Martial arts often claim to develop self control. Does it work? If so, how? Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Podcast Duel explanation blog post“Like” this post to help me win the duel“Like” this post to help me lose and require me to p

Episode 36: Ancient Texts

Apr 15th, 2021 23m 32s

A primer on the ancient martial arts texts–what they are, and what’s so interesting about them. Interested in the Kicking Deep Dive events? Get in touch! Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Mentioned in this episode:Kicking Deep Dive Even

35: Supplements, Pills and Diets

Mar 15th, 2021 18m 31s

What exactly does that supplement do? Is this pill or that diet a good idea? Will following this one weird trick help you? This episode explains how to find out. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Mentioned in this episode:Navigating Dig

Episode 34: The Gap Between Martial Arts and Real Violence

Feb 15th, 2021 19m 19s

Perception of violence doesn’t always line up with the reality of violence. Here are some thoughts about how what that means for us as martial artists. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Twisted Tea videoMeditations on Violence by Rory M

Episode 33: Why Does Taekwondo Look Like Karate?

Jan 15th, 2021 19m 58s

In this episode, I explain the link between karate and taekwondo Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Episode 32: How to Crush Your Goals

Dec 15th, 2020 29m 16s

In this episode, I do my best to help you set yourself up for success in whatever you’re trying to accomplish. Good luck crushing your goals! Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Mentioned in this episode:Jane McGonigal’s TED TalkSuperBett

Episode 31: Better Breaking According to Science

Nov 15th, 2020 34m

A hypothetical board breaking class examined in terms of physics, biology, and psychology. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Mentioned in this episode:Episode 19: Warming UpFight Like a Physicist by Jason Thalken, PhD. Episode 13: What’

Episode 30: A Martial Arts Perspective of Luck

Oct 15th, 2020 32m 27s

How I think martial artists should view luck when pursuing our goals. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Show Notes:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela DuckworthBecoming Superman: My Journey from Poverty to Hollywood by

The "Traditional" Trap

Sep 15th, 2020 22m 59s

A rant about why, as a traditional martial artist, I dislike the term “traditional” in referring to martial arts. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Episode 28: Training for Mental Health

Aug 15th, 2020 25m 57s

How and why the martial arts can help people struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Viral video of a kid trying to break a board with a punch.Viral video of a kid trying to break a board with

Episode 27: Self Defense Myths

Jul 15th, 2020 22m 35s

12 myths about practical self defense that I’ve heard from other martial artists, and why I think they’re bull. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Episode 8: The Bare Minimum Martial Artists Should Know about Sexual Assault Episode 10: T

Episode 26: Forms for Competition

Jun 15th, 2020 24m 51s

Tips and tricks to optimize your form for competition. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Training is an Engineering Problem

May 15th, 2020 19m 22s

How an engineer’s mindset can help us get the most out of our training. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Apollo 13 movie and real events. The Last Lecture book and video by Randy Pausch.

Episode 24: How To Be Self Taught

Apr 15th, 2020 13m 43s

What do you do when you don’t have a teacher? Here is my formula for learning with limited help. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Navigating Digital Information by Crash CourseSolo Training Resource List

Episode 23: Pressure Points

Mar 15th, 2020 14m 53s

Untangling the science from the mysticism when it comes to pressure points. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Episode 22: Fictional Martial Arts

Feb 15th, 2020 33m 31s

How does the Vuclan neck pinch work? How useful is a bat’leth? How do the Minbari use psychology to improve their pike training? How important is a shield in the Dune universe? Having fun taking fictional martial arts way too seriously. Ple

Episode 21: Head Strikes, Knockouts and Brains

Jan 15th, 2020 36m 59s

Information to help mitigate the inherent risks in martial arts training relating to head injuries, concussions, and CTE. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Martial Movement Seminar details are here. Heads Up to Brain Injury Awareness re

Episode 20: Logical Fallacies in the Martial Arts

Dec 15th, 2019 32m 28s

How to avoid getting duped and/or looking foolish when discussing the martial arts. Now with 10% extra snark! Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Episode 19: Warming Up

Nov 15th, 2019 30m 57s

Into the quagmire of conflicting information about how to warm up effectively! Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Martial Journeys blog: http://martialjourneys.blogspot.com/ IMOK Karate blog: http://www.imokkarate.com/

Episode 18: Music, Rhythm & Timing

Aug 15th, 2019 30m 14s

Music and fighting are so intimately connected to the human condition that there has never been a culture without them. Both are hardwired into our brains. But how can we use that to our advantage? Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! 50 S

Episode 17: Managing Nervousness

Jul 15th, 2019 29m 31s

How to manage nervousness for tournaments, tests and demonstrations. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Episode 16: Good and Bad Teaching

Jun 15th, 2019 27m 31s

There are only two possible metrics for your success as a martial arts instructor. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Episode 15: Overthinking the Stick

May 15th, 2019 19m 19s

Thinking deep thoughts about the oldest and most widely practiced weapon. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android!

Episode 14: Shu-Ha-Ri and Mastery According to Non-Martial Artists

Apr 15th, 2019 26m 40s

We martial artists talk a good game about using our training to impart life skills. But are our ideas about the pursuit of mastery really applicable to other fields? I asked experts in multiple disciplines to find out. Please subscribe in iTune