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28th Dec 2024

Reboot: Martial Arts as More than Just Learning to Fight

Welcome to the reboot of the School of Crazy Monkey's Full Contact Living podcast. In our first episode, I share why after three decades of teaching modern martial arts, I believe we need a fundamental shift in how it's viewed, coached, and experienced. Drawing from my journey - from the government housing on the South Side of Johannesburg to developing programs now taught worldwide - I explore why martial arts must transcend merely teaching people how to fight.

Join me for this transformative series as we examine how modern martial arts can serve as a vehicle for developing life skills essential in today's challenging world. Whether you're a martial artist or someone seeking greater resilience and purpose, this podcast offers insights into navigating life's challenges with the mindset of a mindful-warrior.

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Full Contact Living Podcast
Exploring the art of mastering life through the principles of martial arts, brought to you by The School of Crazy Monkey
Welcome to The School of Crazy Monkey's Full Contact Living Podcast. This podcast is unlike any other martial arts show you’ve heard before. Hosted by Dr. Rodney King (but you can call him 'Coach'), we’re here to challenge the conventional narrative surrounding martial arts—diving deep into how martial training can do more than just teach you how to fight.

Full Contact Living is about integrating martial arts into your life as a pathway to flourishing—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Each episode will explore the powerful principles developed by Coach King over decades of teaching and training martial artists from all walks of life, including elite special forces and everyday practitioners. But it’s not just about the physical—this podcast focuses on the inner game.

Join us for thought-provoking stories, personal reflections, and practical tools drawn from real experiences both on and off the mat. We’ll explore how martial arts can cultivate calmness, focus, and resilience in the face of adversity and how the lessons learned on the mat translate into thriving in everyday life.

Whether you’re a seasoned martial artist or just someone looking to live with more presence and resilience, The Full Contact Living podcast offers a unique, deeply personal approach that will leave you thinking, inspired, and ready to take on the world.

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Dr. Rodney King

Dr. Rodney King (aka Coach) is the founder of The School of Crazy Monkey, a modern martial arts system that goes beyond the fight. With over three decades of teaching and personal practice, Coach King has pioneered an approach that fuses martial arts performance with real-world application for personal growth and flourishing. His unique philosophy draws on his extensive background in martial arts, self-preservation training, and human flourishing, helping students develop not just physical resilience but emotional and mental strength to thrive in all aspects of life.

In The Way of Crazy Monkey podcast, Coach King shares lessons from the mat, stories of personal transformation, and practical tools that guide listeners toward mastering life through the principles of martial arts.