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Send us a textThis year's editions of Martial Movie Massacre continue with even more content as we put to bed the myth that martial arts movies are largely responsible for martial art movie tropes and cliches. From "The Avengers" to "Bad Day at Black Rock" via the Eon James Bond franchise, the original Star Trek series and The Saint we look at the judo chop, the generic throw and the double-axe handle. These tropes and bad fight scene ideas emerged as Asian martial arts failed to get a foothold on the mainstream market until the 1970s, but once they were in place they would be hard to shake. Yet, if we look at an unsuccessful post WW2 movie, we note that things might have been different. Meanwhile, special guests, Peter Jones and Leigh Simms, deliver insightful and entertaining contributions on getting knocked out and heroes who break the law. Put down the gloves and pick up the pop corn!Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera You

Send us a textDue to popular demand, "Martial Movie Massacre" is back! We have more shows, more guests and far more discussion on martial art movie tropes and cliches. This episode we ask whether martial arts movies - that is movies that have martial arts at the core of their plot and/or marketing - are to blame for many of the cliches and tropes we associate with them. Our guests on this show are Kris WIlder of "Back Channel" and "Martial Arts and Life" fame, and Mary Stevens of the Athene School of Karate. Show Notes Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Kris Wilder Real Rapid Karate ResultsKris Wilder Author PageMary Stevens' Athena School of Karate Facebook PageWarrior Monkeys and the Volcano AdventureWarrior Monkeys and The Deadly TrapHow Honor Blackman Brought Women's Self-Defence to TelevisionEmma Peel, Television's First High Kicking HeroineA Fascination of

Send us a textTying together post-war crime, the swinging '60s, Shakespeare's villains, the Dark Triad, Ted Bundy and ninjas into a self-protection bundle, this episode delves into the dangers of charmers. Show Notes Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Facebook Event for my Webinar on 7th JuneFacebook Event for my two workshops on 27th SeptemberMusic "My Dark Passenger" by Darren CurtisBeautiful and Damned Handsome BruteStrange Celebrity ConnectionsSecret Ninja Manipulation TechniquesDavid Pruder's Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast on the Dark TriadDr Todd Grande "Was Ted Bundy Special?"Support 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 Boo

Send us a textThis special edition provides you with  a full train-at-home solo routine for skill development, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance via MMA shadow sparring. 10 minute warm-up and 5 x 5 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 Leigh Simms Progressive KarateStriking Thoughts PodcastMusic 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,

Send us a textThis special edition of Jamie Clubb's Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Podcast is a crossover event. This episode covers part one of Jamie's discussion with practical karate and self-defence legal specialist, Leigh Simms. The pair cover a range of different topics, including misconceptions regarding self-defence and the law, the value of having a principle-based approach to martial arts practice, developing good training habits and the importance of visualisation. Don't forget to subscribe to Leigh's show to get the next episode!Useful Links for this episode: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Leigh Simms Progressive KarateStriking Thoughts PodcastLeigh Simms 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

Send us a textThis episode explores possibly the most insidious area of personal security: falling in with the wrong company. Looking at the short and tragic life of the seventh St Valentine's Day Massacre victim as well as the way the oldest tricks in the book work consistently, even against the streetwise, we expose the importance of self-awareness. This is very much a part of the human condition and was something a native of 19th century Tuscany when he wrote the world's most published moral tale for children, Pinocchio. Self-Protection has long made the folly of dwelling too much on stranger danger when the risks to personal security are more likely to either come from those we know or our circle of influence.  Useful links for this episode:Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Massacre Victim StatisticsA Fatal Connection - Optical ConnectionsFind a Grave - Reinhart SchwimmerThe Adventures of Pin

Send us a textThis New Year's episode: listener questions answered. The CCMA podcast has listeners who are keen to put forward the big questions. In this show Jamie tackles the awkward problem of reconciling the clear dangers and limitations of realistically training children against the clear dangers they need realistic training to survive. Then he dives into the quagmire of dealing with harassment from a self-protection perspective. All of this and the great hot dog debate.Useful links for this episode:Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramJamie Clubb's Ebooks Jerome Ellis caseChild Brain DevelopmentBullying on the Rise - USA TodayBullying StatisticsMartial Journeys of MadisonKeiryu Practical KarateWarrior MonkeysIain AbernethyKung Fu PodcastHinnerup KarateThe Back ChannelKick BackFight for a Happy LifeNinja NurseRandy King LiveBullshidoSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren&apos

Send us a textTaking control is at the heart of self-protection attitude. This festive episode explores the concept of "taking away mummy" and developing the various attributes needed to have a realistic chance in a self-defence situation. Topics include children's self-protection training, stoicism, the value of losing and protecting others. Useful links for this episodeClubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera Instagram"When Parents Aren't Around: A Young Person's Guide to Self-Protection" by Jamie ClubbClubb Chimera Pressure Test "So You Think You Know Why Animals Play..." By Lynda Sharpe"A Stoic Response to Being Punched or Insulted""When Violence is the Answer" by Tim Larkin"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankyl"The Friendly Bear" from Marshall Cavendish's "Storyteller""The Cat on the Dovrefjell"Support the show Support the

Send us a textThis episode concludes the CCMA overview of the controversy surrounding ground-fighting. We take a careful look at the criticism directed at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu during the early years of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and its standing today. The episode then discusses the validity of ground-fighting in self-defence training. Useful links for this episodeClubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera Instagram"No Holds Barred" by Clyde Gentry"Manwatching" by Desmond Morris"The Gracie Way" by Kid PeligroSherdog's UFC I Anniversary Interviews The Gracie UFC Conspiracy - Jess Enkamp Interviews Bill WallaceMusic: "Evil Spirits" by Our Music BoxSupport 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 C

Send us a textThis year's Halloween Special delves into the disturbing case of the Toolbox Killers. What lessons can we take from their terrible crimes? At first glance this seemed like a simple case of be wary of approaching drivers when walking alone and the dangers of hitchhiking. However, a closer examination reveals that all of the victims had some good survival instincts - the first one wasn't even hitchhiking - and clearly we need to provide deeper self-protection education for our young to safeguard against predators of this nature. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramLast year's Halloween show on Burke and HareStreetwise by Peter ConsterdineThoughtCo's Article on the Toolbox KillersThe Historian - An Informal History of HitchhikingThe History of HitchhikingCharles Schmid - The Pied Piper of TusconDean Corll - The Candy Man Support the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren

Send us a textThe great grappling art moved strategically through Brazil towards North America, propelled by ambition and a drive to be successful. The schools were just accessible enough to permit a rush of middleclass students in South America and a select few Hollywood celebrities in California. There was little other motion other than raise attention through combative efficiency in challenge fights, reinforcing the art’s dictum; a message that would be shouted far and wide across martial arts subculture...This episode the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast dives into the world of ground-fighting. At the beginning of the 20th century it was viewed with disdain by the martial arts world by the century's end Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a martial art that focused on submitting opponents on the ground, had become a worldwide sensation. Part I of "The Way of the Shark" looks at why ground-fighting was despised and how that view allowed it to become a secret weapon in the unarmed duel. Clubb Chimera Webs

Send us a textThe second part of these special extra podcasts features Ron Goin with two guest commentaries on tropes/cliches that affect both martial arts subculture and martial arts movies. Ron provides insight into the corrosive effect of belief in mysticism had undermined martial arts. He then focuses on the hackneyed device of the lone man martial art bar brawl.Regular podcast host, Jamie Clubb, explores discusses how magic is a legitimate part of martial arts history and tradition, but has no place in pragmatic practice. He also looks at the way indestructible martial arts fighting styles both sell martial arts short and have now become an increasingly tired element of martial arts fiction. Tracing much of this to the legacy of the iconic Bruce Lee, he puts it that Enter the Dragon is both the Little Dragon's best and worst martial arts movie. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramRon Goin's Random ThoughtsSupport the s

Send us a textFrom special movies to ridiculous wardrobe choices to pulling foreign objects out of wounds, dusty fighters and beckoning fingers, the martial arts movie genre is dogged by some awful cliches. In this special extra episode Jamie Clubb invites five special martial art teacher guests onto his show to share their feelings on tropes that are not doing martial arts fiction any favours. Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramIain AbernethyGretchen CarlonPeter Jones Ando MierzwaChris JonesBuzzsprout - 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 to you.Support 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 textWe delve deeper into historic military justification for evading physical conflict backed up by one of the most famous and revered war manuals in history. Furthermore, we look at tactics to prevent a person from engaging in a fight, including prompting the aggressor's own flight response and practical systems of tactical escape. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramTsukahara Bokuden – Samurai LegendBrer RabbitUpcoming Vagabond Warriors Workshop VideoThe Art of War by Sun Tzu The Art of Fighting Without Fighting by Geoff ThompsonRicky Hatton gets Mugged in China by Mark VesterKickback with Chris JonesSupport 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 examines the rabbit icon and how it champions using guile and cunning over direct fighting. A scene from "Enter the Dragon" references a medieval tale about one of Japan's deadliest duellists who propagated defeating enemies without fighting. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramTsukahara Bokuden – Samurai LegendBrer RabbitUpcoming Vagabond Warriors Workshop VideoSupport 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 textFinally the Vagabond Warriors Workshops are here! I am on here to quickly talk about my upcoming Vagabond Warriors martial arts cross-training workshops this summer. These three hour intensive training sessions will cover Clubb Chimera’s approach to cross training. Each workshop will focus on a certain martial art discipline or concept and then we will train different ways to use it to add to, replace, compliment or enhance techniques from other martial arts as they best suit you. We will be working primarily towards the incorporation of martial arts into self-defence or mixed martial arts, which allows quite a broad area to work. I will be limiting the number of students so that we have a more focused approach on training specific areas. These workshops were originally designed for my private clients as a means for meeting up, training with one another and setting personal goals, but I have opened it up to anyone who would like to attend allowing other martial artists who are interested in my w

Send us a textThe second and concluding part of "The Way of the Ape" further explores the reality of martial arts evolution. We discuss the inevitability and unstoppable nature of change that underlies everything despite the desperation of some martial artists to cling to the past or attempts to replicate the past. We also look at how natural selection might not always be favourable to martial arts development. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramEssentialism (Behavioural Science & Developmental Psychology) - Starts at the 8:30 minute point - Bruce HoodThe value of classical fencing in historical fencing interpretation by Ben MillerTrailer for "Self Defence for Gentlemen and Ladies by Col. Thomas Monstery" Ben Miller Having a Go at Koryu by Antony Cummins10 Myths About Evolution - Skeptic MagazineSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around"

Send us a textThere are two erroneous  arguments made about martial arts evolution. The first one is made by those who believe that the art they train is a perfect preservation of an historic or traditional fighting system. The second one is made by those who believe that newer martial arts will always be a positive progress on what has gone before. This episode and its sequel looks at the concept of evolution and the various ways it can be applied to the development of martial arts. Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramThe March of Progress: Evolution of an IconHumans are Still Evolving Mike Pence Does Not Understand EvolutionThe Natural Selection of IdeasSupport 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 textThis episode takes a look at fight dynamics and how they change when objectives change. We begin with a look at how striking and grappling dynamics change, then how dynamics between different combat sports before we delve into specific training and the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical fighting. What makes a duel, a street fight or a contest different from an assault situation? How can knowledge from either cross over to benefit a martial arts student? Show Notes: Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeClubb Chimera InstagramWhen We Were Kings Trailer Clubb Chimera Asymmetrical FightingClubb Chimera "No to and fro" in an assaultThe Tyger by William BlakeSupport 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

Send us a textThe concluding part of Jamie Clubb's trilogy on the complex relationship between predatory behaviour and the martial arts subculture. This episode looks at the truth behind the machismo mythology embraced by some martial artists and the way different types of schools prey on their students and instructors... Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTube"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de BeckerJordan Belfort's Straight Line Persuasion Method"The Wisdom of Psychopaths" by Kevin Dutton"McDojo to Go?" by Jamie ClubbA Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do by Alex GillisThe Ongoing Shame of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructors Promoting Sexual Predators to Black Belt - Bullshido WebsiteInfanticide, Child Rape and War in Early States - Journal of Psychohistory and Abstracts Extra Wrath of the Khans - Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryMusic CreditAvery Alexander edited with effects added Further links to his work can be