403. What is the Wah Lum Kung Fu Sifu Test?

Kung fu, tai chi, and philosophy at sea! This MiOsc podcast was recorded on board our recent cruise. The post 406. MiOsc on Kung fu, tai chi, and philosophy at sea first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

In this episode, I’m excited to dive into a unique story that spans music, culture, and resilience.  Welcoming back my mom, who grew up in 1950s Jamaica, was a member of Jamaica's first all-girls band, The Carnations, and continued her music career in America. The post 405. Exploring Identity, Music, and Resilience: Podcast with Chinese Jamaican Musician Margaret Suzy Wong Chan first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

Do you have post election blues? I know I do. In this MiOsc episode we practical ways to cope with some of the frustration and anger after the election. Many of you are feeling anxious or disheartened, especially if the results didn’t align with your hopes. The post 404. MiOsc on ways to combat the election blues first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

In this podcast episode, I share all about the Wah Lum Sifu Test—an event that brings together instructors from around the globe every three years to uphold the traditions and standards of the Wah Lum system. The post 403. What is the Wah Lum Kung Fu Sifu Test? first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

October is a busy month: We honor Pink October, Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month. In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed. The post Best of: Suzy Chan on breast cancer, tai chi and music first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

It’s The Mimi and Greg Show – my dear friend Greg Rucka and I can’t help but talk about the upcoming election and its impact on our society. The post 402. Greg Rucka on the election and Stop Project 2025 Comic first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

In this episode, I break my vacation promise and sit down for a spontaneous chat with our incredible safari field guide at Sabi Sands, South Africa. Geoff Haslam is highly skilled and knowledgeable about all the animals in the reserve. As a qualified Level 2 guide, Geoff has undergone rigorous training and accumulated over 1,200 hours of experience leading trails through the African wilderness. The post 401. Africa: Unforgettable Safari Encounters, Poaching Realities, and Animal Behavior first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

It’s another MiOsc episode! Oscar and I reflect on our recent trip to Africa. We discuss the vibrant culture, languages, and safaris. The post 400. MiOsc on Banned Books, the Power of Storytelling, and our African Journey first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

I had the pleasure of sitting with Gordon James, a man whose life journey spans four countries—Jamaica, Kenya, the USA, and Canada. Gordon's experiences living in such diverse places have shaped his perspective on the world. In our conversation, we explored how these experiences have fueled his passion for life, fostered empathy, and equipped him to combat racism through meaningful dialogue. The post 399. Gordon James on Finding Passion and Building Empathy first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

"The Last of Us" isn’t just a post-apocalyptic survival story; it's a deep exploration of what it means to be human when the world around us is ending. The post 398. Greg Rucka on Themes from “The Last of Us” Empathy, Humanity, and Hope first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.