Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
We have Randy from Mantis Boxing. Randy has trained in Chinese Martial Arts, with a focus on the Mantis Style of Chinese Kungfu. Randy also has trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Let's learn about grappling in TCMA and the martial arts journey. Leave your questions for Randy below. Do you want more Kungfu stuff? Do you want other styles interviewed too?
Mantis Boxing: youtube.com/channel/UCuKvVm_kd4A62onE4bUz-nQ
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Fight Commentary BJJ here:
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Fight Commentary Rob Watt:
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More awesome talks to come! #mmapodcast #boxingpodcast #martialarts #kungfu
Disclaimer: This channel is just a place for people to talk about martial arts, combat sports, and self defense. Please consult experts and train with legitimate instructors always. Please don't try anything you hear or see in these videos without consulting qualified teachers. We take no responsibility for what happens to you in your martial arts journey.
Timecodes:
0:00 Introducing guest
1:05 What got Randy into Mantis
3:54 What makes Mantis unique
5:20 When Randy started teaching
6:13 Kungfu journey
9:26 Breadth
10:32 Intent when starting martial arts
12:31 Compliance drills
15:32 Applying these thoughts to kungfu
19:09 Fight Quest
22:58 Revisiting an old wushu coach
27:30 Historical mentality and fight research
32:58 Randy’s current martial arts journey
36:07 Has Chinese martial arts ever worked?
44:05 Applying this analysis to Mantis
46:38 The state of MMA vs Kungfu in 2020
56:13 Jerry’s enthusiasm for martial arts
57:27 Fixing imbalances and learning as beginners
59:39 Randy’s BJJ journey
1:04:45 A very important question
1:09:44 Working through our baggage on the mats
1:16:54 Training on the beach
1:19:28 Actual history of Shaolin and other narratives
1:25:04 Sensei Ando
1:27:47 Why Jerry created Fight Commentary Chats
1:31:38 Another channel Randy has
1:32:20 The frustration with social media
We have Randy from Mantis Boxing. Randy has trained in Chinese Martial Arts, with a focus on the Mantis Style of Chinese Kungfu. Randy also has trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Let's learn about grappling in TCMA and the martial arts journey. Leave your questions for Randy below. Do you want more Kungfu stuff? Do you want other styles interviewed too?
Mantis Boxing: youtube.com/channel/UCuKvVm_kd4A62onE4bUz-nQ
Please follow Xu Xiaodong here: youtube.com/channel/UCIXOIjR2mp8tHz78DE0vj2A
Follow Fight Commentary Breakdowns here:
youtube.com/c/FightCommentaryBreakdowns
Fight Commentary BJJ here:
youtube.com/channel/UCQfBeZEQXbiGfgR_BEySSPQ
Fight Commentary Rob Watt:
youtube.com/channel/UCeQsyqEoxMpzmtWi_ZLAaFg
More awesome talks to come! #mmapodcast #boxingpodcast #martialarts #kungfu
Disclaimer: This channel is just a place for people to talk about martial arts, combat sports, and self defense. Please consult experts and train with legitimate instructors always. Please don't try anything you hear or see in these videos without consulting qualified teachers. We take no responsibility for what happens to you in your martial arts journey.
Timecodes:
0:00 Introducing guest
1:05 What got Randy into Mantis
3:54 What makes Mantis unique
5:20 When Randy started teaching
6:13 Kungfu journey
9:26 Breadth
10:32 Intent when starting martial arts
12:31 Compliance drills
15:32 Applying these thoughts to kungfu
19:09 Fight Quest
22:58 Revisiting an old wushu coach
27:30 Historical mentality and fight research
32:58 Randy’s current martial arts journey
36:07 Has Chinese martial arts ever worked?
44:05 Applying this analysis to Mantis
46:38 The state of MMA vs Kungfu in 2020
56:13 Jerry’s enthusiasm for martial arts
57:27 Fixing imbalances and learning as beginners
59:39 Randy’s BJJ journey
1:04:45 A very important question
1:09:44 Working through our baggage on the mats
1:16:54 Training on the beach
1:19:28 Actual history of Shaolin and other narratives
1:25:04 Sensei Ando
1:27:47 Why Jerry created Fight Commentary Chats
1:31:38 Another channel Randy has
1:32:20 The frustration with social media
