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Jeff discusses his history of training to strike from the ground.
Tag: BJJ
143 Chuck Norris Doesn’t Do Podcasts
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Jeff gives us some real facts about the man behind “Chuck Norris facts.”
108 The Punching Order
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Jeff discusses the existence of primitive behavior among martial arts sparring partners.
73 Oh No! Not the Cruel Sensei!
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Jeff discusses the variety of personalities and teaching styles among martial arts instructors.
71 We Don’t Fight Like That Around Here!
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Jeff discusses the influence that cultural taboos have had on the martial arts.
46 But Mommy, I WANT There to be a Santa Claus!
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Jeff discusses the cognitive bias known as “motivated reasoning”. He uses the gi vs. no-gi grappling debate to illustrate his points.
37 This Technique Always Works!
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Jeff discusses the cognitive bias known as “Confirmation Bias” and how it relates to the martial arts.
18 What Belt are You?
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Jeff discusses the pros and cons of using belts to signify rank in the martial arts.
17 What if Tokyo Never Rose?
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Jeff proposes a counter-factual: What would the modern American martial arts scene look like if the Pacific theater of World War 2 had never taken place?
9 Is Grappling Training Necessary?
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Jeff discusses the importance of being able to competently defend yourself when you find that the fight has gone to the ground.
In the process he discusses the problem of ‘tribalism’ in the martial arts.
3 What is a Traditional Martial Art?
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Jeff digs into the use of the word ‘traditional’ when applied to a martial art, and what he perceives as the problems in coming to an apt definition.
2 Martial Sports vs. Martial Combat Arts
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Jeff shares his thoughts on the debate over the relative value of training in “sport” martial arts and “combat” martial arts.