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Martial Arts Journey
By Martial Arts Journey
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Martial Arts JourneyAug 03, 2020
![33 - BJJ vs Judo Discussion After The Sparring - Gaspar, Rokas and Jari](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
33 - BJJ vs Judo Discussion After The Sparring - Gaspar, Rokas and Jari
After we finished the BJJ vs Judo sparring (BJJ blue belt vs Judo brown belt) we sat down to discuss our experience together with my BJJ coach.
![32 - Learning More BJJ Techniques is Not The Answer • Ft. Matt Thornton](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
32 - Learning More BJJ Techniques is Not The Answer • Ft. Matt Thornton
In this episode I discuss with Matt Thornton - founder of SBG International about the importance of learning not only techniques, but also fundamentals. We also explore some of my personal challenges that I have in BJJ and it's solutions.
This podcast is part of the YouTube episode "I Nearly Quit BJJ... But Then This Happened" which you can find here: https://youtu.be/KOtiyYOYeFs
![32 - The Future of Aikido • Ft Christopher, Francisco, Nathanael, Rokas](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
32 - The Future of Aikido • Ft Christopher, Francisco, Nathanael, Rokas
Four people at the top of the questioning of Aikido game sit down to discuss what it would take for Aikido to have a bright future. How should it evolve? Why is it in a crises? Where does Aikido stop being Aikido and much more.
Christopher Hein • https://www.youtube.com/user/ChuShinTani
Francisco de los Cobos • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HupRx0zKdHk
Nathanael Chawkin • https://www.youtube.com/user/IntegralMartialArts
Rokas Leonavičius • https://www.youtube.com/MartialArtsJourney
![31 - Living and Training at UFC Fight Island • Ft. Nicolas Dalby](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
31 - Living and Training at UFC Fight Island • Ft. Nicolas Dalby
What is it really like in UFC Fight Island? Join this talk with Nicolas Dalby live from UFC Fight Island as he talks about his latest fight with Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira, how life and training on UFC Fight Island is, his experience of training during Covid and much more.
Watch the previous talk with Nicolas Dalby here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwDYIwPnbtA
Watch the first talk with Nicolas Dalby here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcJFuIXAKC4
![30 - Understanding the Wim Hof Method and More • Ft. Zilvinas Gruodis](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
30 - Understanding the Wim Hof Method and More • Ft. Zilvinas Gruodis
I was invited to try out the famous Wim Hof method created by "Iceman" who has multiple Guinness records related to extreme cold. I didn't have to go to "extreme cold" but going into water at 40°F/°4C was still not an easy feat. The seminar was lead by Zilvinas Gruodis with whom we later spoke about the Wim Hof method, beating your fears, martial arts and more.
Learn more about him at the official Wim Hof method website: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/instructors/zilvinasgruodis
![29 - The Hardest Punch I Ever Experiences Explained ft. Peter Consterdine](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
29 - The Hardest Punch I Ever Experiences Explained ft. Peter Consterdine
Couple of months ago I've experienced the hardest punch ever which was demonstrated to me by Peter Consterdine. This time we sat down with Peter to speak about some of the controversies the video generated among other important topics regarding self defense.
![28 - The Art of Holding Pads with Jay @ SBG Ireland](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
28 - The Art of Holding Pads with Jay @ SBG Ireland
Listen to the full talk with my MMA teammate from SBG Ireland - Jay as we speak about the art of holding pads, going out of your comfort zone in training and much more.
![27 - The Downfall of Taekwondo • Ft. Daniel Woolhiser](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
27 - The Downfall of Taekwondo • Ft. Daniel Woolhiser
In this video I talk with Daniel Woolhiser a 5th degree Taekwondo black belt and mixed martial artist. We discuss about the "McDojo" effect that many Taekwondo schools have and how it effects the martial art.
Check the video version here: https://youtu.be/76ahC8L9iBc
If you want to see the first video we did with Daniel check it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8sCP7_Z1iY
![26 - Dark Side of Spirituality • Ft. Matt Thornton](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
26 - Dark Side of Spirituality • Ft. Matt Thornton
I've spent years being a devoted student and practitioner of spirituality only much later to learn about a destructive dark side that spirituality has. I was surprised to learn that Matt Thornton has gone through a similar path and that we shared many similar experiences and insights. I recommend to watch or listen to this full talk if you have any interest in spirituality to consider if your spiritual path may be leading to similar experiences.
Video version: https://youtu.be/EsqDeGiiVn0
![25 - The Flow State In MMA and BJJ • Ft. Stephen Whittier](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
25 - The Flow State In MMA and BJJ • Ft. Stephen Whittier
Stephen Whittier is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt, Muay Thai Kru who has also received the prestigious Red Mongkol in Sityodtong Muay Thai lineage. He is also the owner of SBG East Coast.
In this talk with coach Stephen we touch a number of subjects, such as what makes a fighter excellent, how does meditation and the flow state influence training and more.
![24 - Testing Your Ideas Against Reality • Ft. Peter Boghossian](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
24 - Testing Your Ideas Against Reality • Ft. Peter Boghossian
While many of us consider ourselves good critical thinkers in this talk with Peter Boghossian it becomes quickly clear that critical thinking is not as evident as it seems, be it in martial arts or any other field. Join me and Peter Boghossian in this talk on how to develop critical thinking, how to be honest with yourself, how to test your ideas against reality and much more.
Follow Peter Boghossian on Twitter: @peterboghossian
Check Peter Boghossian's website: http://peterboghossian.com/
Peter Boghossian is a philosophy instructor, activist, author, speaker, and atheism advocate. He is a full-time faculty member at Portland State University.
Check Peter Boghossian's podcast at Joe Rogan's:
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZvucbACmZQ&t
2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZNvT1vaJg&t
![23 - Does BJJ Work in the Street? • Ft. Matt Thornton](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
23 - Does BJJ Work in the Street? • Ft. Matt Thornton
The question of whether BJJ work in the street is a commonly asked question with a lot of misunderstanding, especially from traditional martial artists. To debunk this question I am joined by coach Matt Thornton, founder of Straight Blast Gym International with years of experience in both traditional and functional martial arts to help answer this question.
![22 - Becoming a World Class Jiu Jitsu Athlete • Ft. Amanda Loewen](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
22 - Becoming a World Class Jiu Jitsu Athlete • Ft. Amanda Loewen
Amanda Loewen is a world level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete who successfully competed in numerous world level BJJ tournaments. She has also reached the level of black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in an astonishingly quick time. Join us in this Martial Arts Journey Podcast where I talk with coach Amanda of Straight Blast Gym Portland about what is the path to becoming a world class Jiu Jitsu athlete.
![21 - Always Leaving Your Comfort Zone in Martial Arts • Ft. Brian Walsh](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
21 - Always Leaving Your Comfort Zone in Martial Arts • Ft. Brian Walsh
Brian Walsh is the head coach of Boxing in Straight Blast Gym Portland.
![20 - On Bad Martial Arts Instructors - House of the Monkey Feature #3](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
20 - On Bad Martial Arts Instructors - House of the Monkey Feature #3
The House of the Monkey Podcast features four different martial arts youtubers: Santiago of Liquidcadmus, Sergio of Practical Combat Martial Arts, Sakan Lam (same channel as name) and Rokas Leonavicius of Martial Arts Journey.
This also marks the first video in the newly created channel Martial Arts Journey Podcast, which is an extension of the original Martial Arts Journey YouTube channel. This channel will exclusively feature all future Martial Arts Journey podcasts, including some of House of the Monkey episodes.
House of the Monkey podcast is the creation of Santiago and Sergio, where Rokas Leonavicius is occasionally a guest. Based on communal agreement, HOM episodes are published on each of the participated YouTubers channel.
![19 - Train Smart Not Hard • Ft. Matt Thornton](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
19 - Train Smart Not Hard • Ft. Matt Thornton
![18 - Meditation and Martial Arts - Ft. Miles Kessler](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
18 - Meditation and Martial Arts - Ft. Miles Kessler
• For more, check out Miles’ free 3-part training on “Meditation For Aikidoka” here: store.theintegraldojo.com/a/10141/oBYFKXYG
• Download the "Spectrum Of Consciousness" PDF here: store.theintegraldojo.com/p/mfa-spectrum-of-consciousness
![17 - Participating in Steven Seagal's Seminar • Ft. Alex Gent](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
17 - Participating in Steven Seagal's Seminar • Ft. Alex Gent
![16 - What Aikido Can Offer To Other Martial Arts • Ft. Roy Dean](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
16 - What Aikido Can Offer To Other Martial Arts • Ft. Roy Dean
![15 - From Traditional Martial Arts to MMA • Ft. Sergio Perez](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
15 - From Traditional Martial Arts to MMA • Ft. Sergio Perez
![14 - A Talk with Aikido Founder's Friend • Ft. Robert Nadeau](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
14 - A Talk with Aikido Founder's Friend • Ft. Robert Nadeau
![Why Failure is Essential • Unconditional Development](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
Why Failure is Essential • Unconditional Development
![12 - Leadership Through Martial Arts • Nathanael Chawkin](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
12 - Leadership Through Martial Arts • Nathanael Chawkin
![11 - Personal Growth in BJJ and MMA • Ft. Matt Thornton](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
11 - Personal Growth in BJJ and MMA • Ft. Matt Thornton
During the talk we will take a look at such questions as: what makes combat sports unique as a tool for personal growth, what values combat sports can enhance, how to make sure that your practice has a positive effect on your personal life, how to balance family life and your training, how to run a great gym and organization and how to be careful about not burning out.
![10 - Misconceptions About Self Defense • Ft. Danny Tamblyn](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
10 - Misconceptions About Self Defense • Ft. Danny Tamblyn
![9 - On Combat Sports and Self Defense • Ft. Paul Sharp](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
9 - On Combat Sports and Self Defense • Ft. Paul Sharp
![8 - Truth About Self Defense - Ft. Bruno Orozco](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
8 - Truth About Self Defense - Ft. Bruno Orozco
In this journey Bruno Orozco a self defense expert, Aikido black belt will help me find answers to some initial main questions in understanding the differences between martial arts and self defense.
![7 - Questioning Your Martial Art - ft. Matt Thornton](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
7 - Questioning Your Martial Art - ft. Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton is a martial arts athlete, trainer, and founder of Straight Blast Gym International, an association of over 35 gyms worldwide engaged in training athletes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA).
![6 - Lack of honesty in Aikido • ft. Bruno Orozco](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
6 - Lack of honesty in Aikido • ft. Bruno Orozco
He will also share how Aikido can be a great tool for personal development by sharing his own stories.
In the next episode we will have Matt Thornton - a martial arts legend, BJJ black belt and founder of SBG International where we will talk about aliveness in martial arts.
![5 - How to make Aikido effective - ft. Dan the Wolfman](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
5 - How to make Aikido effective - ft. Dan the Wolfman
I've sat down to talk with Dan and to ask what made it possible to make Aikido techniques effective and what is his take on the place of Aikido in the modern world.
![4 - How MMA Changed Martial Arts - ft. Marius Tubis](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
4 - How MMA Changed Martial Arts - ft. Marius Tubis
![3 - Cross Training Aikido - Ft. Nathanael and Francisco](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
3 - Cross Training Aikido - Ft. Nathanael and Francisco
Two such great individuals were Nathanael Chawkin and Francisco de Los Cobos whom I've interview to learn more about their experience of walking the path of pressure testing their Aikido. The result - this amazing talk.
![2 - Does Aikido work in MMA - ft. Ray Butcher](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)
2 - Does Aikido work in MMA - ft. Ray Butcher
The talk is with Ray Butcher, head coach of Balance Ireland Dojo in Dublin. Ray is a first degree BJJ black belt, fourth degree Aikido black belt and also experienced in Karate, Judo and MMA.
![1 - Disillusionment of Aikido with Roy Dean](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/632331/632331-1527109326467-3868f346f35c9.jpg)