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This is an archival reissue of The Martial Brain #23. In it Jeff draws parallels between the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors” and various aspects of the Martial Arts.
Tag: Wrestling
143 Chuck Norris Doesn’t Do Podcasts
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Jeff gives us some real facts about the man behind “Chuck Norris facts.”
134 Come to the Dark Side Part 3
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Jeff tells the modern part of the story of the evolution of the leg lock game.
119 There’s a Box There for a Reason!
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Jeff discusses the payoffs and pitfalls of marching to the beat of a different drummer.
110 You Are Not the Punisher
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Jeff discusses the ethical and legal dangers of following sport martial arts protocols in self defense.
105 Battling Bartitsu Babes
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Jeff describes the history of an obscure martial art and its connection to the women’s suffrage movement.
79 One or Two Degrees of Dan Inosanto Part 2
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Jeff continues his description of the phenomenal people whose lives have intersected that of his teacher.
75 There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Sample
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Jeff discusses the pros and cons of martial arts sports competition, and the importance of understanding sample size when analyzing and interpreting data.
70 Any Port in a Storm
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Jeff discusses a concept common among a wide variety of martial arts styles; positions where you can find a moment of order in the chaos of combat.
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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Jeff discusses the many problems he has with the Bruce Lee ‘biopic’ “Dragon, the Bruce Lee Story.”
49 Play is the Thing
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Jeff discusses the importance of a balance of work and play in martial arts training.
33 The Way of the Intercepting Myth-Part 2
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Jeff discusses myths and misconceptions about Jeet Kune Do.
32 The Way of the Intercepting Myth-Part 1
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Jeff discusses common myths about Bruce Lee.
23 Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock
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Jeff draws parallels between the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors” and various aspects of the Martial Arts.
19 Realism in Sparring and the Scientific Method
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Jeff discusses a scientific approach to improving your fighting skills.