Archive for the 'General' Category

Martial Arts Explorer - V3 P12

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

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Martial Arts Explorer - Video Podcast
Volume 3 Program 12
First, we’re sorry that the last few weeks have been a bit sparse regarding updates. The Podcast Network has been updating it’s servers due to a particularly vicious hack. Things are going quite well now and we’re back […]

Martial Arts Explorer - V3 P11

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

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Martial Arts Explorer - Video Podcast
Volume 3 Program 11
Chest bumping is an oddity in the Wild Kingdom but it’s certainly common in altercations between young men; we take a look at it in this episode.
Please subscribe to this version of the podcast in iTunes by using this link.

Free?? No catch?? - A viewer with a serious question

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Jim, from Japan, checked in regarding GreenBackStreet’s  Membership Terms of Agreement.  My reply follows his note.
——– Original Message ——–

Subject: Free?? No catch?
Date: Thu, April 03, 2008 3:10 am
To: explorer@martialartsexplorer.tv
Hi guys,
I’ve been watching your video podcast from my home in
Japan for nearly 6 months or so. I really like the
content and the […]

Non-Combative Self Defense

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Ed has checked in (thanks Ed!) with a couple of the methods he has used to avoid physical combat.

I have a couple. First one while in 6th grade three guys tried to “beat
me up”. One guy held me while the other two taunted me and other
stuff. I tried everything I could think of to […]

A great idea for avoiding a fight using non-combative techniques

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

There is a very simple technique that I use all the time to
avoid confrontations. As with many simple techniques, it is important
to have the basics down. I call it, the smile. And that’s exactly
what it is–a smile. Let me explain.
I work with a lot of teenagers, and many times fights amongst
teenagers […]

Using Non-Combative Techniques to Avoid a Fight

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

We’ve been asking for you stories of avoiding a fight using non-combative techniques.  Here’s the first from Mike in … Oklahoma … I think.  Anyway, his post follows.  Thanks for writing in Mike!

Hey there, I dunno if this podcast is an old one or a recent one, I just happened across it when browsing for […]

January’s Top 10 List of Countries with the most MAEx viewers

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

It’s fun for us to see all the people from different countries who regularly watch Martial Arts Explorer.  So, in honor of our loyal viewers around the world, here is our first Top 10 List of the countries with the most downloads of MAEx.
10 - China
9 – Great Briton

8 – Japan

7 – Spain

6 – Czech […]

A note from Dan regarding his meeting with Master Thomas

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Scott,Your are totally INSANE !!! ROFLMAO ;-)
I literally fell of my chair laughing at the intro to this week’s podcast. You da’ Man! And yes, Master Thomas spoke highly of Mike and you, it was ‘…flattering and positive’.
And you’re correct, I am an avid viewer and look forward to the weekly installment. Hope […]

An answer to Tommy in Singapore’s question - …the best martial art for a youngster

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Our Canadian friend, Howard has sent an answer to Tommy in Singapore.  Tommy and his friend argue back and forth about the best martial art(s) for kinds growing up.  Here’s Howard’s answer:
In my opinion the best martial art is the best martial art for you. It is like saying what is the best car, ice […]

Yet another survey

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Hi All,
As we mentioned earlier, it’s time again to find out more about our audience and The Podcast Network has a brief survey that will help us get to know you better in order to deliver programs you’re actually interested in.  We’d really like you to take the TPN survey.  You’ll find it here: http://www.thepodcastnetwork.com/survey
Thanks,
Scot […]