The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast, we revisit the martial art of speech. Doesn't matter what art you study. Whether it's Kung Fu, Brazilian jujutsu, Judo, Karate, MMA or Wrestling words matter, words have always mattered. Within the Martial community it is commonly referred to as F#ck Around and Find Out. This episode is a follow up to an earlier episode from the season on The Martial Arts of Speech. And if one really wants to live their lives in such a way where violence misses them this is an episode that you do not want to miss out on. We hope you enjoy!

The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

Konnichiwa! When asked the question, what is martial arts? Most martial artist will respond with the textbook answer. That Martial arts, is a codified systems of combat practices and traditions used for self-defense, competition, and physical, mental, and spiritual development. With no mention of speech or written word. It's almost as if it's an afterthought. Don’t give me wrong. In the study of martial arts. You will hear many martial arts quote Sun Tau, Miyamoto Musashi, Dr. Jigoro Kano, and General S Patton Junior. Just the name a few.....

But surprisingly many don’t think of speech or the written word as a tactical tool that is just as effective, if not more effective than any physical ability that one can gleam in the martial art arts..

When we think of those men and their quotes, we often associate them with sayings that heal , unify, inspire and motivate.  However, if we just look at speech and the written word, it can be a very effective tool in a martial artist  arsenal. Someone who was well trained in speech, can destroy, insight , cause emotional and mental harm without ever lifting a finger. Over the next hour, in this crossover collaborative episode between Jamie from The Daily Former and myself with special guest, Randy Haskins sensei of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association, we'll make an attempt at navigating the Martial Art of Speech.... And as always, thank you for listening to The Martial Maze Martial Arts Podcast. We hope you enjoy

The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial Maze martial arts podcast. We revisit an earlier discussion on why Brazilian jiu-jitsu should stop selling a false sense of security. Joining in on the discussion is Wing Chun kung fu practitioner and Brazilian jujutsu blue belt. Sifu Dan Joe of Lithium-Tiger Martial Arts in Rockland County, New York

Daniel Josephs is a Sifu in Wing Chun Kung-Fu under the lineage of Great Grandmaster Yip Man, Great Grandmaster Moy Yat, Grandmaster Moy Wu (Tony Watts), and his Sifu Master Stephan Coram. He is the owner and founder of Lithium Tiger Wing Chun and has over ten years of experience in martial arts instruction.His nickname, Lithium Tiger, came about through kung fu, broadening his view on life. He says that seeing things from different perspectives allows one not to get “tunnel vision” and to see everything as a learning experience.

The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial Maze martial arts podcast. We discuss Brazilian Jujitsu's attempt at selling the false narrative that it is 100% the best at self protection self-defense in the world of martial arts. Where there are many martial arts systems that attempt to make this very same claim, like MMA, Judo, Karate, Kung Fu.... etc. etc. Most fall short simply because the instructor is regurgitating technique that does not come from any real lived experience. Or they mistake sport fighting for real world fighting, which is most dangerous. As it almost always leads to a false sense of security that has lead many martial arts practitioners to make poor life choices in the context of self-defense. This is definitely a controversial topic as it will definitely rub some martial arts practitioners the wrong way. We only asked that you keep an open mind, and look at what we're discussing from a pragmatic lens. We hope you enjoy!

The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast, we asked a question. Can you buy a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu? It's beginning to look like the commercialization of Brazilian Jujitsu is going the way of commercial Karate. We take a look at Brazilian Jujitsu's newest black belt Derek Moneyberg. After only training in Brazilian Jujitsu for 3 1/2 years, he received his black belt. Some say he's not legit other say he is we'll leave this for you to decide. We hope you enjoy.

The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast. We explore how organized violence in Sport martial arts like but not limited to MMA, what are good SCO keywords for a martial art podcast? boxing, and kickboxing may be detrimental on a martial arts overall mental health. Joining us for this discussion in this very special crossover episode special guest and licensed clinical therapist Elizabeth from the Shrinking Heads podcast this episode is a definite must listen. We hope you enjoy!

The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

Konnichiwa! In this very special round table episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast. We get together with four other expert martial artist a various martial art systems, to discuss whether or not a black belt expires. This episode was inspired by a true event that took place in Massachusetts. We hope you enjoy and once again, thanks for listening

The Martial Maze is the ultimate podcast for martial artists, combat-sports fans, and anyone fascinated by the science, culture, and evolution of fighting. Each episode dives deep into the world of martial arts—from traditional disciplines like Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, and Kung Fu, to modern systems such as MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, and Modern Combatives.

Hosted by Israel lopez Sensei and Barak Yalad Shidoshi. With over a combined 80 years of experience in both street and sport martial arts. , The Martial Maze explores technique, strategy, mindset, self-defense, training methods, and the stories behind the world’s most influential fighters and coaches. Through expert interviews, detailed breakdowns, and real conversations, the show unlocks the “why” behind martial arts and what it takes to grow on and off the mats.

Whether you're a beginner, competitive athlete, instructor, or lifelong student, this podcast helps you sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and stay connected to the global martial arts community.

Step into the maze. Explore every art. Understand the fighter within.

Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast, we take a look at boxing Mike Tyson. More particularly the Mike Tyson/Paul fight. Which begged the question. Was it fixed? Or was Mike Tyson just too old? Does age matter in the martial arts? We get to the fight breakdown.

We hope you enjoy and once again, thanks for watching and listening. 

Konnichiwa! In this short episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast Lopez sensei talks a little about misogyny and how it has no place in today's this should never be the Warrior mindset in the Martial Arts. It doesn't matter if you're training in Karate, Judo, BJJ, MMA or Just self-defense there is simply no excuse for it. Also included in this episode. " Are you being blackballed? " A brief insight into the Martial maze vetting process. We hope you enjoy

Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast, we explore some controversial Martial arts cannon. This Canon is more commonly found in the martial arts of karate, Mixed martial arts, and hybrid systems of study. This canon suggest that a grandmaster in the Martial Arts is not the same as a 10th° black belt. We have a returning special guest Blackhawk! We take a deep dive into martial arts particular martial arts canon We hope you enjoy! Also feel free to comment on this one, like I said this topic is very controversial and we'd like to know what you think. Just keep in mind all comments need to be respectful. Thanks again for listening.