Wim Demeere Podcast

Things are a bit darker here than usual, but here is a deep dive into why I watch videos of violence, and why you should too (or not...) Enjoy! The links mentioned in this episode: https://wimsblog.com/70

At the start of the pandemic, I talked to Survival expert Toby Cowern to pick his brain and share information you might find useful. You can listen to that again here: https://wimsblog.com/47 For this new episode, we decided to revisit our thoughts from back then and see how they stood the test of time. Then we look forward to what comes next. The bonus episode is over one hour long and available...

A few years ago I did an episode on Self-defense tips for young women . Back then I mentioned I might do one for young men too, so here it is. Enjoy! The links mentioned in this episode: https://wimsblog.com/68

We've both been busy for the last year, so it took Iain Abernethy and me this long to get another crossover podcast done. This time, we asked listeners to tell us their pet peeves and we then first steel-manned them to follow up with weak-manning them. The goal was to look for different angles to each one, nuance, and so on. As always, it was loads of fun for us to discuss all this and there will...

The next crossover podcast with Iain Abernathy is coming up soon and one of the questions we received for it triggered this episode here: what are some of the important principles of conditioning for martial arts and self-defense? Not what the "influencers" on social media say, but what sports science actually says? I cover this and more in this episode. Enjoy! The links mentioned in this episode:...

It was way too long since I talked to Kris Wilder and I'm happy to say he accepted my invitation to interview him right away. We had an amazing talk covering a wide range of topics relevant to martial arts, self-defense, karate, and much more. We continued to record a second part in which Kris answers the questions from my Patrons. The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/65

Welcome to another listener Q&A episode of the podcast. This time, we're doing a Maximum Effort edition in which I answer a truckload of questions from my Facebook group members. I had a ton of fun answering them and I hope you enjoy this episode too. The links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/64

Dan Trailescu is a martial arts and self-defense instructor from Europe who has an interesting take on things. We talked about most everything related to these two in this interview and it was tons of fun. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did talking to Dan. The bonus episode in which he answers Patron questions is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53076977 The links mentioned are here: https://...

Young folks, old philosophers, and vampires. Seemingly unrelated, but I touch on all of these and much more in this episode on how you can age as a martial arts instructor. How things change and how I'm going about it. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, go to: https://wimsblog.com/62

I had a great time doing an interview with Maija Soderholm for the podcast. We got to talk about Arnis and Filipino martial arts, knives, knife design, her books, her views on martial arts and self-defense, and of course, what it was like to train with her teacher, Maestro Sonny Umpad. In the bonus episode on Patreon, she answers questions from my Patrons and she also shows us her new knife design...

I share some thoughts on how you can use filters of violence to look at incidents and learn from them. By consciously switching these filters, you can avoid being blindsided by your own biases or lack of specific experience. In the end, they help you discover more information that you can then use to keep yourself safe.  For the shownotes, go to: https://wimsblog.com/60

I had a great time interviewing Mike Janich and we talked about all sorts of topics: his Martial Blade Concepts system, his training in many different martial arts, what it was like to work at Paladin Press and so much more. We also recorded a bonus episode on Patreon, in which he answers questions and you can listen to it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48741261 For the shownotes, go to: http...

It's been a while since I did a Q&A episode, so here's the next one. I accumulated a bunch of questions over time and answer them all here. If you have questions for another episode, send me a message on my Facebook page. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, go to https://wimsblog.com/58    

Don and I talk about all things related to Ninjitsu and the ninja: what it is like to train and work in Japan, with Hatsumi Sensei, frauds in ninjitsu, and so much more. In the bonus episode, he answers a bunch more questions about secret training methods, Ninjitsu conditioning, Ninjitsu myths, hidden and public thoughts and much more. You can listen to that here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/473...

A new year, a new podcast episode. I give a few updates in this one and then answer Brian's question on martial arts and self-defense training for the older and elderly. We all get old, but that doesn't mean you have to go gently into that good night. So I'll give you my thoughts on how to train when you're no longer filled with the strength of youth. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links,...

2020 has been an... "interesting" year, to put it mildly; I look back on what that meant for my blog, podcast and other activities. Then a look into the future at what 2021 might bring. For the show notes with all the links, https://wimsblog.com/55 Enjoy!

In the previous episode, we talked about the worst possible martial arts advice you can get. So it is only fair we talk about the best advice in return and that's what this episode is all about. For the show notes with all the links, go to: https://wimsblog.com/54 Enjoy!  

I had tons of fun making this podcast about some of the worst martial arts advice people tend to give. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, go to http://www.wimsblog.com/53 Stay safe!

After a recent Facebook post, I got some questions and decided to tackle this topic of martial arts cults and cult-like thinking in the martial arts. I also answer a reader question about what it feels like to get a broken nose. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, go to http://www.wimsblog.com/52 Stay safe!

I interviewed René Dreifuss at the beginning of the pandemic and then life went crazy, which is why this episode is so late. But it's ready now and I hope you find it as informative as I did talking to him. The bonus episode is available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42522189 Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, go to http://www.wimsblog.com/51 Stay safe!

Well, the pandemic messed up my plans for the year and the podcast got put on hiatus. But now we're back. A bit of a recap of what my life was like since then and what's coming next. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, go to http://www.wimsblog.com/50 Stay safe!

Most of us have lived through this pandemic for a while now and life has been very different from before. In this episode, I mention some lessons you can learn from this experience to help you with your self-defense training once this is over. Good luck and stay safe! For the show notes with all the links, go to http://www.wimsblog.com/49 Stay safe!

Tammy Yard-McCracken returns as a guest to talk about emotional and psychological issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic and how to handle them. Loads of practical, no-nonsense information. You can listen to the free second part of the interview here.   For the show notes with all the links, go to http://www.wimsblog.com/48 Stay safe!

In this episode, survival expert Toby Cowern shares time-critical information to survive the Coronavirus pandemic. You might want to take notes while listening. You can listen to the bonus Patreon episode here   For the show notes with all the links, go to http://www.wimsblog.com/47 Stay safe!

I woke up this morning to a bunch of questions from people about the Coronavirus and personal safety. So I decided to make this the topic of today's episode. I go over a bunch of information you need to know first and then paint a picture of how things work in today's world, what to expect and what you can do to stay safe. I hope we can all look back at this episode in a few months and laugh at ho...