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  • The Winners Circle - Episode 18
    1 時間 5 分
  • The Winners Circle - Episode 17
    2025/11/25
    Welcome back to The Winners Circle, the official podcast of the Martial Arts InterNetwork (MAiN)! Hosts Eugene Plowen and Isaiah Gatherings dive into the latest in jiu-jitsu, MMA, and combat sports, along with a passionate debate and a BJJ technique breakdown.This Week's Topics:
    • Are Boxing and Wrestling True Martial Arts? A deep-dive debate on whether these combat sports meet the criteria of "martial arts," designed for war, self-defense, and weapon use, or if they are simply rule-bound sports.
    • Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Rumors: The guys give their surprising take on the potential matchup between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion, including why one host believes Paul could pull off the upset.
    • The Lions' Win and the Blueprint: Reaction to the Detroit Lions' victory over the Giants and why a weak win can be worse than a loss for a championship-contending team.
    • The Professor's Perspective: Move of the Week: Eugene breaks down a simple yet highly effective Jiu-Jitsu guard pass for dealing with those annoying partners who try to "scissor" or squeeze your ribs tight from the closed guard.
    • Karate vs. Jiu-Jitsu Class Structure: Comparing the pros and cons of structuring martial arts classes based on age versus belt rank.
    Timestamps:
    • [00:02] - Welcome & MAiN Show Schedule
    • [02:11] - Detroit Lions NFL Talk
    • [06:47] - Karate vs. Jiu-Jitsu Class Structure: Age vs. Belt Rank
    • [20:45] - The Big Debate: Are Boxing and Wrestling Martial Arts?
    • [45:07] - Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Prediction & Analysis
    • [01:04:35] - Professor's Perspective: BJJ Guard Pass for the Squeeze
    • [01:09:21] - Closing & Happy Thanksgiving
    Don't forget to check out the entire MAiN schedule for more great content!MAiN Schedule:
    • Mondays: The Winner Circle
    • Tuesdays: The Inside Scoop
    • Wednesdays: The Traditional Way
    • Thursdays: Fist Kicks and Flicks
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    1 時間 11 分
  • The Winners Circle - Episode 16
    1 時間 4 分
  • Episode 15
    2025/11/11
    • Martial Arts as a Business Isaiah recounts his experience at a recent martial arts business summit, discussing the necessity for school owners to view their academies as financially transparent businesses [03:51].
    • Student Retention and the Curriculum The hosts analyze at what stage martial arts students, particularly children, are most likely to lose interest and quit. They focus on the difficulties and challenges that arise around the Green Belt and Blue Belt levels [15:49].
    • The Future of Traditional Arts A lively debate on whether traditional karate will continue to thrive over the next 50 years given the overwhelming popularity and influence of modern combat sports like MMA and Jiu-Jitsu [27:17].
    • MMA Fighter Pay and Credibility The conversation addresses the disparity in pay between MMA and professional boxing, questioning if low compensation forces MMA fighters to make "questionable decisions" like crossing over to boxing or lending credibility to non-traditional promotions [47:00].
    • Jiu-Jitsu Technique The episode concludes with a demonstration of an advanced Jiu-Jitsu move: a straight arm lock from a failed North-South Choke position [57:51].
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  • The Winners Circle - Episode 14
    1 時間 8 分
  • The Winners Circle Episode 13
    58 分
  • The Winners Circle Episode 12
    1 時間 1 分
  • The Winners Circle - Episode 11
    58 分