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The Martial Arts Lifestyle PodcastThe Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_11 with Jacob BrinnandSend us a textIn Episode 2025_11 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Texas martial artist, Jacob Brinnand. Jacob is the head instructor of Iron Wire Martial Arts. He has a remarkable background in traditional kung fu styles and Silat. He has also taken up studying kickboxing with former world champion Kathy Long and Balintawak Escrima with Grand Master Crispulo Atillo. Jacob teaches both children and adults and enjoys his career as an instructor. Tune in and hear his story.more on Jacob:https://ironwiremartialarts.com/https://www.youtube.com/p...2025-03-1724 min
Iron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)My thoughts on Pencak SilatHe I share the story of my teacher and my journey in Pencak Silat..Journey with me into these great experiences that hopefully can benefit you!2022-08-0719 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Is Filipino Martial Arts Superlative???Here we go into greater detail about Filipino Martial Arts and why it has some of the Greatest Martial Art techniques in the world. Let’s explore this Martial Art further in detail with Master Jacob Brinnand2022-08-0613 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Higher Virtues!When one is walking the Martial Path we find it also important to follow the proper virtues! Virtues of openness, higher self, compassion and hard work. For those that use negativity we ask: “If you are so powerful…Why use Negative Force?!2022-07-1910 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The inner workings of a technique.Sifu Jacob Brinnand goes over the inner workings of a technique. Simply borrowing or taking a technique from another system could prove meaningless unless you understand the reason why, how, and when these techniques are used. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO LAWS & PRINCIPLES - Let’s review.2022-07-0305 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The real life of a teacher!The reality of teaching is not the accolades or accreditations! Behind closed doors the life of a teacher is filled with bills, students, comings and goings and heavy responsibilities. Take a deeper look into this subject now.2022-07-0215 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Beware of Chance Encounters!As you walk through the Martial Forest, know that their are many masters who reside, some open, some hidden, some genious etc..I will leave you with the immortal words of my Great GrandMaster. Be open and aware of chance encounters”.2022-07-0215 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Definition of a PractitionerThere are many new forms of Martial Arts being expressed in the world today. Many new systems have taken the forefront and many styles have come forth. What does it mean to be a practitioner in todays day and age? Here we explore those details!2022-07-0112 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)You are changing lives!Every time you pour your heart into your students, even though seemingly it may go unrecognized - You are changing lives!2022-07-0104 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Get into the Culture!The food, music, dance, people and environment from which your Martial Art was born is important! I encourage everyone to dive head first into reading about it and visiting all these wonderful places in the world!!2022-06-2610 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Are you evolving your style?Are you evolving your style or staying the same? Explore some of these areas with Sifu Jacob today!!2022-06-2611 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Role of a TrainerSifu Jacob Brinnand discusses the role of a Martial Arts trainer and what it takes to accomplish this.2022-06-2509 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)A moment of ReflectionDeep into our heart lies the answers. Seek authenticity and de-energize the ego. Underneath it all, be real. #IronWireMartialArts2022-06-2414 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)My thoughts on todays Martial Arts!Sifu Jacob Brinnand discusses his thoughts on Martial Arts how in its current inception.2022-06-2409 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Taking things out of Context?!Sifu Jacob Brinnand discusses Martial Arts in Modern times and watching short clips on Instagram & TikTok.2022-06-2411 min
Iron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Warrior Poet & Warrior Healer!Here we discuss how Warrior eventually become healers and how the process eventually goes inward. Prof. Jacob Brinnand discusses how Martial Arts is for everyone and that is is a microcosm of the universe itself!!2022-04-1922 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Breathing: Frog Belly & Iron Ball VisualizationHere are the two of the most powerful foundation breathing exercises. Breathing can communicate safety, slow things down, use conscious connectivity and help develop our internal world. Please join me with this great study and take these tools with you today.2022-03-2309 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The defenseless man & distracted mind analogy!The defenseless man & distracted mind analogy refers to an opponent with no limbs to defend them self’s, with this thought process one is very quickly able to imagine all the most effective attacks at close range one could employ. This visualization is good for once one learns to topple, destroy and annihilate the opponents defense technologies, this analogy comes roaring into effect..2022-03-2307 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Training till exhaustion?!?We all have methods of having our material get to our inner core, we all have to face our fears and embrace the language from within. Take a quick glance at these expressions from Sifu Jacob Brinnand2022-03-2004 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Research & DevelopmentSifu Jacob A. Brinnand goes into heavy detail about trusting your inner self, giving you explanations of inner content and tools for your development in the fighting traditions! Please have a sit with us today, and thank you for joining us..2022-03-2013 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Acknowledge your subconscious mind and bodyThe inner world is a massively important world for the warrior. It’s holds how we respond to threats, how we communicate safety, and ultimately can make an outcome of an event a reality! This is perhaps Sifu Jacob Alexander Brinnand’s most important segment to date..Thank you in advance for clicking here..2022-03-2012 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Belief and ConvictionThere is always an inner concoction when delving deeply into the combat arts..Here is a superb recipe for success in the inner world and fighting arts!2022-03-2006 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Stressors, limits, and breaking through the ceiling!Sifu Jacob A. Brinnand discusses breaking past your limits and trusting what you have educated to your inner world. These tools are most essential to the Warrior, especially at times when one reaches their most vulnerable and exhausted points!2022-03-1909 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Imagination and your inner worldSifu Jacob A. Brinnand gives you material for one of you most powerful tools in your Martial Arts tool box. Imagine your success, use enough repetition and visualization to experience and grow techniques from within your subconscious mind and body!2022-03-1908 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Yes…But can you do it?Master Jacob A. Brinnand discusses demystifying Martial Arts and looking at it from the most pragmatic point of view.After you remove all the science, language and observational studies surrounding it poses the one simple and most pertinent question…Yes (it’s all true what you say)…But can you do it?2022-03-1907 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)You don’t know what you don’t know!Always keep an open mind, many masters and disciples have come before us. Keep your ears open and train hard. Remember to celebrate your system all the while keeping an open mind for what else is out there!!2022-03-1808 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Finish your thought!!Master Jacob A. Brinnand discusses how your ingenuity, your insight, your imagination is what eventually make your Martial Art real and whole. Do not throw your imagination and creativity away because a classmate or teacher may not understand..Go all the way with your combat idea and make it into a reality..2022-03-1806 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)4 Layer Defense of Master Jacob A. BrinnandHere we describe using all of our attributes for physical defense (the mental aspect will be for another segment). Learn how hands /legs, mobility and agility all work together to create a defensive fighting machine..2022-03-1808 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)An Instinctual “Pairing”The attacks should come all by themselves. One should be adaptive and alert for all things to come in a combative situation. Take a deeper look at how this works inside the practices of a well trained Martial Artist. Sifu Jacob A. Brinnand articulates the inner nature of combat techniques!2022-03-1709 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Learning from doing something elseRegardless of your chosen modality to reach and attain higher level practice, you are here and have allowed the training to reach deeper levels. Please explore with me the many ways it expresses itself through you oh hard training. I am Sifu Jacob Alexander Brinnand and this is from the Iron Wire Martial Arts Academy!2022-03-1406 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)What’s your greatest Strength & Weakness?Sifu Jacob A. Brinnand discusses being balanced in the Martial Arts. Your greatest strength also comes with weaknesses. Let’s together explore this subject and how notice and improve upon our abilities!2022-03-0710 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Poisonous Kung FuAs we develop, mature, get older and gain more Experience, we should also get wiser. Here is some great advice for students and teachers delving deeper into the studies of Martial Arts!2022-03-0306 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Know the basic lawAny inanimate object can be turned into a weapon. As a Martial Artist it is imperative to know the basic law and have an understanding of what you are bringing into this world when you decide to engage in fighting…2022-03-0111 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Creating the ExperianceCreating an event around your fighting art and training is an excellent way to engage with you material..2022-03-0105 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Is Technology a Crutch or Attribute?Our stance is that we live in an excellent time of warriors with a great amount of information out into the world. Since the time of the internet there has been a virtual renaissance, but relying too much on technology is also a crutch. Take a deep dive into this great segment of Martial Arts being trained in our modern times. This is the Iron Wire Martial Arts Podcast and thank you for tuning in!!2022-02-2812 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)How do you Measure The Will & Heart?These energies are among the most powerful and important tools a warrior must carry with them. It’s not always about accumulation when it comes to be a champion and fighter. It’s about the heart and the Will, forces of our inner nature which if tapped into are unstoppable!! Please check out this important segment by Jacob Alexander Brinnand with Iron Wire Martial Arts!2022-02-2809 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Trolls and Blind HateEveryone bold enough to share their dreams, manifest a high reality and attain a high level goal has meet opposition from lower energies feeling like they are more deserving of attention. Here we encourage the young warrior to blast past these obstacles and be uniquely yourself.2022-02-2809 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Creation & InterpretationThe way you internalize, materialize, interpret and engage with your material will determine the result and outcome. A higher level output will yield higher level results. So basically your approach creates your results. Let’s dive into this mysterious and incredible subject more!2022-02-2612 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Your Force & Personal PowerAfter enough effort and training we are very much capable of bringing our power out into the world and influencing it. Understand what your capabilities are and bring positive personal power wielded through your combative Art into the universe. I am Sifu Jacob Brinnand and this is another great Iron Wire Martial Art Podcast.2022-02-2617 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Magic & Anting Anting in CombatThere have always been rituals before deadly combat, many different tribes, villages and practitioners have relied on different objects, beliefs, and practices to protect them. Here we discuss objectively the practice of Anting Anting and what I believe the foundational sources of these practices.2022-02-2517 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Deep Internal Martial Arts.Let’s explore what we mean when we are discussing Internal Martial Arts. Is it physiological, emotional or physiological? How does it work? Here we give you an introduction to the inner world and what to expect!2022-02-2509 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Heaven, Earth, Man Martial Society.Sifu Jacob Brinnand discusses the internal, Physical, and then emotional aspects to fighting and how it all plays a part.2022-02-2508 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Where Fear Exists, That’s Where Your Task Is!On the other side of fear we are able to realize that these seemingly giant monsters inside us were really no big deal at all. Going beyond your comfort zones gives your incredible opportunities for growth and development.2022-02-2111 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Counter Culture & Individuality in the Martial ArtsBeing an individual and unique is perfect, Martial Arts is about developing your self power. I hope this podcast encourages you to start training what ever your background is, and to stay away from the influences of too much popular media..2022-02-2110 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Why Study More Than One Fighting Art?You want to get out there and learn as much as humanly possible, but before you do that you need a foundation. Build your foundation, get experience through your art, and build on it where necessary!2022-02-2112 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Celebrate Your Teacher & History. Don’t Idol Worship.Celebrating the life, history and accomplishments of your teacher is a wonderful thing. Make sure to thank and be grateful to them regularly. Don’t worship an image or an ideal, follow the path to your own creative freedom, the best way to pay homage is to become a worthy disciple.2022-02-2111 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Beware of ParrotingMimicking without questioning is blind fellowship. This material is designed to inspire and make you think for yourself..2022-02-2113 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Climbing The Tree of KnowledgeIt is up to the student to reach for the inner insights to the fighting arts, and climb the tree of knowledge to unravel the precious gems of the Fighting Arts!2022-02-2106 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Brave, Brutal & Good TechniqueThese three elements were imperative to my eldest brother in Kung Fu. Let’s jump right into this episode and explore these events of the Combat Art’s2022-02-2008 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Purpose Driven Movement “Attitude”Attitude, Intent, and Purpose are strong traits to add and a necessary element to any practice in the Combat Arts. Take a listen and increase your awareness and focus with this podcast segment from Iron Wire Martial Arts..2022-02-2006 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Real MasteryTrue Masters of Martial Arts exist all over the world. Here we explore the personality type and how one comes to gain the title or bestowed the name Master…2022-02-2006 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)A Masters Teaching Style & Principle Based Instruction.Real Masters have several methods and ways of teaching, all of them build from a foundation and bring the warrior steadily up to advancing. Here are several ways and methods of teaching for all different types of pupils…2022-02-2010 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Sparring; Hard, Light & TechnicalThere is a specific temperament which comes with hitting and getting hit, here we explore of of Martial Arts greatest pillars and training tools - Sparring!!!2022-02-1810 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Combat ActualizationYou do not jump off into the deepens and then expect you or your students to progress. There are steps to take and drills to use to help the pupil and practitioner achieve combat prowess and efficiency. Here we discuss Combat Actualization…2022-02-1707 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)A Masters ceiling is your floor!A masters roots and experience is the foundation upon which we build from. Always pay respects and homage to those who came before us and mentored us in the Martial Ways…2022-02-1708 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Learn It All, Forget It AllLet’s elaborate on an age old saying found within the Martial Arts and why it’s important..You See, walking the walk is more emporia than than just theorizing it, let’s jump right into this topic now…2022-02-1608 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Key Words & Poetry in War ArtsUse your imaginative force along with descriptive phrases which help unlock your fighting arts true potential..2022-02-1612 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Hypnotic Focus, Broken Rhythm, Telegraphing MovementGetting your opponent to focus on you gives you a complete advantage of your situation, but it comes with a series tool sets to confuse, disorient and outmaneuver your opponent. Please give this very important podcast a listen..I am Sifu Jacob A. Brinnand and this is the lessons from Iron Wire Martial Arts!2022-02-1513 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Physique and Body TypesDon’t discourage or downplay the skinnier or shorter master, not all power comes in the form of a giant muscular warrior..Take a listen and learn about different type of Martial Arts Power!2022-02-1513 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Your Full PotentialMartial Arts is a vessel which can handle your full creative potential..2022-02-1504 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Authenticity, Grace, Heart!We are much more than Machines, our lessons and expression should shine through our abilities and mediums..2022-02-1404 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Universe Will ListenGo For It!!! You absolutely can do anything that you set your mind toward. Your intuition will listen to your actions and you emotional state and respond to it..Work hard and reach for your dreams, I believe in you..2022-02-1408 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)“Your the Greatest Gem” Rely on Oneself.Your interaction and usage of the Martial Arts produces great insights. Never, I repeat never disparage your own interpretations and principles discovered through training. This is the stuff you will build from and grow from, perhaps this is one of the greatest gifts from training…2022-02-1410 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Tools to Not Give Your Power Away!People will always have a comment on everything you do! Do not give your power away to other, over come what your afraid of and transcend what you always thought what impossible!!2022-02-1414 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Your Martial Art Does Not Have The Answer To Everything!A Martial Art does not have all the answers, it gives us enough Material to grow from and learn. The truth is a Martial Art does not need to know everything, it is designed to educate and help us to thrive in our environments…2022-02-1409 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Genesis of War ArtsEvery Martial Art comes out of the frying pan, it all stems from a place of self preservation. Here we explore those ideas and expound upon them…2022-02-1410 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)“Internal Workings” Secret Fighting Language..IWMA Is the Acronym for Iron Wire Martial Arts.This acronym also stands for the secret teaching in Sifu Jacob Brinnand’s school which stands for the Internal Working of Martial Arts. Here are his basic insights shared with you all to kick you off into understanding the internal language of the fighting arts..2022-02-1207 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The biggest difference between Sports & Traditional Martial Arts..Sport fighting has so much to offer. In a world where so much material is readily available I see a great blending of the old and new. Each has so much to offer and creativity to share..Here are my thoughts on the subject and hopefully it can inspire and ring true with you!!2022-02-1213 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)“Does This Work Arguments”Sifu Jacob A Brinnand discusses the silliness of arguing over the internet and about techniques which everyone should be training in the gym and in real life..2022-02-1223 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Perfect Martial Arts AnalogyYou need your supplies, your tools, and your skill sets..Each area of Martial Arts is its own specific domain. Learn the basics and where to get started from..2022-02-0815 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)“Gates” & Mastering this PrincipleGates are pathways or doorways “Gates” to where certain techniques exist. In each realm of the human body exist certain techniques which are more effective than others. These pathways are called Gates and will massively improve the fighting ability of the one who matures this skill..2022-02-0810 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Angles & how to use them!?Angles help you create the desired result in combat and can massively effect the effectiveness of a technique. Please take this universal principle and learn how to use it with your system of Fighting…2022-02-0809 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The “progression” of Combat Techniques.Profession refers to how and the what Conditions are necessary to pull the technique off to maximize its function and effectiveness..Take a listen to this important podcast and add to your repertoire today!!2022-02-0806 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Range and Real Technique Effectiveness!In each domain or range of combat exist and ecosystem of skill sets. Sifu Jacob Brinnand articulates the massively important principle of fighting range and techniques!!2022-02-0812 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Archetype of the WarriorRegardless of Modern or Ancient times the invisible but true aspects of the fighting arts and the Warrior exists..Please give this important segment a listen and hopefully you can gather tools to add onto your fighting system..2022-02-0813 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Energy Development is first an expression from within..Before we get any outward expressions known as Ging, it all starts from within. Acknowledging these inner movements and then exemplifying them gets us to a higher form in the Martial Arts..2022-02-0707 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Fermentation & Percolation.Allowing material to rest and settle gives the warrior time to absorb the material and grow within one’s self..This process can be done by resting with it and merging with it..Here are some great techniques to take with you on your journey..2022-02-0708 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Massive Power: Your Core & JointsYour core lies at the Center of all of your techniques. If you can control your core and the joints of your opponent than your in excellent shape..This lies at the foundation at all higher level techniques..2022-02-0611 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Weapons; Reality Based Martial ArtsUsing Weapons are imbedded into the survival instincts of all humans..Knowing the realities of Survival and Self Defense gives you the ability to understand the situations we are faced with. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare are very important things in the Martial Arts. Here is a great start to approach the subject of Weapons in the Martial Arts..2022-02-0516 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)The Concept of AutopilotHere we explore the concept of Autopilot2022-02-0508 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Find Art in Everything You Do!Everyday activity is a great place to use or play with your skills..Go beyond the training ground and improve yourself in everyday life!!2022-02-0505 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Techniques: When is Enough, Enough?With the digital age of YouTube, Social Media and Open Sharing. We explore the idea of adding onto your system from watching others on video and media platforms..So as one journeys on in the Martial Arts we ask the simple Question, when is Enough, Enough? Sifu Jacob A Brinnand explores this idea and give his insight into it..2022-02-0513 minIron Wire Martial Arts (IWMA ACADEMY)Ging / Jing Energy ManifestationsPower in the Martial Arts in obtained through rigorous training, practice and sacrifice. These are abilities abstained or understood at an intuitive level and now described for the listener to sink there teeth into our studies. Thank you so much for joining me, I look forward to having you join me next time here at the Iron Wire Martial Art Podcast..2022-02-0411 min