Grappling with the Classics

The podcast welcomes Lauren Miller, PhD in Anthropology at Texas Tech to discuss her book Graceful Resistance: How Capoeiristas Use Their Art for Activism and Community Engagement.

Today Cory and David are joined by Sean Wharem

Today we are joined by Jason Marshall Jason Marshall is the owner of a performance training studio in Lubbock, TX called Lone Star Kettlebell. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Texas Tech University in 2001. He is currently a Master Instructor with the StrongFirst organization. He also holds a certified personal trainer designation from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Grappling with the Classics Combat Sports in Antiquity This episode's guest is Clay Oldham Clay Oldham is the Systems Librarian at Middle Tennessee State University and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over 13 years of grappling experience. Clay is life-long martial artist, starting with Taekwondo at 15 and training kickboxing, boxing, and judo. He holds an undergraduate degree in History and a masters degree in Information Science. He currently trains and teaches at One Nation Jiu-Jitsu in Smyrna, TN With BJJ Black Belt Cory Johnson Prof. of Classics David Larmour Producer/ BJJ Brown Belt Shane Fleeman

Cory Johnson and David Larmour are joined by Sensei Seth Adams for a discussion of Pankration. Sensei Seth Adams has been involved in martial arts his entire life. He was originally taught Karate by his parents around the age of 3. Sensei Seth also played football throughout college, so he has an extensive background in understanding body mechanics, leverage and athleticism. His style is heavily influenced by Karate, with a kick-centric fighting style, but learns and teaches with an open mind anything that works! He also travels, filming entertaining content with other martial artists. He puts out a lot of his teachings on Instagram and YouTube, with a goal of helping as many as possible become interested in martial arts.

Grappling with the Classics Episode 3 with Guest Livingston McKenzie

Combat Sports in Antiquity with BJJ Black Belt Cory Johnson Prof. of Classics David Larmour Warrior Poet/ BJJ Purple Belt Joshua Kulseth Producer/ BJJ Brown Belt Shane Fleeman