Martial Journeys Podcast

Music and fighting are so intimately connected to the human condition that there has never been a culture without them. Both are hardwired into our brains. But how can we use that to our advantage? Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! 50 States Challenge:  http://martialjourneys.blogspot.com/search/label/50%20States%20Challenge The Transformative Power of Classical Music https://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion Jersey Joe Walcott’s... The post Episode 18: Music, Rhythm & Timing appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

How to manage nervousness for tournaments, tests and demonstrations. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 17: Managing Nervousness appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

There are only two possible metrics for your success as a martial arts instructor. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 16: Good and Bad Teaching appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Thinking deep thoughts about the oldest and most widely practiced weapon. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 15: Overthinking the Stick appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

We martial artists talk a good game about using our training to impart life skills. But are our ideas about the pursuit of mastery really applicable to other fields? I asked experts in multiple disciplines to find out. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Special thanks to: Jason D. Robinson jasondennisrobinson@gmail.com Dr. Matt Wood Texas A&M... The post Episode 14: Shu-Ha-Ri and Mastery According to Non-Martial Artists appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

What biology, physics and psychology have to say about energy in the martial arts. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 13: What’s the Deal with Energy? appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Four true stories about martial artists that for some reason have never been made into movies. Enjoy! Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Most recent blog post: Two Approaches to Mental Strength Thanks to those who contributed to the Ken Bent Cancer GoFundMe. The post Episode 12: Martial Artists Whose Lives Should Be Movies appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

We usually train barefoot, but would it be better to wear shoes? Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 11: Bare Feet and Shoes appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Teaching “Stranger Danger” doesn’t help.  Here’s what will. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 10: The Stranger Danger Problem appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Breaking down martial arts training by age. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 9: Training for a Lifetime appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

The bare minimum that martial artists should know about sexual assault. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 8: Sexual Assault appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Most people learn at least a little language and culture when they begin studying martial arts.  Taking it further than that has its pros and cons. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 7: Language and Culture appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Learning in martial arts is as old as the martial arts themselves, but today we understand the process better than ever before. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 6: The Science of Learning appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Episode 5 of the Martial Journeys Podcast.  Yelling and breathing for optimal performance in the martial arts. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! Wait, that picture is from my blog! The post Episode 5: Breathing and Yelling appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Episode 4 of the Martial Journeys Podcast.  The internet is a powerful tool that the great martial artists of the past did not have.  In this episode, how to get the most out of articles, podcasts, and videos. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 4: Learning from the Internet appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Episode 3 of the Martial Journeys Podcast.  In this episode, how to train in Korea, and how to get the most out of your time there. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 3: How to Train in Korea appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Episode 2 of the Martial Journeys Podcast.  In this episode, what you can do if you are stagnating, getting worse, or otherwise discouraged in your training. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 2: Managing Discouragement appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.

Episode 1 of the Martial Journeys Podcast.  In this episode, handling and preventing knee injuries in martial arts training. Please subscribe in iTunes or on Android! The post Episode 1: Why Your Knees Hurt and What You Can Do About It appeared first on Martial Journeys of Madison.