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Deceived

by Russell Delbert Johnson

"Deceived: The Moo Years" is the true story of one young man's compelling, at times terrifying, former involvement with the martial arts cult Chung Moo Quan. Based on his soon to be published memoir, "Deceived: a Journey into Darkness", author and producer Russell Johnson's 12-week podcast combines a powerful narrative and witness interviews with martial artists, mind control experts, and former victims of the Chung Moo Quan.

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    Deceived: The Moo Years" is the true story of one young man's compelling, at times terrifying, former involvement with the martial arts cult Chung Moo Quan. Based on his soon to be published memoir, "Deceived: a Journey into Darkness", author and producer Russell Johnson's 12 week podcast…

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  2. Ep. 01 The Greatest Martial Arts Master That Ever Lived?

    Some believe he was the greatest martial arts master that ever lived; faster and more powerful than Bruce Lee, more feared than Chuck Norris. To his followers, he had supernatural powers. Some said he could levitate and walk up the sides of buildings. To others, he appeared as a demon beast that...

  3. Ep. 03 Bait And Switch A Choice And An Omen

    Russell experiences a lesson in Bait & Switch and makes choices between career, love or the Moo. He is given an omen sign. Is it a warning of unforeseen events to come? If you like Deceived Podcast please share with your friends, follow us on iTunes, SoundCloud and Twitter! Please write us a...

  4. Ep. 3 + 1 Fears, Phobias, Superstitions, And Unlucky Numbers

    Now, let's say you're shopping around for a good martial arts school and go into your local dojo in a strip mall to inquire about lessons. Upon meeting the instructor, he tells you the school will not only teach you martial arts, but also, they will instill within you irrational fears, phobias…

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  5. Ep. 05 Russell Is Conditioned To Respond To The Cults Every Command

    One night while in a deep sleep, Russell felt a very hard slap on his waterbed and heard someone shout, "Wake up!" Without even thinking, still half asleep, he jumped to his feet and in bowing position said, "Yes, Instructor". It was all instinct at this point. Standing in the bedroom was Keith...

  6. Ep. 06 The Three Weaknesses Of An Instructor

    Russell was told, that Master Kim said a Chung Moo Quan instructor had 3 weaknesses: women, alcohol, and gambling. He was told that women were faulted by design, and that they had no minds. An instructor could lose his mind over a woman; they want control over the relationship, and the man.…

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  7. Ep. 08 Russell Johnson Is Hours Away From Death

    From the beginning of Russell's training in School, he heard that Master Kim had the power to heal, and that he had a medical doctor's degree. Russell watched as Aden performed acupressure, knowledge that he believed Master Kim had passed on to Aden. Keith told of an instructor in the Chicago…

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  8. Ep. 09 True Right And Correct

    By passing out the flyers and signing up students for the school, I had changed people's lives. I have heard from a few people, that listening of my podcast series has caused them to have nightmares and flashbacks. One friend said he did not know if he should hug me or hit me. PTSD is not…

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  9. Ep. 11 The Death Of John Brice Maddox

    The Death of John Brice Maddox Perhaps one of the biggest mysteries of The Moo, was what happened the night that instructor John Brice Maddox died, at The Moo compound in Naperville, known as 'The Farm'. It would be the topic of internet chat rooms, discussion boards, and private conversations....

  10. Interview with Deceived Podcast Producer Russell Johnson

    Charles Hubbell interviews Deceived Podcast Producer Russell Johnson. Russell survived eight years in a cult, and is dedicated to informing others about the deceptions of Chung Moo Quan and other dangerous cults. Russell learned research, became a private investigator, and today works in the...

  11. Interview with Motion Picture Story Analyst David Bruskin

    Charles Hubbell interviews David Bruskin. David spent 25 years as a motion picture story analyst, during which he worked on films that collectively grossed over a billion dollars, including FORREST GUMP, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, and WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS. David also worked as Director of…

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  12. Interview with Martial Arts Pioneer John Graden

    Show host Charles Hubbell interviews martial artist John Graden. A pioneer in American Martial Arts, John is a former member of many world champion U.S. kickboxing teams and an inductee into The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. John's martial arts management system is used by martial arts schools...

  13. Interview with Martial Arts Master Kym Rock (Fight Like a Girl)

    Charles Hubbell interviews Kym Rock. Kym is a 6th Degree Black Belt, 7 time female world karate champion, Hall of Fame Member of both the World Karate Union and the United States Martial Arts Alliance, and Instructor of the Year in four different categories. While going through a divorce In 2011...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"Deceived: The Moo Years" is the true story of one young man's compelling, at times terrifying, former involvement with the martial arts cult Chung Moo Quan. Based on his soon to be published memoir, "Deceived: a Journey into Darkness", author and producer Russell Johnson's 12-week podcast combines a powerful narrative and witness interviews with martial artists, mind control experts, and former victims of the Chung Moo Quan.

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Russell Delbert Johnson

Produced by Deja Moo LLC

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"Deceived: The Moo Years" is the true story of one young man's compelling, at times terrifying, former involvement with the martial arts cult Chung Moo Quan. Based on his soon to be published memoir, "Deceived: a Journey into Darkness", author and producer Russell Johnson's 12-week podcast combines...

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