of Tom Bleecker, Unsettled Matters & Bruce Lee Conspiracies Pt. 1 | The KFG Podcast #190

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 This is the first of three episodes dedicated to a critical review of Tom Bleecker's salacious 1996 Bruce Lee "biography"  Unsettled Matters.  This is the intro episode which focuses on the background.  Parts two and three will go deeper into the book.  Buckle up, it's a long ride! The KFG Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:49 - Unsettled Matters Intro00:04:25 - Patreon00:05:41 - Reason for Reviewing UM00:16:36 - Wong Shun Leung Ad00:17:11 - The Lee Estate00:20:50 - Balance of Facts00:23:00 - Review of Introduction00:39:00 - Adrian Marshall00:41:55 - Linda Lee's Book Project00:45:35 - Merchandising Deal Shocks Tom00:53:18 - Tom's Superstitious Nonsense00:55:55 - Bleecker's Psychic BS01:04:31 - Psychic Names Bruce's "Killer"01:17:00 - Everyone Has a Theory01:20:22 - Wrong & Close to Source01:24:15 - More Fake Stuff from Tom01:26:40 - Tom's Research is Not Trustworthy01:44:45 - Outro - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 47m
  6. SEP 16

    Chi Sau in Hung Gar? Long Pole in Wing Chun??? Multiverse of DRE AMA | The KFG Podcast #190

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 First AMA episode in a while - this one was shot in Hong Kong and has a heavy focus on history. Chi Sau in Hung Gar? When did the long pole get added to Wing Chun? How has Wing Chun changed across time? All this and more in this Multiverse of Dre Part 2 AMA! The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1 hr
  7. SEP 9

    2024 Hong Kong Tour Recap (at Enter the Dragon location!) | The KFG Podcast #189

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 In this episode I recap my most recent Hong Kong tour with Dre (while still in Hong Kong).  I discuss the future viability of such tours and whether I will continue them in the future.  Spoiler alert: I will do ONE last tour in 2025 (click link below for more info).  The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2025 (Early Bird Deadline - March 31st, 2025): https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    56 min
  8. SEP 6

    Bruce Lee vs. Lo Wei Explained | The KFG Podcast #188

    For early access to episodes (plus add’l goodies): https://www.patreon.com/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 In this episode, I finally get to a long-requested topic: the beef between Golden Harvest director Lo Wei and Bruce Lee.   The KFG  - LINKS/SOCIAL Come with me to Hong Kong in 2024: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour 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-spring.com/  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: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius   Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius   Follow City Wing Tsun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 Richter1024 Sixth Ave 5flNew York, NY 10018U.S.A. Episode ideas and suggestions only accepted through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  - SPECIAL THANKS Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius:John TurnbullAndrew VasilatosMicah Farris This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level):Mark AndersonMatty JRoberto SantiagoBradley K. FaulknerFrancisco OrtizMark PernaJack ChiuTopher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy)Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Crew - Producer: Mikey DeaneCo-Host: Dre IsonEditor: Andrew LinSong “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

    1h 28m
4.8
out of 5
45 Ratings

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The new podcast by the Kung Fu Genius, aka Alex Richter. Come for stories, history, and commentary on Wing Chun, Bruce Lee, Kung Fu Flicks, Hong Kong culture, and interviews.

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