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FAQs about Swamp Talks:How many episodes does Swamp Talks have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
February 18, 2020Episode 18 - Head Hits in Boxing/MMA - Good or Bad? The Truth...Is getting hit in the head bad for us when we train in martial arts such as boxing, MMA, kickboxing, karate, muay thai, etc.??? Here is how I see it, and what I did to my students to make them train smarter. Being educated on the truth can keep us training safe for years to come....more0minPlay
July 15, 2019Episode 17 - What Style of Mantis?I get this question from all of you quite frequently - "What style of Mantis Boxing do I practice/teach?" Seven Star, Tai Ji (Supreme Ultimate), Plum Blossom, Supreme Ultimate Plum Blossom, 6 Harmony, 8 Step, Wah Lum? I decided to take some time to answer you instead of leaving a quick comment when you ask. Hope this helps....more12minPlay
June 17, 2019What Can BJJ Teach Us About Qing Dynasty Martial Arts? - Randy Brown - MAS Conference 2019This podcast is a re-recording of a talk I gave at the 5th Annual Martial Arts Studies Conference held at Chapman University in Los Angeles, California in May 2019. The event was hosted by Dr. Paul Bowman, and Dr. Andrea Molle. A two day extravaganza of martial arts history, politics, and culture. There is amazing research into the martial arts taking place around the globe today. It was an honor to be a part of this significant event, and contribute in some small way to the Martial Arts Research Network....more32minPlay
May 21, 2019Episode 16 - Mining Junk - Are forms worth mining for techniques?Forms are windows to the past. They can show not only a fighters techniques, system, and series of counters, and counters to an opponent's counter. They are a fascinating anomaly. Are they worth the mining for these techniques and sequences within? Today I'll discuss my thoughts on this, and hopefully shed some light on this facet of Chinese martial arts training....more9minPlay
May 14, 2019Episode 15 - What is Xing Yi Quan?Forrest Chang and I discussed at great length a style of Chinese boxing known as xingyiquan. I thought I would add a follow-up explaining what Xing Yi Quan is, and share with you some of the history I uncovered while researching another project. Listen and find out more......more4minPlay
May 07, 2019Episode 14 - Are Chinese Martial Arts Still Relevant? Are they worth saving? A Conversation with Forrest Chang of XingyiquanAre Chinese martial arts still relevant in modern times? Are they worth saving? A conversation with Forrest Chang of the Chinese boxing style known as xingyiquan. He and I discuss these issues along with current CMA disruptor and MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong, the Shuai Jiao paradox and other changes happening in Chinese martial arts....more52minPlay
March 21, 2019Episode 13 - Is Boxing Good for Soldiers?Out of all the martial arts available, should ‘Boxing’ be used in hand-to-hand combat training for American soldiers who occupy combat arms roles?...more5minPlay
March 21, 2019Episode 12 - Your 'Tai Chi' is not 'Supreme Ultimate'In this podcast, I discuss some funny mistranslations in martial arts....more7minPlay
February 22, 2019Episode 11 - How Do I Tell if I'm Doing a Fake Martial Art?Today I'll answer a question I received via email the other day - "How do I tell if I'm doing a fake martial art?"...more15minPlay
February 03, 2019Episode 10 - Patting Horses, Scout Hands, and Answering Longtime Questions...Some backstory behind our upcoming video on Pat Horse found in various Chinese martial arts historical texts, and forms....more13minPlay
FAQs about Swamp Talks:How many episodes does Swamp Talks have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.