Episode 697 - How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective.

How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective - Episode 697

As martial artists, we train almost all our lives for self-defense and most of us will never use the skills we’ve acquired in an actual situation. However, training has more aspects such as being fun, does it contribute to better health, improving techniques and etc. How do we measure the effectiveness of our self-defense training? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective.

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Episode 696 - Scott Burr

Scott Burr is a Martial Arts practitioner and second-degree black belt professor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the Enclave Jiu-Jitsu.

There’s a fine line in Martial Arts around the idea of respect. Which is that if I demand that you never challege me, you respect me… I create an environment where teaching my technique never gets tested and eventually I drift away from legitimacy…

Scott Burr - Episode 696

Scott Burr is a second-degree black belt professor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He is the first person to earn the rank of black belt from American BJJ pioneer and sixth-degree black belt professor Steve Maxwell. To date, he is one of only a handful of people to have earned the rank of black belt under Steve.

Scott also holds black belt rank in Kodokan Judo (Nidan/second degree: Shodan awarded by representatives of the Konan Yudanshakai and certified by the Kodokan Judo Institute; Nidan certified by the USJA) and the Korean art of Kuk Sul Do (jo kyo/first degree, awarded and certified by Federation President and Grandmaster Choon Shik Yang). He has trained extensively in Muay Thai, Western Boxing, and Submission Grappling.

Scott is a Level 1 certified Ginastica Natural instructor under system founder Professor Alvaro Romano. He is also a MaxwellSC-certified Pro Trainer and holds Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in both the MaxwellSC Kettlebell and Bodyweight Training systems. He has traveled all over the world with Steveófrom El Salvador to Croatiaóassisting at seminars on everything from joint mobility to breathwork to kettlebell training to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. You will also find him in many of Steve's instructional videos as Steve's assistant and designated demonstrator.

Scott was the head BJJ instructor and Strength & Conditioning coach at The Fight Gym - originally an all-in-one MMA gym, and later a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school and Strength & Conditioning facility - for over a decade.

Scott is the author of the strength & conditioning and martial arts books Suspend Your Disbelief: How to Build and Build Strength with the World's Most Rugged Suspension Training Device, Superhero Simplified: Collected, Selected, Revised and Expanded, and Get a Grip: A Practical Primer on Grip Strength and Endurance Training... and More. He is the co-author of Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life, Richard Bresler's memoir of his time with the Gracie family and his over 40 years' involvement with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

In recent years Scott has had the opportunity to train with and learn directly from Master Rickson Gracie. He now takes every opportunity to travel to Southern California to do so.

Show Notes

Visit Scott Burr’s website at EnclaveJiuJitsu.com
www.WorthDefendingBook.com
instagram.com/enclavejiujitsu
facebook.com/enclavejiujitsu

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Episode 695 - The Influence of Martial Arts & Wrestling

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Craig Wharem and they talk about the influence of Martial Arts and Wrestling.

The Influence of Martial Arts & Wrestling - Episode 695

Professional wrestling is popular among us martial artists or we have an idea of what it is at the very least. Aside from MMA stars crossing over to the professional wrestling world and vice versa, Martial Arts and Wrestling have a lot of similarities than we think. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Craig Wharem and they talk about the influence of Martial Arts and Wrestling.

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Episode 694 - John Giordano

John Giordano is a Martial Arts practitioner and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS).

The discipline, focus, inner energy is not just a physical thing. its getting in touch with the light insiode of you,. It’s not about beating anybody in fighting, it’s about avoiding all of that…

John Giordano - Episode 694

Who would have thought that driving by a martial arts school and thinking they’re better than the ones inside it would have a profound impact down the road? John Giordano, the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS), fell in love with martial arts that would eventually get him to train in different disciplines such as Karate, JiuJistu, and Judo. Throughout John Giordano’s career, he would get the following accolades:

• Inducted into the Ultimate Warrior Hall of Fame in 2021

• Inducted into the World Martial Arts Congress Hall of Fame in 1996

• 5 time US National Karate Champion

• Metropolitan AAU Judo Champion

• 1oth Degree Black Belt in Karate

• 1st Degree Judo Black Belt

• 1st Degree Black Belt Vee Jiu-Jitsu

Growing up the son of a heroin dealer and trying to cope with the trauma of being molested as a young boy, he fell hard into drugs and alcohol. Over thirty-five years ago, at the urging of his family, John Giordano entered rehab and devotes his life to helping those who are in the same situation as he was before.

In this episode, John Giordano tells the story of his journey to the Martial Arts and his journey with addiction and mental health. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

Visit John Giordano’s website at www.JohnJGiordano.com

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Episode 693 - Rapid Fire Q&A #13

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers.

Rapid Fire Q&A #13 - Episode 693

Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer:

• Jeremy’s most memorable belt test?

• Which of the many pronunciations of Jiu-Jitsu is the right one?

• Listen to the episode for more!

After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don’t forget to drop them in the comment section below!

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Episode 692 - Sifu Doug Setter

Sifu Doug Setter is a martial arts practitioner, retired Sargeant, and instructor at the Second Wind Body Science.

I think that’s where traditional Martial Arts defeats the ego and you don’t have to be proving yourself all the time. That’s what I admire to the tradition Martial Arts.

Sifu Doug Setter - Episode 692

Growing up as a sick, underweight kid, Sifu Doug Setter struggled with getting stronger and dealing with school bullies. Through little-known methods, Sifu Doug Setter was able to gain 40 pounds of muscle, become a paratrooper, welterweight kickboxing titleholder and author, remove my allergies, run full marathons, climb Mount Rainier and go from a high school C average student to earning a Bachelor of Human Ecology. Presently, Sifu Setter teaches how to condition your body no matter what age at the Second Wind Body Science.

In this episode, Sifu Doug Setter tells the story of his journey to the Martial Arts as well as its benefits to our bodies. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

Visit Sifu Doug Setter’s website at www.dougsetter.com

Check out his Facebook or his YouTube Channel

Get Sifu Setter’s Book: One Less Victim on Amazon

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Episode 691 - Demonstration Teams

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having Demonstration Teams.

Demonstration Teams - Episode 691

Demonstration Teams are not only in cheerleading teams but also in Martial Arts. What is the difference between Demo Teams and Individual demonstrations? There are also differences with demonstration teams among different schools. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having Demonstration Teams.

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Episode 690 - Professora Bernadette Robinson

Professor Bernadette Robinson is a Martial Arts Practitioner

I wasn’t giving up Judo, I was just learning more about Martial Arts. The mind has to open because world presents us with many challenges, different ways, and perspectives, why would I stay in one perspective forever? Why not explore other perspectives and see it from another point of view.

Professora Bernadette Robinson - Episode 690

Being born and growing up in the civil rights movement era, Professora Bernadette Robinson suffered a lot from racism and bullying. Professora Robinson started her journey looking at stick figures on books to practice Judo techniques just not feel helpless anymore. Martial Arts gave her the confidence that she doesn’t need to be afraid anymore.

In this episode, Professor Bernadette Robinson talks about how she started his journey into martial arts and her different perspectives of the art. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned Jimmy Pedro and Jean Kanokogi

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Episode 689 - Can an MMA School be Traditional

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about whether or not an MMA School can be Traditional.

Can an MMA School be Traditional - Episode 689

Are traditional dojo, martial arts schools different from MMA Schools? What are the differences in their instruction and their culture as martial arts schools? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about whether or not an MMA School can be Traditional.

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