The Armchair Combatives Podcast

For our season finale Jack & Pat welcome Mr Rokas Leo to the podcast and talk everything USDC! Rokas divulges behind the scenes aspects that go into making a show like The Ultimate Self Defense Championship. What factors need to be considered? What sort of impact would a women's season have? And would you enter the USDC if you could? If you want to check out Rokas you can follow his epic YouTu...

In this episode Pat and Jack sit down to go through listeners burning questions! We will be doing Q & A episodes in every subsequent season, so... drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch! Also if you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/?hl=en or Subscribe to us on Yo...

In this episode Pat attacks Jack's methods of teaching! Only joking! They will however look critically at different teaching approaches and the pros and cons of each. How do you best learn? What sort of teaching methods do you prefer? Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello!...

In this episode Pat and Jack decide to tackle the interesting world of Bullshido. What causes this phenomenon? Why do instructors end up teaching poor quality techniques? And does your martial art have to be held up to the standard of 'good for self-defence'? Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 s...

In this episode Pat and Jack look at whether striking is a necessity for self-defence training. Do we need a good striking basis in order to deal with physical altercation, or are verbal skills sufficient on their own? Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on In...

In this episode Mr Les Bubka joins Pat and Jack to educate them on how mental health plays a key role in how he approaches his martial arts teaching. What are the reasons you train martial arts? And have you ever experienced imposter syndrome as an instructor? Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5...

In this episode Pat and Jack reminisce over their martial journeys so far and look at what they could have done differently. Are there martial arts you wish you would have trained? Are there things you wish you hadn't done...? Let us know by dropping us a comment or by sending us a DM. If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram a...

In this episode Pat and Jack try to answer the age old question of: "Is there such a thing as a bad student?" Are martial arts teachers responsible for all behavioral issues in class, or are some students beyond help...? Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on...

In this episode Pat and Jack deep dive into the benefits and pitfalls of martial art seminars, including how practitioners approach them and how they can get more out of them. Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/armch...

We're back! Pat and Jack jump into season 2 with a bang, looking at the positives and negatives of drilling. Does your instructor tell you to do something "for the sake of the drill"? Let us know by commenting or sending us a DM. If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/?hl=en A...

Pat and Jack sit down with Jamie Clubb for the season finale. The three chat about cross-training, self-protection teaching methods, and Jamie's experience. The discussion spans what Clubb Chimera Martial Arts stands for and what mistakes many instructors make when approaching self-defence. How did Jamie build up his teaching methods, and what factors led him to how he teaches now? To find out mor...

Jack and Pat discuss how the internet impacts the martial arts world for better and for worse. Is there value in the ability to share information freely on social media platforms? Or are open forums hindering martial progress due to heated debates and keyboard warriors? To find out more, click play now! Click the link below to request topics or get in touch: DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/arm...

Let's talk Syllabus and Curriculum. Pat looks at the differing interpretations of grading syllabi he has experienced from club to club and style to style. Whilst Jack dives into his process of building a practical karate syllabus. What makes a good syllabus? What is the difference between syllabus & curriculum? And where should you start when writing your own? Click play to find out... Click t...

Based on Jack's recent Women's Self-Protection Seminar, Pat & Jack take a plunge into the challenges women face in regards to personal security and self-protection. What sort of perpetrators do women face? What sort of crimes are women more commonly subjected to? And what skills are paramount to learn and practice to avoid physical and emotional harm? Press play to find out... If you or a love...

In this episode, Pat and Jack finally let the cat out of the bag... what truly is the best martial arts movie of all time? What makes good martial arts movies, and how does being a martial artist change the way you view these films? Pop your headphones, press play, and find out... Tell us your favourite Martial Arts Movies, and request episode topics... DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair...

In this episode, Pat and Jack discuss how they got into martial arts and what made them choose the style they did. They look at how clubs generally engage with potential students and parents, and how they entice newcomers into the martial arts space. The pair also deep dive into the community as a whole, and what pre-conceived notions people often have before beginning training. Jack draws from hi...

Pat and Jack discuss whether 'traditional' approaches to martial arts training are superior to modern styles. Is it more beneficial to train martial arts as done 200 years ago, or should we be moving with the times? Pat draws on his experience of training a variety of differing styles, whilst Jack looks at the differences between old-school Karate and modern practical approaches. To request topics...

Pat and Jack delve into the different ways people approach training Martial Arts. Pat looks at how he has selected the arts he has practiced, and to what end, and Jack looks at how he has built onto his existing art of Karate. Is mastery over one system more effective than cross-training? Listen now to find out our thoughts... To request topics, or get in touch: DM us at: https://www.instagram.com...

Pat and Jack discuss weapon systems, the realistic nature of weapon crime, and the severity of knife defence. Bringing up topics like how the show: The Ultimate Self Defence Championship have helped draw attention to what weapon defence truly looks like, and how dead drilling and elaborate disarms are far less reliable methods of training for realism. To request topics, or get in touch: DM us at:...

Pat & Jack discuss how martial arts have evolved over time. Taking a look at their own experiences, the duo dive into the public's perception of martial styles. Debating whether that perception can be skewed due to media representation. Is a sports-based approach best? Or should you focus purely on practicality? Press play to find out... To request topics, or get in touch: DM us at: https://ww...