Jujitsu Master Podcast

Everyone that practices Self Defense questions their actual ability to defend themselves on the street.  As most of us never get that opportunity, we seem to judge our ability to defend ourselves by how well we compete in the dojo or in sanctioned competition.  But is that the real answer?  If you are mediocre at Newaza (rolling), does that mean you can’t defend yourself? http...

Is there a standard for earning a Blackbelt?  Find out as Shihan St. Hilaire and Sri Pendikatla discuss What it Takes to Get a Blackbelt. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jujitsu_Master_Episode_010.mp3

This is a short 14 minute podcast about the Kobukai Holiday Bash.  Shihan St. Hilaire gives a brief history, the Bash format, and Holiday wishes. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Jujitsu-Master-Raw-Podcast-8-The-Holiday-Bash.mp3

This Jujitsu Master Podcast interview with Sempai Chris Richards and Shihan Russ St. Hilaire addresses the validity of formality and etiquette in the modern Dojo and whether or not it is needed. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Jujitsu_Master_Episode008.mp3  

In Episode 7 of the Jujitsu Master Podcast, Sri and Shihan St Hilaire talk with Sensei Jak Kocienda about the versatility of Jujitsu, and how it has adapted and changed over the years and whether it is still applicable in modern times. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Jujitsu_Master_Episode_007.mp3

In Episode 6 of the Jujitsu Master Podcast we talk with Shihan St. Hilaire and special guest Sensei Matt Bryers from the Jiu Jitsu & Strength Academy in Cromwell, CT about Striking & Grappling. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Jujitsu_Master_Episode_006.mp3

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Jujitsu Master Podcast hosted by the ever eloquent Sri Pendikatla, dedicated Kobukai Jujitsu Student.  In this episode Sri and Shihan discuss the Kobukai Honbu dojo and some of the strategies Shihan St. Hilaire used to run his private home dojo.  We also talk about some of the outrageous training events practiced at the Honbu by students who became the leaders...

Shihan St. Hilaire talks about the history of Combatives in the US.  Combatives are popular in the Jujitsu community, and he explains exactly how they developed, how the have evolved, how he participated in that development in the US Army, and what Combatives look like today. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jujitsu_Master_Episode_004.mp3

In Episode 3, Shihan St. Hilaire talks about using Jujitsu for Self Defense.  He discusses what constitutes a self defense focused class, and the differences between self defense, sport, and artform.  He talks about his own training along with his self defense enlightenment with the Washington, DC Police Academy Instructors. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jujits...

Shihan St. Hilaire and host Sri Pendikatla talk about the History of Jujitsu.  From the most ancient days to the present day Octagon, Jujitsu has spanned the millennia. Jujitsu was the lightly armed and unarmed Self Defense art of the Samurai in Japan for hundreds of years before it began to migrate to Europe and the US.  Learn the history of Jujitsu. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-con...

The first Jujitsu Master Podcast hosted by Sri Pendikatla and featuring Shihan Russ St. Hilaire, 7th Degree Jujitsu Blackbelt.  In this first episode Sri and Shihan introduce the podcast and some of the subjects the podcast will cover, as well as a general overview of Kobukai Jujitsu and Self Defense Jujitsu in general. http://www.kobukaijujitsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jujitsu_Master_E...