I was honored to have this Facebook live conversation with three incredible women to celebrate Pride month back in June. Dr. Davis was a professor and administrator at universities in both Canada and the United States teaching biomechanics and anatomy. She is also a founding member of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles . After attempting to transition in the early 1990s, Dr. Davis was forced to detransition having lost her job and in order to find work to support her children. Dr. Davis made her fi...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Brett Chan is a 20 year veteran of the film industry with a background in Kinesiology, human kinetics, and 30 years of experience in martial arts. Brett has traveled the world as a stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and 2nd unit director. I enjoyed talking to Brett about his vision for some of the shows he has worked on like Warrior, Marco Polo, Snow Piercer, and Kung Fu. It was fun to reminisce about my stunt performer days and hear about how the industry has evolved these past 20 years. Brett...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Tim Larkin is a former military intelligence officer who was part of a beta group that redesigned how Special Operations personnel trained for close combat. He has a 25-year career of training people in 52 countries on how to deal with imminent violence. He developed Target Focus Training (TFT), a system designed to quickly stop any attacker by inflicting crippling pain using simple, intuitive movements anyone can do. During the last 20 years, he’s trained not only elite military special forces ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Dan John discusses loss during the pandemic and how to cope with grief. We continue to explore the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and I am always amazed at how much I can relate to the stories in the book. I am grateful for Dan’s friendship. He offered me a lot of comfort and support during our discussion about the issues facing Asian Americans. Dan John is a world-renowned strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness industry. Dan has competed at the highest levels of Olympic liftin...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
SFG Chief Brett Jones discusses athletic trainers vs physical therapists and seeking mastery of a skill. It’s always great to welcome back my recurring guests like SFG Chief Brett Jones. We discuss the philosophy behind seeking mastery and having skills like the coach’s eye when working with online training. Brett is an athletic trainer who currently teaches Functional Movement Systems (FMS), and kettlebells as the Director of Education for StrongFirst. Brett is a wealth of information on all th...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Gene Luen Yang began making comics and graphic novels in the fifth grade. In 2006, his book American Born Chinese was published and became the first graphic novel to be nominated for a National Book Award and the first to win the American Library Association’s Printz Award . It also won an Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album-New. Gene Luen Yang shares his experiences growing up as an Asian American in California and the issues surrounding Asian Americans today. I am a huge fan of Gene’s work and...
Jun 22, 2021•59 min
Greg Rucka discusses the Fairness Doctrine and we share our frustration with big companies like Amazon, social media, white supremacy, the NRA, hate crimes, mass shootings, and police brutality. I always love episodes of the Mimi and Greg Show! I am grateful for the privilege and honor of being a part of these conversations with Greg. Not everyone gets to have such frequent conversations with their favorite writer! Greg has become a dear friend whose opinion I value and company I truly enjoy. Na...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr
Aloha everyone! Welcome to my annual Kauai Comic-Con episode . I’ve been fortunate to host a special podcast episode in honor of Kauai Comic-Con for the past 3 years. I am excited to welcome Ming Chen on the show. Ming is an award-winning podcaster, actor, and reality tv personality on AMC’s Comic Book Men . Ming got his start as the webmaster for director Kevin Smith and now co-hosts the I Sell Comics ! and Ming & Mike Show podcasts with Mike Zapcic . Unfortunately, we are virtual again thi...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min
AAPI Heritage Month officially ends today, however, this does not mean we should stop learning about and honoring Asian culture. This is the start of an ongoing series that I will be hosting to help everyone – including myself, learn more about the various Asian countries. As you know, I’ve been on a bit of a rampage regarding all the AAPI Hate and racism since the start of the pandemic. One of the solutions I always suggest is to listen and learn from your Asian American friends. I’m taking my ...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min
AAPI Heritage month wrap-up episode plus an especially passionate rant! I discuss my frustration with Amazon Prime Video for restricting my film during AAPI Heritage Month and the omission of Asian American History from education in schools. We are in the final weeks of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I’m excited that next week’s episode will feature my live event happening tonight! A panel of amazing women who are AAPI community leaders will be discussing food, traditions, a...
May 25, 2021•30 min
Florida Representative Anna V. Eskamani discusses covid19, Representative Matt Gaetz, gerrymandering in Florida, reelection, and the issues that lie ahead. Representative Anna V. Eskamani is someone who I truly believe in. Whether she is leading a protest or advocating on the house floor, she is an inspiration. It was an honor to speak alongside Anna at a vigil for the victims of the Atlanta shooting. Part of Anna’s speech that night has resonated with me since. She said an ally supports a cause...
May 18, 2021•27 min
Dr. Mark Cheng is back on the podcast discussing the uniqueness of Asian American culture. He shares stories from his childhood and what it was like being an Asian American while working in Asia. We are both frustrated with the of rise anti-Asian hate crimes and focus on actions we can take. I urge everyone to listen and learn as we dissect various self-defense philosophies and tactics. I would also appreciate it if everyone signs my petition on including Asian American history in our education ...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min
How do our preconceived thoughts affect our decision-making? Oscar Agramonte and I explore human blind spots, biases, and risk analysis. We have a candid conversation on the covid19 vaccine, politics, and ways to improve how we react to adverse information. I always enjoy my discussions with Oscar and hope you do too. If you are enjoying these conversations, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others! If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this ...
May 04, 2021•59 min
April is child abuse prevention month. Although this is a difficult subject to discuss, it is an important one. Please listen with an open mind and be mindful of any emotional triggers you may have in listening to this episode. As many of you know, I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and only began sharing my story a few years ago. I had the privilege of touring a local child advocacy center in Orlando called Kids House and interviewing the CEO Juliette Kong. Kids House is dedicated to pre...
Apr 27, 2021•47 min
Welcome to the first episode of The Sifu Mimi Chan Show. Oscar and I discuss why the name change and what this means for the podcast. We also catch up on what is in store for the future of the show and how it has evolved over the years. I would also like to invite everyone out to a free webinar on April 22 at 6:00pm EST. I will be presenting harassment and bystander intervention training to combat racism, xenophobia, and hate! The Orange County Sheriff Office will also be sharing a presentation ...
Apr 19, 2021•35 min
It’s the Mimi and Greg Show! These episodes have basically become an on-air recording of Greg Rucka and I discussing: we’ve been up to and how we are coping with the challenges of the week. We discuss my battle and activism with the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes and dealing with burnout from covid19 and watching the Chauvin trial . I was also excited to discuss Greg’s recent writing projects and his thoughts about the ‘what ifs’ for The Old Guard 2 movie. I also got a master class in developing...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Dispelling covid19 vaccine myths In this episode, I welcome internal and preventive medicine specialist Dr. Rahul Gupta . Dr. Gupta gained national recognition for his work as public health commissioner for West Virginia and is Senior Vice President and Chief Medical and Health Officer at the March of Dimes, the nation’s leader in mom and baby health. We discuss the issues surrounding covid19 vaccine hesitancy and the dangers of the virus. Dr. Gupta answers questions surrounding herd immunity, v...
Apr 07, 2021•44 min
Patti Brigham is a grassroots leader and coalition builder, and the president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. In 2016, in the days following the mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Patti partnered with former LWVFL President Pam Goodman to form the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, which now includes more than 100 organizational partners. We discuss her passion for activism and the incredible work she is doing to combat voter suppression during this very critical ...
Apr 03, 2021•55 min
Greg Rucka and I are back! I was excited to catch up with him since he has been diligently writing in a bunker for 2 months. As many of you know it has been a rough week for me. I’ve been speaking out about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes on the news and at vigils honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Atlanta. It is always comforting to have conversations with Greg since we have podcasted almost weekly since the start of the pandemic. Check out our previous episodes ! It wouldn’t be an...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min
I really enjoyed this conversation with multimedia performance artist, actor, and musician Perry Yung . Perry is best known as Father Jun in the HBO series Warrior and fan-favorite Ping Wu in Steven Soderberg’s Cinemax show The Knick . He was the founder of the Asian American performance collective SLANT Performance Group and is also a traditionally trained Japanese shakuhachi flute craftsman and musician. We discuss his passion for the arts, learning to listen, and address systemic racism in th...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Dr. Mark Cheng is a Chinese medicine and acupuncture practitioner in Los Angeles, CA. We discuss a variety of topics including best practices for healthy movement to the issues surrounding Asian Americans . Dr. Cheng is a lifelong martial artist as well as an expert in strength and conditioning. He had the unusual privilege of training directly with StrongFirst founder & chairman, Pavel Tsatsouline, and with legendary Bruce Lee disciple and martial arts luminary Dan Inosanto, Dr. Cheng also ...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min
What does it take to be successful in martial arts or fitness? How do you improve your martial arts or training regiment? Oscar Agramonte and I sit down to discuss the philosophy and actions that have helped us in our kung fu and fitness journeys. “Repetition is the mother of mastery.” “Consistency over time is the key to success.” These are phrases we use to help remind us of how we can be more mindful in our practice. Progress takes patience, hard work, and perseverance. We hope our discussion...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Katherine Spiers is a food history expert and former journalist. She is also the host of top-rated food history podcast Smart Mouth , which explores the fascinating history behind all of our favorite foods and ingredients. We discuss how the pandemic has affected the way we eat and our relationship with food. Katherine also shares tips to ordering out and baking at home As always, please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback w...
Mar 02, 2021•59 min
I’ve been wanting to discuss the Anti-Asian Hate Crimes that have been happening, but have been at a loss for words. When I get emotional and angry, my ability to construct sentences seems to go out the window. So bare with me as I share some thoughts about this upsetting topic. Anti-Asian racism has risen at an alarming rate since the start of the pandemic. We are now facing a time in which our elderly community is being targeted and have even suffered death due to these attacks. On my podcast,...
Feb 23, 2021•17 min
In this episode, I welcome back my friend and SFG Chief Brett Jones . We chat about conspiracy theories, fitness trends, and redefining strength training. Brett teaches Functional Movement Systems (FMS), and kettlebells as the Director of Education for StrongFirst . Brett is a wealth of information on all things fitness. We discuss common issues and stereotypes with strength training and fitness. We also have a candid conversation on the state of the world today from covid19 to the insurrection ...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Oscar Agramonte shares tips on how to drop 2 sizes in 8 weeks and achieve fat loss safely! Oscar Agramonte is both a kung fu Sifu at the Wah Lum Temple and a personal trainer at Control Your Health . He recently began this 8-week fitness challenge with his clients. We discuss nutrition, habit building, strength workouts, and metabolic training. We also tackle the most common pitfalls and reasons why people fail when trying to start a new fitness or nutrition regiment. 2021 shoul...
Feb 09, 2021•56 min
ICYMI: Previous episode on Chinese New Year traditions This year Lunar New Year falls on February 12, 2021. The Year of the Ox. The Year of the Rat is the first zodiac sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle. According to the Chinese zodiac story, in the competition held by the Jade Emperor to decide the zodiac animals, the quick-witted rat asked the diligent ox to take him on a ride to cross the river and jumped down before the ox crossed the finish line, so the rat won the race and became the first o...
Feb 02, 2021•24 min
Coach Dan John and I are back discussing the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and how they apply to modern-day life. Dan John is a world-renowned strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness industry. I am grateful for these philosophical discussions and learn so much from Dan. In this episode, Dan discusses the importance of doing the work! Whether it applies to strength training, kung fu, or education… there are no shortcuts in life. He also shares his thoughts on the insurrection at...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min
It’s the first new episode of 2021! Naturally, I’m kicking off the season with the one and only Greg Rucka . He shares his methods for writing during a time of chaos. Despite the chaos in the United States, we were able to find some bright spots to discuss like the i nauguration, hope for the Senate, impeachment, and Ted Lasso . Greg shares his process for writing through the mixture of emotions and upcoming projects such as: Lazarus , Black Magick and The Old Guard . After the holiday break, it...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In case you missed it: How can you stick to your New Year resolutions? Should we make resolutions, or are we just setting ourselves up for failure? Oscar Agramonte of Control Your Health discusses the common pitfalls of setting resolutions and how we can avoid them. We talk nutrition, exercise, and mindset to start you off in the right physical and mental state for 2018. Discussed in this episode Precision Nutrition Control Your Health Wah Lum Temple Wah Lum FIT Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical ...
Jan 13, 2021•54 min
