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The Empty Cup Podcast

This show is dedicated to all things Martial Arts. It is about JKD, Wing Chun, Jiu Jitsu , Karate, MMA, Kung Fu, and more. We discuss training methods, equipment, latest fights and everything related to the world of Martial Arts.
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Nov 5, 2018

Jason Korol and Eian Carlin talk about the various styles within JKD and whether or those styles are contradictory and if JKD and truly be a unified system. 

Feb 5, 2018

This is an on-the-spot interview I did with Don Brock. Don is my Dia Si Hing in JKD. This is the first time I have met him and it was a great conversation. Hope you all enjoy it!

Link to book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/?tag=amazusnavi-20&hvadid=229232982388&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14137944682630309108&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029965&hvtargid=kwd-13273016&ref=pd_sl_7j18redljs_e_p38

Jan 27, 2018

Jason Korol back on the program. In this episode, we talk about the misunderstandings between JKD and Wing Chun. And the myths JKD has about Wing Chun and Wing Chun has about JKD. Controversial topic! Consider yourself warned!

Book on weight loss:

https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Sins-Your-Failing-What-ebook/dp/B0777FPKZQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517026148&sr=8-2&keywords=Diet+Sins

Dec 18, 2017

This is basically a response to a response video. A good friend of mine, Taylor Kelly, over at Martial Tutor, did a response to a video made by another good friend Jason Korol. The video was about the relationship between JKD and MMA. So today on the show, Jason and I talk about the relationship between the two disciplines and what they can learn from each other. Enjoy!

Link to book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Sins-Your-Failing-What-ebook/dp/B0777FPKZQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1513557594&sr=8-3&keywords=Diet+Sins

Nov 16, 2017

In this interview, Ando and I talk about everything under the Martial sun. Hard style Verses soft style, when to go to a new school, how to prepare for a fight and more! This was a great conversation. Listen and enjoy!

 

Link to book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Sins-Your-Failing-What-ebook/dp/B0777FPKZQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510866563&sr=8-3&keywords=Diet+Sins

Nov 7, 2017

Richard Torres, a Bruce Lee Historian, answers the tough questions. We talk about Bruce's evolution from Wing Chun to JKD. What he kept what he added and what he discarded? Find out in this interview.

 

Link to book on weight loss:

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510018240&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Oct 30, 2017

In this interview, Shad and I talk about the good and ugly of seminar training. You can learn a lot from a seminar. However, there are some draw backs. There are things you need to watch for. What are they? Listen and enjoy!

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509321396&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Oct 23, 2017

Jason Korol and I talk about the crossing over and training JKD and Wing Chun. Are there benefits? Are there set backs?

Also, should there be a difference between a teacher and a practitioner? Should someone be held back because they cannot teach? And much much more. Enjoy!

 

Here is the link to the book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508720251&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Oct 8, 2017

David Whitehead is the host of his own podcast called, The Truth Warrior. He and I (Eian Carlin) talk about his background in the Martial Arts as well as his philosophy on the warrior mentality and the need for that mentality in today's world. 

 

Link to the book on Weight Loss and Intermittent Fasting 

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507499519&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Oct 3, 2017

Rokas, from the video, Aikido vs. MMA, joins us on today's program. He opens up about his background in Aikido and what made him what to pressure test it against an MMA fighter. Also, Rokas talks about how he is still using Aikido in his BJJ training 

 

Book on Intermittent Fasting 

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506995251&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Sep 28, 2017

The minds behind the popular video, Okinawan Karate: The Original MMA, Michel and Aaron, join me on the program today. We talk about the state of Karate, why it is considered useless by some, and what karate Culture is doing to raise it's street cred. Can kata be used in a real fight? If so, how? Does karate need to change or just be re-discovered? 

 

Link to book on weight loss and intermittent fasting 

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506621133&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Sep 25, 2017

In this episode, I talk to John Parish who was a student of Abel Sandoval, who was my Si Gong. There is little known about Able Sandoval in the world of JKD. He was a student Steve Johnson and Bill Holland's first JKD instructor. He was a competent fighter and a wealth of kung fu knowledge. Abel died back in 2005 of cancer and in this episode we celebrate his life. 

 

Also, we are looking for anyone who may know some of Abel's students: Tommy Sanchez, Don Brock, and Dale Olson. If you know any of those people, please let them know that we would like to get in contact with them. 

Link to the book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506358102&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Sep 18, 2017

My apologies to everyone. The last podcast was an audio mistake. It was not my discussion with Jason but was a previous podcast. So here is the audio with Jason on the pros and cons of training JKD

 

Link to book on intermittent fasting:

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505752554&sr=8-1&keywords=Fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Sep 14, 2017

What are the best and worst aspects of training JKD? Does JKD need improvement? If so, how? Can JKD contribute to MMA? If so, How? Also, how should you handle limiting beliefs about your training? All this and more in this episode of The Empty Cup Podcast!

 

Book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505421983&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Aug 27, 2017

On this episode, Paul S. Lewis and I talk about comparing and really competing with JKD against other JKD'ers. Also, the future of JKD and grappling.  

http://www.ijkdc.com/

 

Here is the book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503872411&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Aug 20, 2017

In this episode, Shad and I talk about the pros and cons of training the Wing Chun Forms. What do the forms mean? What do the movements mean? Why are they ordered the way they are? And are there any disadvantages of training forms today? All this and more on today's episode!

 

Book on intermittent fasting:

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503271397&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Aug 10, 2017

In this conversation, Taylor and I talk about what it would take to make Akido and Karate legitimate fighting arts. Also, more on why MMA is the most realistic training around and the pros and cons of belt ranking. Enjoy!

Link to the book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502393865&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Jul 29, 2017

If you have to use your martial skills to defend yourself, even if you are in the right, you may have to face legal ramifications. What do you need to know if you have to talk to the police after defending yourself or a friend? The answer might shock you. Listen and learn on today's episode!

 

Book on weight loss:

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501335696&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Jul 22, 2017

Is knife training compatible with JKD? If so, what is the best way to train with a knife and maintain the core essence of JKD? Also, what is the best way to prepare for a real knife attack? Learn all of this and more with today's guest Guru Billy Brown. 

 

Link to book on Weight Loss:

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500685574&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Jul 17, 2017

Have you ever wondered what the place is for leg locks in your Jiu Jitsu training? Or if Wing Chun is helpful for Jiu Jitsu? If you have, then let Gregor Strakl, our gest, help you out. Gregor is a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu and University of Grappling Athlete who most recently completed at EBI 10 Trial Invitational and is SJJIF World M1 Champion at brown belt. And this is not all of his accomplishments!

Listen and enjoy!

 

Link to book on weight loss:
https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500254222&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Jul 6, 2017

Was JKD Defined by the era in which it was developed? If so how much? Would JKD look different if it were developed today? Also, sau training for MMA and more!

 

Book On Weight Loss

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499382917&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Jun 25, 2017

Hear Sean Madigan from Dudes of Kung Fu and I chop it up over if one can reconstruct JKD from other styles. Also, hear how Sean got interested in the Martial Arts in the first place. Plus, hear our thoughts about the "new" video with Bruce Lee sparing.

 

Book on Intermittent Fasting:

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498433759&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Jun 22, 2017

In this episode you will learn why smiling may be your best self defense tool, and how to know the best school for you, and why teaching children may be more difficult that you might think. 

 

Link to book on weight loss

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498154856&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

Jun 12, 2017

Taylor Kelley is the founder of the Functional Taekwondo Federation. In this episode, we talk about how much of TKD is useful for reality based fighting, should we abandon Kata training altogether, and can MMA benefit from TKD training? Listen and find out the answers to these questions and more. 

 

Link to book on weight loss:

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Break-Your-Plateau-Intermittent-ebook/dp/B06XXT1VRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497290677&sr=8-1&keywords=fasting+to+break+your+plateau

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