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Does an instructor's or persons lineage matter? Should you train or not train with someone based on their lineage or lack of?

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Hosted by Shawn King · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 38 episodes
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Welcome to The Simple and Direct Podcast. The podcast will cover Martial Arts, self defense and related topics including nutrition, training, and mindset. All discussed in a simple and direct manner. Hopefully you will gain some knowledge, or at least make you stop and think a little. Hosted by Shawn King a 20+ year martial artist, law enforcement officer, and holder of a PHd in common sense. Instagram @Simpledirectjkd
Shawn King hosts Simple And Direct, a health show with 38 episodes published.

Does an instructor's or persons lineage matter? Should you train or not train with someone based on their lineage or lack of?

A more simple, short and direct episode than usual. Where the podcast is heading for 2026. Hint..more focus on a couple subjects.

I recently attended a Starting Strength seminar in Wichita Falls, Texas with the man himself Mark Rippetoe. What was covered and would I recommend it to others.

A short tribute to a friend and one of my main mentors and instructors in Jeet Kune Do, Tim Tackett. Much more could have been said. He educated and influenced generations through his teachings, books and videos. I consi

Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska were recently killed. Both graphic videos were all over social media. Both incidents highlighted that there seems to be a lack of decency with people.

Bruce Lee's philosophy of speed in martial arts extended beyond physical quickness, focusing on mental and reactive abilities as well. This episode will discuss the 6 types of speed

I recently had a slew of injuries. How they affected me and what changes Im going to make to my weight workouts.

Recap of a couple recent events. Tawanchai One Fc Muay Thai champion seminar. What did he teach ?Recent bloodwork. High Ferritin? Causes and possible solutions.

Recently attended USA boxing bronze coaching clinic. what did I learn? Was it worth? should you attend?

At the beginning of February I attended the Titans of JKD seminar in Florida. My brief overview, thoughts, and would I attend again?


A recent incident makes me re-evaluate where I should spend more of my training time. The clinch for the street being that area.

A long awaited review and a brief summary of key points for the book Strength by Chris Beardsley. A previous podcast covered his Hypertrophy book.

Trump assassination attempt an example of incompetence at the highest government level

Started on one topic, then went on a side track about our why I don’t like our current health insurance system.

A recent story went viral about a San Diego Police Officer being locked in the backseat "accidentally " with his prisoner. I discuss several discrepancies in the story.

Structure and efficiency in athletic and physical endeavors. Is there a most efficient way? For how long can you improve?

UFC 300 and Doug Palmer's book Bruce Lee: Sifu, Friend and Big Brother

My experience in recently completing 75 hard... successfully. The ups and downs. What I got out of it.

JKDer's footwork. Are we good? What do we need to work on?
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