The David Bordeaux Show

Craig is concerned as he recently discovered that his martial arts instructor was talked about on the website Bullshido. He would like to address the misinformation presented in Bullshido, and at the same time he is concerned about making matters worse by replying. David and guest co-host, Justin Plavic, determine the best course of action for Craig to take, and how to turn this situation into a positive one. Show Notes: https://bordeaux.show/episode/009-mastermind-justin-plavic/

Anne is new to Taekwondo and wants to maximize her training opportunities by training at home. She is uncertain what she should focus on and is afraid of training incorrectly. David and guest co-host, Neil Hall, determine how to train at home, and help Anne focus on the things that are going to make the most impact for her training and herself. Show notes: https://bordeaux.show/episode/008-mastermind-neil-hall

Tim joined a basketball team so he can learn how to better appreciate the game. His challenge is that he really doesn't know how to play the game. He doesn't want to let his teammates or his coach down. He's also concerned about what they may think of him if they find out that he doesn't know what he's doing. In the first mastermind episode for this season, David and special guest host Chris Bennett get down to discussing ways for Tim to overcome his current concerns and how to grow as a basketball player. Show Notes: https://bordeaux.show/episode/007-mastermind-chris-bennett/

Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Restita DeJesus has been practicing martial arts since 1978. She holds ranks and certifications in Butokukan Karate, Chuan Fa-Wun Hop Kuen Do, Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima, Pangamot, Eskrido (and art founded by the late Grandmaster Cacoy Canete), a blend of Southeast Asian fighting methods from “FMAA” (Filipino Martial Arts Academy), Wushu, Chen Tai Chi and Yang Tai Chi. She is the chief host of “Dynamic Dojo Talkradio” on blogtalkradio.com and owner/Chief...

Didi Goodman, a native of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, studied biology at Reed College in Oregon and philosophy at UC Berkeley, before leaving academia to practice writing and martial arts. She is chief instructor at Cuong Nhu Redwood Dojo, a school she founded in 1992 in Oakland, California. She has been training in martial arts for more than 40 years, and teaching it to adults and children for more than 30. She holds the rank of rokudan (sixth degree black belt) in Cuong Nhu karate, a Vietnamese...

Coming from a diverse background including community work, international consultancy, and senior positions in local and regional government, including Head of External Relations for the Mayor of London, Neil Hall is best known as one of the Directors of LCTKD International, the public and specialist martial arts school which he co-founded in London’s Chinatown in 2004. He is London Chinatown’s longest standing martial arts teacher. Currently teaching 5 different martial arts, and author of...

If you are interested in the success strategies of a successful fencer, martial artist, author, actress, and stunt woman, this episode is for you. My guest today is Lori OConnell, author of When the Fight Goes to the Ground, and Weapons of Opportunity. With 24 years training and 21 years teaching experience, she holds the rank of 5th Degree black belt in Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu, a Japanese style primarily focused on self-defense and law enforcement. In addition to teaching Jiu-jitsu at Pacific...

If you are interested in the success strategies of a successful basketball coach and Tai Chi teacher, understanding when it’s time to make a change in your life, and three tips that will help you improve your training, this episode is for you. My guest is Chris Bennett (@ChrisChats), author of Tai Chi: A Step-by-Step Guide to Complete Relaxation and co-editor and contributor to Many Paths One Destination: Nine Martial Artist Share Their Journeys. He has been practicing and teaching...

In this episode, I sat down and spoke with Justin Plavic, a middle school social studies teacher who just happens to be a martial arts instructor that hold a 3rd degree black belt in Japanese Jujutsu, a 1st degree black belt in Aiki Jujutsu, and has been a practitioner of Kung Fu for over 10 years. We discuss trends that we notice regarding discipline in the martial arts, the cultures that different martial arts styles tend to develop and how they are perceived, ways to better oneself as a...