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The Armchair Combatives

The Armchair Combatives

By: 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...

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Episodes
  • Weapon Work: Wise or Worthless?

    Weapon Work: Wise or Worthless?
    May 16 2025

    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 provided by NoCopyrightSounds

    Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Sports vs Practicality

    Sports vs Practicality
    Apr 30 2025

    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 NoCopyrightSounds

    Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cruising

    Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/CruisingAT/youtube

    Show More Show Less
    54 mins

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