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Social Gelo with Angelo is a podcast and a YouTube Channel broadcasted in Japan. We discuss many topics including but not limited to Psychology, Mixed Martial Arts(MMA), Social Science, Surfing and travel.Angelo has a Masters Degree in Psychology and is also a certified Martial Arts Instructor. To learn more about our show visit our website www.socialgelo.com or follow us on Twitter @socialgelo. Feel free to submit us questions and we will cover them on our show!

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Episodes 96

279-Did Michael Jai White Really Disrespect Bruce Lee?
25d ago · 24:18
Did Michael Jai White really disrespect Bruce Lee? In this episode, we break down Michael Jai White's comments, Bruce Lee's legacy, and the difference between being a great martial artist, a great fighter, and a great coach. Was Bruce Lee one of the most influential martial artists of all time? Absolutely. But does influence automatically mean someone was the greatest fighter? We explore the evidence, the myths, and why this debate continues to divide the martial arts community.
278-What BJJ Gets Right That Other Martial Arts Don't | Rigan Machado
1mo ago
In this episode of Social Gelo, I sit down with BJJ legend Rigan Machado to discuss why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has experienced incredible growth while many other martial arts have struggled to keep pace. We explore the importance of community, leadership, culture, student retention, and what academy owners and instructors from every martial art can learn from BJJ's success. We also discuss the future of martial arts, building strong schools, and the philosophy behind the Mach5 Network. Whether you're a martial artist, instructor, school owner, or simply interested in the evolution of combat sport
276-Does Martial Arts Really Need Another Hall of Fame?
1mo ago · 45:32
For years, the martial arts world has seen Hall of Fame after Hall of Fame. Some have earned respect. Others have been criticized for expensive induction fees, $1,000 dinner tickets, and awards that many feel have lost their meaning. So, does martial arts really need another Hall of Fame? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we sit down with the organizers behind the new Kajukenbo Hall of Fame to discuss why they believe this project is different. We talk about preserving Kajukenbo's competitive history, honoring those who helped shape the art through competition, and the challenges of
275-Why are people so obsessed with exposing fake black belts?
1mo ago · 36:36
Why are people so obsessed with exposing "fake black belts"? Is the black belt still meaningful, or are medals and competition results all that matter? After more than 25 years in the martial arts, I've trained in traditional belt systems, non-belt systems, and submission wrestling in Japan—their version of catch wrestling. In this episode, I break down why this debate never seems to go away. I share my own journey, conversations with martial artists from every background, and the psychology behind why exposing "fake black belts" has become such an obsession. Whether you're a white belt, black
274-Kudo Isn't as Popular in Japan as You Think
2mo ago · 27:25
Is Kudo really as popular in Japan as many martial artists think? After living in Japan for over 13 years and running a martial arts gym, my experience has been very different from what I often hear online. In this episode, I share my firsthand observations, a brief history of Kudo, and why perception doesn't always match reality. I'd love to hear your thoughts—especially if you've trained Kudo. Let me know in the comments!
273-HAS FITNESS CULTURE LIED TO US ABOUT FIGHTING?
2mo ago · 29:51
The biggest guy in the room isn't always the toughest. The guy with the six-pack isn't always the best fighter. So why do we keep assuming muscles equal fighting ability? In this episode, we discuss one of the biggest myths in martial arts and fitness: the difference between looking dangerous and being dangerous. From Larry Wheels to everyday gym stories, we break down why strength matters, but skill still rules. Have we been fooled by fitness culture? Let me know what you think in the comments.
272-That's Not Kajukenbo!
2mo ago · 59:03
That's Not Kajukenbo!" We've all heard it before. Show a kickboxing combination? "That's not Kajukenbo." Teach a closed guard escape? "That's BJJ, not Kajukenbo." Demonstrate a traditional technique from another lineage? "That's not Kajukenbo." In this episode, join Carlos Del Valle as we break down three techniques and tackle a question that has divided martial artists for decades: Who gets to decide what Kajukenbo is? Is Kajukenbo a fixed collection of techniques, or is it an art built on adaptation and evolution? Watch the episode and let us know: When somebody says, "That's not Kajukenbo,"
271-The Hard Truth About Opening a Martial Arts Academy
2mo ago · 34:08
Every week, I meet martial artists who tell me they want to quit their job and start running martial arts programs. The dream sounds amazing. Teach martial arts, be your own boss, build a community, and make a living doing what you love. But after more than 20 years teaching martial arts, running programs in both the United States and Japan, and interviewing over 200 martial artists ranging from garage instructors to academy owners like John Hackleman, I've learned that the reality is far more complicated. In this episode, I break down the hard truths about running martial arts programs, the f
270-Has Modern Karate Forgotten How to Fight?
2mo ago · 1:04:35
Has modern karate forgotten how to fight? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with Robert Shimonski, a black belt in both karate and judo, to discuss one of the most controversial questions in martial arts today. Has karate drifted too far into forms, point fighting, and tradition, or are critics completely missing the point? We discuss sparring, self-defense, grappling, kata, judo, and what today's karate practitioners can learn from the past. Do you think modern karate still produces effective fighters, or has something important been lost along the way? Let us know in the
269-Online Martial Arts Training Is Either The Future… Or A Scam
3mo ago · 49:13
Is online martial arts training legit… or is it turning martial arts into a scam? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with police officer and martial artist Ephraim Cheever to debate whether online martial arts training actually works. We talk about distance learning, online coaching, fake black belts, martial arts gatekeeping, and whether someone can realistically become a fighter through online training. This conversation is probably gonna piss some people off. #Kajukenbo #BJJ #MMA #MartialArts #OnlineTraining
268-Do Americans Use Too Much Japanese in Judo?
3mo ago · 1:03:28
Do Americans Use Too Much Japanese in Judo? This one got HEATED. On this panel, I sit down with experienced judo black belts Steve Scott, Justin Smith, and T. Lee to tackle a question that martial arts people almost never ask out loud: Has American judo become MORE obsessed with Japanese terminology than actual Japan? As somebody teaching martial arts in Japan, I’ve noticed something strange: Most normal Japanese people don’t even use or understand a lot of these judo terms unless they actually train. So why are American dojos built around endless Japanese vocabulary? Are terms like Osoto Gari
267-BJJ Exposes Fake Timing
3mo ago · 1:00:21
Most martial artists think they have timing… until somebody starts fighting back. Tony Malgiero joins the show to talk about how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu exposed holes in traditional martial arts training, changed his understanding of pressure and tempo, and completely reshaped the way he approaches fighting. We discuss Kenpo, BJJ, pressure testing, fake timing, live resistance, and why some martial artists freeze under pressure.
266-Why BJJ & Muay Thai Are Growing, While Kenpo Falls Behind
3mo ago · 28:37
Why are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai blowing up, while Kenpo is getting left behind? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I break down what’s really going on, and it’s not just about fighting. It’s about pressure testing, competition, and why some styles are easier to understand, watch, and market today. Most people are pointing fingers. I’m not just doing that. I’m talking about what Kenpo practitioners can actually do to adapt, grow, and stay relevant, especially when it comes to how they present their training. This isn’t about disrespect. It’s about reality.
265-Kajukenbo to BJJ, The Myth of the Complete System
4mo ago · 47:21
In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we break down the myth of the “complete system” in martial arts. Joined by a panel of black belts with backgrounds across multiple styles — Pat Griffith, Carlos del Valle, Claude Lawson, and Ron Esteller — we discuss whether any system truly has all the answers. With experience spanning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kajukenbo, kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, and Judo, we challenge the idea of a “complete” martial art and talk about what actually works when you pressure test it.
264-Kajukenbo TUM PAI Origins, The Real Story Behind the Branch, History, Lineage, and Evolution
4mo ago · 1:19:48
Jerry Weldon breaks down the history of Kajukenbo TUM PAI in this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo. This is a straight walkthrough of how the TUM PAI branch came to be, told from someone who’s been around it. If you’ve heard the name but never really understood where it fits in Kajukenbo, this gives you the context. We get into the origins, the people involved, and how it connects back to the bigger Kajukenbo system. If you’re into Kajukenbo, lineage, and real martial arts history, this one’s worth your time. #Kajukenbo #Tumpai #KajukenboHistory #BJJ #MMA
263-“Kajukenbo vs Kosho Ryu Kenpo History, A Real Conversation on the Stories and Differences
4mo ago · 47:46
This episode is a conversation, not a definitive history lesson. I sat down with Hanshi Bruce Juchnik and his student Ephraim Cheever to talk about Kosho Ryu Kenpo, Kajukenbo, and the stories surrounding their lineage. We get into background, experiences, and what they’ve personally seen over the years. Like anything in martial arts history, not everything lines up clean, and you’re going to hear different perspectives in this one. This isn’t about proving who’s right or wrong. It’s just a real conversation from people who’ve been around it.
262-Why Most Martial Artists Aren’t Actually Prepared to Fight
4mo ago · 32:03
Most martial artists think they’re ready… until reality hits. In this solo episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I break down the gap between sport training and real fights, from BJJ and kickboxing to traditional martial arts and Kajukenbo. If you’ve never trained under pressure, you might not be as prepared as you think. Train smart. Pressure test everything.
261-Kajukenbo to MMA, What Actually Works, Gary Taylor Interview
5mo ago · 47:00
In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with Gary Taylor, a Kajukenbo practitioner and MMA coach out of Idaho, to talk about his martial arts journey and the reality of what actually works when you step into MMA. We break down what carries over from Kajukenbo, what has to be adjusted, and what straight up doesn’t work once you start training under real pressure. This isn’t theory, this is about what holds up when things get live. If you train Kajukenbo, Karate, or any traditional martial art and you’ve ever wondered how it translates into actual fighting, this conversation is fo
260-“Does FMA Actually Improve Fighting? Kajukenbo, BJJ, Muay Thai Debate”
5mo ago · 1:08:37
In this episode, I sit down with David Ducay and Dwight Woods to answer one question: Does Filipino Martial Arts actually improve fighting? We break down how FMA fits into Kajukenbo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA, and whether that integration actually works. David Ducay, who leads the Kajukenbo Escrima branch and has a strong FMA background, and Dwight Woods, a Jeet Kune Do practitioner and host of JKD Dialogues, share their perspectives on what translates and what doesn’t. If you train or coach, this is a real conversation about what’s worth your time.
259-Kajukenbo History & The DVD Series, Gary Forbach on Preserving Sijo Emperado’s Legacy
5mo ago · 1:03:26
In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with Gary Forbach to talk about the Kajukenbo DVD series he put together and the role it plays in preserving Kajukenbo history. We dive into what motivated the project, how the material was selected, and what it took to document such an important part of the art. Gary also shares insights on working with Alan Abad and the influence of Sijo Emperado on the direction and philosophy behind the series. This is a laid-back, honest conversation focused on history, legacy, and making sure future generations understand where Kajukenbo comes from.
258-Bartitsu: The Original Hybrid Martial Art Before Kajukenbo?
5mo ago
Almost 50 years before Kajukenbo was founded in Hawaii in the1950s, a British engineer introduced a hybrid martial art in London that combined boxing, Japanese jujutsu, savate, and cane fighting. It was called Bartitsu. In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we break down the history of Bartitsu from 1899 to its collapse in 1902, its connection to Sherlock Holmes, and what modern Kajukenbo practitioners can learn from this early experiment in cross-training. Is Kajukenbo part of a larger historical pattern of hybrid martial arts? Or did Bartitsu simply disappear because it lacked what Kaj
257-Is Wing Chun Really a Complete System? Let’s Talk About It
6mo ago · 42:57
Is Wing Chun really a complete system… or is that idea outdated in modern martial arts? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we dive into the history of Wing Chun, why many masters claim it contains everything a fighter needs, and why that claim doesn’t fully hold up under modern pressure testing. We talk tradition vs reality, cross-training, and where Wing Chun actually fits in today’s fighting world. Respectful discussion. Honest opinions. Real martial arts conversation. Watch until the end and tell me what you think, Is Wing Chun enough?
256-The Truth About the Judo Rank System | Ft T Lee
6mo ago · 59:36
In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with T. Lee, Judo black belt and President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, to break down the history, evolution, and reality of the Judo ranking system. Where did the belt system actually come from? What did Jigoro Kano originally intend? And how do modern organizations interpret rank today? We go deep into: • The origins of the Kyu and Dan system • How promotions are handled in different organizations • Time in grade vs competition performance • Rank inflation, is it real? • Kata requirements and testing standards • How rank tr
254-The Kosho Ryu Kenpo and Kajukenbo Connection, Timothy Bowles
6mo ago · 34:39
In this episode, Timothy Bowles shares his experience growing up in the Mitose lineage of Kosho Ryu Kenpo while also being deeply connected to Kajukenbo. We talk about the technical similarities between the arts, how forms and techniques overlap, and why Kajukenbo has always had strong ties to the community, helping keep people out of gangs and off the streets.
253-The REAL Creation of Kajukenbo, Dates, Facts, and History | Mitch Powell Interview
6mo ago · 41:39
In Kajukenbo, we all know the names. Adriano Emperado. Peter Choo. Joe Holck. Frank Ordonez. George Chang. We know the stories. We know the legends. But very few of us know the actual timeline of how Kajukenbo was created, when it really began, how the Black Belt Society formed, and when the art became known as Kajukenbo. In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with KSDI historian Mitch Powell, author of The Creation of Kajukenbo, to talk about the real dates, the real details, and the historical record behind the art we practice today. We discuss: • When the Black Belt Society

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279-Did Michael Jai White Really Disrespect Bruce Lee?

278-What BJJ Gets Right That Other Martial Arts Don't | Rigan Machado

276-Does Martial Arts Really Need Another Hall of Fame?

275-Why are people so obsessed with exposing fake black belts?

274-Kudo Isn't as Popular in Japan as You Think

273-HAS FITNESS CULTURE LIED TO US ABOUT FIGHTING?

272-That's Not Kajukenbo!

271-The Hard Truth About Opening a Martial Arts Academy

270-Has Modern Karate Forgotten How to Fight?

269-Online Martial Arts Training Is Either The Future… Or A Scam

268-Do Americans Use Too Much Japanese in Judo?

267-BJJ Exposes Fake Timing

266-Why BJJ & Muay Thai Are Growing, While Kenpo Falls Behind

265-Kajukenbo to BJJ, The Myth of the Complete System

264-Kajukenbo TUM PAI Origins, The Real Story Behind the Branch, History, Lineage, and Evolution

263-“Kajukenbo vs Kosho Ryu Kenpo History, A Real Conversation on the Stories and Differences

262-Why Most Martial Artists Aren’t Actually Prepared to Fight

261-Kajukenbo to MMA, What Actually Works, Gary Taylor Interview

260-“Does FMA Actually Improve Fighting? Kajukenbo, BJJ, Muay Thai Debate”

259-Kajukenbo History & The DVD Series, Gary Forbach on Preserving Sijo Emperado’s Legacy

258-Bartitsu: The Original Hybrid Martial Art Before Kajukenbo?

257-Is Wing Chun Really a Complete System? Let’s Talk About It

256-The Truth About the Judo Rank System | Ft T Lee

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Episodes 96

279-Did Michael Jai White Really Disrespect Bruce Lee?

278-What BJJ Gets Right That Other Martial Arts Don't | Rigan Machado

276-Does Martial Arts Really Need Another Hall of Fame?

275-Why are people so obsessed with exposing fake black belts?

274-Kudo Isn't as Popular in Japan as You Think

273-HAS FITNESS CULTURE LIED TO US ABOUT FIGHTING?

272-That's Not Kajukenbo!

271-The Hard Truth About Opening a Martial Arts Academy

270-Has Modern Karate Forgotten How to Fight?

269-Online Martial Arts Training Is Either The Future… Or A Scam

268-Do Americans Use Too Much Japanese in Judo?

267-BJJ Exposes Fake Timing

266-Why BJJ & Muay Thai Are Growing, While Kenpo Falls Behind

265-Kajukenbo to BJJ, The Myth of the Complete System

264-Kajukenbo TUM PAI Origins, The Real Story Behind the Branch, History, Lineage, and Evolution

263-“Kajukenbo vs Kosho Ryu Kenpo History, A Real Conversation on the Stories and Differences

262-Why Most Martial Artists Aren’t Actually Prepared to Fight

261-Kajukenbo to MMA, What Actually Works, Gary Taylor Interview

260-“Does FMA Actually Improve Fighting? Kajukenbo, BJJ, Muay Thai Debate”

259-Kajukenbo History & The DVD Series, Gary Forbach on Preserving Sijo Emperado’s Legacy

258-Bartitsu: The Original Hybrid Martial Art Before Kajukenbo?

257-Is Wing Chun Really a Complete System? Let’s Talk About It

256-The Truth About the Judo Rank System | Ft T Lee

254-The Kosho Ryu Kenpo and Kajukenbo Connection, Timothy Bowles

253-The REAL Creation of Kajukenbo, Dates, Facts, and History | Mitch Powell Interview