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Angelo Ferrer

Social Gelo with Angelo is a podcast and a YouTube Channel broadcasted in Japan. We discuss many topics including but not limited to Psychology, Mixed Martial Arts(MMA), Social Science, Surfing and travel.Angelo has a Masters Degree in Psychology and is also a certified Martial Arts Instructor. To learn more about our show visit our website www.socialgelo.com or follow us on Twitter @socialgelo. Feel free to submit us questions and we will cover them on our show!

  1. 5d ago

    Has Modern Karate Forgotten How to Fight?

    Has modern karate forgotten how to fight? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with Robert Shimonski, a black belt in both karate and judo, to discuss one of the most controversial questions in martial arts today. Has karate drifted too far into forms, point fighting, and tradition, or are critics completely missing the point? We discuss sparring, self-defense, grappling, kata, judo, and what today's karate practitioners can learn from the past. Do you think modern karate still produces effective fighters, or has something important been lost along the way? Let us know in the comments. We expect some disagreement on this one.

    1h 5m

  2. May 27

    Online Martial Arts Training Is Either The Future… Or A Scam

    Is online martial arts training legit… or is it turning martial arts into a scam? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with police officer and martial artist Ephraim Cheever to debate whether online martial arts training actually works. We talk about distance learning, online coaching, fake black belts, martial arts gatekeeping, and whether someone can realistically become a fighter through online training. This conversation is probably gonna piss some people off. #Kajukenbo #BJJ #MMA #MartialArts #OnlineTraining

    49 min

  3. May 20

    Do Americans Use Too Much Japanese in Judo?

    Do Americans Use Too Much Japanese in Judo? This one got HEATED. On this panel, I sit down with experienced judo black belts Steve Scott, Justin Smith, and T. Lee to tackle a question that martial arts people almost never ask out loud: Has American judo become MORE obsessed with Japanese terminology than actual Japan? As somebody teaching martial arts in Japan, I’ve noticed something strange: Most normal Japanese people don’t even use or understand a lot of these judo terms unless they actually train. So why are American dojos built around endless Japanese vocabulary? Are terms like Osoto Gari and Seoi Nage helping preserve tradition… or making judo harder for beginners to learn? We also get into: • Why American judo culture feels different from Japan • Whether terminology helps or hurts growth • The difference between teaching for understanding vs. teaching for tradition • Why wrestling and MMA communicate differently • Whether martial arts sometimes confuse vocabulary with skill • The weird reality of teaching in Japan vs. teaching overseas This wasn’t just internet opinions either. These are experienced judo black belts, including internationally experienced competitors, giving real perspectives from years on the mat. Whether you agree or completely disagree, this conversation is guaranteed to make martial artists think. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do Americans use too much Japanese in judo?

    1h 3m

  4. May 13

    BJJ Exposes Fake Timing

    Most martial artists think they have timing… until somebody starts fighting back. Tony Malgiero joins the show to talk about how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu exposed holes in traditional martial arts training, changed his understanding of pressure and tempo, and completely reshaped the way he approaches fighting. We discuss Kenpo, BJJ, pressure testing, fake timing, live resistance, and why some martial artists freeze under pressure.

    1 hr

  5. May 7

    Why BJJ & Muay Thai Are Growing, While Kenpo Falls Behind

    Why are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai blowing up, while Kenpo is getting left behind? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I break down what’s really going on, and it’s not just about fighting. It’s about pressure testing, competition, and why some styles are easier to understand, watch, and market today. Most people are pointing fingers. I’m not just doing that. I’m talking about what Kenpo practitioners can actually do to adapt, grow, and stay relevant, especially when it comes to how they present their training. This isn’t about disrespect. It’s about reality.

    29 min

  6. Apr 30

    Kajukenbo to BJJ, The Myth of the Complete System

    In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we break down the myth of the “complete system” in martial arts. Joined by a panel of black belts with backgrounds across multiple styles — Pat Griffith, Carlos del Valle, Claude Lawson, and Ron Esteller — we discuss whether any system truly has all the answers. With experience spanning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kajukenbo, kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, and Judo, we challenge the idea of a “complete” martial art and talk about what actually works when you pressure test it.

    47 min

  7. Apr 22

    Kajukenbo TUM PAI Origins, The Real Story Behind the Branch, History, Lineage, and Evolution

    Jerry Weldon breaks down the history of Kajukenbo TUM PAI in this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo. This is a straight walkthrough of how the TUM PAI branch came to be, told from someone who’s been around it. If you’ve heard the name but never really understood where it fits in Kajukenbo, this gives you the context. We get into the origins, the people involved, and how it connects back to the bigger Kajukenbo system. If you’re into Kajukenbo, lineage, and real martial arts history, this one’s worth your time. #Kajukenbo #Tumpai #KajukenboHistory #BJJ #MMA

    1h 20m

  8. Apr 15

    “Kajukenbo vs Kosho Ryu Kenpo History, A Real Conversation on the Stories and Differences

    This episode is a conversation, not a definitive history lesson. I sat down with Hanshi Bruce Juchnik and his student Ephraim Cheever to talk about Kosho Ryu Kenpo, Kajukenbo, and the stories surrounding their lineage. We get into background, experiences, and what they’ve personally seen over the years. Like anything in martial arts history, not everything lines up clean, and you’re going to hear different perspectives in this one. This isn’t about proving who’s right or wrong. It’s just a real conversation from people who’ve been around it.

    48 min
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Social Gelo with Angelo is a podcast and a YouTube Channel broadcasted in Japan. We discuss many topics including but not limited to Psychology, Mixed Martial Arts(MMA), Social Science, Surfing and travel.Angelo has a Masters Degree in Psychology and is also a certified Martial Arts Instructor. To learn more about our show visit our website www.socialgelo.com or follow us on Twitter @socialgelo. Feel free to submit us questions and we will cover them on our show!

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