Rickson Gracie’s red belt promotion sparks some discussion about ranking systems, promotion requirements, and what it truly means to be humble in the martial arts. Shelby also tells some tall tales… Here’s a link to the video we referenced on the show: Rickson Gracie Red Belt Ceremony Also available on our YouTube channel:

OTC 054: Fish Stories

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This time we talk about recent events with Conor McGregor, traditional training for modern competitors, and how to train as you get older. Also available on our YouTube channel:

OTC 069: It’s Getting Old

This episode, we discuss whether or not the martial arts should be taught as a part of PE in public schools. We also share some of the common excuses existing martial arts practitioners use to avoid training. Also available on our YouTube channel:

OTC 068: Physical Education Through Martial Arts

We’re back! This time, we discuss bringing in outside instructors to teach at your school and our top 3 (or so) favorite excuses for not starting martial arts. Also available on our YouTube channel:

OTC 067: Who’s the Master?

On this episode, we discuss systemic approaches to martial arts training. We use Joe Rogan’s recent discussion with John Danaher about BJJ as an example, and expand the discussion to other martial arts. Also available on our YouTube channel:

OTC 066: A Systemic Approach

This episode we get caught up about our ongoing training progress, discuss some recent MMA News, and give our top 5 qualities we look for in a martial arts instructor. Also available on our YouTube channel:

OTC 054: Fish Stories

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