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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 […]

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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.
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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]