Jamie Clubb's Podcast

The third annual Christmas edition of the official Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Podcast (Jamie Clubb's Podcast) continues our tradition of answering listener questions along with a Christmas ramble. In this episode I look at the semantic issue of self-protection and self-defence whilst also covering the reason why personal security might be trained without hard skills yet hard skills should not be trained without personal security. Next I am pinned down by the first five things I would teach about self-protection to a non-martial artist and a martial artist. Then we look at what changes I have implemented during the Covid-19 restrictions of 2020 and what I plan on keeping post-pandemic. My last question for this show takes us all on a journey through weight divisions in combat sports and what can that mean for self-defence training. Weight categories appear throughout all mainstream full-contact (and semi-contact) combat sports yet Lethwei, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, some MMA and several competitions retai

This short episode is the audio version of a piece I wrote for the UK's annual anti-bullying week. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks National Bullying HelplineNSPCC Anti-Bullying ResourcesAnti-Bullying AllianceSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Our third Halloween show takes a look at the urban myth of Halloween Sadism and tackles the Stranger Danger gimmick. Halloween is the deadliest night and has the deadliest hour for child killings. It is also a night that sees raised levels of violence.  However, in order to properly tackle these problems as self-protection teachers and students we need to look at the facts behind this after we crush the spectre of the Candyman. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Aftermath Part 1Aftermath Part 2: Curse of the Black DogPinocchio's Valentine and the Handshake Hit Razorblade in the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends by Joel Best and Gerald HoriouchiJoel Best: Halloween SadismThreatened Children by Joel BestHalloween: The Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows by Jack Santino"Halloween, Candy, Poison, and Razorblades: Why Worry?" Psychology Today"The Men Who Murdered Hal

This special edition provides you with  another full train-at-home solo routine for skill development, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance via MMA shadow sparring. 10 minute warm-up and 10 x 3 minute rounds.Don't forget to check out the full video on YouTube Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Music Attributions Creed theme song / Workout, Training, Boxe, Motivation (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/JuIL4y7D1iU Machinimasound - Queen Of The Night / Rocky theme song, Training, Rock, Workout (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/l4vdAWSSYV0Epic Resiliency Motivational / Workout, Training, Cinematic, Sport (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/iIP5T4oXHCwInfraction - Sport Music (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/iEJ4yP9k1JIRocky theme song - Tiger / Motivation, Workout, Training, Soundtrack, Cinematic (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https:/

For the fourth part of this mini series on martial arts movie tropes and cliches takes its cue from anthology films. Jamie Clubb interviews Jan Drachman (Hinnerup Karate) twice, offers his own contribution as from series favourite Gretchen Carlson (Martial Journeys of Madison) and Matt Stait (best-selling author of Online Martial Arts Evolution or Extinction?)The titles for each contribution are as follows: The Sound of One Fist PunchingBreaking GlassNinja Homeopathy Multiple MotivationsThe Complete FighterPut down the gloves and pick up the pop corn!Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Jan Drachman & Hinnerup KarateGretchen Carlson's Martial Journeys of MadisonMatt Stait's Modern Samurai Academy of Martial ArtsSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Faceb

The third instalment in this series on martial arts movie tropes and cliches tackles the very definition of a martial arts movie. We are also joined by the great Iain Abernethy who gives his views on the unseen unreality. Put down the gloves and pick up the pop corn!Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Iain Abernethy WebsiteEric R WilliamsSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

This year's editions of Martial Movie Massacre continue with even more content as we put to bed the myth that martial arts movies are largely responsible for martial art movie tropes and cliches. From "The Avengers" to "Bad Day at Black Rock" via the Eon James Bond franchise, the original Star Trek series and The Saint we look at the judo chop, the generic throw and the double-axe handle. These tropes and bad fight scene ideas emerged as Asian martial arts failed to get a foothold on the mainstream market until the 1970s, but once they were in place they would be hard to shake. Yet, if we look at an unsuccessful post WW2 movie, we note that things might have been different. Meanwhile, special guests, Peter Jones and Leigh Simms, deliver insightful and entertaining contributions on getting knocked out and heroes who break the law. Put down the gloves and pick up the pop corn!Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chim

Due to popular demand, "Martial Movie Massacre" is back! We have more shows, more guests and far more discussion on martial art movie tropes and cliches. This episode we ask whether martial arts movies - that is movies that have martial arts at the core of their plot and/or marketing - are to blame for many of the cliches and tropes we associate with them. Our guests on this show are Kris WIlder of "Back Channel" and "Martial Arts and Life" fame, and Mary Stevens of the Athene School of Karate. Show Notes Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Kris Wilder Real Rapid Karate ResultsKris Wilder Author PageMary Stevens' Athena School of Karate Facebook PageWarrior Monkeys and the Volcano AdventureWarrior Monkeys and The Deadly TrapHow Honor Blackman Brought Women's Self-Defence to TelevisionEmma Peel, Television's First High Kicking HeroineA Fascination of the One-Armed

Tying together post-war crime, the swinging '60s, Shakespeare's villains, the Dark Triad, Ted Bundy and ninjas into a self-protection bundle, this episode delves into the dangers of charmers. Show Notes Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Facebook Event for my Webinar on 7th JuneFacebook Event for my two workshops on 27th SeptemberMusic "My Dark Passenger" by Darren CurtisBeautiful and Damned Handsome BruteStrange Celebrity ConnectionsSecret Ninja Manipulation TechniquesDavid Pruder's Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast on the Dark TriadDr Todd Grande "Was Ted Bundy Special?"Support the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

This special edition provides you with  a full train-at-home solo routine for skill development, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance via MMA shadow sparring. 10 minute warm-up and 5 x 5 minute rounds.Don't forget to check out the full video on YouTube Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Leigh Simms Progressive KarateStriking Thoughts PodcastMusic Attributions Creed theme song / Workout, Training, Boxe, Motivation (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/JuIL4y7D1iU Machinimasound - Queen Of The Night / Rocky theme song, Training, Rock, Workout (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/l4vdAWSSYV0Epic Resiliency Motivational / Workout, Training, Cinematic, Sport (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/iIP5T4oXHCwInfraction - Sport Music (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/iEJ4yP9k1JIRocky theme song - Tiger / Motivation, Workout, Training, Soundtrack, Ci

This special edition of Jamie Clubb's Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Podcast is a crossover event. This episode covers part one of Jamie's discussion with practical karate and self-defence legal specialist, Leigh Simms. The pair cover a range of different topics, including misconceptions regarding self-defence and the law, the value of having a principle-based approach to martial arts practice, developing good training habits and the importance of visualisation. Don't forget to subscribe to Leigh's show to get the next episode!Useful Links for this episode: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Leigh Simms Progressive KarateStriking Thoughts PodcastLeigh Simms BooksSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb

This episode explores possibly the most insidious area of personal security: falling in with the wrong company. Looking at the short and tragic life of the seventh St Valentine's Day Massacre victim as well as the way the oldest tricks in the book work consistently, even against the streetwise, we expose the importance of self-awareness. This is very much a part of the human condition and was something a native of 19th century Tuscany when he wrote the world's most published moral tale for children, Pinocchio. Self-Protection has long made the folly of dwelling too much on stranger danger when the risks to personal security are more likely to either come from those we know or our circle of influence.  Useful links for this episode:Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Massacre Victim StatisticsA Fatal Connection - Optical ConnectionsFind a Grave - Reinhart SchwimmerThe Adventures of Pinocchio PDFRoch

This New Year's episode: listener questions answered. The CCMA podcast has listeners who are keen to put forward the big questions. In this show Jamie tackles the awkward problem of reconciling the clear dangers and limitations of realistically training children against the clear dangers they need realistic training to survive. Then he dives into the quagmire of dealing with harassment from a self-protection perspective. All of this and the great hot dog debate.Useful links for this episode:Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Jerome Ellis caseChild Brain DevelopmentBullying on the Rise - USA TodayBullying StatisticsMartial Journeys of MadisonKeiryu Practical KarateWarrior MonkeysIain AbernethyKung Fu PodcastHinnerup KarateThe Back ChannelKick BackFight for a Happy LifeNinja NurseRandy King LiveBullshidoSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chim

Taking control is at the heart of self-protection attitude. This festive episode explores the concept of "taking away mummy" and developing the various attributes needed to have a realistic chance in a self-defence situation. Topics include children's self-protection training, stoicism, the value of losing and protecting others. Useful links for this episodeClubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera Instagram"When Parents Aren't Around: A Young Person's Guide to Self-Protection" by Jamie ClubbClubb Chimera Pressure Test "So You Think You Know Why Animals Play..." By Lynda Sharpe"A Stoic Response to Being Punched or Insulted""When Violence is the Answer" by Tim Larkin"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankyl"The Friendly Bear" from Marshall Cavendish's "Storyteller""The Cat on the Dovrefjell"Support the show Support the show Buy "

This episode concludes the CCMA overview of the controversy surrounding ground-fighting. We take a careful look at the criticism directed at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu during the early years of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and its standing today. The episode then discusses the validity of ground-fighting in self-defence training. Useful links for this episodeClubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera Instagram"No Holds Barred" by Clyde Gentry"Manwatching" by Desmond Morris"The Gracie Way" by Kid PeligroSherdog's UFC I Anniversary Interviews The Gracie UFC Conspiracy - Jess Enkamp Interviews Bill WallaceMusic: "Evil Spirits" by Our Music BoxSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

This year's Halloween Special delves into the disturbing case of the Toolbox Killers. What lessons can we take from their terrible crimes? At first glance this seemed like a simple case of be wary of approaching drivers when walking alone and the dangers of hitchhiking. However, a closer examination reveals that all of the victims had some good survival instincts - the first one wasn't even hitchhiking - and clearly we need to provide deeper self-protection education for our young to safeguard against predators of this nature. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramLast year's Halloween show on Burke and HareStreetwise by Peter ConsterdineThoughtCo's Article on the Toolbox KillersThe Historian - An Informal History of HitchhikingThe History of HitchhikingCharles Schmid - The Pied Piper of TusconDean Corll - The Candy Man Support the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb

The great grappling art moved strategically through Brazil towards North America, propelled by ambition and a drive to be successful. The schools were just accessible enough to permit a rush of middleclass students in South America and a select few Hollywood celebrities in California. There was little other motion other than raise attention through combative efficiency in challenge fights, reinforcing the art’s dictum; a message that would be shouted far and wide across martial arts subculture...This episode the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast dives into the world of ground-fighting. At the beginning of the 20th century it was viewed with disdain by the martial arts world by the century's end Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a martial art that focused on submitting opponents on the ground, had become a worldwide sensation. Part I of "The Way of the Shark" looks at why ground-fighting was despised and how that view allowed it to become a secret weapon in the unarmed duel. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chime

The second part of these special extra podcasts features Ron Goin with two guest commentaries on tropes/cliches that affect both martial arts subculture and martial arts movies. Ron provides insight into the corrosive effect of belief in mysticism had undermined martial arts. He then focuses on the hackneyed device of the lone man martial art bar brawl.Regular podcast host, Jamie Clubb, explores discusses how magic is a legitimate part of martial arts history and tradition, but has no place in pragmatic practice. He also looks at the way indestructible martial arts fighting styles both sell martial arts short and have now become an increasingly tired element of martial arts fiction. Tracing much of this to the legacy of the iconic Bruce Lee, he puts it that Enter the Dragon is both the Little Dragon's best and worst martial arts movie. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramRon Goin's Random ThoughtsSupport the show Support th

From special movies to ridiculous wardrobe choices to pulling foreign objects out of wounds, dusty fighters and beckoning fingers, the martial arts movie genre is dogged by some awful cliches. In this special extra episode Jamie Clubb invites five special martial art teacher guests onto his show to share their feelings on tropes that are not doing martial arts fiction any favours. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramIain AbernethyGretchen CarlonPeter Jones Ando MierzwaChris JonesBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

We delve deeper into historic military justification for evading physical conflict backed up by one of the most famous and revered war manuals in history. Furthermore, we look at tactics to prevent a person from engaging in a fight, including prompting the aggressor's own flight response and practical systems of tactical escape. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramTsukahara Bokuden – Samurai LegendBrer RabbitUpcoming Vagabond Warriors Workshop VideoThe Art of War by Sun Tzu The Art of Fighting Without Fighting by Geoff ThompsonRicky Hatton gets Mugged in China by Mark VesterKickback with Chris JonesSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books