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The Eagle’s Nest
The Eagle’s Nest is a podcast hosted by Alex Tse and Cameron Ogle from Eagle Martial Arts. Together, they dive into training, coaching, business, and the realities of everyday life. Honest conversations, practical takeaways, and the occasional tangent. Welcome to the Nest!
Episodes
The Eagle’s NestDoes everyone deserve a black belt? Ep- 45
Does everyone deserve a black belt? It's a question that sparks plenty of debate in martial arts, and in Episode 45 of The Eagle's Nest, we revisit what it…
The Eagle’s NestInside Gracie University and the SafeWrap System- Episode 44
What happens when you travel halfway around the world to train with some of the best in the business? You come home realising just how much more there is to…
The Eagle’s NestLIGHTS. CAMERA. FIGHT! - Ep. 43
Making our own martial arts movie! There are probably easier ways to celebrate the martial arts movies that made us want to train. We’ve decided to film a…
The Eagle’s NestAsk the Coach: White belts, Jackie Chan & Fighting Movie Stars (Episode 42)
Cameron fires questions at Alex without notice, ranging from genuinely useful martial arts advice to scenarios that probably don't need answering. We discuss…
The Eagle’s NestFind the Fun: Why Hard Work Beats Easy Pleasure | Ep. 41
In Episode 41, we explore a simple question: What actually makes something fun? Some things are enjoyable because they’re easy. They require very little from…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 40: Show me the work?
When someone tells you that what you've achieved isn't possible, there are plenty of ways you can respond. Japanese fitness creator JPShuru chose a…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 39: What if AI Learns Kung Fu?
Would you watch a martial arts movie if every single frame was created by AI? And more importantly would it actually be any good? In Episode 39 of The Eagle’s…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 38: Crabs in a bucket (Who's pulling you down?)
You decide you want to change something. Get fitter. Take your training more seriously. Compete. Learn something new. Chase a goal that seems a little…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Esisode 37: Fuel The Work You Want To Do
Most people think about nutrition when they want to lose weight, gain muscle or make weight for competition. But what about simply eating so you can train…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 36- Lessons from a year of exercise science
This week on The Eagle’s Nest, Cameron brings some lessons from his first year studying Exercise Science back to the dojo. And perhaps the biggest lesson is…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 35: Easily Distracted
This week on The Eagle's Nest, we sat down intending to talk about one thing and that was getting back on track with our training and nutrition. Naturally, we…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 34: Does Martial Arts Make You A Good Person?
A viral reel sparked this discussion. It claimed that wrestlers are arrogant because wrestling isn't a "real martial art," and suggested that traditional…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest- Episode 33: The Inner Opponent- Pressure, Progress & Self-Awareness
Martial arts isn't just about defeating the person standing opposite you. Often, the toughest opponent is yourself. In this episode of The Eagle's Nest, we…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest- Episode 32: Enter the McDojo
The McDojo debate is back. But this time, we're asking a much harder question. Where exactly is the line? At what point does a legitimate martial arts club…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 31: The White Belt Mindset and Why We Keep Coming Back
There comes a point in every martial artist's journey where progress slows, motivation fades, and life begins to compete with training. So what keeps people…
The Eagle’s Nest🎙 Episode 30: Weapons- Tradition vs Reality
This week on The Eagle's Nest, we tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of martial arts: Weapons. From swords, staffs, and nunchaku to knives and…
The Eagle’s Nest🎙 Episode 29: Hollywood vs Reality – What Movies Get Wrong About Fighting
This week on The Eagle's Nest, we tackle one of the most entertaining topics we've ever covered… What do martial arts movies get right and what do they get…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 28: Special Guest Xander (Batman Origin Story)
This week on The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron are joined by special guest Xander, one of Eagle Martial Arts' instructors and a martial artist whose journey…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 27: The Long Game- Longevity, Mortality and Martial Arts
As martial artists, we spend years focused on improving. Getting stronger, faster, tougher, and more skilled. But eventually, every practitioner faces the same…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest 🎙 Episode 26: Pulling the Trigger and Overcoming Fear in Competition
Competition can reveal a side of ourselves that everyday training often hides. You know the techniques. You've drilled the combinations. You've put in the…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest- Episode 25: Old School vs New School Martial Arts
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we dive into the clash between old school and new school martial arts training. We break down what made the old school era…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest: Episode 24- What It Really Means To Be A Black Belt
This week on The Eagle’s Nest, Cameron is sidelined by illness, so Alex is joined by special guest Vishnu who is an accomplished martial artist with a unique…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 23: Legends of Combat - Our Favourite Fighters of All Time
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron break down some of the greatest fighters to ever step into the ring, cage, or dojo. From devastating…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 22: Mistakes Beginners Make
Starting martial arts can be exciting but it’s also easy to waste time, build bad habits, and slow your own progress without even realising it. In this episode…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 21- The White collar project: Building a game like Roger Gracie
This episode marks the start of The White Collar Project a focused mission to compete and build a complete game based on one of the greatest to ever do it…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 20: Traditional Martial Arts - MIB Edition
What if you could hit the reset button on your martial arts journey? In this special Men In Black-inspired episode of The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 19: Are Traditional Martial Arts Still Relevant
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron tackle a question that comes up time and time again: 👉 Are traditional martial arts still relevant today?…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle’s Nest- Episode 18: Overcoming Injuries
🎙 Episode 18: Overcoming Injuries In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron dive into one of the most frustrating but inevitable parts of training…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 16- Part 2: From Chuck Norris to Scott Adkins: Breaking Down Martial Arts Movie Legends
In Part 2 of our Martial Arts Movie Legends series, we continue the breakdown of some of the most iconic American martial artists to ever hit the screen. In…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest Episode 16: From Chuck Norris to Scott Adkins: Breaking Down Martial Arts Movie Legends (Part 1)
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron dive into the world of American martial arts movie legends the fighters who inspired generations through…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest- Episode 15: Interview with Hapkido 8th Dan Master Greg Walters
In this special episode of The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron sit down with Hapkido 8th Dan Master Greg Walters, one of the most experienced and respected…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 14: The Art of Being a Good Student
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we talk about one of the most important but overlooked parts of martial arts training: being a good student. Progress in…
The Eagle’s NestEpisode 13 – The Standard You Walk Past Is The Standard You Accept
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we talk about something that underpins everything in martial arts and life; standards. Your results are a reflection of…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle's Nest: Episode 12 - Strength- Why Martial Artists Need Both Power & Technique
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in martial arts, strength. Too often, people frame the conversation as…
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The Eagle's Nest: Episode 11 – Martial Arts vs Real Violence: What Self Defence Actually Looks Like
This episode is a serious one. We talk about real situations involving friends and students who were attacked, and what those experiences reveal about the gap…
The Eagle’s NestThe Eagle’s Nest: Episode 10- Hapkido
Hapkido. What It Is, How It Works, & Why It Matters In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we dive deep into Hapkido the art, the principles, and what makes it…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 9: Goal Setting & Actually Sticking To It
Everyone talks about goals. Way fewer people actually follow through. In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we dive into goal setting in the real world not…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 8: Interview with Scott Walters - 6th Dan Hapkido Master
Episode 8: Scott Walters (Hapkido 6th Dan) In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we’re joined by Scott Walters (Hapkido 6th Dan) for a deep dive into his…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 7: Competing (BJJ + Martial Arts Competition Stories)
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we talk competition, why we do it, what it teaches you, and what it’s really like stepping onto the mats when it counts…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 6: Food: IYKYK
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we sit down and talk about food how we think about it, how our approach has changed over time, and why it plays such a big…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 5: Martial Arts Movies & Our Top 5
In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we take a break from serious talk and dive into something that shaped us long before belts and dojos — martial arts…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 3: We interview Thiago Stefanutti. Onya Mate!
Our very 1st Guest Thiago Stefanutti, Is Alex Tse's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) coach, mentor and the head of the ONYA Brazilian Jiu-Jistu association. Thiago…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 2: Belts, Banners, and bulls**t: How to choose a legit martial arts school
How do you know if a martial arts school is actually good or just good at marketing? In this episode of The Eagles Nest, we break down what really matters when…
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The Eagle's Nest - Episode 1: Batman Origin Story
Episode 1: Batman Origin Story Every hero has an origin story even if ours involve less Gotham City and more bruised shins. In our first episode, we dive into…