Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
An enlightening conversation exploring history, culture, and martial arts. In this talk with one of the cowriters of the exciting book The Last of The Magi, we talk about the Roma (also called the Rom). Let's clarify some misconceptions about the Romani people (often called Gypsies), and let's also talk about martial arts, fighting sports, etc. This conversation is the discussion quality that we want to achieve on Fight Commentary Chats, so for any viewer who thinks you have the mixture of succinct analytical ability and ability to listen, please reach out. Also, Patrick will be back, along with his cowriter, George S. Eli (often going by G.S. Eli).
Please check out the book here: enlightenmentswestport.com/landing-page
Alternatively, it's also on my Amazon storefront here: amazon.com/shop/influencer-bbbbd7c6/list/3QFUSFWOSETOJ?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
More awesome talks to come! #mmapodcast #martialarts #podcasts
Timecodes:
0:00 Introducing guest
0:31 Clarifying the terms
1:30 Media perceptions
1:47 Who is Patrick Wiley
1:58 Romani history
3:37 Hungary
4:14 When Rom travelled
5:25 Roma in the US
6:25 Coauthor George Eli
7:02 How Patrick and George met
9:52 Patrick's martial arts journey
15:29 How Patrick got into Fight Commentary Breakdowns
19:01 Xu Xiaodong vs Ding Hao in-depth
23:33 Xu Xiaodong vs Qi La La
25:22 Why Qi La La's awesome
28:39 Common TCMA excuse
30:55 Linguistic clarification
32:32 Art in Martial Arts
33:54 Patrick and Master Hu
35:01 Another martial value
36:20 Martial arts as living history
38:36 Mystifying history
40:04 What TCMA needs
42:46 Martial Arts in The Last of The Magi
44:22 A reminder
45:04 A little criticism of BJJ
46:10 Mindset
47:19 Another story
48:43 DUST reaction
50:28 Martial arts in Romani history
55:53 Where to find the book The Last of The Magi
56:23 What's next?
#martialarts #newbookrelease #upcomingbookrelease #storiesmatter
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.
An enlightening conversation exploring history, culture, and martial arts. In this talk with one of the cowriters of the exciting book The Last of The Magi, we talk about the Roma (also called the Rom). Let's clarify some misconceptions about the Romani people (often called Gypsies), and let's also talk about martial arts, fighting sports, etc. This conversation is the discussion quality that we want to achieve on Fight Commentary Chats, so for any viewer who thinks you have the mixture of succinct analytical ability and ability to listen, please reach out. Also, Patrick will be back, along with his cowriter, George S. Eli (often going by G.S. Eli).
Please check out the book here: enlightenmentswestport.com/landing-page
Alternatively, it's also on my Amazon storefront here: amazon.com/shop/influencer-bbbbd7c6/list/3QFUSFWOSETOJ?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
More awesome talks to come! #mmapodcast #martialarts #podcasts
Timecodes:
0:00 Introducing guest
0:31 Clarifying the terms
1:30 Media perceptions
1:47 Who is Patrick Wiley
1:58 Romani history
3:37 Hungary
4:14 When Rom travelled
5:25 Roma in the US
6:25 Coauthor George Eli
7:02 How Patrick and George met
9:52 Patrick's martial arts journey
15:29 How Patrick got into Fight Commentary Breakdowns
19:01 Xu Xiaodong vs Ding Hao in-depth
23:33 Xu Xiaodong vs Qi La La
25:22 Why Qi La La's awesome
28:39 Common TCMA excuse
30:55 Linguistic clarification
32:32 Art in Martial Arts
33:54 Patrick and Master Hu
35:01 Another martial value
36:20 Martial arts as living history
38:36 Mystifying history
40:04 What TCMA needs
42:46 Martial Arts in The Last of The Magi
44:22 A reminder
45:04 A little criticism of BJJ
46:10 Mindset
47:19 Another story
48:43 DUST reaction
50:28 Martial arts in Romani history
55:53 Where to find the book The Last of The Magi
56:23 What's next?
#martialarts #newbookrelease #upcomingbookrelease #storiesmatter
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.
