In this podcast, Patrick Hynds and Steve Baroody will talk to different long-term practitioners of various martial arts, many of them masters, and explore the quiet part that no one usually addresses. That being that outside of sport there are no fair fights. The stated goal of almost all martial arts is to help practitioners to defend themselves, so we will explore how that goal is and is not being realized in the real world. Patrick Hynds is a West Point graduate, decorated Gulf War veteran, Master of Uechi Ryu Karate-do, as well as a black belt in several other styles studied over the last 50 plus years. He has been hosting podcasts related to his company, Pulsar Security, on Cyber Security and Quantum Computing for years and has been a frequent guest on numerous podcasts for over 20 years. Steve Baroody is an instructor in Modern Arnis, Isshinryu Karate, and Tomiki Aikido. A practicing chiropractor, he has been investigating the anatomy and physio
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn this podcast, Patrick Hynds and Steve Baroody will talk to different long-term practitioners of various martial arts, many of them masters, and explore the quiet part that no one usually addresses. That being that outside of sport there are no fair fights.
Recent episodes include "Episode 9: Hanshi Matt Dorsey on Mindset, Conditioning, and the Traditional Arts" (19 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Episode 8: Tim Hartman on Modern Arnis and Real Self Defense" (11 August 2026, 33 minutes), and "Episode 7: Striking Angle Numbering Systems in Filipino Martial Arts" (7 July 2026, 35 minutes).
Unfair Fights publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 9 episodes.
Booking probability for Unfair Fights is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unfair Fights requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unfair Fights's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Unfair Fights are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Unfair Fights has a sports audience.
Unfair Fights is a sports podcast with 9 episodes published.
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Episode #9
In Episode 9, Hanshi Matt Dorsey joins Patrick and Steve to talk about what martial arts training actually gives you in a real encounter. The conversation opens on mindset — confidence, body language, and verbal skills...
Episode #8
In Episode 8, Datu Tim Hartman joins Patrick and Steve to talk about what makes the Filipino martial arts uniquely effective for real self defense. Tim breaks down the difference between martial system and martial...
Episode #7
In Episode 7, Patrick and Steve dig into striking angle numbering systems in the Filipino martial arts. The discussion starts with the combat clock and works its way through zone defense, OODA loops, and why cataloguing...
Episode #6
In Episode 6, Patrick and Steve break down footwork and distancing in the Filipino martial arts. The team cover the three ranges — largo, medial, and corto — and the four triangle patterns that form the foundation of...
Episode #5
In Episode 5 of Unfair Fights, Patrick and Steve discuss the overlooked science behind martial arts striking techniques. They uncover the anatomical truths and physics of effective hand strikes, drawing from their...
Episode #4
In Episode 4 of Unfair Fights, Patrick and Steve discuss the intricacies of martial arts striking techniques. They uncover the anatomical truths behind effective and safe small surface strikes, drawing from their...
Episode #3
In Episode 3 of Unfair Fights, Patrick and Steve engage in a deep dive into the principles of martial arts. They explore the strategic and tactical doctrines that underpin various martial arts styles, drawing from their...
Episode #2
In this engaging conversation, Patrick and Steve interview Hanshi Tony Annesi, a seasoned martial artist with decades of experience. They explore his journey through martial arts to developing his own system. The...
Episode #1
In this inaugural episode of the Unfair Fights podcast, hosts Patrick Hynds and Dr. Steven Baroody delve into the intersection of martial arts and biomechanics. They explore the science behind strength, energy storage...
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