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Send us a textChapter Three concludes this year's Halloween show with a discussion on the impact created by irrational fears and the real problems at the root of those individuals who commit crimes in the name of antagonistic dieties. We then discuss how fear of witches, teenage violence and the development of occult magical practices can provide us with lessons in short-term self-protection, long-term self-protection and martial arts history.Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksMusic "Dark Spirits" by Our Music Box 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 textChapter Two of our annual Halloween show continues on from the tragic teenage crime of the previous episode and looks further back into history.  Here we go through the philosophical and counter-cultural roots for the hysteria that became the Satanic Panic. Martial arts historians might start to note interesting parallels for the origin of invented traditions whilst self-protection teachers and students will see how bad assumptions can be dangerous in the hands of the learned. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksMusic "Dark Spirits" by Our Music Box 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 Instagr

Send us a textYear four of our Halloween tradition takes a look at lessons to be learned from crimes associated with the occult and crimes caused by fear of the occult. There is much to unpack in relation to both self-protection and martial arts. Chapter One looks at the bored and wayward teenager Ricky Kasso from Northport, Long Island, who became addicted to drugs, praised Satan and committed murder. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksMusic "Dark Spirits" by Our Music Box 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 textMy apologies for the disruption but Martial Movie Massacre 10 will now be put back in favour of the annual Halloween edition of this podcast. Thank you for your patience. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksSupport 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 episode we continue our annual “Martial Movie Massacre” event with contributions from these really excellent people. There’s Kris Wilder of the Back Channel and Martial Arts & Life podcasts, Mary Stevens founder of the Athena School of Karate and author of the Warrior Monkeys books, fabulous newcomer to the show, Vijay Pathak of Forest School of Karate, new guest but regular contributor to the questions section of the show, Daragh Breahnach of Navan Wing Tsun, Peter Jones founder of Kajuen Ryu Ju Jutus and author of  “Ninja Nurse” returns with another reality check on martial movie injuries, Les Bubka of the Anxious Black Belt podcast and author of the book of the same name, and finally regular questions contributor and founder of Kuroten Karate, Tracey Radley.  Put down the gloves and pick up the popcorn for: “Son of Martial Movie Massacre”. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb Book

Send us a textThe annual Martial Movie Massacre event continues with this spotlight on 1980s US martial arts movies, the films that shaped the landscape for what I watched during my early training days.  Using 1988 as our spotlight year and a stand alone comic-strip, we will look into the major changes that took place in the low budget world of US martial arts movies and the four icons that shaped the following decade. The 1970s martial arts movie scene had been largely dominated by the Kung Fu genre, mainly imported from Hong Kong. Enter the Dragon, released in 1973, was the first Hollywood Asian martial arts movie and should have paved the way, but instead a huge void was left by the tragic death of Bruce Lee. It was only in the late '70s that some independent film-makers in the west believed they could change the face of western action movies by infusing them with a richer variety of fight choreography.  Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimer

Send us a textThe annual Martial Movie Massacre event takes a shift in direction away from cliches and tropes. This time our guest martial arts teachers discuss under-rated martial arts movies and non-martial arts movies they recocommend to martial artists. "Revenge of Martial Movie Massacre" features an interview with Hinnerup Karate's Jan Drachman, "Finding the Truth" podcast's Ben Myers and Andrea Harkins of "The Martial Arts Woman" website, podcast and book fame. There are also cameos from Mary Stevens of "Athena Karate" and Kris Wilder of "The Back Channel" podcast. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksHinnerup KarateFind the Truth PodcastThe Martial Arts Woman Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost

Send us a textOn this show I finally get a chance to invite my long-time friend, pragmatic karate pioneer and progressive traditionalists, Iain Abernethy, onto the show. Iain's impact on modern martial arts cannot be overstated. There is a good chance shows you listen to on martial arts were inspired and encouraged by this man. Iain had previously interviewed me on his own podcast and it was about time that he came over here. Our discussion centres on progress and evolution in martial arts. We go over a lot of misunderstandings and some great tangents that I found very enjoyable. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksIain Abernethy WebsiteSupport 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

Send us a textThis episode's special guest, Gretchen Carlson has emerged as a leading critical thinker in the martial arts world. Her podcast, "Martial Journeys", champions science to teach better martial arts.  In her discussion on this show we discuss the dangers of pseudoscience and the frequent misuse of science in the martial arts subculture. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksMartial Journeys PodcastMartial Journeys BlogMartial Journeys WebsiteMartial Journeys Facebook PageMartial Journeys Twitter PageSupport 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 episode Athena School of Karate founder, children's author and secondary school teacher, Mary Stevens chooses three books that can benefit martial artists. Pulling no punches, we look at how certain books can better guide martial artists to improve themselves, others and their training environments. Topics range to looking at the reasoning behind one's actions to achieve the best outcomes, how being a good role model means more intelligent communication and, in line with this show's ethos, we look at the role of critical thinking. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksAthena School of KarateMary Steven's Blog on teaching for Fairfight in Varanasi IndiaPodcast Interviews with Mary StevensWarrior Monkeys Books WebsiteSimon Sinek: How Great Leaders Inspire Action TED talkStart with Why by Simon SinekI'm OK - You're Okay by Thomas A. HarrisTricks of the Mind

Send us a textThis special podcast's guest is Andrea Harkins of "The Martial Arts Woman" who discusses five female martial arts icons from history. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksThe Martial Arts Woman WebsiteThe Martial Arts Woman PodcastAndrea Harkins' BooksAmazon Women History Amanirenas Lin SiniangElla HattanEdith GarrudSupport 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 episode's guest is martial arts teacher, best-selling author and operator of the Back Channel and Martial Arts & Life podcasts, Kris Wilder. Kris, who began his martial arts journey in 1977,  is respected internationally for his work. This discussion explores more efficient systems for martial arts teaching, learning and practice without gimmicks. Shownotes/links: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksWrong Fu PaperbackKris Wilder's WebsiteKris Wilder's Author PageSupport 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 textWelcome to Season Four of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast. This season will include a series of interviews with some fascinating martial artists. My show has always been about ideas, eclecticism and authenticity. What better way to set the bar and tone for my future guest than my old friend, Phil Bedwell. Phil has been an avid martial arts cross-trainer his entire life, but he has not list field limit him. Not only has he expanded to health and fitness, but he is forever stretching his creative boundaries. I met him as part of the emerging extreme professional wrestling culture, but since then Phil has moved into various other areas of physical expression, including performance art and now on screen acting. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb BooksWrong Fu PaperbackSlouching Towards Masculinity - Jamie Clubb InterviewPhil Bedwell WebsiteSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "

Send us a textThe New Year's edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts continues from the previous show in answering questions from martial arts/self-protection teachers and students. Subjects include young adult violence, good pressure testing and the importance of research.  Looking at some seasonal stories, the show moves into a discussion on the importance of keeping connected and supporting fellow martial artists. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb eBooksMary Stevens' Athena School of Karate Facebook PageHolstebro Taekwondo KlubKei Ryu Practical KarateSupport 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 third annual Christmas edition of the official Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Podcast (Jamie Clubb's Podcast) continues our tradition of answering listener questions along with a Christmas ramble. In this episode I look at the semantic issue of self-protection and self-defence whilst also covering the reason why personal security might be trained without hard skills yet hard skills should not be trained without personal security. Next I am pinned down by the first five things I would teach about self-protection to a non-martial artist and a martial artist. Then we look at what changes I have implemented during the Covid-19 restrictions of 2020 and what I plan on keeping post-pandemic. My last question for this show takes us all on a journey through weight divisions in combat sports and what can that mean for self-defence training. Weight categories appear throughout all mainstream full-contact (and semi-contact) combat sports yet Lethwei, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, some MMA and several comp

Send us a textThis short episode is the audio version of a piece I wrote for the UK's annual anti-bullying week. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks National Bullying HelplineNSPCC Anti-Bullying ResourcesAnti-Bullying AllianceSupport 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 textOur third Halloween show takes a look at the urban myth of Halloween Sadism and tackles the Stranger Danger gimmick. Halloween is the deadliest night and has the deadliest hour for child killings. It is also a night that sees raised levels of violence.  However, in order to properly tackle these problems as self-protection teachers and students we need to look at the facts behind this after we crush the spectre of the Candyman. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Aftermath Part 1Aftermath Part 2: Curse of the Black DogPinocchio's Valentine and the Handshake Hit Razorblade in the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends by Joel Best and Gerald HoriouchiJoel Best: Halloween SadismThreatened Children by Joel BestHalloween: The Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows by Jack Santino"Halloween, Candy, Poison, and Razorblades: Why Worry?" Psychology Today"The Men Wh

Send us a textThis special edition provides you with  another full train-at-home solo routine for skill development, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance via MMA shadow sparring. 10 minute warm-up and 10 x 3 minute rounds.Don't forget to check out the full video on YouTube Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Music Attributions Creed theme song / Workout, Training, Boxe, Motivation (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/JuIL4y7D1iU Machinimasound - Queen Of The Night / Rocky theme song, Training, Rock, Workout (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/l4vdAWSSYV0Epic Resiliency Motivational / Workout, Training, Cinematic, Sport (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/iIP5T4oXHCwInfraction - Sport Music (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/iEJ4yP9k1JIRocky theme song - Tiger / Motivation, Workout, Training, Soundtrack, Cinematic (No Copyright Music) Video

Send us a textFor the fourth part of this mini series on martial arts movie tropes and cliches takes its cue from anthology films. Jamie Clubb interviews Jan Drachman (Hinnerup Karate) twice, offers his own contribution as from series favourite Gretchen Carlson (Martial Journeys of Madison) and Matt Stait (best-selling author of Online Martial Arts Evolution or Extinction?)The titles for each contribution are as follows: The Sound of One Fist PunchingBreaking GlassNinja Homeopathy Multiple MotivationsThe Complete FighterPut down the gloves and pick up the pop corn!Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Jan Drachman & Hinnerup KarateGretchen Carlson's Martial Journeys of MadisonMatt Stait's Modern Samurai Academy of Martial ArtsSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chimera Martial Art

Send us a textThe third instalment in this series on martial arts movie tropes and cliches tackles the very definition of a martial arts movie. We are also joined by the great Iain Abernethy who gives his views on the unseen unreality. Put down the gloves and pick up the pop corn!Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Iain Abernethy WebsiteEric R WilliamsSupport 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