In this episode of the Martial Podcast host Mark Jacobs discusses how a smart BJJ black belt used more than just his grappling for self defense, how Merab Dvalishvili's wrestling heavy approach has become the dominant style in MMA and the dilemma facing aikido.

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In this episode we talk with life long martial artist, Special Forces veteran, SWAT veteran and grandmaster-level competitive shooter Matt Little about the differences between various types of combat and what all forms of combat have in common.

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In this episode of the Martial Podcast, host Mark Jacobs talks with former U.S. Judo Association president Gary Goltz about who to watch in the Paris Olympics, the history of judo and whether the Olympics have been good or bad for the art.

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