Konnichiwa! In this episode, we have a conversation with Hanshi Malik Shabazz of the streetology Jutsu fighting system. Hanshi Malik Shabazz has 55 years of uninterrupted martial arts training. He holds a (9th Dan) Kumite Ryu JuJutusu. Go-Dan (5th Dan) ShotoKan Karate, he is also the creator of the Streetology Jutsu fighting system, as well as the Women's "Strike & Flight" self protection/self-defense system. He has been  featured in karate, illustrated magazine. in the 1980s Formally of New York City, but now resides in Atlanta, Georgia here to discuss with us  R.O.A.R. "Re ..read more

Konnichiwa! Profound statements, bring about profound thoughts. In this episode, we discuss the very controversial topic of Trans males, and females in the world of the Martial Arts as well as sports. Does it make a difference? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support ..read more

In this episode we get together with former UFC heavyweight and, Brazilian jujitsu gold medalist Gabriel Gonzaga. Gabriel Gonzaga Santos Nogueira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡabɾiˈew ɡõˈzaɡɐ]; born 18 May 1979) is a Brazilian professional boxer and mixed martial artist, who competed in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is perhaps best known for his upset head-kick knockout of Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 70, which earned him a heavyweight title shot. Gonzaga won a gold medal in the Ultra Heavyweight division at the 2006 Mundials, which is considered to be the top BJJ c ..read more

Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode we have a conversation, and take a walk down martial arts memory lane with Frank Bonanno Shihan of Dai Nan Wan- Ryu Ju-jitsu. Bonanno Sensei begin his martial journey in 1975 in the martial art, known as Dai Nan Wan- Ryu Ju-jitsu  under O'Sensei Richard Lazarus since that time our guest has trained in the martial arts of Judo, Shoin Ryu Goshinho Jujitsu, Aikido, Bo-kendo, running fist kung fu. and  has firearms training. Notably Bonanno Sensei has Hosted numerous Judo tournaments as Director and referee, he instructed  for the Merrick PAL Judo p ..read more

What is the distance? What is timing? Welcome to the Martial maze. Our guest at this time is Kenneth Z Miarecki sensei. He is the founder of Sen-I-Ryu Budo(The indomitable spirit school). He holds a 10th Dan in Taiho Jitsu recognized by the United States Taiho Jitsu Federation. As well as the ITJF. He holds a 6th Dan in Okinawian Kempo Jitsu under Kenneth Melbourne Sensei. A senior student in Five Element Thai Chi under Winschel PC Woo. He holds a 3rd Dan in judo awarded by the United States Judo Association. Miarecki sensei was honored, and inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1998 ..read more

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?”   Rabbi Hillel konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we discuss all the chaos that is going on in the world right now. With that being said, it is our hope that good may triumph over evil. But until that time. We should all take our Martial Arts training seriously........... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support ..read more

Konnichiwa! Welcome to the Martial Maze. In this episode we discuss, Body movement and Balance. Our guest for this episode is the owner, and operator of Worcester Martial Arts Academy. He hold a 6th degree black belt in Miyama Ryu Ju-Jitsu. A 4th degree black belt in Judo. A purple belt in Brazilian jujitsu. In 2010 USA Judo National Champion – Masters Division A Women’s Self-Defense Tactics Instructors. Police Defensive Tactics Instructors Our guest Luis Soto --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support ..read more

Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we get together with fellow martial artist Baba BlackHawk of the Tobutori No Kurai Jujitsu to discuss the bold claim. When one makes the statement "My Martial Arts system is the best!" Also, we continue to cover a deep dive into how our environment shapes our perceptions of combat. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support ..read more

Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we discuss does our culture dictate how we perceive violence? As well as catching up because it's been a while! Between filming and editing and the high holidays Barak Yalad Shidoshi, and Israel Lopez Sensei needed some time to just catch everyone up. We hope you enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support ..read more

Micro dosing trauma. Avoid,avoid, evade. Staying left of bang. Your perception dictates your performance. If you don’t know or understand these statements…..Then this is the episode for you! Byron Rodgers is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran turned private security professional. He has successfully conducted executive protection operations in 60+ countries and counting over the course of the last decade and has consistently worked every client demographic the private security industry has to offer. Byron is a published author of the book, “Finding Meaning After the Military” and a do ..read more