Jeff discusses the existence of primitive behavior among martial arts sparring partners.

In this encore of  “The Martial Brain” #35  Jeff discusses confirmation bias and how it crops up among martial artists.

Jeff discusses the creation of the book “The Tao of Jeet Kune Do” and the controversy surrounding it.

Jeff describes the history of an obscure martial art and its connection to the women’s suffrage movement.

Jeff reveals to his poor listeners that luck is an illusion.

Jeff explains why the pseudoscience known as homeopathy is among the easiest targets for skeptics in the world of woo woo.

Jeff continues the story of his friendship with an old carnival fighter.

Jeff tells the story of Howard Bone, an old friend who fought in the ring for carnivals.

Jeff celebrates his 100th episode by explaining the insignificance of the number 100.

Jeff discusses what happens when the right way to practice one martial art collides with the right way to practice a different martial art.