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Shrinking HeadsShrinking Heads - Episode 9 - Crossover with Martial MazeKonnichiwa! In this episode, Elizabeth joins forces with Israel Lopez Sensei of the Martial Maze podcast to explore how organized violence may be detrimental on a martial arts overall mental health. This episode is a definite must listen. We hope you enjoy exploring this jungle with us!And, as a bonus, you can watch Elizabeth and Israel's episode on The Martial Maze YouTube channel here! 2025-05-151h 05

The Martial MazeStructure over strength revisited part one of two with special guest, Randy Haskins Konnichiwa! In this episode, we revisit a past discussion with special guest Randy Haskins sensei. We dive deep into the discussion structure versus strength, and does size really matter? Sport versus combat context everything here, folks! We hope you enjoy.2024-08-1658 min

The Martial MazeWhy we need to do better! An in-depth discussion with special guest four time Olympian silver medalist Jason Morris Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we have an in-depth discussion with four-time Olympic silver medalist Jason Morris sensei. We talk about all things judo and how we in the judo community should be doing better. A definite can't miss episode. We hope you enjoy!2024-05-311h 01

The Martial MazeKarate stop doing this! With special guest, Randy Haskins senseiKonnichiwa! In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion on ineffective best practices found in the Martial Arts community with Randy Haskins sensei of the Underground Alliance Marital Science research Association another controversial episode. We hope you enjoy.2024-05-121h 05

The Martial MazeIt's all about context, baby! Episode two with special Guest, Randy Haskins Sensei Konnichiwa! In today's episode we are joined by our special guest, Randy Haskins Sensei of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association. As take a deep dive into a better understanding of the word context! And the important role in understanding this concept in order to gain a better perspective of the art you study, or are interested in. We hope you enjoy. Also, be sure to us check out on Patreon to be entered into our monthly giveaway!2024-02-291h 08

The Martial MazeBig props to the old school!!! Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode we have a conversation, and take a walk down martial arts memory lane with Frank Bonanno Shihan of Dai Nan Wan- Ryu Ju-jitsu. Bonanno Sensei begin his martial journey in 1975 in the martial art, known as Dai Nan Wan- Ryu Ju-jitsu under O'Sensei Richard Lazarus since that time our guest has trained in the martial arts of Judo, Shoin Ryu Goshinho Jujitsu, Aikido, Bo-kendo, running fist kung fu. and has firearms training. Notably Bonanno Sensei has Hosted numerous Judo tournaments as Director and referee, he instructed for the Merrick PAL Judo program. And...2023-11-191h 08

The Martial MazeDistance and Timing: Interview with The founder of Sen-I-Ryu Budo Kenneth Z MiareckiWhat is the distance? What is timing? Welcome to the Martial maze. Our guest at this time is Kenneth Z Miarecki sensei. He is the founder of Sen-I-Ryu Budo(The indomitable spirit school). He holds a 10th Dan in Taiho Jitsu recognized by the United States Taiho Jitsu Federation. As well as the ITJF. He holds a 6th Dan in Okinawian Kempo Jitsu under Kenneth Melbourne Sensei. A senior student in Five Element Thai Chi under Winschel PC Woo. He holds a 3rd Dan in judo awarded by the United States Judo Association. Miarecki sensei was honored, and inducted into...2023-11-0654 min

The Martial MazeDoes our culture dictate how we perceive violence? Catching upKonnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we discuss does our culture dictate how we perceive violence? As well as catching up because it's been a while! Between filming and editing and the high holidays Barak Yalad Shidoshi, and Israel Lopez Sensei needed some time to just catch everyone up. We hope you enjoy 2023-09-271h 01

The Martial MazeShock & Awe. What do we know about speed? A conversation with the CEO of the Immersion Labs Mahipal Lunia Sensei Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we get together with Immersion Labs CEO and founder to discuss what we know about speed in the Martial Arts, Shock & Awe!!! Mahipal Lunia, Sensei is a Hoplologist that weaves together his deep passion of somatics, neuroscience and mythology to his teaching of martial arts. He empowers students to connect the dots and find their personal expression of the principles he teaches. In addition to holding ranks in Shotokan Karate, Kenpo, Wushu and KAR, Lunia Sensei continues to be a keen student of the Aiki Arts, Chinese Inte...2023-09-0559 min

The Martial MazeManaging your fear when dealing with an altercation What is fear? Can we learn to control it? The way we as people experience fear begins in the part of the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala is the part of the brain where many of our emotions are processed. simply put . The fear response. When the amygdala is activated due to possible danger, it elicits the fear response. Now This can happen when we are in actual danger, or when we believe we are in danger, in the practice of martial arts we try to simulate that type of danger in order to c...2023-08-221h 04

The Martial MazeBig Judo versus Small Judo with special Guest Gary Goltz SenseiKonnichiwa! In this weeks episode we get together with Gary Goltz sensei of Goltz Judo in Claremont, California to discuss small Judo(sport Judo) v Big Judo(Judo has a martial art) is there a difference? If there is, does it matter? Gary Goltz Sensei is a past president of the Nanka Judo Yudanshakai (Southern California's Judo Black Belt Federation) as well as the United States Judo Association (USJA) where he also served as Chair of their Promotion Board, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2003. He's also a writer for Black Belt magazine. Goltz Sensei currently serves on the...2023-07-231h 15

The Martial MazeMartial Arts grievances part two of three!!! Konnichiwa!! We are added again more martial grievances! Barak Yalad Shidoshi and Israel Lopez Sensei go deeper down the rabbit hole of Martial Arts grievances. We hope you enjoy.2023-07-031h 05

The Martial MazeWere Ninjas/Shinobi's real or made up fiction? Debunking the ninja's did not exist myth.Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we take a deep dive into The Pink Man's Original Spread of the Ninja Myth to separate the fact from fiction with the cohost of this podcast, Barak Yalad Shidoshi! And for those that are new to this podcast, Barak Yalad Shidoshi has over 23 years of experience in the martial arts known as Budo Tai-Jutsu, and Shinobi-Jutsu. A former student of Matoyoshi Nakayama Sensei(BudoTaijutsu/Shinobi-jutsu)he earned a third degree black belt and was awarded the title of Sensei. In 2000 Barak Yalad Shidoshi would also learn under the tutelage of Soke Hatsumi Masaaki ( Founder...2023-05-301h 09

The Martial MazeMore than just a student? Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode we explore a Martial insight from Randy Haskins Sensei of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association. "Time spent with Sensei, outside of a dojo is just as valuable, if not more valuable as the time spent inside the dojo." Which at the end of this episode, I was left with a question. Are you more than just a student? We hope you enjoy 2023-05-091h 07

The Martial MazeExploring the importance of Kata in Judo In this weeks episode, we get together with the head coach of Keene YMCA, Judo Club Ken Durand to discuss the importance of Kata in Judo Ken Durand hold a Shichiban(7th degree black belt)in Judo. He is the Head coach of Keene YMCA judo club. Founded in 1975. He continues to host two Judo tournaments per year since the 1970 He was a New Hampshire state champ in weight division as well as overall grand champion in all weight divisions. Durand Sensei, has also been a US National Masters bronze medalist, and a US National Kata Overall...2023-05-021h 08

The Martial MazeAn interview with Shihan Jean Phoenix and Shihan Shannah. Hall of Fame 2020 Atlantic CityShidoshi Jean Francois “Phoenix” Le Grand is the Founder & Creator of Lost Legacy Systems Traditional Mixed Martial Arts and all systems within it. Founded in 1998, Lost Legacy Systems is an eclectic system of Martial Art Styles; consisting of elements and concepts from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, African, American and Thai Martial Arts. Specifically, different forms of Chinese Kung Fu; Japanese Karate, Jiu Jutsu, Ninpo/Ninjustsu and Kobū-jutsu, African Montu Arts and Martial Sciences and Korean Tae Kwon Do. His fusion of five ways of fighting – hands, feet, throwing, grappling and weaponry form into one effective, extreme and innovative Martial Arts system of c...2023-04-2821 min

The Martial Maze" My pathway, Jita-Kyoei " a glimpse into the mind of the USA World Judo team coachHis name is Serge Bouyssou He is the owner of Mayo Quanchi Judo & Wrestling. He is also the coach for the world Judo team representing USA. When asked about his accolades Sensei Bouyssou humbly responded with " we don't talk, we do"2023-04-2818 min

The Martial MazeLet's Change the Martial Arts World a Conversation with DAOS owner and publisher Nathan Ingram Shidoshi Let's change the Martial arts world! We can do better. We can be better and should be better....... In this weeks episode we have a conversation with the Deadly Art of Survival, magazine, owner, and publisher Nathan Ingram Shidoshi Shidoshi Nathan Ingram is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Deadly Art of Survival Karate System. He has been training and teaching martial arts for over 40-years. Shidoshi also is a 16 time Bare Knuckle Champion way before Ultimate Fighting was recognized.Shidoshi began his training in 1968 under the instruction of Sensei Angel Crespo in...2023-04-181h 03

The Martial MazeAre you a customer or a student? In this weeks episode, we discuss the very controversial topic Is someone who practices, and studies Martial Arts in a commercial setting a student or a customer? I've gotta tell you folks, there were times in this debate where we did not agree. This is definitely must listen to episode. We hope you enjoy. For a point of reference, this is the original Budo Intuition that sparked the debate: Budo Intuition: Are you a customer or a student? The real student of martial arts follows the teacher and has faith in the...2023-04-031h 05

Wildcatdojo ConversationsWe Interview Two Martial Artists From Western Mass. - AmazingToday we meet new friends from Western Mass. Our guests are Israel Lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. They are karateka and podcasters..... Oh, and Landyn is back! So enjoy this interview - we sure did. The name of their podcast is Martial Maze. Here's a link (although you can find them anywhere you already listen):https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-mazeAs always, here is a link to our sponsor Honor-Athletics:https://honor-athletics.com/Support the showThanks so much for listening and sharing the podcast with f...2023-03-2026 min

The Martial MazeMartial Maze trailerKonnichiwa! I am Israel Lopez, Sensei of the Martial maze. You might be asking yourself what is the Martial maze? Well, I’m here to tell you, The Martial maze is a martial arts podcast that discuss the complexities, and pitfalls that one may encounter when navigating the study and practice of martial arts. These discussions are from the points of view from actual martial artist. And we cover it all! With the occasional special guest, masters of their fields of study. From the president of the United States Judo Association to Karate, and Kung fu royalty. With a combined ov...2023-03-1901 min

The Martial MazeAccreditation does it matter?Accreditation: is defined as the action or process of officially recognizing someone as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity. How does accreditation apply in the practice, and study of the Martial Arts? Does it matter if a school or teacher is accredited. Our martial arts teachers on the same level as regular school teachers? In this episode Barak Yalad Shidoshi, and Israel Lopez Sensei discuss it. We hope you enjoy 2023-01-191h 04

The Martial MazeSilence is not always golden......In this episode, Barak Yalad Shidoshi, and Lopez Sensei discuss whether it's appropriate to question or call out poor best practices in the Martial community. Along with the pros and cons of doing so. We hope you enjoy.2023-01-141h 09

The Martial MazeThe evolution of Kenneth Melbourne Kempo Jujitsu Pre 1900Ken grew up on a farm in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. In 1967 he joined the Marines and began his study of the Fighting Arts. While with the USMC, he studied Combat Fighting, Weapons Combat, Infantry Training, Basic Specialist Training, and Jungle Guerrilla Warfare Training. He then got his chance to evaluate this training as he was sent to combat in Viet Nam. Upon returning, he stopped over in Okinawa and witnessed Okinawian Shorin-ryu Karate. He made up his mind that he would study this art when he returned home to the States. In 1971 he began his study of Shorin-ryu when he met...2023-01-1255 min

The Martial MazeTraining in the Martial Arts through online learning it's usefulness and pitfallsCan you learn martial arts online? A lot of martial artist struggled with this very question over the last two years during Covid. In this episode the Martial Maze gets together with the founder of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association, and author of insight 101 The Way of Big Power Randy B. Haskins Sensei to discuss and hopefully answer that very question. We hope you enjoy. https://anchor.fm/martial-maze/subscribe 2023-01-101h 08

The Martial MazeUnited States Judo Association, and Nanka past president. Gary GoltzKonnichiwa! welcome to the Martial Maze season 2. Our guest began his Martial journey in 1966 after watching the character Kato played by Bruce Lee perform kung fu in a popular television show in the 1960s called The Green Hornet. Which led him to take Judo classes at the local Jewish Community Center in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Under Kim Kyu Ha a two-time all Korean champion. Where he trained for more than a decade under Mr. Kim Sensei, as well as several years under Dr. Park Soon Kiel a 1976 World silver medalist. Our guest is the past president of the Nanka Judo Y...2020-11-3043 min

The Martial MazeMartial maze not so Evergreen episode 3 with special guest Randy B. Haskins.In this episode we discuss with the founder of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association Randy B. Haskins Sensei. Why so many in the martial arts Community are being misled. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/martial-maze/support 2020-06-1252 min

The Martial MazeTo Destroy and Conquer. A brief interview with Grandmaster Rico GuyRico Guy (Corinthians Asheman Guy) was born in 1943. Both his Father and his Grandfather were Jewish rabbis. At the age of 11, Rico Guy began studying martial arts with Grandmaster Billy Davis, Jiu jitsu master from Staten Island. Rico wore and old suit coat rather than a gi top and his obi (belt) was a men’s necktie. A couple of years later, GM Davis brought him to Sensei Conrad where he began the study of Ishin Ryu karate.After a few years Rico began his studies with Bill DeMonte and later, Chris DeBaise, studying Japanese Goju Karate along which included sp...2020-04-2717 min

The Martial MazeWomen of the martial arts Miki Takemori JudoMiki Takemori comes from a judo family. She has 3 younger sisters, Robin Takemori Taylor (5th Dan), Chrissy Takemori Kaichi (4th Dan and married to Ron Kaichi, 6th Dan and head sensei of Seinan Dojo, ) and Teri Takemori (6th Dan and IJF – A referee and married to Jason Morris – 4x Olympian and Olympic silver medalist and co-sensei of Jason Morris Judo Center). Her uncle is an 8th degree and is presently the head coach of the US Naval Academy. Before her dad passed away 3 and ½ years ago. He was a 9th Dan and Sensei of Washington Judo Club. He was an IJF -A refe...2019-12-1155 min