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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

This episode examines the rabbit icon and how it champions using guile and cunning over direct fighting. A scene from "Enter the Dragon" references a medieval tale about one of Japan's deadliest duellists who propagated defeating enemies without fighting. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramTsukahara Bokuden – Samurai LegendBrer RabbitUpcoming Vagabond Warriors Workshop VideoSupport 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

Finally the Vagabond Warriors Workshops are here! I am on here to quickly talk about my upcoming Vagabond Warriors martial arts cross-training workshops this summer. These three hour intensive training sessions will cover Clubb Chimera’s approach to cross training. Each workshop will focus on a certain martial art discipline or concept and then we will train different ways to use it to add to, replace, compliment or enhance techniques from other martial arts as they best suit you. We will be working primarily towards the incorporation of martial arts into self-defence or mixed martial arts, which allows quite a broad area to work. I will be limiting the number of students so that we have a more focused approach on training specific areas. These workshops were originally designed for my private clients as a means for meeting up, training with one another and setting personal goals, but I have opened it up to anyone who would like to attend allowing other martial artists who are interested in my work but live t

The second and concluding part of "The Way of the Ape" further explores the reality of martial arts evolution. We discuss the inevitability and unstoppable nature of change that underlies everything despite the desperation of some martial artists to cling to the past or attempts to replicate the past. We also look at how natural selection might not always be favourable to martial arts development. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramEssentialism (Behavioural Science & Developmental Psychology) - Starts at the 8:30 minute point - Bruce HoodThe value of classical fencing in historical fencing interpretation by Ben MillerTrailer for "Self Defence for Gentlemen and Ladies by Col. Thomas Monstery" Ben Miller Having a Go at Koryu by Antony Cummins10 Myths About Evolution - Skeptic MagazineSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clu

There are two erroneous  arguments made about martial arts evolution. The first one is made by those who believe that the art they train is a perfect preservation of an historic or traditional fighting system. The second one is made by those who believe that newer martial arts will always be a positive progress on what has gone before. This episode and its sequel looks at the concept of evolution and the various ways it can be applied to the development of martial arts. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramThe March of Progress: Evolution of an IconHumans are Still Evolving Mike Pence Does Not Understand EvolutionThe Natural Selection of IdeasSupport 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 episode takes a look at fight dynamics and how they change when objectives change. We begin with a look at how striking and grappling dynamics change, then how dynamics between different combat sports before we delve into specific training and the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical fighting. What makes a duel, a street fight or a contest different from an assault situation? How can knowledge from either cross over to benefit a martial arts student? Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramWhen We Were Kings Trailer Clubb Chimera Asymmetrical FightingClubb Chimera "No to and fro" in an assaultThe Tyger by William BlakeSupport 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

The concluding part of Jamie Clubb's trilogy on the complex relationship between predatory behaviour and the martial arts subculture. This episode looks at the truth behind the machismo mythology embraced by some martial artists and the way different types of schools prey on their students and instructors... Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTube"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de BeckerJordan Belfort's Straight Line Persuasion Method"The Wisdom of Psychopaths" by Kevin Dutton"McDojo to Go?" by Jamie ClubbA Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do by Alex GillisThe Ongoing Shame of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructors Promoting Sexual Predators to Black Belt - Bullshido WebsiteInfanticide, Child Rape and War in Early States - Journal of Psychohistory and Abstracts Extra Wrath of the Khans - Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryMusic CreditAvery Alexander edited with effects added Further links to his work can be found at his

Martial arts marketing meets the ways of the contrapreneur and the psychopathic predator. Should we be wary of the soft skills we teach in self-protection? Can a McDojo ever be honest? This episode picks up with the magical realism of Angela Carter and her understanding of the both predatory danger presented in the wolf allegory and its allure. Then we look at the machismo of predatory salesmanship and how it attracts martial artists. The Art of Survival Project (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTube"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de BeckerJordan Belfort's Straight Line Persuasion Method"SHAM: How the Self-Help Movement Made America Helpless" by Steve SalernoCharles Manson and Dale Carnegie "The Wisdom of Psychopaths" by Kevin Dutton"The Bloody Chamber" by Angela CarterAngela Carter's Translation of Charles Perrault's Fairy Tales"McDojo to Go?" by Jamie ClubbMusic CreditAvery Alexand

In association with Bullshido.Net Jamie Clubb presents the audio version of his review of the first season of Cobra Kai. Show Notes for this EpisodeClubb Chimera WebsiteBullshido WebsiteLink to the original article "Old School Karate? Cobra Kai's Fangs Examined"Clubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeBuzzsprout - 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

The wolf is a powerful icon and metaphor, used to exemplify a particular type of predator. . Wolves and humans have long shared hunting grounds, resulting in the extinction of wolves in some regions of the world and the earliest domesticaion of a species of wolf in the form of the dog. Human society has cast "The Big Bad Wolf" as the leading symbol for the main villain of any narrative. Balanced against this, humans have also derived many positive attributes from the wolf. However, amidst the confusion between metaphor and fantasy, other ideas have fed into the human society. This has ended up in the martial arts and self-protection subculture. This episode takes a critical look at Gavin de Becker's book "The Gift of Fear" (and the mainstream culture that promoted it) in exploring human predator warning signals, revealing the disturbing fact that the very same warning signs self-protection teachers recommend their students look out for in offenders are also being used to recruit stude

In this special extra episode, Jamie Clubb discusses how fighters adapt to fight within their combat sport, how fights are manipulated within the rules of competition and how all this contrasts with the expectations of those who watch. Links for this episodeClubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeOn this Day: Frank Bruno beat Oliver McCall to win the WBC Title Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao in Unanimous DecisionThe Heel Fighter: Promotion & its Consequences (CCMA Podcast)Mendoza the Magnificent: The Man who Revolutionised Boxing Manny (2014)Jack Johnson and the Art of Punching in ClinchesWillie Pep's Footwork ExplainedJudging Muay Thai Fights by Tony MyersThe Donkey GuardThe Donkey Guard and the Farce of a "Real Fight" by Jeff HarderThe Donkey Guard Conundrum by Emil Fischer Support the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Club

Attitude is arguably the most important component of self-protection. Without attitude, awareness is worth nothing and neither is anything else. In the first episode of the second season of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast Jamie Clubb looks at one of the most contentious aspects behind a survival attitude. By starting with an ancient poem as his starting point this episode touches upon a wide range of topics, including discipline, temptation, fear, WWI trenches, stoicism and, above all, hope.Resources for this Show: Jamie Clubb Seminar in Essex (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeThe Survivor's Club by Ben SherwoodJamie Clubb's review of The Survivor's ClubThe Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness by Dr Jerome GoopmanA Defence of Hope by John G. MesserlyIs Hope Bad? (the case against Hope) by John G. Messerly Aristotle on Self-Control Struggling with Temptation? by Katherine HawleyThey Shall Not Grow

In this special end of year episode Jamie Clubb concludes the questions he began answering in the previous episode. Topics covered include the relevance of self-defence in peaceful times, teaching non-physical skills in a physical way, obscene signs and the fence, and inspiration. Links for this episodeJamie Clubb Seminar in Essex (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeIain Abernethy Leigh SimmsGretchen CarlsonKris WilderSensei AndoTW Smith"The Better Angels of our Nature" by Steven PinkerCritique of "The Better Angels of our Nature" by John Gray"Why Steven Pinker is Wrong about Violence" by Rebecca Watson "Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear" by Dan GardnerJamie Clubb's review of "Risk"Ron Goin's BlogIt turns out that the viral video of the two intense finger flashers was fake. The fence described on "The Martial View" website Support the show Support the show Buy "W

The Christmas edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Podcast is the first part of a two-part episode (the second being the special end of year show). In this episode Jamie Clubb answers listener questions regarding online training, fighting taller enemies or opponents, time management, writing a book, introducing self-protection to a combat sport class and gives his opinion on Judo. The episode also focuses on a certain relevant Christmas tradition. ShownotesThe Four Quadrants of Time ManagementJamie Clubb Seminar in Essex (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeIain Abernethy Leigh SimmsGretchen CarlsonKris WilderSensei AndoTW SmithSupport 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

The story continues with an early debunking of the Shaolin Temple/Yoga connection. This show then continues with an examination of the development of Yoga as a form of physical exercise. The popular image of Yoga is dismantled. Then Jamie takes a look at the genuine links and parallels between martial arts Indian Yoga. Sources for this ShowThe Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture PracticeMark Singleton responds to his criticsEarly History of Asana by Amy Vaughn On Politically Correct Treatment of Myths in the Chinese Martial Arts by Stanley HenningRecommended PodcastsIain AbernethyTW SmithKris WilderLeigh SimmsGretchen CarlsonSensei AndoSupport 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 first episode of a two-part show looks at the relationship between Yoga and martial arts via a popularly accepted mythology. Jamie Clubb discusses how fighting systems from Shaolin Kung Fu to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have embraced the modern image of Yoga to compliment their physical training. Useful ResourcesClubb Chimera Martial Arts WebsiteWhen Parents Aren't Around Seminar (Facebook Event Page)Vagabond Warriors (Facebook Event Page) "Yoga Body - The Origins of Modern Posture Practice" by Mark Singeton"On Politically Correct Treatment of Myths in the Chinese Martial Arts" by Stanley Henning Alvaro Romano's Origin of Ginastica NaturalInterview with Orlando Cani by Paulo Ruy BarbosaSupport 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

In this special edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast, we re-visit Halloween 1828 and the climax of a series of cold-blooded murders. Taking a self-protection eye, we look at how raw opportunity and circumstance tempted two infamous criminals to sell the lives of their own for profit. The podcast raises questions regarding victim selection and how it can be defeated through target hardening as well as the weaponising of alcohol by criminals, the importance of training against multiple attackers and on the ground, and the need to promote safeguarding in the community. Resources for this Episode: Clubb Chimera Martial Arts websiteBurke and Hare: The Year of the Ghouls by Brian BaileyThe Real Mary PatersonThe Anatomy Murders Corpse of the Day--James Wilson, alias Daft JamieTravelsafe: The Complete Guide to Travel Security by Peter ConsterdineSupport the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb

In this special unscheduled episode Jamie Clubb looks at the fallout of UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor and takes a look at the relationship between promotion and professional combat sports. Hatred, charisma, wit, irresponsibility, theatre and hype are all ingredients that have helped create some of combat sport's most colourful characters and ensure they have become a part of history. But why are we still outraged and surprised when fighters step over perceived lines? What choices do we have?Resources for the ShowClubb Chimera WebsiteRamsey Dewey's Video on Khabib vs McGregor AftermathUnforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack JohnsonUnforgivable Blackness (the book)The Ghosts of Manila: The Fateful Blood Feud Between Muhammad Ali and Joe FrazierThe Fight of the CenturyChampions ForeverSupport 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 C