0:00 Introduction of guests: Dr. Moni Simeonov and Dr. Chia-Chien Goh

6:40 Is it truly dangerous to study a martial art as a musician? 

11:52 Dr. Moni Simeonov’s martial arts background 

13:00 Dr. Chia-Chien Goh’s martial arts background 

19:20 Martial arts injuries - Are they actually dangerous for musicians?

27:40 The powerful benefits of studying a martial art for musicians

32:59 How martial arts can improve music practice, performance, and help beat stage fright 

36:40 What a brain scan of violinists vs. non-violinists looks like

39:20 The Mountain Summit Philosophy: Comparing violin training with martial arts training 

40:58 Mind Over Muscle: prioritize good technique

45:05 Practice Techniques: how to increase speed in a piece, how to maintain spontaneity and creativity in performance 

50:36 Practice techniques to boost performance confidence and beat performance anxiety

50:36 Practice techniques to boost performance confidence and beat performance anxiety

53:25 Moni’s book recommendation for all musicians and the practice of Zen in violin practice

54:51 Breath, meditation, and how to practice smarter not harder 

59:18: Lynn’s FREE GIFT: Practice Like A Ninja Guide & Mind-Body principles that improve learning in any discipline

1:06:41 The crucial mindsets that help people excel in both violin and martial arts 

1:14:00 The value of the White Belt Mindset - Beginner’s Mind

1:19:44 Moni’s studies with Midori

1:21:37 Moni shares Midori’s “Never Skip” Warmup Routine 

1:25:02 Chien’s physical warm up routine and violin warmup routine

1:29:54 - How to use a practice journal for the best progress

1:42:35 - Which martial art is suitable for beginners and professional musicians?

1:45:55 How important is rest in training?

1:49:55 Weapons demonstration with a carbon-fibre bow? Yes or No?

1:52:38 Cobra Kai or Miyagi Do?