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Send us a textUnified Fighting Systems founder, AG Martial Arts Centre owner, therapist and author, Andy Gibney joins the show for a look back at a childhood favourite. Taking the "Everything is Martial Arts" concept in an interesting direction, we look at the gentle world of A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh and discuss its influence and connections to martial arts. Far from living up to the moniker "a bear with very little brain", Pooh might be a childhood gateway to critical thinking. Whereas owl presents us with the model of the flawed teacher. With fear being such an important area of understanding in self-protection, Piglet provides a certain perspective. Meanwhile Tigger and Eeyore provide us with opposite extremes of emotion whilst also potentially showing the benefits of enthusiasm and stoicism. There's a lot to unpack!Unified Fighting SystemsAndy Gibney author websiteAndy Gibney books Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the

Send us a textChimera in name and nature, as CCMA look towards his 20th anniversary as a brand and teaching concept we cover a range of very different topics. This includes discussing my experiences at the first Martial Arts Festival last year, the Tyson Fury/Francis Ngannou bout, answer a question on whether or not Krav Maga is the most plagiarised training concept and another question on workplace assault before wrapping up with exciting upcoming news for CCMA in 2024.   Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textThe second part of our Christmas episode looks back on some highlights of 2023 and answers some more questions for the CCMA Facebook group. Topics include: Martial art movie inspiration, 40th anniversary of Enter the Dragon, conspiracy theory as a negative religion, how to defeat defaulting into consensual violence under pressure, wombats versus meerkats and choosing a base martial art.Cinema, Life and Everything Hannah's BookshelfStiff Right HandInto the DojoEveryday Martial ArtistConversations in Karate Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textThis season's Christmas episode opens with a ramble on a self-protection/martial arts perspective on the real meaning of the festive season before providing a deep answer to Ron Goin's question: Is the use of rank in martial arts truly a motivation for learning ? Here are some useful shownotes for this episode: Martial Arts Ranks: Clarifying Origins, Colors, and the Father of Japanese Swimming The Olympic Movement and Kano JigoroKarate Belt Ranks - History and PresentHow Long Does It Take To Earn A BJJ Black Belt?The Founding of Kodokan JudoChinese Wushu Duanwei Grading SystemDid Professor Jigoro Kano Earn a PhD?Kung Fu Belt Order: Ranking System ExplainedYee's Hung Gar Grading System Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Tw

Send us a textThis year's Halloween episode is chapter one of a look at what might called the "Igor" psyche. Much the stock character of Igor and the monster he assisted to create (in some non-original versions of the story), this psyche is made of composite parts. We will explore this different parts by first covering the real criminal, Fizcko, assistant to the notorious Erzsebet Bathori, The Blood Countess.  Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textOn this episode we are proud to present the voice of Dr Tammy Yard-McCracken. Self-protection is in a constant state of evolution and Tammy provides us with a truly positive state of change. Using her unique background, training and experience she highlights the hugely neglected area of the insidious assault and domestic violence. Her #500Rising movement provides practical responses backed by evidence-based research to deal with one of the most common forms of physical abuse in today's society. Support the showTammy Yard-McCracken Resources: #500RisingTammy Yard McCracken on LinkedInTammy Yard McCracken on FacebookTammy on Ownership on Kore Self DefenseTammy Yard McCracken on InstagramJoe Saunders Interview with Tammy Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebo

Send us a textThis special bonus episode was released on the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death. Its main piece is a review of Davis Miller's "The Tao of Bruce Lee", one of the most honest and reflective works written about Bruce Lee and his influence, but also includes updated comments on other books I have read since such as Tom Bleecker's "Unsettled Matters" and Andrew Polly's "Bruce Lee: A Life".  Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textSupport the showWe begin our study of opportunistic crimes and their unique brand of predator. Chapter 1 - Detective Haarmann - Where we are introduced to a grisly opportunist who first terrified and then revolted the inhabitants of inter-war Hanover, Germany. Fritz "The Wolf-Man" Haarmann, a lazy, unintelligent, habitual crook and child molester, took full advantage of the desperate environment that surrounded him. Chapter 2 - The Opportunistic Predator - We break down what a threat means in self-protection and focus on the opportunity element. This leads us on to criminals who are disorganised in their methods and focus on opportunity. Music for this episode: "Dark Music - Creepy Music Box" by Terra Fantasy Music"May We Go Round" by Darren Curtis Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb C

Send us a textSupport the showCoinciding with the 40th anniversary of "Return of the Jedi" this special episode dives deep into Star Wars connections to martial arts and self-protection. This episode's chapters: 1. Not My Martial Arts Movie... YetWhy, despite Star Wars arguably being a martial arts movie, it probably did not inspire me to pursue martial arts. 2. The Dark Side of the Force and the Dark TriadMachiavellianism and manipulative personality traits of the Sith... and the Jedi. 3. Leia Shot FirstWhy Lucas didn't need to change one of his scenes, how Hollywood gets self-protection wrong and Leia: the proactive princess the trilogy needed. Guest star: Mikael Oddershede of Hostlebro Taekwondo Klub, Denmark4. Green Lights the WayIndulgent memories of discovering Star Wars on the circus and loving green light sabres. Guest star: Mary Stevens of the Athena School of Karate, Oxfordshire, UK Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Su

Send us a textAhead of the mammoth self-protection/martial arts deep dive into Star Wars, I decided to record an audio version of an old article I wrote on the subject in the pages of "Martial Arts Illustrated". It's a little twee and less jaded than my current work - a bit like Luke Skywalker in the first film - but thought listeners might appreciate it for novelty value alone.  Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textCelebrating its 40th anniversary, V was a science fiction analogy of life under occupation and an exploration on how people act in such a crisis. On this episode we take a deep dive into universal themes of self-protection, case history and the alien martial art of Revok! This is an episode like no other. Fascist Lizards from Outer Space: The Politics, Literary Influences and Cultural History of Kenneth Johnson's V - Dan CoppV - The Original MiniseriesFloyd Patterson vs Ingemar JohanssonDominique Dunne Case Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textOn this show I talk with Tommy Joe Moore on a number of subjects. We look at the differences between pre-gloves pugilism and modern day bareknuckle boxing, the way boxing gyms are run compared to typical martial arts classes, the movie "Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher" and Tommy's time teaching combatives to Ukraine's special forces to main but a few topics. Support the showLinks for Tommy Joe Moore: Tommy Joe Moore WebsiteShanghai School of StreetfightingModern BartitsuTommy's Facebook PageMusic for this episode: Artist: Infraction | Track: FighterStream / Download: https://inaudio.org/track/fighter-har...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1DFrcT...Infraction channel:    / infraction  "Scott Buckley - Legionnaire" is under an Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0)Support Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't

Send us a textOn this special extra episode I delve back into my cultural heritage to reveal the truth of the most secret martial art of them all: Cor Chat! Support the showMusic Credit: ▶Music InformationTitle: CircusArtist: Grow4Music (D)Photo: JOSHUA COLEMAN on UnsplashGenre: Soundtrack + Fun + Bright + Active▶'Soundcloud' download linkhttps://soundcloud.com/fm_to-go/circus& Hanz Zimmer Style by Difourks [ No Copyright Music ] Inspirational Epic Cinematic Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textThis special episode revisits the "Way of the Bear" theme first covered in the penultimate show of the second season (2019). Since losing my mother in 2021, I have become more reflective on what she taught me and its influence over my own teaching. Therefore,  this episode is dedicated to all the wise mothers who guide their children to become safer and stronger in life. It is especially dedicated to my mother in honour of her birthday on 20th March, UK's Mother Day occurring in the same month and International Women's Day also takes place in March.  Music for this Episode: TRACK: The End By Day 7Music provided by RFM Royalty Free Music LibraryVideo Link:    • Mother's Day Back...  ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★LICENSECreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0TRACK: Wisdom Composed by Savfk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgV-ldtlTQY  Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the sho

Send us a text"When Parents Aren't Around: A Young Person's Guide to Self-Protection" is a critically acclaimed book and service. The totally revised, re-edited and fully illustrated new edition has additional material and will be available as both an Ebook and a paperback for the first time. Also for the first time I am offering certified teaching courses for a new programme based on the book's material.  Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textOn this episode we take the "Everything is Martial Arts" route again but this time with a guest. Iain Abernethy and I discuss how punk rock can parallel and intersect with martial arts. Also, check out the release of the new edition of "When Parents Aren't Around" and be a part of the change in children's realistic self-protection. Iain Abernethy WebsiteLaunch of the updated edition of "When Parents Aren't Around""When Parents Aren't Around" buy on AmazonSupport the show Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook Group Clubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Clubb Chimera YouTube Clubb Chimera Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textI may have missed the New Year date in line with the Gregorian calendar. However, the Chinese Zodiac’s calendar begins on 22nd January. It’s the Year of the Rabbit and so I took the opportunity to run my two Way of the Rabbit shows from way back in season 2 as a bumper edition. The content still stands up but I apologise for the sound quality, which I have only been able to slightly improve. So that just leaves me to say in my best possible Mandarin (please forgive me) Xīnnián hǎo and in Cantonese, as it was said in my school which had a lot of Hong Kong nationals, Gong hei fat choy. Have a happy vigilant, witty, quick-minded and ingenious year of the Rabbit. Show Notes for this episode: Tsukahara Bokuden – Samurai LegendBrer RabbitThe Art of War by Sun Tzu The Art of Fighting Without Fighting by Geoff ThompsonRicky Hatton gets Mugged in China by Mark Vester Music for the Outro:  "Titans" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpVSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy

Send us a textThe final episode to this two season/eight-part story has arrived. Jersey Joe and Ezzard are head-to-head in a living chess match played out in the boxing ring. Walcott breaks records in challenging for the world heavyweight title for an historic fourth time, but no one wants to be known as great loser. What will be his legacy? Show Notes: Ben Myers (Progressive Fighting Systems Profile)Knuckle up Buttercup - Ben Myers PodcastTribute to the Man Who Didn't Quit Jersey Joe Walcott: A Boxing BiographyBoxing Biographies: Jersey Joe WalcottClose Encounters with the Gloves OffThe RingEast Side BoxingWho in the World is Arnold Cream? Joe Louis:Music:

Send us a textThe penultimate episode of the Cakewalker quintology and the entire Jersey Joe Walcott story (first started in season four's trilogy, "Coal for Jersey Joe"). Ezzard Charles faces the pressure of being a heavyweight champion that followed the beloved Joe Louis. Meanwhile, Louis is forced out of retirement by severe financial problems. The two men will have to face off to decide the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. At the same time, Jersey Joe Walcott begins his campaign for a rematch against Charles as faces off against competition in Europe. Tribute to the Man Who Didn't Quit Jersey Joe Walcott: A Boxing BiographyBoxing Biographies: Jersey Joe WalcottClose Encounters with the Gloves OffThe RingEast Side BoxingWho in the World is Arnold Cream? Joe Louis:Music:

Send us a textChristmas takes us full circle as we continue with the Jersey Joe Walcott story. We pick up with the build up to Jersey Joe's third attempt at the world heavyweight title. The National Boxing Association declares the position vacant with its former holder, Joe Louis, promoting a fight to determine the new champion. Jersey Joe takes on the "Cincinnati Cobra" Ezzard Charles. Along the way we look at the history of the left hook, boxing's great surprise attack forged through the gloved era and an apt metaphor for life. We also take a brief look at Two-Ton Tony Galento, one of the sport's most colourful figures, as he checks out the two new prospects. Going further back, we recount the uncanny tale of when Jersey Joe met the original Joe Walcott and look at his story as one of history's greatest welterweights. Shownotes/Links: Tribute to the Man Who Didn't Quit Jersey Joe Walcott: A Boxing BiographyBoxing Biographies: Jersey Joe WalcottClose Encounters with the Glo