The Armchair Combatives Podcast

Pat Woodward & Jack Heritage
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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...

  1. If I Could Do it All Again...

    6D AGO

    If I Could Do it All Again...

    In this episode Pat and Jack reminisce over their martial journeys so far and look at what they could have done differently. Are there martial arts you wish you would have trained? Are there things you wish you hadn't done...? Let us know by dropping us a comment or by sending us a DM. If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/?hl=en or Subscribe to us on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArmchairCombatives Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    58 min
  2. Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Student?

    APR 17

    Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Student?

    In this episode Pat and Jack try to answer the age old question of: "Is there such a thing as a bad student?" Are martial arts teachers responsible for all behavioral issues in class, or are some students beyond help...? Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/?hl=en or Subscribe to us on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArmchairCombatives Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    1h 6m
  3. Martial Arts Seminars

    APR 10

    Martial Arts Seminars

    In this episode Pat and Jack deep dive into the benefits and pitfalls of martial art seminars, including how practitioners approach them and how they can get more out of them. Drop us a comment or send us a DM to get in touch and give us episode ideas! If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/?hl=en or Subscribe to us on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArmchairCombatives Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    1h 7m
  4. For The Sake of The Drill

    APR 3

    For The Sake of The Drill

    We're back! Pat and Jack jump into season 2 with a bang, looking at the positives and negatives of drilling. Does your instructor tell you to do something "for the sake of the drill"? Let us know by commenting or sending us a DM. If you want to help the podcast don't hesitate to drop us a 5 star review and say hello! Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/?hl=en And keep up to date with our YouTube releases at: https://www.youtube.com/@thearmchaircombatives Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    1 hr
  5. Teaching Martial Arts & Self-Protection (feat. Jamie Clubb)

    09/05/2025

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

    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: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/ Visit us at: www.cotswoldkarateschool.com To learn more about Jamie Clubb and CCMA click the links below: https://www.clubbchimera.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jamie-clubbs-podcast/id1332473944 Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    1h 19m
  6. The Internet's Effect on Martial Arts

    08/22/2025

    The Internet's Effect on Martial Arts

    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.com Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    59 min
  7. Building a Grading Syllabus

    08/08/2025

    Building a Grading Syllabus

    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: https://www.instagram.com/armchair_combatives/ Visit us at: www.cotswoldkarateschool.com Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    1h 1m
  8. Women's Self-Protection

    07/25/2025

    Women's Self-Protection

    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 there for you. Below are contact details that can help you if you have concerns about someone or need support regarding assault or abuse of any type: 0808 2000 247 ~ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 500 2222 ~ Sexual Abuse & Rape Helpline 0300 102 1234~ Mind support line 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.com Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruising [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    1h 1m
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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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