Unfair Fights
In this podcast, Patrick Hynds and Steve Baroody will talk to different long-term practitioners of various martial arts, many of them masters, and explore the quiet part that no one usually addresses. That being that outside of sport there are no fair fights. The stated goal of almost all martial arts is to help practitioners to defend themselves, so we will explore how that goal is and is not being realized in the real world.
Patrick Hynds is a West Point graduate, decorated Gulf War veteran, Master of Uechi Ryu Karate-do, as well as a black belt in several other styles studied over the last 50 plus years. He has been hosting podcasts related to his company, Pulsar Security, on Cyber Security and Quantum Computing for years and has been a frequent guest on numerous podcasts for over 20 years.
Steve Baroody is an instructor in Modern Arnis, Isshinryu Karate, and Tomiki Aikido. A practicing chiropractor, he has been investigating the anatomy and physiology of self-defense for decades.
Unfair Fights
Inside the Dojo: Tony Annesi's Martial Arts Odyssey
In this engaging conversation, Patrick and Steve interview Hanshi Tony Annesi, a seasoned martial artist with decades of experience. They explore his journey through martial arts to developing his own system. The discussion delves into the evolution of martial arts training, the importance of understanding various styles for self-defense, and the cultural differences that shape martial arts practices. Annesi Sensi also shares insights on the business side of martial arts, including his successful video production endeavors that have helped disseminate martial arts knowledge.
Tony Annesi earned a B.A. from Brandeis, has studied the martial arts since 1964 and has received black belts in judo, aiki-ju-jutsu, and karate. He is author of 30 instructional, fiction, and non-fiction books, and over 250 instructional DVD programs in martial arts, all of which can be found at bushido-kai.net.