Budo: The Martial Way

Episode 67 - Intellect, Information, Experience – The Truth About Why We Disagree 26.06.2026 22:53 ↓

Not everyone is just 'brainwashed.' A deeper look at why we disagree - and how to move forward.

Episode 66 - Will to Power: Why Being Right Doesn’t Matter 14.06.2025 17:02 ↓

How the pursuit of truth must be paired with the strength to act—and why winning arguments is often irrelevant in the face of real-world power.

Episode 65 - My Son Teaches Memento Mori 03.12.2024 29:29 ↓

From the darkest depths come the most profound lessons. Hold your family close, you never know when you will lose them.

Episode 64 - Victory by Submission 28.09.2024 45:00 ↓

I have found my flow, and found victory in my fifth amateur fight.

Episode 63 - Fourth Amateur Fight 02.09.2024 41:49 ↓

Back in the ring for another amateur kickboxing bout, before and after.

Episode 62 - Combat Mantra 05.04.2024 27:03 ↓

My mantra during sparring and competition, develop your own, program yourself.

Episode 61 - Shooto, First MMA Bout in Japan 28.12.2023 37:34 ↓

Before and after, preparation and debrief of my first amateur MMA fight in Japan.

Episode 60 - Building Legacy 25.10.2023 17:50 ↓

What would be your legacy, were you to disappear now? What lessons would I leave for my son?

Episode 59 - Big Win in the Ring, Second Amateur Fight 14.09.2023 41:41 ↓

Pre and post fight record of my second amateur kickboxing fight, lessons learnt, how to improve.

Episode 58 - The Most Important Wisdom to Emerge from China in 2500 years 09.07.2023 15:53 ↓

The three most vital chapters from Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, required reading for every warrior who walks the path.

Episode 57 - Amateur Kickboxing in Japan 14.03.2023 36:31 ↓

The story of my first sanctioned amateur kickboxing bout in Japan.

Episode 56 - You Will Never Be a Prophet In Your Hometown 21.02.2023 19:27 ↓

Leaving your environment could be the change you need to revolutionize your life.

Episode 55 - Advanced Mindfulness Through Dissociation 22.12.2022 22:09 ↓

Turn the voice inside your head into a friend and ally with this immediate technique.

Episode 54 - The Raw, Unfiltered Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius, Part 2 01.11.2022 28:50 ↓

Continuation of the reading and analysis of passages from 'Meditations', the great Stoic masterpiece written by the late Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Episode 53 - Discover Your Purpose, with Takezo, Sword of Clarity 11.10.2022 1:21:29 ↓

How to use action as a catalyst to finding your purpose, and how to apply mindfulness practically whilst still maintaining your killer edge, with guest speaker @takezopure, Sword of Clarity.

Episode 52 - The Raw, Unfiltered Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius, Part 1 04.10.2022 31:41 ↓

Reading and analysis of passages from 'Meditations', the great Stoic masterpiece written by the late Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Episode 51 - Samurai Mindset with the Boxer Philosopher Jack Crowe 13.09.2022 58:32 ↓

Interviewing Chicago's premier boxing coach on life lessons earned through blood and sweat.

Episode 50 - Hear the Voice of God; It is Peace 30.08.2022 18:04 ↓

Your anxieties and sadness are self-inflicted. Free yourself in silence.

Episode 49 - Fastest Way to Build Discipline and Prove Your Humanity 05.07.2022 21:50 ↓

How to use your conscious mind and pure willpower to build discipline immediately.

Episode 48 - J.K. Arnold interview 07.06.2022 1:45:29 ↓

The journey of self-actualisation isn't a straight path. Realize the need for brotherhood and mentorship with @BlackDogAlchemy

Episode 47 - Zen Retreat, Antaiji 24.05.2022 29:20 ↓

Six days in the mountains of Hyogo prefecture practicing Zen shugyo at a Buddhist monastery.

Episode 46 - Matt Hogan interview 26.04.2022 51:06 ↓

The wise and powerful Matt Hogan shares his deep experience on what it takes to become an experienced martial artist, an eminent coach, and to host a successful twitter account.

Episode 45 - Amituofo 12.04.2022 10:46 ↓

The story of an ancient Chinese monk who recited the name of the celestial Buddha 100,000 times a day

Episode 44 - Hsin-Hsin Ming, Faith in Mind 15.03.2022 11:16 ↓

Discourse on pursuit of the Way from the third Chinese Chán Patriarch, Jianzhi Sengcan.

Episode 43 - Overcome All Conflict 25.01.2022 17:30 ↓

To understand the nature of arguments, and how to surpass any dispute