Podcast Episodes

39. You Meant Well - Or Did You?

Season 2 Episode 23

Amber and Ryan discuss the significance of intent in decision-making, particularly in the context of self-defense and martial arts.

They explore how flexible thinking and adaptability are crucial whe…

Published on 9 hours ago

38. How Occam's Razor Wins Fights

Season 2 Episode 22

If you get a flat tire, was it a nail or someone slashed your tires? If you failed a test, is it because you' weren't prepared or your teacher is out to get you?

In these situations, it's a common pri…

Published on 2 weeks ago

37. The Edge of Pressure

Season 2 Episode 21

On this episode, Amber and Ryan explore the dual nature of stress as both a potential strength and a significant weakness. They delve into the Yerkes-Dodson Law, discussing how optimal levels of stre…

Published on 4 weeks ago

36. Training From Negative: The Modern Krav Maga™ Approach

Season 2 Episode 20

On this episode, Amber and Ryan take a look at the importance of training from early recognition and how it is often overlooked in most training.

We talk about why training from negative scenarios do…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

35. Behavior Before Beliefs: Why Action Builds Identity

Season 2 Episode 19

Amber and Ryan explore the profound relationship between actions and beliefs, discussing concepts such as the sunk cost fallacy, cognitive dissonance, and self-efficacy.

They delve into how behaviors…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

34. Dead Reckoning and the Dangers of Self Deception

Season 2 Episode 18

What can a maritime disaster teach us about tracking our progress in martial arts?

In this episode Amber and Ryan explore the concept of dead reckoning, drawing parallels between a historical naval di…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

33. From Sport to Street: Is Modern Krav Maga™ Winning the Self Defense Pendulum?

Season 2 Episode 17

The UFC brought the rise of BJJ, but what's brought about it's fall?

This conversation explores the evolution and comparison of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga, focusing on their origins, training …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

32. The inCOMPLETE Episode: Modern Krav Maga™

Season 2 Episode 16

In this episode, Amber and Ryan discuss the themes and insights from Ryan's recent book, 'The Incomplete Guide to Modern Krav Maga™.' They explore the concept of incompleteness in self-defense traini…

Published on 3 months ago

31. The College Bound Conversation: Prepared, Not Paranoid

Season 2 Episode 15

They're packing up the essentials and their sentimental items, but what else is missing?

On this episode, Ryan and Amber talk about the important conversations and skills that are needed for teens and…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

30. Is White Belt Really the Hardest to Earn?

Season 2 Episode 14

Amber and Ryan Hoover explore the popular Jiu-Jitsu cliché that 'the hardest belt to earn is the white belt.'

They discuss the emotional and mental challenges of starting martial arts, the importance…

Published on 4 months ago