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PODCAST

The Armchair Combatives Podcast

Pat Woodward & Jack Heritage

Welcome to The Armchair Combatives Podcast!We are, Pat Woodward: Multi Martial Arts Practioner, and Jack Heritage: Practical Karate Instructor.Listen to informative discussions about everything Combative and Martial. Covering topics ranging from; Running a Martial Arts School, to the Importance of Self-Protection, or even Exciting Training Methods.So, sit down, grab a cup of tea, and join us as we delve into the rabbit hole that is: Martial Arts...

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78:41

Teaching Martial Arts & Self-Protection (feat. Jamie...

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Pat and Jack sit down with Jamie Clubb for the season finale. The three chat about cross-training, self-protection teaching methods, and Jamie's experience. The discussion spans what Clubb Chimera Martial Arts stands for and what mistakes many instructors make when approaching self-defence. How did Jamie build up his teaching methods, and what factors led him to how he teaches now?To find out more, click play now!Click the link below to request topics or get in touch:DM us at:

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59:06

The Internet's Effect on Martial Arts

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Jack and Pat discuss how the internet impacts the martial arts world for better and for worse. Is there value in the ability to share information freely on social media platforms? Or are open forums hindering martial progress due to heated debates and keyboard warriors? To find out more, click play now!Click the link below to request topics or get in touch:DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/Visit us at: www.cotswoldkarateschool.comSong: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS

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61:08

Building a Grading Syllabus

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Let's talk Syllabus and Curriculum. Pat looks at the differing interpretations of grading syllabi he has experienced from club to club and style to style. Whilst Jack dives into his process of building a practical karate syllabus. What makes a good syllabus? What is the difference between syllabus & curriculum? And where should you start when writing your own? Click play to find out...Click the link below to request topics or get in touch:DM us at:

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61:15

Women's Self-Protection

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Based on Jack's recent Women's Self-Protection Seminar, Pat & Jack take a plunge into the challenges women face in regards to personal security and self-protection. What sort of perpetrators do women face? What sort of crimes are women more commonly subjected to? And what skills are paramount to learn and practice to avoid physical and emotional harm? Press play to find out...If you or a loved one has experienced any form of physical or sexual violence. Please know there is plenty of support out

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57:12

Martial Arts Movies

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, Pat and Jack finally let the cat out of the bag... what truly is the best martial arts movie of all time? What makes good martial arts movies, and how does being a martial artist change the way you view these films? Pop your headphones, press play, and find out...Tell us your favourite Martial Arts Movies, and request episode topics...DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree

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61:27

Engaging in Martial Arts

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/06/27

In this episode, Pat and Jack discuss how they got into martial arts and what made them choose the style they did. They look at how clubs generally engage with potential students and parents, and how they entice newcomers into the martial arts space. The pair also deep dive into the community as a whole, and what pre-conceived notions people often have before beginning training. Jack draws from his experience of running a karate school and how he advertises and engages with students and parents, and

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62:52

Old School... Cool?

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Pat and Jack discuss whether 'traditional' approaches to martial arts training are superior to modern styles. Is it more beneficial to train martial arts as done 200 years ago, or should we be moving with the times? Pat draws on his experience of training a variety of differing styles, whilst Jack looks at the differences between old-school Karate and modern practical approaches.To request topics, or get in touch:DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/Song: Dosi & Aisake -

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60:34

Mastery vs Cross Training

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/05/30

Pat and Jack delve into the different ways people approach training Martial Arts. Pat looks at how he has selected the arts he has practiced, and to what end, and Jack looks at how he has built onto his existing art of Karate. Is mastery over one system more effective than cross-training?Listen now to find out our thoughts...To request topics, or get in touch:DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release]Music provided by

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67:10

Weapon Work: Wise or Worthless?

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Pat and Jack discuss weapon systems, the realistic nature of weapon crime, and the severity of knife defence. Bringing up topics like how the show: The Ultimate Self Defence Championship have helped draw attention to what weapon defence truly looks like, and how dead drilling and elaborate disarms are far less reliable methods of training for realism. To request topics, or get in touch:DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release]Music

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54:15

Sports vs Practicality

The Armchair Combatives Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Pat & Jack discuss how martial arts have evolved over time. Taking a look at their own experiences, the duo dive into the public's perception of martial styles. Debating whether that perception can be skewed due to media representation. Is a sports-based approach best? Or should you focus purely on practicality?Press play to find out...To request topics, or get in touch:DM us at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release]Music provided by

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