The Wandering Warrior
Adventurer, Martial Artist and Cultural Torch-bearer
Vincent Tseng is a Taiwanese American martial artist with a thirst for adventure and the ambition to change the world. He has traveled to Taiwan and SE Asia, China and Mongolia, and to South America - and continues to do so - to immerse in the folk fighting cultures of these regions. Yet his story did not begin this way. Once he was in the proverbial rat race, making time in his workaholic life to feed his true passions. Eventually, he found a career under corporatocracy unacceptable so he changed his path.
At age 30, he began “The Wandering”.
Adventurer
While we must decide on a direction in life, some of our greatest moments come unexpectedly while we wander, mentally or physically, into profound realizations and epic opportunities. In truth, when we can both consciously direct, and subconsciously flow, we are at our most powerful. This is a well-known concept in the martial arts and in spirituality. To adventure is to challenge onself and expand horizons, and an opportunity to immerse in a new environment with a different culture and to connect.
Martial Artist
Combat is part of the primordial human psyche. Conflict is one of the many avenues of life and the skill and culture around winning and resolving conflicts is innate. I explore, immerse and gain strong skills in various folk fighting cultures around the world. My focus is on unlocking the potential of traditional Chinese martial arts in Taiwan and becoming an archer and wrestler in the Way of Mongolian warriorship. I also explore the world of esgrima & arnis and indigenous hunter-warrior cultures.
Cultural Torch-bearer
As humans, culture is our super-power. It lets us transmit skills through a “behavioral DNA” that can be passed down the generations and rapidly improved upon. Delving into folk fighting cultures means I have a responsibility to pass on these skills and their traditions and wisdom to the next generation and where possible, adapt them so they maintain relevance in our ever changing world. Being the torch-bearer of martial cultures is a life-long responsibility and one I shoulder with passion and persistence.
The Wandering Timeline
Join Me on My Journey
Follow The Wandering Warrior to witness a great adventure and its quests, the proud cultures which are negotiating the perils of the modern world, and to be a part of this celebration of the folk fighting arts. If you’re keen, you can even learn the skills Vincent and others have devoted so much time to.
The benefits of this journey are to be shared. Vincent works tirelessly not only to be skilled as a warrior but also as a teacher. From online courses to private lessons and consultations, apprenticeships to retreats and workshops, there are a variety of ways to deepen your skills and empower your own fighting spirit.
