The Martial Maze

Konnichiwa! If you don’t know who this woman is when it comes to the study of martial arts. You might been living under a rock. Because when it comes to the who’s who in the martial arts. She is a rockstar! Dr. Odette Russell Is a female martial artist recently featured on the cover of Masters of the Martial arts magazine. As well as Nathan Ingram’s The Deadly Art of Survival magazine. She’s one of the most dangerous women on the planet. Also not to mention being a Martial Maze Modern Combatives alumnus. Dr. Odette Russell, also known as SiDaGoo is the Queen of SWAM. We hope you enjoy!!

Konnichiwa! In this episode we explore the question can a phony martial artist taint a event simply by showing up? This topic comes up a lot in Martial Arts circles. Also a brief statement on the folly of the traditionalist. We hope you enjoy!

Konnichiwa! In this episode, we welcome Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner and competitor Angelina Hernandez from Close Quarters Jujitsu located in West Deptford New Jersey as we discuss her Instagram reel Jujitsu hot take. Woman in Jujitsu should be beating up the trial class guys! It was great having her on the show and we hope you enjoy!

Konnichiwa! In this episode, we revisit a past discussion with special guest Randy Haskins sensei. We dive deep into the discussion structure versus strength, and does size really matter? Sport versus combat context everything here, folks! We hope you enjoy.

Konnichiwa! In this standalone episode, I'm without my partner in crime Barak Yalad Shidoshi . This topic is near, and dear to me because it comes up often between myself and other martial art practitioners. I hope you enjoy.

Konnichiwa! This episode originally aired June 19th, 2024

Should women be treated the same as men when studying Martial Arts? We at the Martial Maze feel that this is a very controversial topic. There are some in the Martial community that tend to believe that women are inferior, where there are some that tend to believe that women are not inferior. It tends to come up often and we wanted to address it. We hope you enjoy, and we hope to get some positive feedback. Thank you once again for listening.

Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we have an in-depth discussion with four-time Olympic silver medalist Jason Morris sensei. We talk about all things judo and how we in the judo community should be doing better. A definite can't miss episode. We hope you enjoy!

Konnichiwa! In this episode, we discuss some of the complexities of why people train in the martial arts. Another can't miss episode. Also we have some special announcements about the Martial Maze Awards 2024, where we reveal our special guest host for the award ceremony! We hope you enjoy.

Konnichiwa! In today's episode, we discuss a very controversial topic. What's wrong with Karate! This episode was inspired by a Brazilian Jujitsu reel. A definite must listen. We hope you enjoy.