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Walking With The Tengu

Matthew
New Year
Sun Tzu
Miyamoto Musashi
The Unfettered Mind
The Life-Giving Sword
Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems
Wuwei
The Old Man and the Sea
Training and Martial Arts
Hermes
Mantis Boxing
Ziran
Art Of War
Book Of Five Rings
Takuan Soho
Yagyu Munenori
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Zhuangzi
Stoicism
Heracles

A podcast exploring classic writings as they relate to the modern martial artist. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email.

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Japanese martial arts, traditions, and etiquette is often portrayed as monolithic and homogeneous. The reality is quite different.

Just as there are regional variations in other countries so to is it in these traditions.

Learn how this applies to ... more

Lies we tell ourselves in the Martial Arts.

Today we look at the Liar Paradox and see how many common statements in the modern martial arts are actually self-contradictory. We also look at how you can use the Liar Paradox against any opponent physic... more

While looking at a collection of essays called the "Mantis Boxing Articles" might not be your first choice of texts to consider for your martial arts training, unless you do Mantis Boxing of course.

Listen to this latest episode as I relate how a nu... more

When a lord sought to test his bodyguard for consideration to a promotion he put the man to the test. At first the lord thought his bodyguard but after discovered the truth.

Unbeknowst to him, his bodyguard had displayed consummate fudoshin (immovea... more

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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great Show!!!

    Just listened to todays episode. Very well thought out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alaskariverguy
    United States2 years ago
  • I’m so glad this podcast exists!

    Really wonderful to find an extremely well done podcast that is relevant to classical and contemporary martial arts and living intentionally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TNED9
    United States5 years ago
  • Thoughtful Exam of Traditional Sources

    Love this podcast and the journey it has brought me on. As a HEMA practitioner, I very much enjoy hearing about other martial artists diving into the historical sources of their own art and that art’s traditions.

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    5
    Matthew Wayne Stinson
    United States6 years ago
  • How to think about martial arts

    This podcast dives into classic texts to illustrate and illuminate principles common to all martial arts and martial artists! Very good quick, listenable podcast.

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    5
    Aikiwilson
    United States7 years ago

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Consistently clear, story-driven with actionable takeaways for training and life.
Great for practitioners who enjoy links between philosophy and technique.
Thoughtful, well-researched explorations that tie ancient wisdom to practical training.
High-quality reflections on mindset and ethics in martial arts.

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A thoughtful show that translates classic martial arts texts and mythic stories into practical training, mindset, and ethical guidance for modern practitioners. Episodes connect ancient wisdom with contemporary self-defense, performance psychology, and personal growth, often using parables, myth, and philosophy to illuminate discipline, humility, and long-term skill development. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of historical sources with actionable takeaways, plus a focus on inner balance (fudoshin, flow, restraint) alongside technique. Listeners likely include martial artists, students, and instructors who seek deeper context for practice and a principled approach to growth.

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