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The English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMartial Arts InjuriesA sports injury in the narrow sense signifies the injury typical of a particular sports activity or a certain sport, determined by the way of occurrence and frequency. One of the simplest definitions of an injury is: "The injury is all the damage to the tissue suddenly generated in a certain, defined and limited time.” From the medical point of view, sports injuries are a sub-part of the traumatology field that deals with injuries, no matter how they occur and where they are. When it comes to sports injuries or damages, most of those are caused by mechanical force. Mechanical fo...2021-01-2510 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showMartial Arts InjuriesA sports injury in the narrow sense signifies the injury typical of a particular sports activity or a certain sport, determined by the way of occurrence and frequency. One of the simplest definitions of an injury is: "The injury is all the damage to the tissue suddenly generated in a certain, defined and limited time.” From the medical point of view, sports injuries are a sub-part of the traumatology field that deals with injuries, no matter how they occur and where they are.When it comes to sports injuries or damages, most of those are caused by...2021-01-2510 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowBasics and AwarenessAwareness is the first key to any situation where conflict can arise. Whether in a sports arena, on your way to your car, or in a busy subway, an attacker can defeat the greatest practitioner of any art if they are not aware of their surroundings. As a martial artist, learning to be aware of all of your surroundings is key. Also, learning to have awareness of specific attacks from an opponent is also crucial in overcoming a situation. By neglecting to develop your awareness you leave yourself open to anything, anyone, at anytime. When crossing the road, we are...2020-12-0810 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showBasics and AwarenessAwareness is the first key to any situation where conflict can arise. Whether in a sports arena, on your way to your car, or in a busy subway, an attacker can defeat the greatest practitioner of any art if they are not aware of their surroundings. As a martial artist, learning to be aware of all of your surroundings is key. Also, learning to have awareness of specific attacks from an opponent is also crucial in overcoming a situation. By neglecting to develop your awareness you leave yourself open to anything, anyone, at anytime. When crossing the road...2020-12-0810 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowPractical self ProtectionUnarmed Many styles of martial arts are practiced for self-defense or include self-defense techniques. Some styles train primarily for self-defense, while other martial or combat sports can be effectively applied for self-defense. Some martial arts train how to escape from a knife or gun situation, or how to break away from a punch, while others train how to attack. To provide more practical self-defense, many modern martial arts schools now use a combination of martial arts styles and techniques, and will often customize self-defense training to suit individual participants. This episode looks at using English martial arts and combatives as...2020-12-0213 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showPractical self ProtectionUnarmedMany styles of martial arts are practiced for self-defense or include self-defense techniques. Some styles train primarily for self-defense, while other martial or combat sports can be effectively applied for self-defense. Some martial arts train how to escape from a knife or gun situation, or how to break away from a punch, while others train how to attack. To provide more practical self-defense, many modern martial arts schools now use a combination of martial arts styles and techniques, and will often customize self-defense training to suit individual participants. This episode looks at using English martial arts and combatives...2020-12-0213 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe Noble ArtBoxing, sport, both amateur and professional, involving attack and defense with the fists. Boxers usually wear padded gloves and generally observe the code set forth in the marquess of Queensberry rules. The terms pugilism and prizefighting in modern usage are practically synonymous with boxing, although the first term indicates the ancient origins of the sport in its derivation from the Latin pugil, “a boxer,” related to the Latin pugnus, “fist,” and derived in turn from the Greek pyx, “with clenched fist.” The term prizefighting emphasizes pursuit of the sport for monetary gain, which began in England in the 17th century. The Greeks c...2020-10-2709 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showThe Noble ArtBoxing, sport, both amateur and professional, involving attack and defense with the fists. Boxers usually wear padded gloves and generally observe the code set forth in the marquess of Queensberry rules. The terms pugilism and prizefighting in modern usage are practically synonymous with boxing, although the first term indicates the ancient origins of the sport in its derivation from the Latin pugil, “a boxer,” related to the Latin pugnus, “fist,” and derived in turn from the Greek pyx, “with clenched fist.” The term prizefighting emphasizes pursuit of the sport for monetary gain, which began in England in the 17th century.The Gre...2020-10-2709 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English martial arts during CovidThis episode concentrates on how we are continuing to train through this Covid epidemic. It also details on what we are teaching and the weapons we are using. We also talk about gear for filming and audio gear as well.2020-10-1912 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts during CovidThis episode concentrates on how we are continuing to train through this Covid epidemic. It also details on what we are teaching and the weapons we are using. We also talk about gear for filming and audio gear as well.2020-10-1912 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowNewsIn this episode I am talking about the kind of training we offer, and where the club is going as regards training.2020-09-0900 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showNewsIn this episode I am talking about the kind of training we offer, and where the club is going as regards training.2020-09-0910 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSelf Defence AdviceIn this episode we will look at advice on self protection. We will look at quite a few topics that will allow us to take precautions and stay safe both inside and outside our homes. We will talk about locks for doors and windows, physical fighting techniqueas well as awareness of our surroundings. Another thing we will talk about are the principles of fighting as well as weapons such as short sticks, walking canes, handbags etc. Within this framework we will look at as many aspects of self defence / Protection as we can.2020-07-3100 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showSelf Defence AdviceIn this episode we will look at advice on self protection. We will look at quite a few topics that will allow us to take precautions and stay safe both inside and outside our homes.We will talk about locks for doors and windows, physical fighting techniqueas well as awareness of our surroundings.Another thing we will talk about are the principles of fighting as well as weapons such as short sticks, walking canes, handbags etc.Within this framework we will look at as many aspects of self defence / Protection as we can.2020-07-3130 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showGerman knights and VampiresIn this very short episode I read from an article published in the HOBILAR journal about teutonic knights and Vampires2020-07-0404 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowGerman knights and VampiresIn this very short episode I read from an article published in the HOBILAR journal about teutonic knights and Vampires2020-07-0400 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSelf Defence and the English Martial ArtsThis episode has been put together to talk about the English martial arts and Self Defence. It talks about recent events happening around the country because of illegal demonstrations and rioting, about how they have been attacking people in mobs and about our art and how we are now offering an unarmed art based purely in self defence.2020-07-0400 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showBrief History of the QuarterstaffGeorge Silver wrote about the quarterstaff as a reality. It was a weapon he used to fight and defend his honour with. ... As a battlefield weapon the quarterstaff would be an oak or ash pole of about eight or nine feet in length, wih a circumference of about 4 and a half inches. It was a foot weapon of attack and defence.If we now travel back in history to documents written between 1540 and 1590 we can see written evidence of the English Maisters of defence. The officially recognised teachers were the company of maisters, these documents record the playing...2020-06-2817 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowBrief History of the QuarterstaffGeorge Silver wrote about the quarterstaff as a reality. It was a weapon he used to fight and defend his honour with. ... As a battlefield weapon the quarterstaff would be an oak or ash pole of about eight or nine feet in length, wih a circumference of about 4 and a half inches. It was a foot weapon of attack and defence.If we now travel back in history to documents written between 1540 and 1590 we can see written evidence of the English Maisters of defence. The officially recognised teachers were the company of maisters, these documents record the playing of prizes...2020-06-2800 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowTraining PodcastIn this episode I discuss three different subjects. 1) How the current climate has changed defensive fighting against multiple attackers. 2) Visualisation as a training tool 3) Writing articles and essays for your martial art2020-06-1800 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showTranslation Weapons Practice and the LockdownHere in this episode we discuss translating period manuals and books, we are also going to hit on weapons practice and armour, and finally training in the lockdown and how hard it can be. According to skopos theory, what methods translators will choose always relies on the purposes of the translation.2020-06-0510 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowTranslation Weapons Practice and the LockdownHere in this episode we discuss translating period manuals and books, we are also going to hit on weapons practice and armour, and finally training in the lockdown and how hard it can be. According to skopos theory, what methods translators will choose always relies on the purposes of the translation.2020-06-0500 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showUpdateIn Anglo-Saxon times one of the terms by which a folcwiga (warrior) would have known close quarter combat was handplegan (hand play) which is recorded in the Saxon Chronicles. By Tudor times there were two main titles in use; the Art Militaire and its civilian relative the Science of Defence. In the Stuart era the latter was often called the Noble Science of Defence or the Noble Art of Defence, (these titles being later inherited by boxing). The Science of Defence was a combat art that was concerned with individual self-defence rather than the military scenario but it was so...2020-05-3012 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowUpdateIn Anglo-Saxon times one of the terms by which a folcwiga (warrior) would have known close quarter combat was handplegan (hand play) which is recorded in the Saxon Chronicles. By Tudor times there were two main titles in use; the Art Militaire and its civilian relative the Science of Defence. In the Stuart era the latter was often called the Noble Science of Defence or the Noble Art of Defence, (these titles being later inherited by boxing). The Science of Defence was a combat art that was concerned with individual self-defence rather than the military scenario but it was so...2020-05-3000 minThe English martial arts Podcast showThe English martial arts Podcast showTraining while in LockdownThis episode of the English Martial Arts Podcast is about training while in lockdown, The equipment to use and how to do it. There are also a couple of other things contained within the podcast that I hope will entertain. Training while in lockdown can be difficult due to lack of training space, but their is always something that can be done.I also talk about using visualisation instead of physical training which can help improve your all round martial arts skill.2020-05-0809 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowTraining while in LockdownThis episode of the English Martial Arts Podcast is about training while in lockdown, The equipment to use and how to do it. There are also a couple of other things contained within the podcast that I hope will entertain. Training while in lockdown can be difficult due to lack of training space, but their is always something that can be done.I also talk about using visualisation instead of physical training which can help improve your all round martial arts skill.2020-05-0800 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowTraining and Covid 19In this short episode I talk about the effects of Covid 19 and how the government is giving advice but still allowing people into the country with no checks. How I gained an injury, and training at home.2020-04-2400 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSpecial episodeIn this short episode of the English martial arts podcast show we look at three different ways to keep our strength up during the Covid 19 Lockdown. Power band, Kettlebells and Shadow fighting / Boxing.2020-04-1100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowChoosing a martial art / Combat sport for self defenceIn this short episode I will try to explain what a fighting art needs to be considered a true fighting art.2020-02-0100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowHandling the Adrenline dump and training the mindIn this short episode we look at the Adrenaline dump and how your teacher should understand the training and should be able to train your mind to cope with that adrenaline dump. We also talk about some other things but this is a very short episode, so please enjoy and leave feedback for me.2019-12-3100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMMA and traditional Martial ArtsIn this episode of the English martial arts podcast show, we discuss the relationship between arts Like MMA and Traditional martial arts. Why the traditional martial arts has reversed the ways they were originally taught which was weapons first and how they only contained a small section of Unarmed fighting, and how Combat sorts has the best unarmed bar none.2019-12-2900 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowTraining ProgramsIn this episode I talk about how we are developing new training programes for both our unarmed and our weapons. we are concentrating on programes that will give the student a thorough understanding and training regime, that will give an all around martial arts training course.2019-12-1600 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMartial art of purringthe sometimes noble and often incredibly ignoble Lancashire martial art whereby a man repeatedly kicked opponents or victims as hard as he could. We return to the theme today because of the exciting news that a Purring Display is going up in Wigan Museum, a display which has been put together by Anna Smith: special congratulations to Anna and how I wish I was in the UK this spring! The image above is hers. There were essentially three types of purring in the eighteenth and nineteenth century: the golden age of purring stretched from the late 1700s to the late 1800...2019-10-0800 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMartial art of purringthe sometimes noble and often incredibly ignoble Lancashire martial art whereby a man repeatedly kicked opponents or victims as hard as he could. We return to the theme today because of the exciting news that a Purring Display is going up in Wigan Museum, a display which has been put together by Anna Smith: special congratulations to Anna and how I wish I was in the UK this spring! The image above is hers. There were essentially three types of purring in the eighteenth and nineteenth century: the golden age of purring stretched from the late 1700s to the late 1800...2019-10-0800 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMake it your ownIn this short episode we talk about making the techniques you learn your own.2019-10-0300 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowCatch up with the the EMAIn this very short episode I am updating everyone on how we are doing and what direction we are going with both our weapons practice and uniforms.2019-10-0100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowCatching upThis short podcast talks about our two new venues, our new uniform and then leads into a talk on making your martial art correct for you rather than just learning parrot fashion.2019-09-0700 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast Showmodern weaponsIn this short episode we look at modern weapons that can replace age old weapons for selfe defence.2019-06-1200 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowOrganic self defenceThis episode Organic Self Defence is an episode that talks about how organic should you allow yourself to be with a Martial Art? The self defence portion of the talk, brings in many ways of self defence including your home and training.2019-06-0400 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe Fighting SeaxIn this episode we talk about the seax and the origins of the broken back style in England. We talk about literature that mentions the Seax such as Beowulf, Sagas and other areas. we talk about classification of the seax and the principles of how it should be used.2019-04-1100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSelf Defence and self protectionIn this episode we talk about self defence and why dedicaed self defence lessons are more practical than martial arts lessons. We also talk about de-escaltion in self defence and how to control the adrenalin dump with the mind.2019-04-0700 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSelf DefenceIn this podcast episode I talk about various styles of martial arts from around the world as well as self defence and how it differs from the martial arts taught today. I also talk about the martial mind and how it is found mainly in modern combat sports and less and less in traditional martial arts. I dont talk about Hema in this episode except for the English martial arts.2019-03-2900 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowUpdateIn this short episode all the updates we have planned are spoken about, I talk about the updating of our gear for recording, Seminars in the new year, well as how we will be moving to our new premises.2019-01-0600 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMind and BodyIn this episode we look at how our club is doing and how to find a good instructor, we also look at training the mind and how the mind controls everything the body does.2018-12-0400 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowWaffling onHello All, In this episode, I just give some updates on where the club and the training are going, also an update on some other aspects of training.2018-11-0300 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowInjuries in the martial artsIn this episode we talk about injuries in the martial arts. It isnt a comprehensive talk just general talk about certain injuries than can be caused by training incorrectly.2018-10-1900 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSilvers Dagger 3In this short episode we continue our look at Silvers Dagger.2018-09-2200 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMind over MatterIn this very short episode we talk about recent events that have happened to me and the training of the martial mind for defence in daily life.2018-09-1200 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSilvers Dagger part 2In this episode we look at part two of George Silvers dagger fighting. Taken from his passage on using the dagger2018-08-1700 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSilvers DaggerIn this episode we look at George Silvers instructions on the dagger fight. Is the interpretation we give to it correct and training with this weapon2018-07-1100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast Showthe practicalities of personal defenceDEFENSE, SELF-DEFENSE. ... Force likely to cause death or great bodily harm is justified in self-defense only if a person reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm. The Right To Protect One's Person And Property From Injury. Mental self-defense is the ability to get into the proper mindset for executing a physical self-defense technique. Many martial arts schools and self-defense classes focus primarily on the physical nature of self-defense and often neglect the mental aspect. If you are skilled in the physical aspects of a defensive technique, but lack the mental toughness and tenacity...2018-07-0700 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowRambling OnIn this episode we talk about various aspects of the martial arts especially in self defence. Self-defence is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions, but the interpretation varies widely. Physical self-defense is the use of physical force to counter an immediate threat of violence. Such force can be either armed or unarmed. In either case, the chances of success depend on a large number of parameters, related to...2018-07-0600 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowIs Pugilism relevant for modern day self defence training (1)Is the original Pugilism or Bare fist fighting relevant for todays modern streets as a self defence system ? In this episode we discuss why it is relevant and why it is effective as well as addressing defence against knives and other weapons. We discuss the technique and the principles as adapted to the art as a self defence art. Excuse the background noise as I was in a noisy area when this episode was recorded as well as all the breathing noises as I had to use the proximity effect of the microphone to get a decent recording.2018-07-0100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowLife DefenceIn this episode we look at self defence using weapons and unarmed skills, we delve into training the mind and is it controversial to use a weapon against an unarmed attacker ?2018-06-3000 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowPugilism and MMA ComparisonsIn this episode we look at some of the comparisons between the old English art of Bare Fist Fighting oe Pugilism and the modern sport of MMA. We talk about how similar and different they are in their approach to training and how the competition of the different eras differed. We also talk about how they trained and the mental training of the fighters, as well as their defensive uses on the street.2018-06-2800 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowAn episode about nothingIn this episode of the English Martial Arts Podcast Show I talk about nothing in particular :)2018-06-2600 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowSelf DefenceThis really is self defence at its most raw. Up close and personal,realistic, intense. Designed to test you at your most vulnerable and push you beyond where you believe your limits lie, The defence of one's person or interests, especially through the use of physical force, which is permitted in certain cases as an answer to a charge of violent crime. "Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control"2018-06-1900 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMartial arts and training timeIn this podcast episode we talk about training times for the different aspects of training in the martial arts. We discuss competition, hobby and self protection training. I also go into a little rant about the politics within Hema so if you are not into that give this one a miss :) But within this podcast episode are some very good tips on training. Any martial artist worth his salt will try to create a reality-based approach over a traditional, fixed, static approach, which is desirable. But prepare to be ridiculed for it as this routinely happens to people advocating a...2018-06-1000 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowWhat does it mean to be a martial artistIn this short episode we explore what it means to be a martial artist. Where does the journey start and where will it take you ? But what will being taught the martial arts teach you about yourself ?2018-05-2100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowAnders Linnard Interview (1)LINNARD ANDERS, GHFS / HEMAC Instructor: Anders Linnard Country: Sweden Club: Gothenburg Historical Fencing School Contact: anders.linnard@gmail.com Bio: Anders started training and studying historical European Martial arts in 2002. Since 2005 he has been teaching at events in Europe and North America. Additionally he has a long record of competitive fighting. He is also the founder and head instructor of Gothenburg Historical Fencing School, which has produced some of the most well known fencers in HEMA today. Anders specialises in the unarmoured longsword fencing of MS Dresden C487, teaching methodology, coaching and sports studies. He is also working internationally and...2018-05-1500 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowWhere are the Western martial arts headedThis is a solo episode as I am taking a break between einterviews. This episode concentrates on a few things included is where are the western martial arts headed, ego maniacs in the training area, and mercenery/money grabbing instructors.2018-05-0700 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe Defensive Mind, an InterviewIn this episode we have a specialist in womens self defence, we only use his first name because this man likes to keep his identity away from the crowd.But he is a specialist in the art of defence. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563519193956899/about/2018-04-2900 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowNial Prince Interview - 14-04-2018, 16.25In this episode we have an interview with Nial Prince, the chief Mentor of Oxford sword and staff, a successful Hema club. https://www.facebook.com/groups/oxfordswordandstaff/about/ The Oxford Sword and Staff (OSS) is a newly formed Historic Martial Arts (HEMA) group based out of Oxford. The club has been founded by a group of like-minded individuals who are interested in both the study and practice of HEMA and will be focusing primarily on the Longsword and Pole Weapons such as the Quarterstaff, Halberd and Pike. We have a vast range of experience and backgrounds amongst our members...2018-04-1400 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowGraham Butcher Interview - STAVI was born in 1959 so I was the right age, early teens, when martial arts suddenly became very popular in the early 70s. Bruce Lee, Enter the Dragon and, well it made quite an impact at the time. I had the opportunity to learn Karate from the age of about 14 and I grabbed the chance. I am not athletic, I have always had slightly limited cardio vascular capacity, perfectly okay for everyday life but I can't run all that far or fast. Today I would probably be labelled dyspraxic (we just used to call it clumsy and thus useless at...2018-04-0100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMartial PowerTo develop speed, good technique is also essential. It allows you to properly tense the correct muscles in the proper order. Likewise, it allows you to relax those muscles not used to punch; if you don’t, those muscles will pull your arm in the opposite direction of the punch. Beginners without good technique often tense some of the wrong muscles unconsciously, thereby decreasing the speed and power of a strike. Constant practice at slow, then moderate and later fast speeds is the best way to develop good technique. Another consideration is that hand speed is not constant throughout a pu...2018-03-2500 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowBooks To ReadIn this short episode I have a chat about books that are great reading for the martial artist, especially the western martial artist. So if you are in the mood for some great reading, listen to this and get the names of some great books for your librry.2018-03-2100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowStaying Safe (2)Keeping children safe while out and about All children can be vulnerable sometimes, and as a parent it is only natural to worry about their safety. If you are worried, you can help to protect your young children and teens with these common-sense tips. Statistics show that crime against young children by strangers is rare. Even so, these seven tips can help protect your child: tell your child to avoid talking to people they don't know when you're not around make sure your child knows never to walk away with strangers make sure your child understands that they should always...2018-03-1900 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowStaying SafeIn today’s society, it is important for people to understand the meaning of staying alert.  Alert to predators of all types – kidnappers, stalkers, pedophiles, murderers, muggers – how to recognize them, how to outsmart them, and how to protect themselves. The newspapers and media are filled with horror stories from around the country and the people who commit these crimes don’t stand out from the rest of the crowd.  They look just like a neighbor, or a co-worker, or a friend.  And that is what is so deadly.  No one suspects what is going on in the mind of the predator...2018-03-1500 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe Martial ArtistIn an increasingly violent modern society, can a man who teaches physical combat be a positive role model? There is a seemingly obvious contradiction in studying a combat art and claiming to be a peace-loving individual but, just as the personalities and moral characters of builders, actors, footballers and politicians vary greatly, so too do those of martial artists and boxers. Much as the balletic grace of stylised movie martial arts – which can often be beautiful to watch – contradicts the bloody savagery of mixed martial arts contests, so too can the outside-the-ring gentleness of pugilists appear contrary to their chosen prof...2018-03-1300 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowAdvice on trainingThis episode talks about a number of things including footwork and gradings in the martial arts.2018-03-0500 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowMartial arts and Mental healthIn this short episode I talk about the mental health aspects of the martial arts and how training in the martial arts can help with mental difficulties.2018-02-1300 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowStrength TrainingIn this episode I talk about strength training for the martial artist. There is a full transcript for this podcast.2018-02-0500 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe Art of Purring and English Stick PlayThank you for listening to this episode of the English Martial Arts Podcast Show2018-02-0200 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowHand ConditioningIn the end, only the student can decide how much hand conditioning he or she will do. But if you stick at it then in the end you will get the desired reslts. Hand conditioning is painful and can lead to some deformity in the hands.2018-01-3100 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowNutrition and the martial artistIn this episode we talk about Nutrition for the martial artist.2018-01-2400 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowPsychology and the Martial ArtsIn this episode we look at how psychology helps and can help the martial artist improve both physically and mentally through their training.2018-01-2200 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowHypnosis and the Martial ArtsIn this episode we talk about Hypnosis and the role it can play in martial arts training2018-01-1600 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowPersonal well beingThis episode is about persoanl wellbeing as it applies to the martial arts. Ryff, Carol. (1989). Happiness is everything, or is it? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57(6), 1069-1081. Ryff, C. (1995). Psychological well-being in adult life. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 4(4), 99-104. Ryff, C., & Keyes, C. (1995). The structure of psychological well-being revisited. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69(4), 719-727. Ryff, C., & Singer, B. (1998). The contours of positive human health. Psychological Inquiry, 9 (1), 1-28. Ryff, C., & Singer, B. (2008). Know thyself and become what you are: an eudaimonic approach to psychological wellbeing. Journal of Happiness Studies, 9, 13-39.2018-01-1200 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe Philosophy of the martial artsThis podcast talks about the philosophies in the martial arts and how they are taught within a martial arts calss. We also look at the differences between the Oriental martial philosophies and the European martial philosophies.2018-01-0900 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe Martial MindThis Podcast episode talks about developing the martial mind as well as a bit of general chit chat.2018-01-0400 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowIllness and self defenceIn this episode we look at both training with an illness and self defence2017-12-0600 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowTeachingInstructors and their qualifications2017-11-2000 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowPurring and Mental Self DefenceAn episode on Purring and the mentality of real confrontations2017-11-2000 minThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowThe English Martial Arts Podcast ShowBare fist. 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