"Scales, Patterns, And Punches: Where Music Meets Kung Fu" Pen To Sword podcast

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"Scales, Patterns, and Punches: Where Music Meets Kung Fu"

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In this insightful episode of Pen to Sword, we sit down with Richard Wagstaff, senior instructor at Fujian White Crane Kung Fu and Tai Chi, to explore the deep and often surprising connections between music and martial arts.
From his early days playing violin and the French horn to his current role teaching Kung Fu across South London, Richard shares how the discipline, structure, and artistry of music have informed and enhanced his approach to martial arts.

We dive into the shared foundations of scales and arpeggios in music and patterns in Kung Fu, the importance of structure in mastering a craft, and how both an orchestra and a Kung Fu class reflect the harmony of individual parts working together. Richard also reflects on how universal human movement and shared physicality make both music and martial arts accessible and powerful across cultures.

Whether you're a musician, martial artist, or simply curious about the deeper connections between seemingly unrelated disciplines, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink how foundational training and human connection play a role in every form of expression.

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