The Martial Maze Martial Arts Podcast

The Martial Maze Martial Arts Podcast

By ISRAEL LOPEZ SENSEISports
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The Martial Maze Martial Arts Podcast episodes

  • The Way of the Winds
    The Way of the Winds is a comprehensive system of self defense which concepts comprise of Jujutsu/Taijutsu, (a Japanese term for “body skill” or “body art”). The techniques rely on the essence of body movements for unarmed defensive tactics – such as; joint locking and throws, evasive movements and striking patterns. Kubujutsu (traditional weaponry) is also included in this martial arts system of study.
    The Chief Instructor at this location is GREGORY DUNCAN, who is a son of legendary martial arts pioneer, Professor Ronald Duncan Sr. Professor Duncan was the first martial artist to introduce Ninjutsu to the American martial arts community, and he is the founder of  The Way of the Winds Martial Arts System.  Gregory has been involved, and exposed to various disciplines of the martial studies since childhood, with over 40 years of experience,
    15 min
  • An interview with Shihan Jean Phoenix and Shihan Shannah. Hall of Fame 2020 Atlantic City
    Shidoshi Jean Francois “Phoenix” Le Grand is the Founder & Creator of Lost Legacy Systems Traditional Mixed Martial Arts and all systems within it.  Founded in 1998, Lost Legacy Systems is an eclectic system of Martial Art Styles; consisting of elements and concepts from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, African, American and Thai Martial Arts.  Specifically, different forms of Chinese Kung Fu; Japanese Karate, Jiu Jutsu, Ninpo/Ninjustsu and Kobū-jutsu, African Montu Arts and Martial Sciences and Korean Tae Kwon Do. His fusion of five ways of fighting – hands, feet, throwing, grappling and weaponry form into one effective, extreme and innovative Martial Arts system of combat. Lost Legacy Systems consists of: Lost Legacy Traditional Mixed Martial Arts, Lost Legacy Kung Fu, Lost Legacy MMA, Lost Legacy AfraKata and Lost Legacy S.T.E.A.L.T.H. Kage Ninpo Ryu. SHIHAN SHANNAH ROBIN
    Shihan (Master Instructor/ Teacher of Teachers) Shannah Robin was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica and began training in Martial Arts at the age of 11. His love and passion for all elements of Martial Arts evolved into a prolific career, with him becoming an instructor, then becoming a Sensei (Teacher), followed by the creation of his own Martial Arts fighting system, the establishment of his own academy, and eventually obtaining the rank of Shihan.
    Shihan Robin currently holds a 6th Degree Black Belt, the highest level attained by Dominican. He is also the first Domincan to create his own martial arts style, and the youngest Dominican to receive the Services Medal of Honour Award for his outstanding contributions ton his cvountry in working with youth through martial arts.
    He holds a gold medal in the 2005 Commonwealth Amateur Boxing tournament, He won the World Championship for Demo Team at the Purple Dragon Karate Championship in 2010, and was inducted into the Caribbean Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Sensei of Year that same year. He is the first Martial Artist from the Caribbean to compete and win in a demonstration at the Shaolin Temple.
    He was traveled throughout the Caribbean and wider world honing his skills, including in the Americas, Europe & Asia. Most recently he underwent a 6 month training course at the Henan University of Technology in China where he trained along with 19 other Martial Artist from around the globe in various techniques. Robin, despite being the oldest in the class emerged 1st in all categories. He also trained at the Shaolin Academy where he learned the art of Tai Chi, and performed demonstrations with the resident monks.
    Shihan Robin leads by example with integrity, self-respect, and self determination, combined with the practice of living a healthy lifestyle and building a strong body, mind and spirit. He is well respected within the international Martial Arts community
    22 min
  • The way of modern stealth Shinobi-Jutsu. Interview with Judan Ali Abdul Karim
    Master Ali Abdul Karim studied Shinobi-no-jitsu (Ninjitsu) from world famous and noted Grand Master Ronald Duncan since 1969. As fate would have it, Master Karim’s older brother Richard started him off in the martial arts in 1967 and later Master Karim went on to study Shotokan Karate from some of his local friends. Richard Lewis (brother of Master Karim) wanted him to take some formal classes. Master Karim used to watch Grand Master Duncan’s classes from the window at the Dojo at 519 Court St. near his home. Richard was going to take his younger brother to study with Grandmaster Ron Van Cliff and to their surprise the dojo was closed. Master Karim’s dream came true. Richard took Master Karim down the dojo on Court St. where he would begin his long journey on the warrior’s path. Master Karim spent a lifetime pursuing perfection in field of self defense and personal security. Through his study of Asian Martial Arts and Western Combat training, he later founded the Star and Crescent School of Essential Knowledge, along with his student, Brother Daud Jalaladin in 1974. Master Karim is the director and the head The Star and Crescent Martial Arts Federation of with schools along the East Coast. Star and Crescent is associated with and is a part of the Way of the Winds Federation that is supervised by Grand Master Ronald Duncan.
    Ninjitsu is the ancient Japanese martial art involving security, surveillance, and commando warfare. Some of the arts that Master Karim has studied is Aikijutsu, Kempo Jutsu, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu, Kenjutsu, Aikido under Prof. Luqman Hakeem, aspects of Shiao Lin Chin Na, Fu Jiao Pau, Pa Qua Kung Fu, Eagle Claw, White Eyebrow Kung Fu, Tai chi quan, Shiao Lin Chi Gung, Wing Chung Kung Fu, and the Monkey Style to name only a few. It only seemed natural for Master Karim to pursue the modern Western approach to balance his training. Master Karim is an expert in SWAT team operations, pistol disarmament, and special reaction security. In 1982, the Military Police Corps unit of the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, NJ awarded him a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his outstanding performance as a primary instructor for the National Association of Tactical Teams (NATT), a special reaction team for combat. Master Kareem earned a certificate of achievement for the completion of the Advanced Urban Assault Rappel course, and Advanced Elevated Urban Operations course. Master Karim is a Licensed Private Investigator and is a CEO of his own Security firm.
    With his training in personal self defense, security, and combat training, Master Karim is requested to teach seminars across the Eastern Seaboard and in the Caribbean. Master Karim has also helped to organize an educational plan for youths and adults about personal protection, self defense, and conflict resolution in the community. He is currently teaching the martial arts in Brooklyn, NY, and is truly a pillar in his community.
    58 min
  • Let's Change the Martial Arts World a Conversation with DAOS owner and publisher Nathan Ingram Shidoshi

    Let's change the Martial arts world! We can do better. We can be better and should be better.......

    In this weeks episode we have a conversation with the Deadly Art of Survival, magazine, owner, and publisher Nathan Ingram Shidoshi

    Shidoshi Nathan Ingram is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Deadly Art of Survival Karate System. He has been training and teaching martial arts for over 40-years. Shidoshi also is a 16 time Bare Knuckle Champion way before Ultimate Fighting was recognized.
    Shidoshi began his training in 1968 under the instruction of Sensei Angel Crespo in the Shotokan System of Karate, and at the same time, White Crane Kung Fu with Si Fu Peter Chan. He then went on to study Shotokan with Shihan Hector Martinez as well as Goju Karate with Sensei Tim Yearwood. As a young man growing up in Lower East Side, Shidoshi studied different Kung Fu styles including: Northern Preying Mantis and Loong Fu Pai, just to name a few.
    Early in his career as a Martial Artist, Shidoshi won many bare knuckle championships including, 1976 America Karate Championship, East Coast Karate Kung Fu Championship and the all Black Belt Fighter of the Year in 1976. On November 26, 1981 Shidoshi was given the highest citizens award in the city by Mayor Edward Koch for single handedly stopping a bank robbery. He also obtained international recognition when he was named the New Yorker of the Week by New York One News. Recently inducted in the Karate Hall of Fame, he was also featured in Fit Magazine for his dedication to his Rape Prevention Program. It is considered rare for a Martial Artist to be featured in a magazine other than a Karate Magazine.
    Shidoshi has worked in his community for many years and has taught and trained over 10,000 students. He has produced over 50 champions and his students have won over one thousand awards. Shidoshi has been given many awards and honors for his dedication to his community. He has been featured in many newspapers, has made several television appearances and has participated in OVER 700 demonstrations. He is also known as one of the best – conditioned Martial Artist in the country, and has won awards for his physique and conditioning. Shidoshi is a Red Belt 10 Dan and currently the highest ranking martial artist in Chinatown NYC


    188 E Third St

    New York, NY  10009

    United States

    also, be sure to check out the Deadly Art of Survival magazine

    https://deadlyartofsurvival.com/

    1 hr 4 min
  • How long does it take to learn a technique? plus we begin our speaker series with the great Sifu Alan Goldberg

    Konnichiwa, in this weeks episode we discuss how long does it take for one to learn a technique. Also, we are very excited to begin our speaker series, and who better to begin with? Well..... He is sometimes refer to in the Martial universe as the "Godfather of the martial arts". The founder, producer, and director of the biggest martial arts mega weekend event in the world with 59 years of martial arts study under his belt. Our guest is none other than Sifu Alen Goldberg! We hope you enjoy!!



    Note: due to recording difficulties, we were forced to use the audio recorded from zoom........ A mistake we will not make again


    ~ I Lopez~

    1 hr 7 min
  • Are you a customer or a student?

    In this weeks episode, we discuss the very controversial topic Is someone who practices, and studies Martial Arts in a commercial setting a student or a customer? I've gotta tell you folks, there were times in this debate where we did not agree. This is definitely must listen to episode. We hope you enjoy.


    For a point of reference, this is the original Budo Intuition that sparked the debate:

    Budo Intuition: Are you a customer or a student? The real student of martial arts follows the teacher and has faith in the process, even when he or she doesn’t quite understand, the whole point is you are here to learn something you don't know, if you already know why are you here to begin with? The customer of martial arts behaves like they are making a purchase, as with any commodity, and may even try to direct the teacher. This is not Burger King have it your way, when you're a part of an accredited institution you don't go to the professor and say this is what I want to learn and how I want to learn it , that will be a quick way for you to either fail the class or get kicked out. Regardless of what they get, with this attitude, they leave empty-handed.This doesn’t mean that the student should follow blindly. Study and do some research about the system you want to get involved in so you can have some kind of idea of what to expect. Advanced students should be a good indicator to see how good the teacher is. Question is, can you judge yet? You only can interpret based on your current level of experience, so this too is difficult to do. Are you looking only at “technique”? Or can you see an overall demeanor? What is their attitude towards fighting and violence? Is it ego driven or truly self defense?The teacher establishes a Dojo or “Place of Enlightenment / Awakening / Self-Realization”) for the students to have a place to learn and practice the arts. This place is designed to exist for students to work on themselves on every level and to get as much as they possibly can from the environment and the practice.The existence of this place is made possible by the students and for the students. It is not a YMCA. It’s not a gym or a club. It is a place to learn the skills that helps them to find their true selves. And the goal is for everyone to gain as much as they possibly can from their practice.Accepting students in Springfield Massachusetts DM me for inquiries

    Tenrai Seishitsu Dojo

    Barak Sensei


    1 hr 6 min
  • Common Martial Arts injuries

    Konnichiwa!!! In this weeks episode, we discuss common martial arts, injuries, along with some personal stories! We we also discuss what principles the martial art/sport of Judo is trying to teach. Definitely a must listen to episode, so we hope you enjoy!

    1 hr 8 min
  • Faith and spirituality in the Martial Arts

    In this weeks episode Barak Yalad Shidoshi, and myself discuss the rather controversial topic of faith and spirituality in the Martial Arts. We found ourselves asking the question does it still have a place in today's martial art systems? This is definitely an episode worth listening to. We hope you enjoy

    1 hr 10 min
  • Martial Maze trailer
    Konnichiwa! I am Israel Lopez, Sensei of the Martial maze. You might be asking yourself what is the Martial maze? Well, I’m here to tell you, The Martial maze is a martial arts podcast that discuss the complexities, and pitfalls that one may encounter when navigating the study and practice of martial arts. These discussions are from the points of view from actual martial artist. And we cover it all! With the occasional special guest, masters of their fields of study. From the president of the United States Judo Association to Karate, and Kung fu royalty. With a combined over 40+years of Martial arts study join Barak Yalad Shidoshi and myself, Israel Lopez, Sensei, as we make our way through the Martial Maze. New episodes drop weekly. Wherever you listen to favorite Podcasts. We hope you come join us
    2 min

About The Martial Maze Martial Arts Podcast

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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.