Jocko Podcast 344: Modern Combatives. How We Fight, How We Train, How We Live. W/Dean Lister.
Jul 27, 2022
Dean Lister, a renowned grappler and Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, joins the conversation to dissect military combatives manual. They debunk myths about martial arts, emphasizing realistic training over fantasy techniques. Lister shares humorous insights on the pitfalls of extreme weight loss practices in training and the critical need for safety. The duo also explores the art of choke holds and their practical applications in real-world scenarios, underscoring resilience and adaptability in combat training.
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UFC's Impact on Martial Arts
- The UFC brought martial arts back to reality by emphasizing practical fighting skills.
- Ancient Pancration, like MMA, combined various disciplines, which later became siloed.
False Martial Arts Claims
- Jocko recounts stories of encountering martial artists with unrealistic claims.
- These include pressure point knockouts and chi-based invulnerability, which failed upon testing.
Chi-Based Takedown Defense
- Jeff Higgs, a former SEAL and Jiu-Jitsu black belt, easily defeated an opponent claiming chi-based takedown defense.
- This highlights the importance of practical testing over theoretical claims in martial arts.