A podcast exploring classic writings as they relate to the modern martial artist.
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Not So Narrow After All: The Japanese Martial Arts Are Not As Specific As You Think
Japanese martial arts, traditions, and etiquette is often portrayed as monolithic and homogeneous. The reality is quite different.
Just as there are regional variations in other countries so to is it in these traditions.
Learn how this applies to our martial arts today in this episode.
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Take the training offline with a small book I put together pairing basic physical exercises with short quotes and meditations.
You can find the book here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-krueger/pocket-training-volume-1/paperback/product-e7pqmyv.html
11 Aug 2026
Is It True That This Statement Is False?
Lies we tell ourselves in the Martial Arts.
Today we look at the Liar Paradox and see how many common statements in the modern martial arts are actually self-contradictory. We also look at how you can use the Liar Paradox against any opponent physically.
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Take the training offline with a small book I put together pairing basic physical exercises with short quotes and meditations.
You can find the book here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-krueger/pocket-training-volume-1/paperback/product-e7pqmyv.html
18 Jun 2026
Mantis Boxing Articles - Wisdom For Any Martial Artist
While looking at a collection of essays called the "Mantis Boxing Articles" might not be your first choice of texts to consider for your martial arts training, unless you do Mantis Boxing of course.
Listen to this latest episode as I relate how a number of the essays infact are deeply useful and insightful for any martial artist.
Take the training offline with a small book I put together pairing basic physical exercises with short quotes and meditations.
You can find the book here:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-krueger/pocket-training-volume-1/paperback/product-e7pqmyv.html
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