In this interview, I (Eian Carlin) talk to Daniel Woolhiser about his Freestyle Tae Kwon Do Federation. We talk about why he still does one steps and kata. As well as going back to traditional TKD in order to move his federation into the future.
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What is the difference between Attributes and Techniques? How do these things differ from principle and your goals in the martial arts? How should you train Attributes? Listen and find out!
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What do woman really need to know in order to defend themselves? What is the worst thing a woman can do if she is being attacked? What should a woman do against a larger and stronger man who is looking to hurt her? Listen and find out.
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Interview with Chewie from ChewJitsu. We talk about when it is good to learn leg locks when you know a student is ready for promotion, obsession over belts, and how your game develops over time.
Book on intermittent fasting:
How not to be a jerk in class by understanding the etiquette of training on today's episode of The Empty Cup Podcast.
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Author of: JKD Pure and Simple, Jason Korol joins us today for some controversial topics. What is JKD? Is it a style? Is it a set of concepts? Is it both?
Find out our opinions on today's show.
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In this interview with Kevin Secours, we talk about the true history of Systema, what makes Systema work and why some brands of Systema are not as effective. Can Systema be saved form a bad reputation? Find out in this episode.
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In this episode, Shad and I talk about the origin of factions in the Martial Arts. Are factions good? When does a faction become a completely different style of Martial Art? Find out this and more on this episode of The Empty Cup Podcast.
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In this interview with 13 time world champion, Aaron Reis we tackle the challenging subject of whether or not sport karate can contribute to MMA. We also talk about what makes a fake black belt and in what ways traditional Martial Arts can benefit from cross training.
In this interview with Professor Roy Dean, we talk about the different teaching methods. We analogize learning Martial Arts to learning a language. With that analogy, we talk about what is the best way to learn Martial Arts in general and Jiu Jitsu in particular. What style of teacher are you? Which kind of student are you? Find out this and more in this episode.
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In this interview with Stephan Kesting, we talk about a verity of topics including, how training for competition can make you better and worse at BJJ depending on what your goals are. In addition, we talk about when it's OK to go for the eyes when rolling, and where Wing Chun works best.
Here is a link to my book on intermittent fasting
Awesome interview today with Professor Roy Harris. In this interview he talks about the five different categories of Martial Arts, which are most alike and which are most different. Also, what you really need to know to protect yourself on the street! Enjoy the program.
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In this episode, we (Eian and Shad) talk about the differences between MMA and Street combat, where they overlap and where they differ. Also, I talk about some real altercations that I (Eian) have been in and whether or not it looked like MMA. In addition me and Shad also give our top 3 fighting tips.
And here is the link to my new book. Enjoy!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Eian+Carlin
This is an interview with Adam Chan where he drops some major truth bombs! Like why your Martial Art is not traditional enough, and why MMA is not a "modern" Martial Art. Also, how to ready yourself for the street. You can get in contact with Adam here
https://www.pragmaticmartialarts.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/adamchan1
Fook Yeung and Jesse Glover student, Steve Smith share with us the lessons he learned from these two giants. He also gives us his own insight on Martial Art training and how to become a better martial artist.
In this episode, Eian Carlin, and Shad Scott, interview Sean Madigan from The Dudes of Kung Fu Podcast. They talk about the differences between JKD and Wing Chun and whether or not JKD is improved, fixed, or corrected. Wing Chun. A controversial topic, so tune in and hear what we conclude.
Hey everyone, Just a quick note. This podcast originally dropped the audio at 10 min in. So I have (hopefully) corrected it. So this podcast is re-published. Thanks and sorry for the delay.
In this episode, Eian and Shad talk about why there are so many martial art schools that act like cults. Also, what kind of people run them and what kind of people join them. And some of the characteristics of a martial art cults.
In this episode, Eian interviews Taylor Kelly who is the founder of a new Taekwondo federation called Functional Taekwondo. In this episode they two discuss what makes a martial art a bullshido martial art, how to bulshido proof, your martial art, what traditional TKD can offer to MMA, and what's new about his federation. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSIXsSYn_kPHgz_GCS7swdw
In this episode, Eian Carlin and Shad Scott interview Daniel Arellano. Dan has won 3 MMA fights. First one by tko, second by ko and third by decision. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to prepare yourself for full contact.
In this episode, Eian Carlin talks about what you need to know when you start a new style. Advanced to beginner or black belt to white belt, you will know how to handle it. Plus a digression on if Wing Chun is good for ground work.
Today on the show we have guest Shad Scott a certified instructor in Wing Chun. We talk about whether or not certification is important or necessary. Also, when is it important to cross train another system and when can cross training another style hinder your progress.
Eian Carlin talks about what the Empty Cup Podcast is all about. Topics, Guests, Controversy and more.