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1. Hammer strike Using your car keys is one of the easiest ways to defend yourself. Don’t use your fingernails, because you’re more at risk to injure your hands. 2. Groin kick If someone is coming at you from the front, a groin kick may deliver enough force to paralyze your attacker, making your escape possible. 3. Heel palm strike This move can cause damage to the nose or throat. To execute, get in front of your attacker as much as is possible. 4. Elbow strike If your attacker is in close r ...
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Geekodrome is the weekly round table discussion of all things geek with your hosts Jon and Stugots
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We aim to entertain, uncover and inform on topics including music, entertainment and sports on a weekly basis. It's better to reveal than leave uncovered. New episodes are at RevelatorShow.com
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WELCOME EVERYONE! Join hosts Neil & Chris for a walk down memory lane as we discuss the history of Wrestlemania as well as current news!
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A podcast of fights and feels. A biweekly NXT review show for would-be wrestling fans who don't know where to start, and current wrestling fans who want to relive the magic of that first time. This podcast is unofficial and not associated or affiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ("WWE") in any way.
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A podcast exploring classic writings as they relate to the modern martial artist. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email.
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Wrestling With Altitude, the podcast that promotes all the great wrestling in the Colorado/Rocky Mountain Region & even other events and shows nearby! Enjoy having fun Wrestling With Altitude! Support the show at: www.prowrestlingtees.com/mister4throw Contact the show at: www.wrestlingwithaltitude.com https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingwithaltitude/ Twitter: @WrestleAltitude podcast@wrestlingwithaltitude.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingaltitude/support
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What happens when you give monkeys 3 measures of acorns in the morning and 4 at night? They get angry. But what happens when you give them 4 in the morning and 3 at night? They are content.This is true with martial artists as well. Our perceptions of the same thing presented two different ways can make all the difference in the world. Support Walki…
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Have you ever been traveling, stuck somewhere, or whatever reason not been able to get in some training? Today I share for exercises for squeezing some extra training into your day that I've included in a little pocket volume that you can find here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-krueger/pocket-training-volume-1/paperback/product-e7pqmyv.html It…
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Ono-ha Itto-ryu Video: Volume 1 - Kiriotoshi
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What can one learn from a video instructional from a classical Japanese martial art? I think quite a bit, though it may not immediately be obvious. There are two ideas from the latest OHIR instructional that I think can be applied to any martial art. A lesson on initiative and a lesson on chaining techniques within the tempo of an encounter. Ono-ha…
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Today we look at just a small set of the lessons to be found in Jonathan Bluestein's book "The Martial Arts Teacher" These include assuming the best in different situations and the methods and ways of structuring a curriculum. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-Teacher-Practical-Guide/dp/B0C6VWP6NP…
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Today we look at the first book from the "Secrets of Itto-ryu" by Sasamori Junzo and translated by Mark Hague. Ono-ha Itto-ryu is closely linked with Kendo and was one of the two styles of swordsmanship personally patronized by the Tokugawa Shogunate. In this text we learn some lessons from the life and mistakes of the founder of the Itto-ryu, Ito …
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When an atrocity is committed against someone, are they justified in committing an atrocity in return? We look at what is a justifiable response in today's episode. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full translation of Chapter 51 of the Budoushosh…
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Today we have two short parables that contain big lessons for martial artists and we look at how this applies to determining if a martial art is useful. Find out how a bottle gourd, a hand cream, a twisted tree and a yak relate to determining how useful a martial art is. References: https://ctext.org/zhuangzi/enjoyment-in-untroubled-ease https://en…
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Vatnsdal Saga 7 - Headlock Defenses In A Swamp
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Did you know the Vikings had their own version of the crazy cat lady? Except his nickname was "the Sledgehammer" and his twenty magical cats were his bodyguards?Find out how Thorstein and his brothers handle their next challenge and why unnamed Norwegians in the sagas are Star Trek "red shirts."Plus, I talk through a simple headlock defense for the…
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Real Life Incident: The Value Of Confidence
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I've talked about a few of my confrontations over the years and how they all amounted to nothing happening. Today, I relate the story of the same thing happening to a training partner of mine and how he lived his martial art in his daily life and was able to face physical violence and achieve an acceptable "win condition." To sign up for new episod…
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Bonus Episode 9 - Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew
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Over the first five episodes of Kris' tenure on The NXT Wrestling Fan, MeganBob whiffed every attempt to predict the next big thing in the story of NXT. For reasons that we assure you are reasons, that has resulted in nearly two hours of Bob and Kris talking about Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew!, an obscure yet beloved funny animal superhe…
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Vatnsdal Saga 6 - Hrolleif Loses His Head
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The bad neighbor Hrolleif finally gets justice served after killing Ingimund. Though Thorstein uses quite a bit of strategy to bring it about. Find out how Jokul hiding in a wood-pile brings about the wretched Hrolleif's demise. Maps of locations mentioned in the Sagas: sagamap.hi.is To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very…
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As we knew that it would, the episode of NXT that originally aired on March 1st, 2015 arrived ready to rumble and brought with it topics such as: Past!Kris is always one step ahead A feline First Milk Match Inverted Atomic Drops will break your butt The Enzo Box The delicate act of being mean When a gimmick does not work Locational context Journali…
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Etiquette and the Decline of American Culture
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I again tackle the topic of etiquette in the martial arts, why American culture is dying, why etiquette is a reflection of the health of a society, and how this relates a the stability of human society. Can the martial arts help? To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" …
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92 - Tye and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
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The episode of NXT that originally aired on February 25th, 2015 brings a lot of challenges for Tye Dillinger. This episode of The NXT Wrestling Fan, by contrast, brings you: A MeganBob Announcement Schrodinger's Tom What in the world is Hideo Itami fighting? The Bowtie Era The Kleenex Cheetah The David Mitchell of Chikara-ass bullshit Trampoline re…
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We have another story from the Zhuangzi today. About a little frog in a well and a turtle who tells him of something impossible called "the ocean." I also give you a bonus Chinese idiom known as a cheng yu that I think works well in English too. 坐井觀天 - zuò jǐng guān tiān - Which I might translate as: "To sit in a well and look at the sky." Listen t…
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Are we chanting for zoo animals in the episode of NXT that originally aired on February 18th, 2015? We certainly have reason to! Along with that, we also ride a rollercoaster that includes: Dramatic irony Precognition about rhinos and spears by tigers Reverse shrimp holds The Devon Box A tea-aboo sidebar A tiny Wrestlemania sign The Sydney Opera Ho…
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We return to the Zhuangzi today where we hear the tale of a monkey who showed off to a king and got some unintended consequences despite his very real skill. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full translation of Chapter 51 of the Budoushoshinshu a…
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In this episode we look at a new book coming out in November in the US and December 2023 globally. It is being published by YMAA. I have several of their books on my shelves. This new book is called "Blurred Boundaries: A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan” by Hong, Tse-han and translated by Chris Bates. It is a deeply philosophical and …
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The NXT Takeover that originally aired on February 11th, 2015 left Bob with some big feelings about wrestling. Other things we have feelings about in this episode include: Rivals to Wrestlelovers Kris' Bullwinkle OnlyFans Can a knee be gorgeous? The Bull Dempsey Circle of Hell A steel chair is brutally sat upon! Wrestling inspiration from the iconi…
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Vatnsdal Saga 5 - A Nasty Piece of Driftwood
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We meet Hrolleif and his mother Ljot who are the worst neighbors ever in this section. Find out how salmon fishing brings about the end of dear old Ingimund and how seppuku, ritual suicide, relates to this section of the saga. Maps of locations mentioned in the Sagas: sagamap.hi.is To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very B…
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89 - The Many Emotions of Corey Graves
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There are many things to note about the NXT go-home show that originally aired on February 4th, 2015 but chief among them is that Corey Graves is a man with things to get off his chest and observations to make. Highly specific observations. We make some observations of our own in this episode covering topics as diverse as: Angry bubble lady Insigni…
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The episode of NXT that originally aired on January 28th, 2015 leaves us with a lot to think about and a lot to feel because it's contract signing time between Kevin Owen and Sami Zayn! Along with the tension between them, we get into: Brad Maddox methadone Zeroth-level men 2023 is the year of Sin Cara Carny switch-ups Seasonal residence in whereve…
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Ingimund finally gives in to "fate" and moves to Iceland. We find out he's pretty boring at naming things and that he's not above manipulating people on legal technicalities to get what he wants. Find out what happens when you bring a weapon into a Norse temple. Maps of locations mentioned in the Sagas: sagamap.hi.is To sign up for new episode noti…
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The episode of NXT that originally aired on January 21st, 2015 didn't intend to teach us a new word, but in our defense, Afrikaans words are simpler to spell on an American keyboard than 'Coup de Grâce' is. Not that we don't love a circumflex around here. Other things we loved and just generally had emotions about include: Day job promo packages Is…
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The prophesied move to Wednesday nights comes to fruition in this, the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 14th, 2015 and so does the hotly* anticipated bout between Baron Corbin and Bull Dempsey. Other things you might hotly anticipate about this episode include! [*Citation Needed] Sleep vs Heaven The best chants Simple Machine roundup…
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Vatnsdal Saga 3 - An Out Of Body Experience
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Our saga takes us through the battle of Havsfjord, a kind of Norwegian battle of Sekigahara, and into the fate and destiny that eventually drives the reluctant Ingimund to move to Iceland. Plus there are some shamans. Some who predict Ingimund's future and in a moment of petulance transports an amulet of his all the way to Iceland just to prove a p…
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You Deserve It! 👏👏 👏👏👏 And you deserve everything else we cover in the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 8th, 2015, which, as you might expect, includes the glorious return of Sami Zayn. Other detours include: The fullness of your heart crystal Layers of performance Bob's Men's Feelings Retreat Doing Squatch 2: Squatching Season The f…
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The return of Jason Jordan: Wrestling Detective features heavily in the episode of NXT that originally aired on January 1st, 2015 but, unbelievably, that's not the only notable occurrence! Also covered in this episode: The works of Thomas Hardy A daring Patreon offer Jason Jordan looks closer to home... Big Dude Kink DVD?? A soft and snowy Sami Zay…
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At last, it's back and it's all about our beloved NXT! Kris Newton takes over as the new podcast dad starting with the episode of NXT that originally aired on December 18th, 2014. Sami Zayn may not be here, but there's still plenty to get excited about including: THANK YOU! NEVILLE! Haughty vs Hottie A Defense of Heel Commentary Take Kevin Owens Ho…
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Vatnsdal Saga 2 - Throwing Rocks At Ships
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We continue the saga of the people of Vatnsdal today. Thorstein gets married, has a son and we learn a bit about naval combat between Viking groups. As well as what characteristics can be inferred from the text about the qualities of a good warrior and the basics of good strategy. Maps of locations mentioned in the Sagas: sagamap.hi.is To sign up f…
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AEW Wrestling Fan 3b - You Are Butt a Novice
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It's Saturday and you know what that means! The final episode of The AEW Wrestling Fan covering Full Gear 2022, the PPV that originally aired November 19th, 2022. Jon Moxley and MJF conclude their championship battle and Kris concludes his battle with the breakdown. Also in this episode! Taz Appreciation The tiny delicious anchovy that is Sonjay Du…
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AEW Wrestling Fan 3a - STORYTELLING!
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It's Saturday and you know what that means! The third episode of The AEW Wrestling Fan covering Full Gear 2022 -- or rather, ironically, HALF of Full Gear -- the PPV that originally aired November 19th, 2022. This episode gives us the long-awaited return of The Elite, as well as the wrestling return and AEW debut of Saraya. Also in this episode! Ca…
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We begin the saga of the people of Vatnsdal today. As we see how standards about great deeds, some backhanded comments, and a very large bandit results in a marriage suggestion. We look at some of the tactics used and talk a little about the morals and ethics we can infer and interpret from this part of the saga. Maps of locations mentioned in the …
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Wrestling With Altitude! - Episode 129 - Colorado Wrestling Connection "Homecoming"
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The Wrestling With Altitude podcast is back as Mister 4th Row welcomes to the podcast Chad Kalina of Colorado Wrestling Connection! We talk about Colorado Wrestling Connection came to be and the 1st show "Homecoming"! So listen up and enjoy! Enjoy having fun Wrestling With Altitude! Support the show at: www.prowrestlingtees.com/mister4throw Contact…
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AEW Wrestling Fan 2 - "Wall to Wall Dads"
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It's Saturday and you know what what means! The second episode of The AEW Wrestling Fan covering the episode of Rampage that originally aired on November 18th, 2022. This episode introduces Kris not only to the heart of what AEW is, but also to the secrets of his own heart. Also in this episode! The art of brawl-walking The dislocation of commentar…
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