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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In this episode we break down the story behind why Black Belt Magazine wouldn't publish an article on gay martial artists as well as discuss the recent death of UFC pioneer Taylor Wily.

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Modern day martial arts explorer Mahipal Lunia joins the show to discuss his journey around the world researching little known fighting arts.

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Rob Ingram from McDojoLife joins us to discuss martial arts cults, con men and criminals.

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In this episode of The Martial Podcast, host Mark Jacobs talks with the best selling author of "American Shaolin," "Tapped Out" and "Bruce Lee: A Life," Matthew Polly. We discuss Matt's time living at the Shaolin Temple, the year he spent training with renowned jiu-jitsu coach John Danaher in preparation for an MMA fight and the life and legend of Bruce Lee.

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In this episode of The Martial Podcast, host Mark Jacobs talks about the overuse of titles in martial arts, the UFC's antitrust lawsuit, sexual abuse by martial arts instructors and the underrated self-defense strategy of just being nice.

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