

Forge and Foundry Podcast: Gene Ching, the Art of War and other things
Forge and Foundry Podcast with Tony Swatton and Kerry Stagme... by Kerry Stagmer
S1 · E2
Oct 20, 2025
01:14:29
Episode notes
In this episode of Forge and Foundry with Tony Swatton and Kerry Stagmer, 32nd generation layman disciple of the original Shaolin Temple of China and Kung Fu Magazine editor Gene Ching joins the crew to talk Shaolin secrets, sword forging, and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. From crafting blades to training at the real Shaolin Temple, Gene shares epic stories blending martial arts, culture, and pure kung fu cool. It’s part history, part philosophy, part action flick — with a touch of Wu-Tang flavor. Don’t miss it!
Keywords
history
metalsmith
blacksmith
swords
forging
knives
steel
man at arms
man at arms: reforged
Tony Swatton
Kerry Stagmer
Baltimore Knife and Sword
Sword and the Stone
gene ching
wu-tang clan
art of war
kung fu tv
kung fu magazine