Tag: Bruce Lee

174 The Evolution of the Martial Human

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174 The Evolution of the Martial Human



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This is the second of three successive archival re-postings, in this case from episode #52.  In it Jeff discusses the relationship between our development as a species and as martial artists.

152 Turns Out My Sensei DOESN’T Know Everything!

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152 Turns Out My Sensei DOESN'T Know Everything!



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Jeff discusses the scientific method vs. “ancient wisdom,” and the importance for martial arts instructors  of regularly updating their curricula.

125 Believing is Seeing Part 4

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125 Believing is Seeing Part 4



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Jeff discusses how bad guys through history have figured out ways to take advantage of the perceptual weaknesses of humans, and what brain science lies behind those weaknesses.

116 The Red-Headed Step-child of Striking

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116 The Red-Headed Step-child of Striking



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Jeff discusses his personal history with kicking below the belt, and it’s parallel history in the last few decades of the martial arts in the US.

95 Martial Arts Literacy

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95 Martial Arts Literacy



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Jeff draws comparisons between ‘scientific literacy’ and what he terms ‘martial arts literacy.’

91 Made Ya Look!

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91 Made Ya Look!



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Jeff discusses the training in and use of deception and faking in the martial arts.

86 The Power of Doubt Part 2

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86 The Power of Doubt Part 2



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Jeff continues his three part treatment of skepticism, both in the martial arts and in the rest of life.  In this episode he discusses how we know what we know.

69 Them is Fightin’ Words!

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69 Them is Fightin' Words!



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Jeff discusses common words and phrases from English that have their origins in combat and the martial arts.  Some of them may surprise you.

68 Taking Down the Dragon

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68 Taking Down the Dragon



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Jeff discusses the many problems he has with the Bruce Lee ‘biopic’ “Dragon, the Bruce Lee Story.”

48 Hacking Away at the Unessential is Essential

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48 Hacking Away at the Unessential is Essential



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Jeff discusses the logistics of building a martial arts game, constructing training schedules, and feeding horses in enemy territory.

40 The Five Levels of Commitment

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40 The Five Levels of Commitment



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Jeff discusses five levels of commitment in striking, and how selecting the right level for the job at hand enhances your fighting outcome.

3 What is a Traditional Martial Art?

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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.