Wim Demeere Podcast
Episodes
WDP069: Toby Cowern
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of the pandemic, I talked to Survival expert Toby Cowern to pick his brain and share information you might find useful. You can listen to...
WDP068: Self-defense tips for young men
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago I did an episode on Self-defense tips for young women. Back then I mentioned I might do one for young men too, so here it is. Enjoy! ...
WDP067: Crossover with Iain Abernethy
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've both been busy for the last year, so it took Iain Abernethy and me this long to get another crossover podcast done. This time, we asked listener...
WDP066: Conditioning for martial arts and self-defense
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The next crossover podcast with Iain Abernathy is coming up soon and one of the questions we received for it triggered this episode here: what are som...
WDP065: Interview with Kris Wilder
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was way too long since I talked to Kris Wilder and I'm happy to say he accepted my invitation to interview him right away. We had an amazing talk c...
WDP064: Listener Q&A, Maximum Effort edition
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another listener Q&A episode of the podcast. This time, we're doing a Maximum Effort edition in which I answer a truckload of questions fro...
WDP063: Interview with Dan Trailescu
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Trailescu is a martial arts and self-defense instructor from Europe who has an interesting take on things. We talked about most everything related...
WDP062: The aging martial arts instructor
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Young folks, old philosophers, and vampires. Seemingly unrelated, but I touch on all of these and much more in this episode on how you can age as a ma...
WDP061: Interview with Maija Soderholm
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great time doing an interview with Maija Soderholm for the podcast. We got to talk about Arnis and Filipino martial arts, knives, knife design...
WDP060: Filters of violence
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I share some thoughts on how you can use filters of violence to look at incidents and learn from them. By consciously switching these filters, you can...
WDP059: Interview with Mike Janich
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great time interviewing Mike Janich and we talked about all sorts of topics: his Martial Blade Concepts system, his training in many different...
WDP058: Q&A
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since I did a Q&A episode, so here's the next one. I accumulated a bunch of questions over time and answer them all here. If you hav...
WDP057: Interview with Don Roley
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don and I talk about all things related to Ninjitsu and the ninja: what it is like to train and work in Japan, with Hatsumi Sensei, frauds in ninjitsu...
WDP056: Martial arts and self-defense training for the older and elderly
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new year, a new podcast episode. I give a few updates in this one and then answer Brian's question on martial arts and self-defense training for the...
WDP055: End of year review and previewing 2021
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has been an... "interesting" year, to put it mildly; I look back on what that meant for my blog, podcast and other activities. Then a look into t...
WDP054: Best martial arts advice ever.
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the previous episode, we talked about the worst possible martial arts advice you can get. So it is only fair we talk about the best advice in retur...
WDP053:Worst martial arts advice ever
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had tons of fun making this podcast about some of the worst martial arts advice people tend to give. Enjoy! For the show notes with all the links, g...
WDP052: Martial arts cults and cult-like thinking
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent Facebook post, I got some questions and decided to tackle this topic of martial arts cults and cult-like thinking in the martial arts. ...
WDP051: Interview with René Dreifuss
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I interviewed René Dreifuss at the beginning of the pandemic and then life went crazy, which is why this episode is so late. But it's ready now and I...
WDP050: The return of the hillbilly thug
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the pandemic messed up my plans for the year and the podcast got put on hiatus. But now we're back. A bit of a recap of what my life was like si...
WDP049: Which self-defense lessons can we learn from the pandemic?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have lived through this pandemic for a while now and life has been very different from before. In this episode, I mention some lessons you ...
WDP048: Interview with Tammy Yard-McCracken
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Yard-McCracken returns as a guest to talk about emotional and psychological issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic and how to handle them. Load...
WDP047: Interview with Toby Cowern on surviving the Coronavirus crisis
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, survival expert Toby Cowern shares time-critical information to survive the Coronavirus pandemic. You might want to take notes while ...
WDP046: Coronavirus and personal safety
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I woke up this morning to a bunch of questions from people about the Coronavirus and personal safety. So I decided to make this the topic of today's e...
WDP045: Interview with Andy Benfield
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm very happy to finally release this podcast episode of my interview with Andy Benfield. He's been a student of mine for many years and has traveled...
WDP044: Review of 2019 and looking forward to 2020
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of the new year! I look back to some of the highlights of 2019 and then talk extensively about what I have in store for you in 2020....
WDP 043: Boxing for Self-Defense
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally here! After loads of blood, sweat, and tears, Boxing for Self-Defense is published. Both the ebook and paperback versions are available r...
WDP 042: Interview with Tammy Yard-McCracken
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It took more time than I would have liked, but here is the interview I did with Tammy Yard-McCracken. She is a psychotherapist, Krav Mage instructor, ...
WDP 041: Interview with Alain Burrese
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Took longer than I wanted, but here's the interview with Alain Burrese I promised you all. Alain is a great guy and has loads of training and experien...
WDP 040: Interview with Marc MacYoung
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am traveling and have limited time on the computer, which is why the episodes are late. But here is the promised podcast interview with Marc MacYoun...
WDP 039: Crossover with Iain Abernethy #3
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Iain Abernethy and I talk about teaching from our specific expertise: He does lots of seminars, I do lots of private teaching. We thought...
WDP 038: How it all began...
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Tuesday, October 15, it will be exactly twenty years since I started my very first website. My blog today grew out of those humble beginnings ...
WDP 037: Interview with Randy King
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast has the Randy King interview I mentioned a while ago. We had a blast talking about self-defense and teaching it and I'm su...
WDP 036: How to argue martial arts and self-defense?
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast came about because a few things came together one after the other. It got me thinking about all those silly (heated) arguments on the int...
WDP035: Interview with Nick Osipczak
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This was a fun interview with Nick Osipczak, former MMA fighter in the UFC and tai chi chuan practitioner. We talk about his fights and training, how ...
WDP034: Pentjak Silat and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defense
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last June, I did a special Q&A month on Patreon. I didn't get to all the questions, so I am working my way through them in various places, including...
WDP033: Crossover podcast with Iain Abernethy - Training tips
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Iain Abernethy and I do a crossover podcast after so many of you asked us to do another one. If you missed it before, you can listen to the first one ...
WDP032: Self-defense tips for young women
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the next podcast episode, #32: Self-defense tips for young women. This will be a controversial one for some listeners, I'm well aware of it. Bu...
WDP031: The three most common mistakes students make and how to avoid them
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a closer look at the three most common mistakes students make in martial arts and self-defense classes. I've been teaching for...
Episode 30: Interview with Dr. Alexis Artwohl
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is perhaps one of the best episodes of the podcast I've done so far. I spent about 1h45min. talking to Dr. Alexis Artwohl and she shared her expe...
Episode 29: Which podcasts do I listen to?
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I took a bit of a break from podcasting, but am back on track now. In this episode, I talk about the different podcasts I listen to and recommend for ...
WDP028: AMA Interview with Loren W. Christensen
29 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's been over two years since I last interviewed Loren W. Christensen, so it was high time! In preparation, I asked my Patrons for questions and I go...
WDP027: Self-defense techniques Q&A
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
First, my apologies for the massive delay on releasing this episode. There were technical problems with my microphone and then some more issues croppe...
WDP026: Crossover podcast with Iain Abernethy
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It was heaps of fun to record this special crossover podcast episode with Karate-expert Iain Abernethy. I had him on my podcast in episode 18 and it ...
WDP025: How to choose a self-defense class or instructor
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is late again for a variety of reasons, not least of which is that I have been travelling. That said, I think you'll like it as it answer...
WDP024: Interview with Professor Drew Anderson
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I've been looking forward to it for a while and now I finally got the chance to interview Professor Drew Anderson. He is a Psychology professor but al...
WDP023: Basic Self-Defense
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give you an update on what's been going on, including one wicked cool surprise. Then I talk in-depth about the instructional video ...
WDP022: Interview with paramedic Doug Wittrock on handling injuries suffered in training or street fights
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever martial art or self-defense system you train in, eventually you are faced with injuries. Either you suffer one or you have to help somebody e...
WDP021: Martial Arts as Systems
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about something that has been on my mind a lot these last few years: how martial arts work as systems. They all have specific ...
WDP020: How to take notes of your martial arts and self-defense techniques
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of my Patrons asked if I could give some tips about taking good notes of your martial arts and self-defense techniques. He struggled with it durin...
WDP019: Dealing with martial arts injuries
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode goes into detail about something that has been a large part of my life for the last few years: Dealing with martial arts injuries. I've h...
WDP 018: Interview with Iain Abernethy
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview karate expert Iain Abernethy. He is one of the most popular instructors today and travels the world teaching seminars. He...
WDP 017: How to analyze violence on video
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No interview this episode due to circumstances, so I made another episode answering a question from one of my Patrons: how to analyze videos of a viol...
WDP 016: Listener Questions and Answers
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm trying something new: I opened the floor to questions on my Facebook page and I try to give detailed answers. If you'd like to ask...
WDP 015: Interview with Captain Jon Lupo
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're at episode 15 now and in this one, I interview Captain Jon Lupo of the New York State Troopers. I've known Jon for a long time and he's a solid,...
WDP 014: Thoughts on gun control
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have a cold, so you'll notice I sound a bit differnt in this episode. Regardless, in this one I cover some updates, do a Q&A, but most of all I give...
WDP 013: Interview with Montie Guthrie
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview an Air Marshal who just retired and happens to be a good friend: Montie Guthrie. Montie has several decades of law enforce...
WDP 012: Paladin Press videos and a celebration
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a bit late with this episode, it should have aired last week but due to circumstances that didn't work out. I'll catch up and release the next epi...
WDP 011: Interview with Clint Overland
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's another interview, this time with Clint Overland. He's led the life of a violence professional for several decades and has survived it. Clint g...
WDP 010: Interview with Terry Trahan
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I interview Terry Trahan, a good friend and an amazing instructor. Terry has "led an interesting life", to put it midly and he spe...
WDP 009: My new instructional video
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After some updates about my surgery and what I'm up to now, I talk a bit about the new instructional video I just published. It's on a self-defense to...
WDP 008: Interview with Dennis Dilday
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To make up for the delay of the last episode, episode 008 is an extra long one. I interview Dennis Dilday, who is both an experienced chiropractor and...
WDP 007: Teaching my children self-defense
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 007 I talk mainly about how I taught self-defense to my children. This started at an early age and continued all the way into their teenage...
WDP 006: Complex Issues
28 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to already episode 006 of the podcast! In this one I give a few updates and Q&A as usual, with the main topic focusing on complex issues and a...
WDP 005: Interview with Marc MacYoung
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a long interview with Marc MacYoung. Marc is one of the pioneers of realistic self-defense instruction, having written his first...
WDP 004: My books and Q&A
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I often get asked questions about my martial arts and self-defense books, so I decided to talk about them a bit. That way I can give more detailed inf...
WDP 003: Interview with Loren W. Christensen
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a one-hour, in-depth interview with Loren W. Christensen. Loren is my sometimes co-author, a former police officer, expert martial art...
WDP 002: My background, fundamental concepts and Q&A
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give some background on my martial arts and self-defense training, explain fundamental concepts and also do a Q&A. Sound quality isn...
WDP 001: What to expect from my podcast?
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I explain what the goal of the show is and what you can expect. I also give an update on the books I'm writing and answer a question ...