Jamie Clubb's Podcast
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis is the official podcast of Clubb Chimera Martial Arts. Episodes provide insight and reflections on training methodology and the subculture of martial arts. Jamie Clubb, the podcast presenter, is a writer and martial arts/self-protection teacher. He promotes critical thinking and progressive training methods.
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Martial Movie Massacre: The Final Chapter
December 08, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThis episode marks the conclusion of our annual martial movie massacre season. It might be the end of this particular tradition, depending on how the programming goes for next season and not to mention your all-important feedback. CCMA will be making some major steps forward with our provision of services in the New Year. I am still not entire sure what next year’s podcast theme will be, so again please let me know via the usual channels. From as long as I can remember, a proposed final in...
Martial Movie Massacre X (part two)
December 02, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThe second half of my selection of 10 movies that are either underrated martial arts films or non-martial arts films martial artists should watch. Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books Music TecknoAxe - "Hero's Redemption" Music for Creatives - Wall Street Mayhem Erlend Flatin - Duel Universal Catholic Media - This is My Story Free Music for YouTube - Kung Fu Music for the Outro: ...
Martial Movie Massacre X (part one)
November 27, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBMartial Movie Massacre returns for the first part of its 10th episode anniversary. For three years we have presented a tradition of looking at the dramatic fiction medium - movies and sometimes TV - to discuss what we like and dislike about its martial art content. Having spent two years and six episodes going through tropes and cliches in this subgenre, this year I have asked several of my guests to offer their recommendations on not only underrated martial arts movies but also non-martial ...
Season of the Witch Chapter Three (Halloween Episode)
October 29, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBChapter Three concludes this year's Halloween show with a discussion on the impact created by irrational fears and the real problems at the root of those individuals who commit crimes in the name of antagonistic dieties. We then discuss how fear of witches, teenage violence and the development of occult magical practices can provide us with lessons in short-term self-protection, long-term self-protection and martial arts history. Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Ch...
Season of the Witch Chapter Two (Halloween Episode)
October 27, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBChapter Two of our annual Halloween show continues on from the tragic teenage crime of the previous episode and looks further back into history. Here we go through the philosophical and counter-cultural roots for the hysteria that became the Satanic Panic. Martial arts historians might start to note interesting parallels for the origin of invented traditions whilst self-protection teachers and students will see how bad assumptions can be dangerous in the hands of the learned. Clubb Chimer...
Season of the Witch Chapter One (Halloween Episode)
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBYear four of our Halloween tradition takes a look at lessons to be learned from crimes associated with the occult and crimes caused by fear of the occult. There is much to unpack in relation to both self-protection and martial arts. Chapter One looks at the bored and wayward teenager Ricky Kasso from Northport, Long Island, who became addicted to drugs, praised Satan and committed murder. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb ...
Special Message about Martial Movie Massacre X
October 16, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MBMy apologies for the disruption but Martial Movie Massacre 10 will now be put back in favour of the annual Halloween edition of this podcast. Thank you for your patience. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books Support the show Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimer...
Son of Martial Movie Massacre
September 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis episode we continue our annual “Martial Movie Massacre” event with contributions from these really excellent people. There’s Kris Wilder of the Back Channel and Martial Arts & Life podcasts, Mary Stevens founder of the Athena School of Karate and author of the Warrior Monkeys books, fabulous newcomer to the show, Vijay Pathak of Forest School of Karate, new guest but regular contributor to the questions section of the show, Daragh Breahnach of Navan Wing Tsun, Peter Jones founder of Kaj...
Martial Movie Massacre VIII: The Beginning
August 17, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThe annual Martial Movie Massacre event continues with this spotlight on 1980s US martial arts movies, the films that shaped the landscape for what I watched during my early training days. Using 1988 as our spotlight year and a stand alone comic-strip, we will look into the major changes that took place in the low budget world of US martial arts movies and the four icons that shaped the following decade. The 1970s martial arts movie scene had been largely dominated by the Kung Fu genre, m...
Martial Movie Massacre VIII: The Beginning
August 17, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThe annual Martial Movie Massacre event continues with this spotlight on 1980s US martial arts movies, the films that shaped the landscape for what I watched during my early training days. Using 1988 as our spotlight year and a stand alone comic-strip, we will look into the major changes that took place in the low budget world of US martial arts movies and the four icons that shaped the following decade. The 1970s martial arts movie scene had been largely dominated by the Kung Fu genre, m...
Revenge of Martial Movie Massacre
July 30, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 18.8 MBThe annual Martial Movie Massacre event takes a shift in direction away from cliches and tropes. This time our guest martial arts teachers discuss under-rated martial arts movies and non-martial arts movies they recocommend to martial artists. "Revenge of Martial Movie Massacre" features an interview with Hinnerup Karate's Jan Drachman, "Finding the Truth" podcast's Ben Myers and Andrea Harkins of "The Martial Arts Woman" website, podcast and book fame. There are also cameos from Mary Stev...
Progress versus Evolution - Iain Abernethy Interview
July 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBOn this show I finally get a chance to invite my long-time friend, pragmatic karate pioneer and progressive traditionalists, Iain Abernethy, onto the show. Iain's impact on modern martial arts cannot be overstated. There is a good chance shows you listen to on martial arts were inspired and encouraged by this man. Iain had previously interviewed me on his own podcast and it was about time that he came over here. Our discussion centres on progress and evolution in martial arts. We go over a l...
Misuse of Martial Science - Gretchen Carlson Interview
May 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThis episode's special guest, Gretchen Carlson has emerged as a leading critical thinker in the martial arts world. Her podcast, "Martial Journeys", champions science to teach better martial arts. In her discussion on this show we discuss the dangers of pseudoscience and the frequent misuse of science in the martial arts subculture. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Book...
Why Role Models need to be Critical Thinkers - Mary Stevens Interview
April 18, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 26.9 MBThis episode Athena School of Karate founder, children's author and secondary school teacher, Mary Stevens chooses three books that can benefit martial artists. Pulling no punches, we look at how certain books can better guide martial artists to improve themselves, others and their training environments. Topics range to looking at the reasoning behind one's actions to achieve the best outcomes, how being a good role model means more intelligent communication and, in line with this show's eth...
Why Role Models need to be Critical Thinkers
April 18, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 26.9 MBThis episode Athena School of Karate founder, children's author and secondary school teacher, Mary Stevens chooses three books that can benefit martial artists. Pulling no punches, we look at how certain books can better guide martial artists to improve themselves, others and their training environments. Topics range to looking at the reasoning behind one's actions to achieve the best outcomes, how being a good role model means more intelligent communication and, in line with this show's eth...
The Warriorhood of Women - Andrea Harkins Interview
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 18.9 MBThis special podcast's guest is Andrea Harkins of "The Martial Arts Woman" who discusses five female martial arts icons from history. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books The Martial Arts Woman Website The Martial Arts Woman Podcast Andrea Harkins' Books Amazon Women History Amanirenas Lin Siniang Ella Hattan Edith Garrud Support the Show. Support the show ...
Don't Drink with Calvin - Kris Wilder Interview
February 06, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 35 MBThis episode's guest is martial arts teacher, best-selling author and operator of the Back Channel and Martial Arts & Life podcasts, Kris Wilder. Kris, who began his martial arts journey in 1977, is respected internationally for his work. This discussion explores more efficient systems for martial arts teaching, learning and practice without gimmicks. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagra...
The Blood is Real - Phil Bedwell Interview
January 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBWelcome to Season Four of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast. This season will include a series of interviews with some fascinating martial artists. My show has always been about ideas, eclecticism and authenticity. What better way to set the bar and tone for my future guest than my old friend, Phil Bedwell. Phil has been an avid martial arts cross-trainer his entire life, but he has not list field limit him. Not only has he expanded to health and fitness, but he is forever stretching hi...
The Happy Principality (New Year Edition)
December 23, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThe New Year's edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts continues from the previous show in answering questions from martial arts/self-protection teachers and students. Subjects include young adult violence, good pressure testing and the importance of research. Looking at some seasonal stories, the show moves into a discussion on the importance of keeping connected and supporting fellow martial artists. Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chim...
The Happy Principality (New Year Episode)
December 23, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThe New Year's edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts continues from the previous show in answering questions from martial arts/self-protection teachers and students. Subjects include young adult violence, good pressure testing and the importance of research. Looking at some seasonal stories, the show moves into a discussion on the importance of keeping connected and supporting fellow martial artists. Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chim...
Bah-Jutsu (Christmas Episode)
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThe 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...
Boundaries and Fences (anti-bullying episode)
October 29, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 6.19 MBThis short episode is the audio version of a piece I wrote for the UK's annual anti-bullying week. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb's Ebooks National Bullying Helpline NSPCC Anti-Bullying Resources Anti-Bullying Alliance Support the Show. Support the show Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group C...
Crushing the Candy Man (Halloween Episode)
October 25, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBOur 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Pa...
10 Round Shadow Training Podcast
September 20, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 33.1 MBThis 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb's Ebooks Music Attributions Creed theme song / Workout, Training, Boxe, Motivation (...
Tales of Martial Movie Massacre
September 17, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 23.5 MBFor 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 Punching Breaking Glass Ninja Homeopathy Multiple Motivati...
Daughter of Martial Movie Massacre
August 22, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 29.3 MBThe 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb's Ebooks Iain Abernethy Website Eric R Williams Support the Show. Suppo...
Return of Martial Movie Massacre
July 26, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis 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 mai...
Martial Movie Massacre Strikes Back
July 17, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDue 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 Ka...
The Prince Charming Offensive
May 28, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBTying 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb's Ebooks Facebook Event for my Webinar on 7th June Facebook Event for my two workshops on 27th September Music "My Dark Passenger" by Darren Curtis B...
Full Home Workout
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb's Ebooks Leigh Simms Progressive Karate Striking Thoughts Podcast Music Attributions Cree...
Law & Disorder - "Striking Thoughts Crossover Edition"
April 09, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 36.9 MBThis 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 Leig...
Pinocchio's Valentine & the Handshake Hit
February 13, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis 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 c...
The Way of the Elephant (New Year Edition)
December 23, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThis 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 episod...
The Way of the Bear (Christmas Episode)
December 13, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBTaking 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 episode Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram "When Par...
The Way of the Shark Part II
November 16, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBThis 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 episode Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram "No Holds...
Trick or Toolbox (Halloween Episode)
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThis 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 safegua...
Trick or Toolbox - Halloween Special
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThis 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 safegua...
The Way of the Shark Part I
October 20, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThe 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 subcultu...
Martial Movie Massacre Part II: Magic, Woo & Mary Sue-Jutsu
August 12, 2019 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThe 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 plac...
Martial Movie Massacre Part I
July 21, 2019 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBFrom 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimer...
The Way of the Rabbit Part II
June 30, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBWe 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Tsukahara Bokuden – Samura...
The Way of the Rabbit Part I
June 16, 2019 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThis 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Tsukahara Bokuden – Samurai Legend Brer Rabbit Upcoming Vagabond Warriors Workshop Video Support t...
Vagabond Warriors Workshops July/August
June 08, 2019 13:00 - 1 minute - 863 KBFinally 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 ...
The Way of the Ape Part II
May 30, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 7.47 MBThe 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Club...
The Way of the Ape Part I
May 27, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 7.95 MBThere 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...
The Way of the Ape Part I
May 27, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 7.95 MBThere 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...
The Way of the Tyger: Fearful Symmetry
April 28, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBThis 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 Chi...
The Way of the Tyger: Fearful Symmetry
April 28, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBThis 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 Chi...
The Way of the Wolf Part III
April 06, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBThe 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 Website Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker Jordan Belfort's Straight Line Persuasion Metho...
The Way of the Wolf Part II
March 29, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBMartial 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 Ch...