Podcasts by Wim Demeere Podcast

WDP136: René Dreifuss from 2023-12-06T21:43:16

René Dreifuss is a former MMA competitor, and coach, but also studied Political Science & East Asian /Japanese studies. Our conversation went far and wide and I enjoyed it tremendously. I hope y...

WDP135 - Toby Cowern from 2023-11-10T14:13:59

Toby Cowern is a survival expert, among many things, but in this episode, he mainly speaks from his background in military intelligence. We discuss the current conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, a...

WDP134 - The fracturing of Western societies from 2023-11-05T22:22

Self-defense is not only about social or criminal violence. At times, ideological and political violence can be just as dangerous to you. In this episode, I talk abo...

WDP133: Doug Patteson from 2023-10-26T16:04:22

Doug Patteson is a former CIA spy, technical advisor to movie and TV projects, firearms instructor and a lot more. We talked about his life, what it's like to be a s...

WDP132: Single variable thinking from 2023-10-15T15:28:28

Mike Tyson losing to James Buster Douglas was a surprise to many people. The way they expected the fight to go was caused by the same thinking we see nowadays in society: war in Ukraine or Israe...

WDP 131 - Ares - Don't believe the hype from 2023-10-06T19:42:58

Social media videos are reshaping the public perception of what violence and martial arts look like. Through clever editing tricks, they make things seem much more impressive than they are.  In ...

WDP130: Schalk Holloway from 2023-09-16T20:57:03

Schalk Holloway is a former self-defense instructor, and author, but is also involved in ministry and writes novels.  In this episode, we talk about all these things and so much more. The bonus ...

WDP 129: Ares - Self-Defense Law Mistakes from 2023-09-07T16:01:12

Many practi...

WDP128: Wayne Black from 2023-08-17T14:29:40

Wayne Black has more than forty-five years of professional security experience in both the public and private sectors. He has personally supervised protection details and special threat assignme...

WDP127: Andy Benfield from 2023-07-25T09:01:26

Andy Benfield is an adventurer, author, martial artist, and more. His adventures in the Himalayas, searching for proof of the existence of the Yeti were recently released on BBC Radio 4 and as a...

WDP126: Liam Jackson from 2023-07-10T06:49:26

Liam Jackson is a martial artist and had a full career in law enforcement: Deputy Sheriff and Training Officer, U/C narcotics officer, Chief of Police, Counter-terrorism trainer and Subject Matt...

WDP125: Dr. Michael Piekarski from 2023-06-15T13:29:05

Dr. Mike Piekarski is a Doctor of physical therapy, MMA, and BJJ competitor. He specializes in helping combat sports athletes recover from injuries and get back into training and competing. 

WDP124: Gavin Coleman from 2023-05-25T14:17:38

Gavin Coleman is the founder and lead knife maker and designer at Ironside Edge Works. He lives in South Africa and makes practical, self-defense knives for daily carry and use. We talk about kn...

WDP123 - Ares - Teaching children to handle conflict from 2023-05-20T20:26:48

After seeing a video of one kid bullying another, we discussed how to teach your children to handle conflict. Some thoughts about that in this episode. Enjoy! The links mentioned in this episode...

WDP122: Meron Langsner from 2023-05-11T15:53:15

Meron Langsner is a fight director, movement specialist, playwright, writer, and more. We talk about creating fight scenes, how they relate to stage and screen, how they differ from real life, a...

WDP121: How to discuss rationally from 2023-05-08T13:15:35

My take on how to discuss rationally, regardless if the topic is martial arts, self-defense, or even politics. Enjoy. For the show notes with all the links: h...

WDP120: Marc MacYoung from 2023-05-03T07:24:05

Marc MacYoung is a pioneer in the world of self-defense, author of numerous bestsellers on the subject, expert witness on violence, and more. We talked about the polarization in society and will...

WDP119: Tommy Blom from 2023-04-27T15:05:36

Tommy Blom is a Krav Maga self-defense instructor, but he also teaches strength and conditioning and more. We talked about the realities of violence, his approach to teaching, his experience fig...

WDP118: Andrew Wiltse from 2023-04-14T12:21:29

Andrew Wiltse is an elite BJJ and MMA competitor who also worked as a bouncer. We discuss combat sports, self-defense and how the two interact. Enjoy.  The second part of the interview: Listen

WDP117: Gulshen Bano from 2023-04-05T13:02:22

Gulshen Bano is a self-defense instructor, businesswoman, and more. She took the time to talk to me about women's self-defense, working with teens, what it is like for a petite woman to defend y...

WDP116: Ares - Drills from 2023-03-30T07:35:23

A video on a knife disarm drill in the group inspired these thoughts. Enjoy!

The links mentioned in this episode: http://www.wimsblog.com/116 Listen

WDP115: Brian Drake from 2023-03-16T22:13:33

I had the pleasure to talk with author Brian Drake about his excellent books and so much more. Enjoy! 
The second part of the interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/80115240
The li...

WDP114: Ares - Knife defense training from 2023-03-11T17:42:29

We discussed a knife defense video in the group a while ago, so here are some thoughts on one such example. Enjoy! 
For all the links mentioned in this episode, go here: Listen

WDP113: Making money on social media with martial arts and self-defense from 2023-03-03T20:51:59

The next installment in this series on how to make a living with martial arts and self-defense. This episode covers social media, mostly Youtube. Enjoy! 
For all the links mentioned in thi...

WDP112: Tammy Yard-McCracken from 2023-02-17T12:49:05

I talk with Tammy Yard-McCracken about 500 Rising, teaching women self-defense and so much more. As always, it was an excellent conversation and I learned new things. Enjoy! The second part of t...

WDP111: Ares - Lineage from 2023-02-01T20:24:38

Some thoughts on training in a specific lineage and looking at one from the outside.

Enjoy!

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WDP 110: John A. Curley from 2023-01-20T07:49:26

It was my pleasure to talk to John A. Curley about his work as a private investigator and his novels. He goes into detail on some of the darker aspects of society, so be warned. The second part ...

WDP109: 109 Ares - Martial arts and spirituality from 2023-01-14T16:02:18

Tanguy mentioned the importance of spirituality and mental aspects in martial arts training. In this episode, I share my thoughts on that. Also, a question for you on which direction to take the...

WDP108: Montie Guthrie from 2022-12-31T15:37:25

Warning, this is a NSFW episode: Montie and I swear and drink a fair amount of whiskey, so be warned before listening. It's the closest thing to actually sitting in on a conversation between us;...

WDP107: Fake-looking techniques from 2022-12-24T10:58:36

Zachariah mentioned moves that look absolutely ridiculous when taught at half-power and in isolation but are scary as hell when applied with power. I share my thoughts on that in this episode. E...

WDP106: Making money with instructional videos of martial arts and self-defense from 2022-12-14T14:24:15

In this episode, I go deep into the practical information of making instructional videos about martial arts and self-defense. How to get started, which material to use, and much more. There are ...

WDP105: Getting punched in the face from 2022-11-13T15:31:47

What is something you'd wish more people knew about your martial art or system? Dan said: what it feels like to get punched in the face. I share some thoughts on that topic.
All the links ...

WDP104: Toby Cowern from 2022-11-03T13:38:54

I interview Toby Cowern on what you can do to prepare for Winter and austerity in Europe. Also make sure to listen to this follow-up episode in which he goes into detail on his "Seven Pillars of...

WDP103: The Seven Pillars of Urban Preparedness with Toby Cowern from 2022-11-03T13:33:53

With Europe facing much uncertainty as Winter closes in, Toby Cowern explains The Seven Pillars of Urban Preparedness. This framework gives you immediate, actionable information to get through h...

WDP102: Andy Benfield from 2022-10-26T11:54:33

With Europe facing an energy crisis and a recession upon us, many people are afraid of what Winter will bring. How to handle freezing temperatures when the electricity and gas go out? How to sur...

WDP101: Kelly Sayre from 2022-10-16T13:55:11

I interviewed Kelly Sayre a few months ago https://wimsblog.com/91 and we agreed to talk some more. In this episode, we tackle questions men are typically either too afraid or hesitant to ask fe...

WDP 100: Pattern recognition from 2022-10-08T14:47:09

Our brains are good at pattern recognition and when it comes to self-defense, this is both a good and a bad thing. In this episode, I explore this further.
The links mentioned are all here...

WDP099: Earning an income writing martial arts and self-defense books from 2022-10-03T13:54:29

I got a lot of questions after episode 95 https://wimsblog.com/95 on different ways to earn a living with martial arts and self-defense. So instead of answ...

WDP098: Ares - Hacks to speed up learning from 2022-09-25T14:38:07

We covered the topic of learning and teaching hacks in the group recently and this episode digs a little deeper into this topic. Enjoy!
All the links mentioned in this episode: Listen

WDP097: Terry Trahan from 2022-09-18T18:47:44

Terry Trahan and I talk about what it is like to be in “The Life” and how to get out of it. The conversation turns dark at times and is definitely NSFW, but well worth listening to, to learn mor...

WDP 096: Death can be the outcome from 2022-09-09T13:21:36

It's an uncomfortable truth to face, but when you engage in violence, death is always a potential outcome. Yours. Your attacker's. That of an innocent bystander. It can all happen. Maybe it won'...

WDP095: How to make money with martial arts and self-defense from 2022-08-29T20:08:14

One of my Patrons asked me about how you can earn a living with martial arts or self-defense. Given as I've been doing just that for almost thirty years, I went in-depth in this extra-long episo...

WDP094: Ares - Existential fear from 2022-08-12T20:54:35

We had an interesting discussion about a robbery in South Africa in my Facebook Group, in which a man successfully defended himself with a knife. The topic of existential fear came up and I want...

WDP093: Barry Eisler from 2022-08-04T20:24:24

I often complain about how people get their information about violence from books, TV, and movies, which so often get it wrong. But why would that be? So in this episode, I talk to New York Time...

WDP092: Ares - Travel safety from 2022-07-30T11:56:30

We discussed travel safety and security in the group and I wanted to share some thoughts from the members while also adding my own. Enjoy!
All the links mentioned in this episode: Listen

WDP091: Interview with Kelly Sayre from 2022-07-15T11:13:14

I had the pleasure of interviewing Kelly Sayre about her book "Sharp Women: Embrace Your Intuition, Build Your Situational Awareness, and Live Life Unafraid", women's self-defense, and much more...

WDP090: No-win scenarios from 2022-07-10T16:30:14

A video of a young woman getting knocked out when play sparring triggered this episode.

The links mentioned in this episode: https://wimsblog.com/90...

WDP089: Q&A from 2022-07-02T16:33:46

I asked for some questions from my FB group members and here are my answers. Always fun to do these kinds of episodes. Enjoy! 

The links mentioned in this episode: Listen

WDP088: Ares - Clothing in a fight from 2022-06-10T06:13:22

There was a video of a street fight gone wrong in the Facebook group, illustrating how "small" details like clothing can make all the difference in you coming out in one piece or getting knocked...

WDP087: Dr. Mark Cheng from 2022-06-03T14:02:49

It was a long time in the making, but I had a blast interviewing Dr. Mark Cheng. We talked about conditioning, rehab, injury prevention, martial arts, self-defense, and a bunch of other topics. ...

WDP086: Truisms in martial arts from 2022-05-28T15:32:06

Brian posted an excellent question in our Facebook group: "With no explanation, what are some truisms you've learned in your martial arts career?" We got a bunch of great answers and in today's ...

WDP085: Turning fifty from 2022-05-07T16:41:19

I recently turned fifty, so in this episode, I look back at a life of training in martial arts and self-defense. As well as teaching writing, and so on, and some thoughts on the future.

T...

WDP084:Time-sensitive announcement from 2022-04-23T14:31:11

It's time for my birthday thing again. If you were thinking about getting my books or videos, the next 24 hours is a good time to do so.
The e-books: Listen

WDP083: Ares - Will Smith and principled thinking from 2022-04-10T19:28:15

The Will Smith slapping Chris rock incident got a lot of people talking and all too often not in a principled way. We discussed this in the Facebook group first and here are my thoughts on the m...

WDP082: Lawrence A. Kane from 2022-03-31T15:11:54

I had the pleasure of interviewing Lawrence A. Kane on his new book written with Kris Wilder: "Martial Arts and Your Life: The Story of Us: A Survey of What We Do and Why" Available here: https:...

WDP081: Martial Arts Weirdos from 2022-03-17T15:46:44

A while ago we talked about the kinds of weirdos you encounter when you practice martial arts and self-defense. I have my own stories, but there are tons more and so many practitioners experienc...

WDP080: Teaching martial arts and self-defense from 2022-03-14T15:11:13

Because of a recent conversation and a bonus reward I'm making for my Patrons, teaching martial arts and self-defense has been on my mind a lot. So in this episode, I think out loud about this t...

WDP079: Ares- Violence never looks good from 2022-03-06T21:20:38

Violence never looks good in real life. People with little experience and knowledge of what violence is like in the real world often find it disturbing. In this episode, I look a bit closer at a...

WDP078: Mark Dacascos from 2022-02-21T22:35:32

It was my absolute pleasure and honor to interview Mark Dacascos. An incredible martial artist and actor, a wonderful human being, and just an all-around awesome guy. We talked about growing up ...

WDP077: Ares - The Hero's Journey from 2022-02-05T11:37:59

A while ago we discussed potential guests for the show and I came across a potential one. I ended up not inviting him on because of certain things he said. I dig deeper into this in this episode...

WDP076: Learning techniques from video from 2022-01-31T14:35:54

I wrote about learning techniques from video years ago and thought it might be interesting to revisit this topic. So I updated the old articles with some more information in this episode.

WDP075: Ares 001 - Analogies from 2022-01-23T20:34

As promised, here is the first episode of "You are not Ares." In this one, I talk about analogies and how to use them for learning and teaching martial arts and self-defense. Enjoy.

The l...

WDP074: Hock Hochheim from 2022-01-15T15:50:05

I had a great time interviewing Hock Hochheim and he was very generous with both his time and the answers to my questions. Hock obviously has loads of experience and knowledge and we managed to ...

WDP073: Limiting principles from 2022-01-15T15:48:11

Who knew what watching a Lord of the Rings again could trigger? Seriously, limiting principles or self-imposed limitations are worth exploring yet all too often overlooked. Enjoy!

The lin...

WDP072: Remembering Dan Docherty from 2021-12-14T13:18:15

One of my teachers, Dan Docherty, passed away a few days ago. In this episode, I look back at how he influenced my life and my practice of his art, Tai Chi Chuan.

The links mentioned in t...

WDP071: Schalk Holloway from 2021-12-04T21:04:19

I interview Schalk Holloway, self-defense instructor and much-acclaimed author of "The Maul." He shares his thoughts about self-defense, real violence, training for it and so much more.

E...

WDP070: Staring into the abyss from 2021-11-06T16:42:35

Things are a bit darker here than usual, but here is a deep dive into why I watch videos of violence, and why you should too (or not...)

Enjoy!

The links mentioned in this episode:...

WDP069: Toby Cowern from 2021-10-19T20:16:42

At the start of the pandemic, I talked to Survival expert Toby Cowern to pick his brain and share information you might find useful. You can listen to that again here: Listen

WDP068: Self-defense tips for young men from 2021-10-04T14:59:35

A few years ago I did an episode on Self-defense tips for young women. Back then I mentioned I might ...

WDP067: Crossover with Iain Abernethy from 2021-09-08T15:48:54

We've both been busy for the last year, so it took Iain Abernethy and me this long to get another crossover podcast done. This time, we asked listeners to tell us their pet peeves and we then fi...

WDP066: Conditioning for martial arts and self-defense from 2021-08-16T14:45:48

The next crossover podcast with Iain Abernathy is coming up soon and one of the questions we received for it triggered this episode here: what are some of the important principles of conditionin...

WDP065: Interview with Kris Wilder from 2021-08-01T10:42:43

It was way too long since I talked to Kris Wilder and I'm happy to say he accepted my invitation to interview him right away. We had an amazing talk covering a wide range of topics relevant to m...

WDP064: Listener Q&A, Maximum Effort edition from 2021-07-16T21:16:23

Welcome to another listener Q&A episode of the podcast. This time, we're doing a Maximum Effort edition in which I answer a truckload of questions from my Facebook group members. I had a ton of ...

WDP063: Interview with Dan Trailescu from 2021-06-29T16:37:50

Dan Trailescu is a martial arts and self-defense instructor from Europe who has an interesting take on things. We talked about most everything related to these two in this interview and it was t...

WDP062: The aging martial arts instructor from 2021-06-07T19:29:47

Young folks, old philosophers, and vampires. Seemingly unrelated, but I touch on all of these and much more in this episode on how you can age as a martial arts instructor. How things change and...

WDP061: Interview with Maija Soderholm from 2021-05-23T18:10:56

I had a great time doing an interview with Maija Soderholm for the podcast. We got to talk about Arnis and Filipino martial arts, knives, knife design, her books, her views on martial arts and s...

WDP060: Filters of violence from 2021-03-28T19:35:57

I share some thoughts on how you can use filters of violence to look at incidents and learn from them. By consciously switching these filters, you can avoid being blindsided by your own biases o...

WDP059: Interview with Mike Janich from 2021-03-14T16:58:37

I had a great time interviewing Mike Janich and we talked about all sorts of topics: his Martial Blade Concepts system, his training in many different martial arts, what it was like to work at P...

WDP058: Q&A from 2021-03-01T19:09:25

It's been a while since I did a Q&A episode, so here's the next one. I accumulated a bunch of questions over time and answer them all here. If you have questions for another episode, send me a m...

WDP057: Interview with Don Roley from 2021-02-10T18:16:09

Don and I talk about all things related to Ninjitsu and the ninja: what it is like to train and work in Japan, with Hatsumi Sensei, frauds in ninjitsu, and so much more. In the bonus episode, he...

WDP056: Martial arts and self-defense training for the older and elderly from 2021-01-14T20:11:48

A new year, a new podcast episode. I give a few updates in this one and then answer Brian's question on martial arts and self-defense training for the older and elderly. We all get old, but that...

WDP055: End of year review and previewing 2021 from 2020-12-27T10:16:50

2020 has been an... "interesting" year, to put it mildly; I look back on what that meant for my blog, podcast and other activities. Then a look into the future at what 2021 might bring.

F...

WDP054: Best martial arts advice ever. from 2020-12-04T17:01:02

In the previous episode, we talked about the worst possible martial arts advice you can get. So it is only fair we talk about the best advice in return and that's what this episode is all about....

WDP053:Worst martial arts advice ever from 2020-11-18T15:26:48

I had tons of fun making this podcast about some of the worst martial arts advice people tend to give. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, go to h...

WDP052: Martial arts cults and cult-like thinking from 2020-10-22T16:26:50

After a recent Facebook post, I got some questions and decided to tackle this topic of martial arts cults and cult-like thinking in the martial arts. I also answer a reader question about what i...

WDP051: Interview with René Dreifuss from 2020-10-08T15:28:09

I interviewed René Dreifuss at the beginning of the pandemic and then life went crazy, which is why this episode is so late. But it's ready now and I hope you find it as informative as I did tal...

WDP050: The return of the hillbilly thug from 2020-09-24T14:41:50

Well, the pandemic messed up my plans for the year and the podcast got put on hiatus. But now we're back. A bit of a recap of what my life was like since then and what's coming next.

Enjo...

WDP049: Which self-defense lessons can we learn from the pandemic? from 2020-05-04T17:02:08

Most of us have lived through this pandemic for a while now and life has been very different from before. In this episode, I mention some lessons you can learn from this experience to help you w...

WDP048: Interview with Tammy Yard-McCracken from 2020-04-04T15:58:23

Tammy Yard-McCracken returns as a guest to talk about emotional and psychological issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic and how to handle them. Loads of practical, no-nonsense information.

WDP047: Interview with Toby Cowern on surviving the Coronavirus crisis from 2020-03-19T21:12:55

In this episode, survival expert Toby Cowern shares time-critical information to survive the Coronavirus pandemic. You might want to take notes while listening. You can Listen

WDP046: Coronavirus and personal safety from 2020-03-12T22:25:45

I woke up this morning to a bunch of questions from people about the Coronavirus and personal safety. So I decided to make this the topic of today's episode. I go over a bunch of information you...

WDP045: Interview with Andy Benfield from 2020-02-28T12:59:31

I'm very happy to finally release this podcast episode of my interview with Andy Benfield. He's been a student of mine for many years and has traveled extensively through, but also lived in, man...

WDP044: Review of 2019 and looking forward to 2020 from 2020-01-18T15:17:32

The first episode of the new year! I look back to some of the highlights of 2019 and then talk extensively about what I have in store for you in 2020. Spoiler: it's a lot...

Anyway, give ...

WDP 043: Boxing for Self-Defense from 2019-11-27T19:21:43

It's finally here! After loads of blood, sweat, and tears, Boxing for Self-Defense is published. Both the ebook...

WDP 042: Interview with Tammy Yard-McCracken from 2019-11-24T18:20:35

It took more time than I would have liked, but here is the interview I did with Tammy Yard-McCracken. She is a psychotherapist, Krav Mage instructor, Violence Dynamics instructor and much, much ...

WDP 041: Interview with Alain Burrese from 2019-11-11T19:02:57

Took longer than I wanted, but here's the interview with Alain Burrese I promised you all. Alain is a great guy and has loads of training and experience. He's written some excellent books, not l...

WDP 040: Interview with Marc MacYoung from 2019-11-01T04:29:10

I am traveling and have limited time on the computer, which is why the episodes are late. But here is the promised podcast interview with Marc MacYoung. We talked about all sorts of topics and  ...

WDP 039: Crossover with Iain Abernethy #3 from 2019-10-14T16:29:39

In this one, Iain Abernethy and I talk about teaching from our specific expertise: He does lots of seminars, I do lots of private teaching. We thought it would be interesting for you to hear us ...

WDP 038: How it all began... from 2019-10-12T17:54:09

This Tuesday, October 15, it will be exactly twenty years since I started my very first website. My blog today grew out of those humble beginnings and it's been quite a journey! In this...

WDP 037: Interview with Randy King from 2019-09-24T10:02:33

This episode of the podcast has the Randy King interview I mentioned a while ago. We had a blast talking about self-defense and teaching it and I'm sure you'll enjoy it a lot. If all goes well, ...

WDP 036: How to argue martial arts and self-defense? from 2019-09-12T14:25:51

This podcast came about because a few things came together one after the other. It got me thinking about all those silly (heated) arguments on the internet about martial arts and self-defense. W...

WDP035: Interview with Nick Osipczak from 2019-08-23T07:05:27

This was a fun interview with Nick Osipczak, former MMA fighter in the UFC and tai chi chuan practitioner. We talk about his fights and training, how gegot started with Tai Chi Chuan, his painti...

WDP034: Pentjak Silat and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defense from 2019-08-04T14:23:21

Last June,  I did a special Q&A month on Patreon. I didn't get to all the questions, so I am working my way through them in various places, including in this podcast. Carlos asked me about the e...

WDP033: Crossover podcast with Iain Abernethy - Training tips from 2019-06-14T20:51:38

Iain Abernethy and I do a crossover podcast after so many of you asked us to do another one. If you missed it before, you can listen to the first one here Listen

WDP032: Self-defense tips for young women from 2019-06-02T22:22:37

Here's the next podcast episode, #32: Self-defense tips for young women. This will be a controversial one for some listeners, I'm well aware of it. But I believe it is more impo...

WDP031: The three most common mistakes students make and how to avoid them from 2019-04-10T17:01:38

In this episode, I take a closer look at the three most common mistakes students make in martial arts and self-defense classes. I've been teaching for a long time and have consistently seen thes...

Episode 30: Interview with Dr. Alexis Artwohl from 2019-03-15T16:28:09

This is perhaps one of the best episodes of the podcast I've done so far. I spent about 1h45min. talking to Dr. Alexis Artwohl and she shared her expertise on training for lethal force incidents...

Episode 29: Which podcasts do I listen to? from 2019-02-25T17:25

I took a bit of a break from podcasting, but am back on track now. In this episode, I talk about the different podcasts I listen to and recommend for various reasons.
Enjoy!

For the...

WDP028: AMA Interview with Loren W. Christensen from 2018-12-29T18:56:06

It's been over two years since I last interviewed Loren W. Christensen, so it was high time! In preparation, I asked my Patrons f...

WDP027: Self-defense techniques Q&A from 2018-12-12T16:07:35

First, my apologies for the massive delay on releasing this episode. There were technical problems with my microphone and then some more issues cropped up. I finally managed to get it all sorted...

WDP026: Crossover podcast with Iain Abernethy from 2018-10-11T14:15:54

It was heaps of fun to record this special crossover podcast episode with Karate-expert Iain Abernethy. I had him on my ...

WDP025: How to choose a self-defense class or instructor from 2018-09-22T06:16:13

This episode is late again for a variety of reasons, not least of which is that I have been travelling. That said, I think you'll like it as it answers a question I get asked all the time: how d...

WDP024: Interview with Professor Drew Anderson from 2018-08-24T21:47:13

I've been looking forward to it for a while and now I finally got the chance to interview Professor Drew Anderson. He is a Psychology professor but also a Fireman, EMT and much more. 

We ...

WDP023: Basic Self-Defense from 2018-08-10T18:13:01

In this episode, I give you an update on what's been going on, including one wicked cool surprise. Then I talk in-depth about the instructional video I'm filming in two weeks: Basic Self-Defense...

WDP022: Interview with paramedic Doug Wittrock on handling injuries suffered in training or street fights from 2018-07-27T08:42:20

Whatever martial art or self-defense system you train in, eventually you are faced with injuries. Either you suffer one or you have to help somebody else. In a street-fight or a self-defense sit...

WDP021: Martial Arts as Systems from 2018-07-08T21:15:06

In this episode, I talk about something that has been on my mind a lot these last few years: how martial arts work as systems. They all have specific components, a structure and an internal logi...

WDP020: How to take notes of your martial arts and self-defense techniques from 2018-06-18T16:01:18

One of my Patrons asked if I could give some tips about taking good notes of your martial arts and self-defense techniques. He struggled with it during seminars and is looking for some informati...

WDP019: Dealing with martial arts injuries from 2018-05-11T22:00:01

This episode goes into detail about something that has been a large part of my life for the last few years: Dealing with martial arts injuries. I've had my fair share and several people wanted m...

WDP 018: Interview with Iain Abernethy from 2018-04-27T18:57:18

In this episode, I interview karate expert Iain Abernethy. He is one of the most popular instructors today and travels the world teaching seminars. He is most known for his approach to "bunkai",...

WDP 017: How to analyze violence on video from 2018-04-15T08:50:49

No interview this episode due to circumstances, so I made another episode answering a question from one of my Patrons: how to analyze videos of a violent incident. I explain some of the factors ...

WDP 016: Listener Questions and Answers from 2018-03-30T13:17:46

In this episode I'm trying something new: I opened the floor to questions on my Facebook page and I try to give detailed answers.

If you'd like to ask me something for the regular Q&A, fe...

WDP 015: Interview with Captain Jon Lupo from 2018-03-19T22:49:17

We're at episode 15 now and in this one, I interview Captain Jon Lupo of the New York State Troopers. I've known Jon for a long time and he's a solid, stand-up guy. I wanted him on the show to l...

WDP 014: Thoughts on gun control from 2018-03-02T16:58:43

I have a cold, so you'll notice I sound a bit differnt in this episode. Regardless, in this one I cover some updates, do a Q&A, but most of all I give my thoughts on gun control. It all started ...

WDP 013: Interview with Montie Guthrie from 2018-02-16T17:49:33

In this episode I interview an Air Marshal who just retired and happens to be a good friend: Montie Guthrie. Montie has several decades of law enforcement experience working in several agencies,...

WDP 012: Paladin Press videos and a celebration from 2018-02-09T20:55:33

I'm a bit late with this episode, it should have aired last week but due to circumstances that didn't work out. I'll catch up and release the next episode sooner!

Anyway, in this one, I g...

WDP 011: Interview with Clint Overland from 2018-01-16T13:30:38

Here's another interview, this time with Clint Overland. He's led the life of a violence professional for several decades and has survived it. Clint gives some hard-earned wisdom on violence, wo...

WDP 010: Interview with Terry Trahan from 2017-12-29T16:09:07

In today's episode, I interview Terry Trahan, a good friend and an amazing instructor. Terry has "led an interesting life", to put it midly and he speaks from not only in-depth training when it ...

WDP 009: My new instructional video from 2017-12-16T14:42:29

After some updates about my surgery and what I'm up to now, I talk a bit about the new instructional video I just published. It's on a self-defense topic that is often overlooked. The episode en...

WDP 008: Interview with Dennis Dilday from 2017-11-30T22:20:07

To make up for the delay of the last episode, episode 008 is an extra long one. I interview Dennis Dilday, who is both an experienced chiropractor and Tai Chi Chuan practitioner. We talk in deta...

WDP 007: Teaching my children self-defense from 2017-11-19T12:34:01

In episode 007 I talk mainly about how I taught self-defense to my children. This started at an early age and continued all the way into their teenage years. It's not as much about fighting tech...

WDP 006: Complex Issues from 2017-10-28T11:47:36

Welcome to already episode 006 of the podcast! In this one I give a few updates and Q&A as usual, with the main topic focusing on complex issues and an intellectual exercise to explain a few thi...

WDP 005: Interview with Marc MacYoung from 2017-09-29T16:30:36

This episode features a long interview with Marc MacYoung. Marc is one of the pioneers of realistic self-defense instruction, having written his first books on martial arts, violence and street-...

WDP 004: My books and Q&A from 2017-09-29T16:09:39

I often get asked questions about my martial arts and self-defense books, so I decided to talk about them a bit. That way I can give more detailed information on what they are about and who can ...

WDP 003: Interview with Loren W. Christensen from 2017-09-29T15:28:15

This episode is a one-hour, in-depth interview with Loren W. Christensen. Loren is my sometimes co-author, a former police officer, expert martial artist and best-selling author.

The Skyp...

WDP 002: My background, fundamental concepts and Q&A from 2017-09-29T15:11:08

In this episode I give some background on my martial arts and self-defense training, explain fundamental concepts and also do a Q&A.

Sound quality isn't optimal due to the recording equip...

WDP 001: What to expect from my podcast? from 2017-09-29T14:06:50

In this podcast, I explain what the goal of the show is and what you can expect. I also give an update on the books I'm writing and answer a question in the Q&A part.

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