The Winners Circle - Episode 17

Welcome back to The Winners Circle, the official podcast of the Martial Arts InterNetwork (MAiN)! Hosts Eugene Plowen and Isaiah Gatherings dive into the latest in jiu-jitsu, MMA, and combat sports, along with a passionate debate and a BJJ technique breakdown.This Week's Topics:

• Are Boxing and Wrestling True Martial Arts? A deep-dive debate on whether these combat sports meet the criteria of "martial arts," designed for war, self-defense, and weapon use, or if they are simply rule-bound sports.
• Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Rumors: The guys give their surprising take on the potential matchup between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion, including why one host believes Paul could pull off the upset.
• The Lions' Win and the Blueprint: Reaction to the Detroit Lions' victory over the Giants and why a weak win can be worse than a loss for a championship-contending team.
• The Professor's Perspective: Move of the Week: Eugene breaks down a simple yet highly effective Jiu-Jitsu guard pass for dealing with those annoying partners who try to "scissor" or squeeze your ribs tight from the closed guard.
• Karate vs. Jiu-Jitsu Class Structure: Comparing the pros and cons of structuring martial arts classes based on age versus belt rank.

Timestamps:

• [00:02] - Welcome & MAiN Show Schedule
• [02:11] - Detroit Lions NFL Talk
• [06:47] - Karate vs. Jiu-Jitsu Class Structure: Age vs. Belt Rank
• [20:45] - The Big Debate: Are Boxing and Wrestling Martial Arts?
• [45:07] - Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Prediction & Analysis
• [01:04:35] - Professor's Perspective: BJJ Guard Pass for the Squeeze
• [01:09:21] - Closing & Happy Thanksgiving

Don't forget to check out the entire MAiN schedule for more great content!MAiN Schedule:

• Mondays: The Winner Circle
• Tuesdays: The Inside Scoop
• Wednesdays: The Traditional Way
• Thursdays: Fist Kicks and Flicks