Martial Arts
Why the Martial Arts are a Haven For Sexual Predators
Let's confront some harsh realities, learn some uncomfortable facts, and then solve the damn problem once and for all.
QiAnon – China’s Own Nationalist Moron Problem
QAnon may be a uniquely American phenomenon, but let's not pretend the problem of easily-duped morons is is limited to the West
Historical European Martial Arts: Separating the ‘bull’ from the facts
The depiction of European swordplay in popular media is almost never based on real martial practices, as stunt work and stage choreography tends to follow the ‘rule of cool’ more than it relies upon historical sources as a reference point.
09 Blackmonk: SAMBO, Street Fighting, Punk Rock
What's it like to have someone actually gouge your eye out AND grab your dudebits in a fight and still win that fight? This guy can tell you!
On this episode of The Art of Fighting BS podcast, we have an international SAMBO competitor who goes by the name of "Blackmonk" on the Bullshido forums. He's also the frontman for the band Bullshit Detector, if that ain't just f'n awesome.
03 Martial Arts Episode: Omega and Battlefields
A lot of you have been asking us to do martial arts-related stuff, so we changed things up a bit this time for you. Here's an episode of "The Art of Fighting BS Podcast" featuring a conversation between Michael "Omega" MacDonald and Sam "Battlefields" Fields—both of which you'll recognize from the Bullshido forums.
Are Martial Arts a form of Cultural Appropriation?
The academic definition of Cultural Appropriation is "the adoption of elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture". A while back,...
Bare-knuckle Boxing Returns to the United States
After 130 years, the state of Wyoming has decided to let boxers "knuckle up", under the old school, but arguably safer rules for a...
Old School Karate? Cobra Kai’s Fangs Examined
The 1984 movie The Karate Kid was a stereotypical coming-of-age story that was once embraced by a generation without question. 2018's Cobra Kai television...
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At 9:30 PM EST tonight, Victor Guillermo "Willy" Hardoy, a Brazilian Jiujitsu black...
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37 The Problem of Sexual Predators in the Martial Arts
The world of martial arts has a persistent, significant problem with sexual predators, particularly those who work their way into positions of authority as instructors and coaches. William Murphy, PhD, a third-degree Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt and instructor, comes on the show to discuss how this problem can be addressed, and the professional ethics involved in being an instructor.
36 – DMT and Psychedelics Without the BS
The podcast world (especially the bro-sphere) is overrun with ridiculous misinformation and BS about DMT and psychedelics in particular. We bring on an expert in the industry to discuss what is really going on, and why no, you're not seeing interdimensional space elves you dork.
Why Cops Need to Train Better – Physical Management Techniques and Law Enforcement
Regardless of whether or not you think "All Cops Are Bastards", most cops are Bad at Grappling.
The Hard Problem of Consciousness for People Who Get Knocked Unconscious
Is the "mind" separate from the body? It certainly doesn't feel like that when you get KTFO. However...