Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast. We explore how organized violence in Sport martial arts like but not limited to MMA, what are good SCO keywords for a martial art podcast? boxing, and kickboxing may be detrimental on a martial arts overall mental health. Joining us for this discussion in this very special crossover episode special guest and licensed clinical therapist Elizabeth from the Shrinking Heads podcast this episode is a definite must listen. We hope y...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min
.Konnichiwa! In this very special round table episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast. We get together with four other expert martial artist a various martial art systems, to discuss whether or not a black belt expires. This episode was inspired by a true event that took place in Massachusetts. We hope you enjoy and once again, thanks for listening
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast, we take a look at boxing Mike Tyson. More particularly the Mike Tyson/Paul fight. Which begged the question. Was it fixed? Or was Mike Tyson just too old? Does age matter in the martial arts? We get to the fight breakdown. We hope you enjoy and once again, thanks for watching and listening. 
Apr 10, 2025•51 min
Konnichiwa! In this short episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast Lopez sensei talks a little about misogyny and how it has no place in today's this should never be the Warrior mindset in the Martial Arts. It doesn't matter if you're training in Karate, Judo, BJJ, MMA or Just self-defense there is simply no excuse for it. Also included in this episode. " Are you being blackballed? " A brief insight into the Martial maze vetting process. We hope you enjoy
Apr 10, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast, we explore some controversial Martial arts cannon. This Canon is more commonly found in the martial arts of karate, Mixed martial arts, and hybrid systems of study. This canon suggest that a grandmaster in the Martial Arts is not the same as a 10th° black belt. We have a returning special guest Blackhawk! We take a deep dive into martial arts particular martial arts canon We hope you enjoy! Also feel free to comment on this on...
Apr 10, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Konnichiwa! If you don’t know who this woman is when it comes to the study of martial arts. You might been living under a rock. Because when it comes to the who’s who in the martial arts. She is a rockstar! Dr. Odette Russell Is a female martial artist recently featured on the cover of Masters of the Martial arts magazine. As well as Nathan Ingram’s The Deadly Art of Survival magazine. She’s one of the most dangerous women on the planet. Also not to mention being a Martial Maze Modern Combativ...
Nov 14, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Konnichiwa! In this episode of the Martial maze martial arts podcast. We explore the question can a phony martial artist taint an event simply by showing up? This applies to Karate, Judo, Kung fu, Tae kwon do, Jiu-jitsu, MMA and all types of self-defense seminars This topic comes up a lot in Martial Arts circles. Also a brief statement on the folly of the traditionalist. We hope you enjoy!
Oct 17, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Konnichiwa! In this episode, we welcome Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner and competitor Angelina Hernandez from Close Quarters Jujitsu located in West Deptford New Jersey as we discuss her Instagram reel Jujitsu hot take. Woman in Jujitsu should be beating up the trial class guys! It was great having her on the show and we hope you enjoy!
Aug 21, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Konnichiwa! In this episode, we revisit a past discussion with special guest Randy Haskins sensei. We dive deep into the discussion structure versus strength, and does size really matter? Sport versus combat context everything here, folks! We hope you enjoy.
Aug 16, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Konnichiwa! In this standalone episode, I'm without my partner in crime Barak Yalad Shidoshi . This topic is near, and dear to me because it comes up often between myself and other martial art practitioners. I hope you enjoy.
Jul 29, 2024•51 min
Konnichiwa! This episode originally aired June 19th, 2024 Should women be treated the same as men when studying Martial Arts? We at the Martial Maze feel that this is a very controversial topic. There are some in the Martial community that tend to believe that women are inferior, where there are some that tend to believe that women are not inferior. It tends to come up often and we wanted to address it. We hope you enjoy, and we hope to get some positive feedback. Thank you once again for listen...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we have an in-depth discussion with four-time Olympic silver medalist Jason Morris sensei. We talk about all things judo and how we in the judo community should be doing better. A definite can't miss episode. We hope you enjoy!
May 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Konnichiwa! In this episode, we discuss some of the complexities of why people train in the martial arts. Another can't miss episode. Also we have some special announcements about the Martial Maze Awards 2024, where we reveal our special guest host for the award ceremony! We hope you enjoy.
May 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Konnichiwa! In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion on ineffective best practices found in the Martial Arts community with Randy Haskins sensei of the Underground Alliance Marital Science research Association another controversial episode. We hope you enjoy.
May 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Konnichiwa! In today's episode, we discuss a very controversial topic. What's wrong with Karate! This episode was inspired by a Brazilian Jujitsu reel. A definite must listen. We hope you enjoy.
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Konnichiwa! In today's episode, we are live from DAOS CON 4. It was a great event, and we were happy to be a part of it! Where there were many great Martial, Arts, and special guess. We are at the Martial Maze were blessed with the opportunity to chop it up, and talk all things Martial Arts with the founder and creator of McDojoLife!!
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Konnichiwa! In today's episode we are joined by our special guest, Randy Haskins Sensei of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association. As take a deep dive into a better understanding of the word context! And the important role in understanding this concept in order to gain a better perspective of the art you study, or are interested in. We hope you enjoy. Also, be sure to us check out on Patreon to be entered into our monthly giveaway!
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Konnichiwa! In this episode, we celebrate the beginning of season four with some special announcements about our Patreon page, along with the format of the season, which is a lot of questions and answers as we navigate the Martial Maze. We hope you enjoy..
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Konnichiwa! In this episode we meet with. Teacher, trainer, pillar. William Black Tornado Chapman. Has many titles. He now adds one more. Producer. With 30 years martial arts experience. Student of the Professor Charles Youmans Chapman. He is the producer of a popular show on YouTube called, 413 Trainers. He recently sat down with Martial Maze to do an interview.
Feb 09, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode I have the distinct privilege of getting together with USA Sambo Vice President Mikhail Kozitskiy. Where we discuss, and explore the Russian martial art known as Sambo
Feb 09, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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?
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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 m...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 9
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 ...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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 Jud...
Nov 06, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
“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...........
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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
Oct 17, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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!
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 ...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 7
