Chuck Johnson: Archive

The Utter Importance of Imperfection

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/05/utter-importance-of-imperfection.html

May 22nd

Working the Runway at Tokyo Fashionista

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/05/working-runway-at-tokyo-fashionista.html

May 15th

ATARU with English subtitles

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/05/ataru-with-english-subtitles.html

May 13th

Legendary Amazons by Jackie Chan- Tokyo Showing

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/05/legendary-amazons-by-jackie-chan-tokyo.html

May 10th

Martial Type JET Pro Taekwondo Event

Had a chance to attend a Tokyo pro TKD event. Good stuff! http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/05/martial-type-jet-pro-taekwondo-event.html

May 6th

Martial Arts Training in Tokyo Video Series

Just published the first episode of a new web series I was asked I do. http://www.chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/05/martial-arts-training-in-tokyo-video.html

May 4th

Walking away from full-time work- 3 months update

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/05/walking-away-from-full-time-work-3.html

May 3rd

Battleship Review

Had a chance to check out the film Battleship, and decided to write a review of it. http://www.chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/04/battleship-review.html

Apr 27th

AK-69's Swag in Da Bag Music Video

Had a brief appearance in this music video. Good stuff! http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/04/ak-69-swag-in-da-bag-music-video.html

Apr 24th

Cast on ATARU- My first regular role on a Japanese...

http://www.chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/04/cast-on-ataru-first-regular-role-on.html

Apr 22nd

Mission Accomplished! How to Defeat Dudes...

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/04/how-to-defeat-dudes-fundraiser-results.html

Apr 15th

Popping the Question

Had the honor of proposing to my long time girlfriend, Mari this past week. http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/04/earlier-this-week-i-had-honor-of.html

Apr 11th

Last 5 hours of the How to Defeat Dudes...

We are down to the last 5 hours How to Defeat Dudes’ Indiegogo campaign, and just $100 short of the goal to complete the next 4 episodes, (which focus on how to defend yourself after you’ve been taken off your feet, and protect yourself from multiple attackers). Ive got almost 20 years of experience, usually training 6 days a week, all over the world, in all different kinds of...

Apr 9th

Martial Arts Training After 30: How to Stay Strong...

Just published an article for the Web forum, Martial Talk. Here’s the link! http://martialtalkmagazine.com/835/

Apr 7th

Final Two Days of the How to Defeat Dudes...

Down to the last two days! If you are interested in donating to the cause, now is the time, my friends! http://www.indiegogo.com/How-to-Defeat-Dudes?a=422874

Apr 6th

Final Two Days of the How to Defeat Dudes...

Down to the last two days! If you are interested in donating to the cause, now is the time, my friends! http://www.indiegogo.com/How-to-Defeat-Dudes?a=422874

Apr 6th

Final Week for the How to Defeat Dudes Fundraiser

We`re in the last week of the fundraiser to keep “How to Defeat Dudes” going. If we can hit the goal, then I can do at least 8 more episodes to complete the series (at least until I can find continued funding or sponsorship). If not, if I can hit $1000, I can still do 4 more, and hopefully cover all of the aspects of defending yourself from the ground. If you wanna help out, here is...

Apr 3rd

Chuck's First American Gameshow

I recently assisted with the pilot for a new American gameshow. Crazy stuff! http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/03/chucks-first-american-gameshow.html

Apr 2nd

How to Defeat Dudes Episode 8: Knife Defense

Just posted Episode 8 of the show. This one shows simple ways to defend yourself from knife attacks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5NmTyD84QU

Mar 27th

Helping Tommy Become the "King of Abs"

Helped my best friend in Tokyo, Tommy get crowed as the king of abs in a Japanese competition recently. http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/03/helping-tommy-become-king-of-abs.html

Mar 26th

How to Defeat Dudes Episode 7: Bar Scenarios 2

Just posted episode 7 of the show! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhakgxg__XU

Mar 23rd

How to Defeat Dudes Episode 6

Just posted episode 6 of the show. This one deals with bar scenarios. Yosh! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9HEF-0hdFE

Mar 20th

Meeting Ketut Liyer From Eat Pray Love

Thoughts on my meeting with the Balinese healer from Eat Pray Love http://www.chuck-n-action.blogspot.jp/2012/03/meeting-ketut-liyer-from-eat-pray-love.html

Mar 18th

How to Defeat Dudes Episode 5

Just posted Episode 5 of the show! http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-defeat-dudes-episode-5.html

Mar 14th

How to Defeat Dudes Episode 4: Opposite Side Wrist...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ch0tcYeWw&list=HL1331306948&feature=mh_lolz

Mar 9th

The limitations of MMA & Kickboxing in...

Im as big a fan of MMA and Kickboxing as everyone else, but the fact of the matter is, both systems still have their limitations. http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/03/limitations-of-mma-kickboxing-in-self.html

Mar 9th

World Premiere of Pray for Japan

Went to the World Premiere of Pray for Japan today. Very very cool. Also got to check out a wicked performance of traditional Japanese drumming. Posted a video in the blog if you wanna check it out. http://www.chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/03/pray-for-japan-world-premiere.html

Mar 6th

Editing the Next 4 Episodes of How to Defeat Dudes

http://www.chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/03/editing-next-4-episodes-of-how-to.html

Mar 4th

How to Defeat Dudes Video Blog 2

Just posted the second video blog for How to Defeat Dudes. This one deals with the question: Can I really fight back? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXy9TQ9Q7GI&list=PL39E179E2F432566B&index=5&feature=plpp_video

Feb 29th

Lecturing for the University of Southern Alabama

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/02/lecturing-at-university-of-southern.html

Feb 27th

First Trip to Bali

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/02/first-trip-to-bali.html

Feb 22nd

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Fundraising for How to Defeat Dudes

Using Indiegogo to raise up funds for the next twelve episodes of the show. Yosh! http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/02/raising-funds-for-how-to-defeat-dudes.html

Feb 10th

House Hunters up on Youtube

Just embedded all 3 parts of the show onto my blog for those who want to check it out. Here is the link! http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/02/chuck-johnson-on-house-hunters.html

Feb 3rd

The Mysticism of Bruce Lee: Why he continues to...

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/01/mysticism-of-bruce-lee-why-he-continues.html

Jan 29th

How to Defeat Dudes: Episode 3 - Front Naked Choke

Just posted Episode 3 of the show! Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhsWwDGcn5I

Jan 27th

Honored on IMDB

I recently noticed that I was listed as one of IMDB’s top black martial artists. I’m honored! http://www.imdb.com/list/XYfgODPlL5s/

Jan 27th

Saying good-bye to full-time work

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/01/saying-goodbye-to-full-time-work.html

Jan 25th

How to Defeat Dudes: Episode 2- Bear Hug Escapes

Just put out episode 2 of the show! Feel free to check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6znG3IDPrg

Jan 20th

4 Ways to save money, lose weight and be green all...

Just published an article Ive been wanting to write for forever. Feel free to check it out! Yosh! http://chuck-johnson.suite101.com/4-ways-to-lose-weight-save-money-and-be-green-at-the-same-time-a401229

Jan 17th

How to Defeat Dudes: Episode 1

Episode 1 of “How to Defeat Dudes” is live! Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GPAiosXRJs

Jan 13th

Chuck`s new webseries: How to Defeat Dudes

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2012/01/chucks-new-web-series-how-to-defeat.html

Jan 10th

2011 Stunt Training Reel...cut on iMac`s iMovie

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2011/12/video-editing-with-imacs-imovie.html

Dec 25th

Tsunami Relief Volunteering: Round 2

My second experience volunteering in Tohoku in the continuing tsunami relief efforts. http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2011/11/tsunami-relief-volunteering-round-2.html

Nov 15th

Chuck on House Hunters International

Looks like I’m going to be featured on the next Tokyo episode of House Hunters International. Click here to read more! http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2011/10/chuck-on-house-hunters-international.html

Oct 19th

Book Review: Philosophy of Fighting

Great on-the-go food for thought for the modern martial artist. http://injapan.gaijinpot.com/2011/10/04/the-philosophy-of-fighting-on-the-go-food-for-thought-for-the-modern-martial-artist/

Oct 4th

Meeting Far East Movement

Got to meet the guys from Far East Movement during a recent trip to LA. http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2011/09/meeting-far-east-movement.html

Sep 30th

The Meaning of Loss

http://injapan.gaijinpot.com/2011/09/14/the-meaning-of-loss/

Sep 14th

How a Taekwondo Chest Protector and 3 Off-duty...

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-taekwondo-chest-protector-and-3-off.html

Aug 25th

My first burn stunt experience

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2011/08/doing-burn-stunt-in-kung-fu-uniform.html

Aug 24th

Stunt Training in Seattle

http://chuck-n-action.blogspot.com/2011/08/stunt-training-in-seattle.html

Aug 6th