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Send us a textMartial arts marketing meets the ways of the contrapreneur and the psychopathic predator. Should we be wary of the soft skills we teach in self-protection? Can a McDojo ever be honest? This episode picks up with the magical realism of Angela Carter and her understanding of the both predatory danger presented in the wolf allegory and its allure. Then we look at the machismo of predatory salesmanship and how it attracts martial artists. The Art of Survival Project (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTube"The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de BeckerJordan Belfort's Straight Line Persuasion Method"SHAM: How the Self-Help Movement Made America Helpless" by Steve SalernoCharles Manson and Dale Carnegie "The Wisdom of Psychopaths" by Kevin Dutton"The Bloody Chamber" by Angela CarterAngela Carter's Translation of Charles Perrault's Fairy Tales"McDojo to Go?" by Jamie ClubbMusic Credi

Send us a textIn association with Bullshido.Net Jamie Clubb presents the audio version of his review of the first season of Cobra Kai. Show Notes for this EpisodeClubb Chimera WebsiteBullshido WebsiteLink to the original article "Old School Karate? Cobra Kai's Fangs Examined"Clubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeBuzzsprout - 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 Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textThe wolf is a powerful icon and metaphor, used to exemplify a particular type of predator. . Wolves and humans have long shared hunting grounds, resulting in the extinction of wolves in some regions of the world and the earliest domesticaion of a species of wolf in the form of the dog. Human society has cast "The Big Bad Wolf" as the leading symbol for the main villain of any narrative. Balanced against this, humans have also derived many positive attributes from the wolf. However, amidst the confusion between metaphor and fantasy, other ideas have fed into the human society. This has ended up in the martial arts and self-protection subculture. This episode takes a critical look at Gavin de Becker's book "The Gift of Fear" (and the mainstream culture that promoted it) in exploring human predator warning signals, revealing the disturbing fact that the very same warning signs self-protection teachers recommend their students look out for in offenders are also being used to

Send us a textIn this special extra episode, Jamie Clubb discusses how fighters adapt to fight within their combat sport, how fights are manipulated within the rules of competition and how all this contrasts with the expectations of those who watch. Links for this episodeClubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeOn this Day: Frank Bruno beat Oliver McCall to win the WBC Title Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao in Unanimous DecisionThe Heel Fighter: Promotion & its Consequences (CCMA Podcast)Mendoza the Magnificent: The Man who Revolutionised Boxing Manny (2014)Jack Johnson and the Art of Punching in ClinchesWillie Pep's Footwork ExplainedJudging Muay Thai Fights by Tony MyersThe Donkey GuardThe Donkey Guard and the Farce of a "Real Fight" by Jeff HarderThe Donkey Guard Conundrum by Emil Fischer Support the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chim

Send us a textAttitude is arguably the most important component of self-protection. Without attitude, awareness is worth nothing and neither is anything else. In the first episode of the second season of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast Jamie Clubb looks at one of the most contentious aspects behind a survival attitude. By starting with an ancient poem as his starting point this episode touches upon a wide range of topics, including discipline, temptation, fear, WWI trenches, stoicism and, above all, hope.Resources for this Show: Jamie Clubb Seminar in Essex (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeThe Survivor's Club by Ben SherwoodJamie Clubb's review of The Survivor's ClubThe Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness by Dr Jerome GoopmanA Defence of Hope by John G. MesserlyIs Hope Bad? (the case against Hope) by John G. Messerly Aristotle on Self-Control Struggling with Temptation? by Katherine HawleyThey

Send us a textIn this special end of year episode Jamie Clubb concludes the questions he began answering in the previous episode. Topics covered include the relevance of self-defence in peaceful times, teaching non-physical skills in a physical way, obscene signs and the fence, and inspiration. Links for this episodeJamie Clubb Seminar in Essex (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeIain Abernethy Leigh SimmsGretchen CarlsonKris WilderSensei AndoTW Smith"The Better Angels of our Nature" by Steven PinkerCritique of "The Better Angels of our Nature" by John Gray"Why Steven Pinker is Wrong about Violence" by Rebecca Watson "Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear" by Dan GardnerJamie Clubb's review of "Risk"Ron Goin's BlogIt turns out that the viral video of the two intense finger flashers was fake. The fence described on "The Martial View" website Support the show Support the sh

Send us a textThe Christmas edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Podcast is the first part of a two-part episode (the second being the special end of year show). In this episode Jamie Clubb answers listener questions regarding online training, fighting taller enemies or opponents, time management, writing a book, introducing self-protection to a combat sport class and gives his opinion on Judo. The episode also focuses on a certain relevant Christmas tradition. ShownotesThe Four Quadrants of Time ManagementJamie Clubb Seminar in Essex (Facebook Page)Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera TwitterClubb Chimera YouTubeIain Abernethy Leigh SimmsGretchen CarlsonKris WilderSensei AndoTW SmithSupport 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 story continues with an early debunking of the Shaolin Temple/Yoga connection. This show then continues with an examination of the development of Yoga as a form of physical exercise. The popular image of Yoga is dismantled. Then Jamie takes a look at the genuine links and parallels between martial arts Indian Yoga. Sources for this ShowThe Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture PracticeMark Singleton responds to his criticsEarly History of Asana by Amy Vaughn On Politically Correct Treatment of Myths in the Chinese Martial Arts by Stanley HenningRecommended PodcastsIain AbernethyTW SmithKris WilderLeigh SimmsGretchen CarlsonSensei AndoSupport 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 first episode of a two-part show looks at the relationship between Yoga and martial arts via a popularly accepted mythology. Jamie Clubb discusses how fighting systems from Shaolin Kung Fu to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have embraced the modern image of Yoga to compliment their physical training. Useful ResourcesClubb Chimera Martial Arts WebsiteWhen Parents Aren't Around Seminar (Facebook Event Page)Vagabond Warriors (Facebook Event Page) "Yoga Body - The Origins of Modern Posture Practice" by Mark Singeton"On Politically Correct Treatment of Myths in the Chinese Martial Arts" by Stanley Henning Alvaro Romano's Origin of Ginastica NaturalInterview with Orlando Cani by Paulo Ruy BarbosaSupport 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 Bo

Send us a textIn this special edition of the Clubb Chimera Martial Arts podcast, we re-visit Halloween 1828 and the climax of a series of cold-blooded murders. Taking a self-protection eye, we look at how raw opportunity and circumstance tempted two infamous criminals to sell the lives of their own for profit. The podcast raises questions regarding victim selection and how it can be defeated through target hardening as well as the weaponising of alcohol by criminals, the importance of training against multiple attackers and on the ground, and the need to promote safeguarding in the community. Resources for this Episode: Clubb Chimera Martial Arts websiteBurke and Hare: The Year of the Ghouls by Brian BaileyThe Real Mary PatersonThe Anatomy Murders Corpse of the Day--James Wilson, alias Daft JamieTravelsafe: The Complete Guide to Travel Security by Peter ConsterdineSupport the show Support the show Support me on Patreon Buy "When Parents Aren't Around" Audiobook Clubb Chimera Website Clubb Chime

Send us a textIn this special unscheduled episode Jamie Clubb looks at the fallout of UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor and takes a look at the relationship between promotion and professional combat sports. Hatred, charisma, wit, irresponsibility, theatre and hype are all ingredients that have helped create some of combat sport's most colourful characters and ensure they have become a part of history. But why are we still outraged and surprised when fighters step over perceived lines? What choices do we have?Resources for the ShowClubb Chimera WebsiteRamsey Dewey's Video on Khabib vs McGregor AftermathUnforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack JohnsonUnforgivable Blackness (the book)The Ghosts of Manila: The Fateful Blood Feud Between Muhammad Ali and Joe FrazierThe Fight of the CenturyChampions ForeverSupport 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 Faceboo

Send us a textIn this episode Jamie Clubb handles the controversial subject of martial arts elitism. Inspired by his own experiences of witnessing martial arts bullying and inspired by ex-soldier friends, Jamie looks at the cult and mythology that has grown up around the cult of protection. Is humanity really divided up into prey, predators and protectors?Links from the ShowClubb Chimera Martial Arts Website & Blog with links to Facebook, Twitter & Google pages on the home pageOn Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Combat in War and Peace by Lt Col Dave Grossman with Loren ChristensenOn Sheep, Wolves and SheepdogsOn Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs description videoRebuttal to On Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs by Ron GoinSheedogs by Rory Miller5 Reasons Why Soldiers Really Join the Army, According to Junior EnlistedsIain Abernethy PodcastThe Back Channel with Kris WilderKung Fu Podcasts by TW SmithMartial Journeys Podcast by Gretchen Carlson/li>Striking Thoughts Podcast by Leigh SimmsFight for

Send us a textIn the second part of The Aftermath Jamie Clubb looks at the psychological impact on individuals following a conflict situation. From the extreme cases of the atrocities of World War I to dealing with self-recrimination over not acting in a certain way against an intimidating antagonist the black dog haunts many of us. This episode touches on the roots of this figure of fear and depression from its roots as a folkloric spectral being of British folklore to the metaphor that is often used today. Jamie also discusses the methods many use to combat the various physiological and psychological effects of the aftermath.Clubb Chimera Martial Arts Official WebsiteJamie Clubb Seminar in Worcester for Kajuen Ryu On Combat by Dave Grossman with Loren W. Christensen Dead or Alive by Geoff ThompsonWatch my Back by Geoff ThompsonDan Carlin's Hardcore History Podcast series on World War I, Blueprint for ArmageddonThe Black Dog Institute for dealing with depression and mental health issuesRethink - Diagnos

Send us a text Wrong Fu by Jamie Clubb 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 Books

Send us a textThe first of a two-part episode. Jamie Clubb describes a dark episode in criminal history that exemplifies the infamous "Double-Tap" and examines it through the lens of popular awareness theories. This episode should prompt thoughts on a much neglected area of combative training.This episode's references:Jamie Clubb's Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook Page Clubb Chimera Twitter Page "Watch My Back" by Geoff Thompson "Monsters of Weimar" including "The Sadist" by Karl Berg (1932) and "A Study in Sadism" by George Godwin (1937)"Patterns of Conflict" presentation by John R. Boyd Leigh Simms 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 Instagram Jamie Clubb Books

Send us a textThe second of a two-part episode. Jamie Clubb offers his thoughts and reflections on martial arts quests. He describes the third of his three-part criteria for selecting a good self-defence class. He also discusses the vagaries of other abstract martial arts quests, arguing the case for being objective-drive about choosing martial arts in the first place. This episode's references:Jamie Clubb's Clubb Chimera Martial Arts WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera Twitter PageIain Abernethy's Training Matrix Rory Miller's The Monkey DanceSupport 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 first of a two-part episode. Jamie Clubb offers his thoughts and reflections on martial arts quests. He comments on the difference between dojo hoppers and martial arts cross trainers, and why he believes there is often a lot of incongruity in martial arts teaching. He provides insight into two of his three-point criteria for selecting classes that teach good self-defence skills. Personal security concepts and pre-emptive striking discussed here have their basis in Jamie's training under Geoff Thompson and Matty Evans of the Real Combat Method as well as Mo Teague's Hard Target System. Weapon awareness comes from Steve Timperley's Knife and Edged Weapon Awareness Programme and the hard skill tactics describe come from Karl Tanswell's STAB programme and various concepts learnt from Mo Teague's teachings. Jamie Clubb's Clubb Chimera WebsiteClubb Chimera Facebook PageClubb Chimera Twitter PageClubb Chimera YouTube ChannelKnife and Edged Weapons Awareness Programm

Send us a textIn his debut episode, Jamie Clubb reflects on confusion in self-protection training. He questions common perceptions surrounding self-protection and its relationship with martial arts subculture. Referencing some of his greatest influences, this show looks at the definition of self-protection and explores how and why its objectives become distorted both by students and teachers alike. Jamie Clubb is a multi-faceted martial arts/self-protection teacher and writer. His unusual background, growing up on a travelling circus, and his avid interest in cross-training provides a unique insight into martial arts training and subculture. References and Further ResearchClubb Chimera Martial Arts WebsiteClubb Chimera Martial Arts Facebook PageClubb Chimera Martial Arts Twitter PageDead or Alive by Geoff ThompsonStreetwise by Peter ConsterdineReinventing Violence by Iain AbernethyThree Missing Fundamentals from Combative Training Jamie Clubb"What is and What Should be: Long-Term and Short-Term Self-Def