Episodes
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
The Casual Martial Artist 7 : Are Traditional Martial Arts Still Relevant?
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
Many people who grew up in the 60s, 70s, and 80s remember watching media featuring karate masters, ninjas, and kung fu monks jump kicking through the air. We were memorized by the almost supernatural abilities these martial artists seemed to possess, and no doubt watching these movies and TV shows inspired more than one child to beg his parents to sign him up for karate classes.
But things changed in the 90s as mixed martial arts and Brazilian jujitsu exploded onto the scene. All of a sudden the aforementioned ninja, karate masters, and kung fu monks lost their aura of mystique. Go to any martial arts forum or look through YouTube videos and you will probably find people claiming that if you aren't studying BJJ, boxing, or Muay Thai you are wasting your time. But is this really the case? Are traditional martial arts like karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do still worthwhile in a world where the competitive fighting scene is dominated by boxers and grapplers? That is the topic Al and Marcus will tackle today.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
The Casual Martial Artist 6: Training and Equipment
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Al and Marcus discuss training equipment for the martial artist as well as training for strength and cardio.
Please note that we are not experts when it comes to physical training, so if you are just starting out, haven't done any strength training in awhile, or have other health concerns please consider consulting a doctor or professional trainer before starting a fitness program. When in doubt start slow and don't over do it.
Want to reach out to us? Email the Casual Martial Artists at poigamestudio@gmail.com
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
The Casual Martial Artist 5: The Cardio Martial Arts Craze
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Remember Taebo? Al and Marcus do. There was a brief time when martial arts based aerobic workouts were all the rage. In the episode our hosts discuss cardio martial arts: the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Want to reach out to us? Please feel free to email poigamestudio@gmail.com
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
The Casual Martial Artist 4: Would You Like A Black Belt With That?
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
Al and Marcus discuss three terms that are sometimes used interchangeably: McDojo, Black Belt Factory, and Bullshido. We discuss some red flags that indicate a potential martial arts school might be a McDojo or a Black Belt Factory and share our experiences with these institutions.
You might also be interested in checking out the following sources that we looked at while preparing for this episode.
Art of One Dojo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K_6IiVwvzo
Karate by Jesse: http://www.karatebyjesse.com/93-signs-of-a-mcdojo
Want to contact us? Drop us a line at poigamestudio@gmail.com
Saturday Dec 01, 2018
The Casual Martial Artist 3: Choosing a School and Style
Saturday Dec 01, 2018
Saturday Dec 01, 2018
So you want to learn a martial art? Al and Marcus are here to help! In this episode we discuss some factors to consider when deciding what style to study. We also discuss some things to keep in mind when you are looking for a martial arts school.
Want to email us? Contact us at poigamestudio@gmail.com
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
The Casual Martial Artist 2: The Dirty Dozen
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
A student of the martial arts can expect to learn many techniques including various types of kicks, punches, blocks, grappling positions, and even more exotic moves. Al and Marcus have both learned many different techniques over the years but for this episode we discuss 12 techniques that we think anyone interested in self defense should know.
Want to message us? Do you agree or disagree with our selections? Feel free to contact us at poigamestudio@gmail.com
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
The Casual Martial Artist 1: Introductions are in Order
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Join your hosts Al and Marcus as they discuss their love of martial arts. In this first episode we discuss how we got into martial arts, which arts we have studied, and hint at possible future topics of discussion.
Want to contact us? Got an idea for a topic you would like to see discussed? Email us at poigamestudio@gmail.com
Monday Sep 03, 2018
Geekery in General 209: The Flying Guillotine
Monday Sep 03, 2018
Monday Sep 03, 2018
Al and Chad review another 70s kung fu movie by the Shaw Brothers. Enjoy the episode and don't lose your head!
Friday May 04, 2018
Geekery in General 195: Mortal Kombat Movie
Friday May 04, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
Movies based on video games. Some people love them, some people love to hate them, and some people hate to love them. Al and Chad discuss the 1995 movie based on the hit video game Mortal Kombat!
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Geekery in General 177: The Complete Ninja's Handbook
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Friday Dec 08, 2017
In this retro review Al talks about ninjas and takes a look at AD&D's attempt to bring ninjas into second edition.