The problem with gurus

T.J. describes the paradigm shift he recently experienced on his fighting arts journey.

T.J. discusses his martial arts journey and his recent revelation about keeping things fun. If you live in the South Jersey area and want to train at The Ludus, go to: actionjkd.com

After a stressful construction job, T.J. stresses the importance of well ... not freaking out.

T.J. brings up some uncomfortable topics and the way some people react to them. We touch on some difficult events and the need to acknowledge them in order to heal and move on.  Sometimes the path of action requires moving into uncomfortable situations.  "Keep your hands up."  https://www.instagram.com/action_jkd/ https://www.actionjkd.com/

T.J. and Mike talk about one of their childhood heroes Carlos Castaneda and their discovery of a revealing podcast which sheds light on the real person, and the problem with putting your trust in the hands of a guru. The Ludus Academy of Marital Arts can be found here: https://www.actionjkd.com/ The podcast the guys reference can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trickster-the-many-lives-of-carlos-castaneda/id1543278419

Thank you for your patience awaiting this episode, T.J. and Mike discuss the nature of arete, consciousness and by the way, the crew is drunk. T.J. can be reached at [email protected]

TJ and Mike discuss Socrates and why he was the wisest man in ancient Greece and how to be humble in our own ideas in modern times. Online martial arts classes available at : www.actionjkd.com Find delicious beer  at : www.spellboundbrewing.com

T.J. shares his experience with the martial practice and philosophy of Jeet Kune Do. 

T.J. and Michael have an honest discussion about America for the 4th of July.

T.J and Mike try to talk about the power of myth but wind up getting swept up by the current situations in the country