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Renshi Matt Erolin is a Martial Arts Practitioner, instructor, and the founder, owner and chief instructor of Erolin 3D Martial Arts. I needed to teach because, any of us who taught for any length of time know that, we don't teach because we're giving something away but we're also getting something back. I'm not even talking about money but something that's just different in our soul… Renshi Matt Erolin - Episode 742 Renshi Matt Erolin is the founder, owner and chief instructor of Erolin 3D Martial Arts. He originally started martial arts at nine years old under the instruction of Fourth Dan (degree) Black Belt, Shihan Tony Kitson of Young Champions, and Sensei Fred Erolin (father, Tang Soo Do influence). Renshi Matt rose through the ranks very quickly in a system that typically took students seven to eight years to achieve First Dan Black Belt. Sensei Matt accomplished it in five-and-a-half years, achieving Second Dan Black Belt two years later. He did all of this while excelling in other activities such as baseball and music. In this episode, Renshi Matt Erolin talks about his journey to the martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Know more about Renshi Matt Erolin's school by visiting their website at Team3DMA.com or check the following social media platforms: facebook.com instagram.com

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on What Makes a Great Martial Arts Movie. What Makes a Great Martial Arts Movie - Episode 741 Do you like solving jigsaw puzzles? If you are, it's your lucky day because not only do Jeremy and Adam talk about martial arts movies, they will do it over solving a jigsaw puzzle! In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on What Makes a Great Martial Arts Movie. They give us their take on what makes a martial arts movie fun. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Sensei Joe Andrews is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Chief Instructor at the Somerset Applied Karate in Somerset, UK. Stripping the good from the bad. I first learned that principle not from karate but in my old career when I was training as a graphic designer. I was the kind that my first idea was my best idea. But what they said, I've got make a whole lot of doodle, 30, 40, 50 designs. Only when you do that, you can split them into good and bad. Sensei Joe Andrews - Episode 740 Sensei Joe worked as a nightclub doorman and various security jobs for over 10 years, gaining experience in violence prevention, violence management, de-escalation, communication, and social psychology. He used this expertise to help teach his students how to watch for signs of violence and how to avoid or manage the situation. It is also during this time that Joe realized what does and does NOT work in combative martial arts! Joe has trained with some great names in Karate and Martial Arts such as Iain Abernethy, Peter Consterdine, Christian Wedewardt, Les Bubka, Andi Kidd, Tommy Joe Moore, Mary Stevens, John Johnston, Leigh Simms, Bob Rhodes, Terry O'Neill, Shinji Akita, Gary Roberts, Elwin Hall, Gerry Bryan, Mario Spillere, Leon Jay and Paul Herbert. In this episode, Sensei Joe talks about his journey to martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Know more about Sensei Joe Andrews by visiting his website at somersetappliedkarate.com or check the following social media platforms: youtube.com facebook.com instagram.com

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a special edition of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #18 - Episode 739 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions, comments, and reviews from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: If you could design a modern uniform as a replacement for the traditional one, what would it look like? What if you get rid of the certificate of participation and replace it with a certificate of experience? Listen to the episode for more! After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Master Matt Nather is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. I've said it a lot over the years, I'd rather have a school with 10-15 students that I know who are going to put the effort to become as great as they could be rather than having a hundred students that make me want to go home and bang my head on the wall. Master Matt Nather - Episode 736 In this episode, Master Matt talks about his journey to the martial arts and how he found his passion as an instructor, especially for children. He also talks about his testing for a 4th degree belt. Listen to learn more! Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on whether or not Students Should Surpass Instructors. Students Should Surpass Instructors - Episode 737 Are today's martial artists better than yesterday? Are instructors letting their students be better than them? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on whether or not Students Should Surpass Instructors. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Master Angelo Mattei is a Martial Arts practitioner and master instructor at the Level Up Black Belt Academy in Pennsylvania. As a Master, I know there's so much more to learn. There's something to lears as a person, as a martial artist. Whether you're focused on one style and one direction or whether you're dabbling. Because I think, you evolve. You evolve within the style, even though you're not paying attention. Master Angelo Mattei - Episode 736 Who would've thought that having life's darkest of days can bring you to martial arts? Master Angelo Mattei, got out of his personal battles through the help of martial arts when it enabled him to focus on himself. Presently, he is a master instructor at the LEVEL UP BLACK BELT ACADEMY. In this episode, Master Angelo Mattei talks about his journey to the martial arts and how he found his passion for Kung Fu and Wing Chun. Listen to learn more! Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Training While Severely Injured. Training While Severely Injured - Episode 735 Have you ever been bedridden? Were you hurt to a point where you couldn't move or do you have an illness that is truly debilitating? If you find yourself in that situation, what else can you do? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Training the mind While Severely Injured. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Shihan John Araujo is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Aikido of Bristol County, in East Freetown, Massachusetts. I want to seek out Aikido to se what it's all about. See if it is what it is in the movies. I checked it out, I trained a weekend and it felt like I trained for months. Compared to what I did in 10 years, not even close! Shihan John Araujo - Episode 734 Araujo Shihan is an inspiring teacher and holds a deep passion for the power of Aikido. While Aikido is often referred to as a light art, Araujo Shihan has unlocked technique with tremendous power. His unique approach can add power and directness to any technique. Today Araujo Shihan travels throughout the country teaching and sharing his Tenshin Aikido. Not only is Araujo Shihan a member of the I.I.M.A.A, I.M.A.F. & several other martial arts organizations, but he is also a technical Aikido advisor and representative for the International Independent Martial Artists Association. In this episode, Shihan John Araujo talks about his journey to the martial arts and how he found his passion for Aikido. Listen to learn more! Show Notes For more information about Shihan John Araujo, you may check these websites: Aikido of Bristol County Facebook: Aikido Of Bristol County

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about The Necessity of Sparring. Whether sparring is important or not. The Necessity of Sparring - Episode 733 What happens to someone training if they don't spar? Do you need to do sparring to be a well-rounded martial artist? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy try to answer whether sparring is important or not for an individual who trains in martial arts. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Professor James Cravens is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the James Cravens Martial Arts in Florida. I was always interested in trying to find the truth. A lot of people don't think the truth exists but I wanted to find what the truth was in Martial Arts, and that also carried over to my life and the big questions in life… Professor James Cravens - Episode 732 Who would've thought that there are elements of martial arts in the old western movies? Professor James Cravens did see a lot of those when watching western films when he was 12. Now, at 69, Professor Cravens has found his passion in teaching martial arts and he runs James Cravens Martial Arts in Florida. He trained in numerous disciplines but Chinese Boxing interests him the most. In this episode, Professor James Cravens talks not only about his journey to the martial arts but the uniqueness of Chinese Boxing and how it was developed. Listen to learn more! Show Notes For more information about Professor James Cravens, you may check these websites: chineseboxing.com jcravensmartialarts.com https://www.facebook.com/CBIISite https://www.facebook.com/groups/2454578324764945

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a special edition of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #17 - Episode 731 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions, comments, and reviews from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: How do you determine if an injury requires time off rather than training modifications? What do you think is one of the most misunderstood things about martial arts to the general public? What is the most pleasant memory of martial arts you have? Listen to the episode for more! After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Sensei Brett Mayfield is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Vermont. I teach Martial Arts as a lifestyle whether it be to a 6 year old or a 60 year old. I teach it as a lifestyle for them to enhance something in their life. Sensei Brett Mayfield - Episode 730 For Sensei Brett Mayfield, teaching martial arts is a lifestyle, and what he teaches is a way to enhance his student's life. Sensei Mayfield is a Special Olympics coach and he's trained in martial arts not only in the US but also in abroad like Japan. Sensei Mayfield has been teaching martial arts in the Upper Valley for 20 years, and has many black belt level students whom he can call on to assist him. He also teaches Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture at the Green Mountain School of Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine in Hartford, Vermont. In this episode, Sensei Brett Mayfield talks about his journey to the martial arts and how it enabled him to train around the world. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Andrew talks with our friends Craig Wharem, Stacey Grove, Tommy Given, and Chris Rickard about The whistlekick Awards. The whistlekick Awards - Episode 729 whistlekick is recognizing martial artists who make the world better with what they do. However, whistlekick alone cannot do this so we've invited some great friends. In this episode Andrew talks with our friends Craig Wharem, Stacey Grove, Tommy Given, and Chris Rickard about The whistlekick Awards. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Professora Morena Lima is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of BJJ and Capoeira. She's a physiotrainer and she uses her own Rooted Strength Method. I'm always trying to have a different view of the world and be reminded that my goal in life is to grow, eveolve, get better. I don't even want to be that same person I was last week… Professora Morena Lima - Episode 728 Growing up in an environment where violence was a norm, it won't take that long for you to become violent as well. However, for Professora Morena Lima, her childhood made her abhor violence. Upon learning martial arts for self-defense and overcoming bullying, violence became normal upon migrating to the United States. Professora eventually found Capoeira and it was a breath of fresh air. Presently, Professora Morena Lima is a Physiotrainer working with healing and preventing injury for martial artist. She teaches her own method called Rooted Strength Method which incorporates the principles of physio training, with breath work, mindfulness, and unconventional weight lifting (steel mace, kettlebells, bands, and body weight). Professora Lima's method is helping martial artists to be more mindful and to love themselves enough to have a proper recovery to build more resilient bodies. Using micro habits to rewire the brain and wake up from automatic using breath and mindfulness of tools to get there. In this episode, Professora Morena Lima talks about her experience with violence, overcoming bullying, and her work as Physiotrainer. Listen to learn more! Show Notes For more information, check out Professora Morena Lima's Rooted Strength Method

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on The Challenges with Making Martial Arts Your Profession. The Challenges with Making Martial Arts Your Profession - Episode 727 What is a Martial Artist Professional? We could say an Instructor or a school owner, but people running the industry can be considered one. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew Adams take on The Challenges of Making Martial Arts Your Profession. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Dr. Jerry Beasley is a retired martial arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Beasley Martial Arts in Virginia. It's not how many skills you know, it's how many ways you can use your skills. The secret of fighting is each person is going to come at you a certain way, you have to know, through experience, how are you going to approach him with a few techniques. You don't need 12, 15, or 20 techniques. Dr. Jerry Beasley - Episode 726 Bruce Lee, Joe Lewis, and Bill Wallace are some of the people important to our guest today. Dr. Jerry Beasly learned what Joe Lewis learned from Bruce Lee. Dr. Beasly, aside from being a martial arts academic, was a director of the renowned Karate College summer camp. In this episode, Dr. Jerry Beasly talks about his journey to the martial arts, his time with Joe Lewis, as well as his time studying at Virginia Tech. Listen to learn more! Show Notes We mentioned Bruce Lee, Joe Lewis, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, and Chuck Norris. For more information, check out Beasley Martial Arts.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on How to Handle a Bad Training Session. How to Handle a Bad Training Session - Episode 725 Training sessions, classes, whatever you want to call them, do not always go well. How can you tell if this class is worse than the other? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on How to Handle a Bad Training Session. The two give us some tips and tricks on how to facilitate better training classes. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Tashi Mark Warner is a martial arts practitioner, US Army veteran, and instructor at the Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy in Connecticut. There are no bad arts, but you need really good teachers in the arts… Tashi Mark Warner - Episode 724 "I want to be Bruce Lee". Explicitly said by Tashi Mark Warner when he was asked how did he start martial arts. Exposed to the movies by Bruce Lee and David Carradine, Tashi Mark Warner developed an affinity with Martial Arts. Tashi Warner trained predominantly with Kung Fu and Karate throughout his storied career. Eventually, he will establish the Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy in Connecticut. In this episode, Tashi Mark Warner talks about his martial arts journey, his service in the US Army, and his love for knowledge and learning new things. Show Notes For more information, check out Tashi Mark Warner's Facebook Page or website

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on Forms - Why Are They Different and the Same. Forms - Why Are They Different and the Same - Episode 723 Are you wondering why some martial arts styles have different names but similar forms? What made them similar and different at the same time? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on Forms - Why Are They Different and the Same. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Sensei Darryl Baleshiski is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the New England Rendokan in Connecticut. Our tagline is "A foundation of strength leads to a future of confidence" and that's because we want to find one thing that these kids are doing and build all around it. Sensei Darryl Baleshiski - Episode 722 Kung fu and Bruce Lee was the usual inspiration to get into martial arts and our guest today is no different. Sensei Darryl Baleshiski, a kid who lacked confidence before, trained and attributed a lot to martial arts. Although Sensei Baleshiski did not train continuously, he still ended up teaching martial arts today. Sensei Baleshiski trains kids at the New England Rendokan in Connecticut. His philosophy in teaching; it's about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus, and respect. In this episode, Sensei Darryl Baleshiski talks about his extensive career in teaching Martial Arts especially to young kids, writing his book, and a lot more. He also talked about how he lacked confidence as a kid and how martial arts helped him. Show Notes For more information, check out Sensei Darryl Baleshiski's school: New England Rendokan

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a special edition of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #16 - Episode 721 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions, comments, and reviews from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: What are the 3 things that an instructor needs to prepare for to teach martial arts without any belts or any indicators of ranks? If 80s Martial Arts movies are cut from the same cloth, why is Best of the Best your bane of movies? Listen to the episode for more! After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Hanshi Jerry Piddington is a martial arts practitioner and founder of the American Karate Academies National Association. There's no police in our industry. Zero police. It's all about the rules. If you play by a specific rules, you can get something done. But the rules change in all the different organizations. Hansi Jerry Piddington - Episode 720 Hanshi Jerry Piddington has a martial arts career that spans five decades and has studied with some of the most famous martial artists in the world. His first teacher was Caylor Atkins, a Shotokan stylist. Mr. Piddington received his first black belt from Tom Crites in Shorin-Ryu. Continuing his career, Mr. Piddington trained in Hawaiian Kenpo with Michael Stone, Japanese Goju-Ryu with Chris Armstrong, Kempo with Ed Parker, and Shorin-Ryu with Master Tadashi Yamashita. Mr. Piddington was also a student and friend of O'Sensei Robert Trias, Father of American Karate. Grandmaster Robert A. Trias took notice of Hanshi Piddington and invited him to create the first American style of karate in the United States. On May 2, 1972, Mr. Piddington was declared the Headmaster and Founder of American Open Style Karate under the USKA sanctified charter, established by Master Trias, which was internationally ratified on May 30th, 1975. In February 2000 Mr. Piddington was declared Headmaster of American Shorei/Shorin Karate by Hanshi John Pachivas, Grandmaster of Shuri-ryu Karatedo, and was awarded his 10th degree black belt. Grandmaster Jerry Piddington founded American Karate Academies National Association (AKANA) in 1976. Hanshi Piddington enjoys acting in live theatre and stage combat. He has been a fight choreographer and stunt man in several major motion pictures such as Killer Inside Me, A Reason to Kill, Night Realm, The Quest starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Roger Moore, and BloodSport II starring Daniel Bernhardt, Pat Morita, and James Hong. He is currently filming a documentary and reality show based on his adventure to Cambodia called, When Two Masters Meet. In this episode, Hanshi Jerry Piddington talks about his legendary career. Listen to learn more! Show Notes For more information, check out Hanshi Jerry Piddington's website at akana.org

In this episode, Jeremy talks with Mark Vinci of Model Mugging Self Defense about the Model Mugging Program. Model Mugging Program- Episode 719 Model Mugging Self Defense provides students the greatest impact on personal safety and overcoming personal fears of being assaulted through role model mastery. Many self-defense courses are simply comprised of a group of techniques without continuity between techniques, strategy, and the reality of effectiveness for women. In this episode, Mark Vinci of Model Mugging Self Defense talks about their program and how effective it is for women. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

David Leath is a martial arts practitioner, coach, and speaker. He works at his local County police department. To me, martial arts training was never a recreational thing. Especially when I got on tthe job, it was an absolute I must do this. That was my mindset, I must, must train. David Leath - Episode 718 Who would've thought that watching too much television was good for kids? Growing up watching Adam West's Batman and Bruce Lee, David Leath developed an affinity with Martial Arts. Eventually, martial arts will be an important part of his work in law enforcement in the NYPD. Presently, he works at his local County police department. David Leath is a fan of UFC since the beginning. David Leath is a podcaster, who goes by the radio name David Diem, and hosts the podcast The Hero Academy. In this episode, David Leath tells us about his journey into martial arts and why he is a true fan of all martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out David Leath's websites at DavidLeath.com and HeroCoachAcademy.com Listen to David Leath's Podcast: The Hero Academy Podcast Follow David Leath on Instagram: @davidleath1

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why hitting people is not natural. Hitting People is Not Natural - Episode 717 We can all agree that fighting is a natural reflex of humans, however, the act of hitting people is not natural. Other than professional fights and street fights, there's always a moment when 2 people stop hitting and start grabbing each other. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why hitting people is not natural. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Sensei Aric Conto is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at Iwa Dojo in Virginia. I think that I have always been, and I still am, a perpetual student. If I see soumething that make sense or works or somehow I'm missing or could better my game or skillset as a martial artist, I'd like to learn more about it… Sensei Aric Conto - Episode 716 Born in Malone NY in 1968, Sensei Aric Conto has called Culpeper home for the past 40 years. Aric began his training in Kyokushin Karate in 1976 under Sensei A. Zeno, Chief instructor of The Northern Karate Dojo, Malone NY. At the age of 8, he also began training in the youth boxing program at the local YMCA. Moving to Virginia in 1982, his stepfather opened the very first martial arts school here in Culpeper VA. Aric continued his Karate training, earning 3rd degree Black Belt in 1997. Aric has trained and competed in martial for over 45 years. Western Boxing, Full Contact Karate, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Martial arts and physical fitness are integral aspects of Aric's life. His passion for training is only matched by his love and commitment to his lovely wife Heidi and their four children. In this episode, Sensei Aric Conto tells us about his journey into martial arts and why it's important that he was able to train in numerous disciplines. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out Sensei Aric Conto's school at www.studio120va.com. You may also follow Sensei Conto on Instagram

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about Fundraising, types and formats of fundraising, and how it helps students. Fundraising - Episode 715 Some of us might cringe at the idea of Fundraising especially if it's being done by a school. However, fundraisers may benefit more people than you think. In this episode, Adam and Jeremy talk about Fundraising, types and formats of fundraising, and how it helps students. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Carlos Machado is a multi Hall of Fame Instructor of Jiu Jitsu and known in Texas and the Southwest region of the United States as the "Godfather of Jiu-Jitsu". Confidence comes from competence. Competence comes from consistency. You've done something long enough, you went through enought time to work on your trade and sharpen your blade. You know what' you're capable of. You don't have to brag or show the world, you just show them when you act and not by talking about it. Master Carlos Machado- Episode 714 Master Carlos Machado began his training at the legendary Gracie academy where he was taught and mentored directly by his uncle, Grandmaster Carlos Gracie. All of the Machado brothers spend a lot of time at the Gracie Compound with all the Gracie kids. They played together, ate together, trained together, and simply grew up together. After moving to the southern part of Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana, Carlos Machado was then taught and mentored directly by the legendary Rolls Gracie. One of the main goals of Master Carlos Machado is to simply make the "Average Student, Above Average". His mission is also to teach his instructors to be the best they can be by mentoring them and instilling in them a solid foundation on many levels, which will greatly benefit not only their own students but also themselves individually on and off the mats and will ultimately enable successful operation of the many premium Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Academies in the United States and around the world. In this episode, Master Carlos Machado talks about his journey as one of the best Jiu Jitsu masters in America. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out Master Carlos Machado's website at https://carlosmachado.net/.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #15 - Episode 713 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: What are things to do with awards and medals from competitions other than taking space on the shelf and collecting dust? Do you still have belts that are no longer your rank in the associated style? Listen to the episode for more! After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Sensei Karen Valencic is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, author, speaker, mechanical engineer, and personal coach. Notice where you're tense. Relax where your tension is. And it's like magic happens when you do that. A lot of times I hold tension in my calves of all places. It's really interesting because when you really let go of the tension, not only that you'll have an effect to your partner and yourself, you can actually feel your way more through the technique. Sensei Karen Valencic - Episode 712 Finding Martial Arts at a dental conference is quite a unique story. Sensei Karen Valencic, a Mechanical Engineer and Aikidoist, realized at a dental conference that she can use martial arts in order to make conflict resolution swiftly. Apparently, Sensei Valencic turned her life around by applying Aikido in mastering conflict. Sensei Valencic is the president of the coaching company Spiral Impact and has written a book of the same name about how to master conflict. In this episode, Sensei Karen Valencic talks about Aikido and how it can be applied to productively deal with conflict. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out Sensei Karen Valencic's book on Amazon. For more information about Sensei Karen Valencic and what she does, visit her website at karenvalencic.com.

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about Training and Defending While Not at Your Best. Training and Defending While Not at Your Best - Episode 711 Let's say that you caught the flu or something that makes you less than 100% and you need to go out and buy some medicines and suddenly a stressful situation came. Can you rely on your mental capacity when you are physically weak? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about Training and Defending While Not at Your Best. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Master Matthew Eyler is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Trinity Martial Arts in New York. I always tell people that the great thing about Martial Arts is it's the most individualized team sport. It's a personal journey in a way that I didn't have to worry about keeping up with everybody or letting down my team, it's all about me. But, it's a team in a sense that we've got a support sytem of instructors and classmates who encourage each other and training together… Master Matthew Eyler - Episode 710 Teaching Martial Arts requires dedication and passion but owning and running a school is different altogether. Master Matthew Eyler, upon getting the blessing of his own instructor, started Trinity Martial Arts in New York in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Besides Master Eyler's school, what keeps him busy is running the How to Teach Anything Podcast, a show for different instructors and coaches about providing instruction to all types of students. In this episode, Master Matthew Eyler talks about his school and how art, sport, and self-defense can be blended into a beautiful experience in the traditional Martial Arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out Master Matthew Eyler's school at Trinity Martial Arts and listen to his podcast at HowToTeachAnythingPodcast.com

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy dissect whether Training in Multiple Styles at the Same Time is good or bad. Training in Multiple Styles at the Same Time - Episode 709 Arguably, one of the most pressing topics in the Martial Arts world is how important training is. More specifically, can someone train in multiple styles simultaneously as MMA practitioners generally do? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy dissect if Training in Multiple Styles at the Same Time would actually be beneficial or detrimental to martial artists. Stick around and join the discussion. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Gene Myers is a Martial Arts practitioner, Psychologist, and fellow Podcaster. I found that hand to hand combat was really interesting to me. You could really improve yourself in any kind of combat. It kind of tell you who you are as a person, can you lose graciously, things like that… Gene Myers - Episode 708 Starting a podcast is not an easy feat but would you believe it that the very FIRST Martial Arts podcast started as an after-class weekend affair? Gene Myers is one of the original hosts of Karate Cafe, which was verified as the first martial arts podcast. Gene Myers has been training in Chibana-ha Shorin-Ryu karate and Hakutsuru Kenpo since 1993. Gene recently retired after 30 years of serving people with developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders. In this episode, Gene Myers talks about how the Karate Cafe podcast started as well as his journey into the Martial Arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Listen to the Karate Cafe Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about how to design a training space for yourself if you live in a small apartment. Setting Up a Training Space in an Apartment - Episode 707 Having a training space in your own home could be handy, especially in the time of a pandemic. However, it could be challenging if you don't have the luxury of a big space when you are living in an apartment. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about how to design a training space for yourself if you live in a small apartment. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Danielle Orsino is a Martial Arts Practitioner and a fantasy novelist who wrote "The Birth of the Fae" series. It's nice to have somebody to just tell me "hey, focus on the pad and don't listen to the noise." Because I'm getting critiqued and judged as an author for a while. You have those voices. So, its nice to have somebody to just be like "just hit the pad, that's all you have to worry about right now…" Danielle Orsino - Episode 706 Usually, the journey for us Martial Artists starts with either wanting to learn self-defense or being inspired by our heroes. Danielle Orsino, the author of The Birth of the Fae, started training on his father's dare that he could get out of town if she got a yellow belt in Taekwondo. Later on, after a handful of tournaments, Danielle Orsino became a martial arts champion. Presently, she is a novelist and has written a book series. In this episode, Danielle Orsino talks about her transition from a champion martial artist to a nurse and her journey to becoming an author. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out Danielle Orsino's books including The Birth of the Fae Series on Amazon

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew discuss the question Where Have All the Heroes Gone? Where Have All the Heroes Gone - Episode 705 The 1980's is the golden age of Martial Arts culture. There were all sorts of shows such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Karate Kid, and tons of movies. These movies produced stars that became our Martial Arts heroes. They could be Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Jackie Chan, and many others. We've also seen the rise of Bill Wallace, Joe Louis, and other martial arts fighters. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew discuss the question Where Have All the Heroes Gone? After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Mr. Jeff Nosanov is a Martial Arts practitioner, author, and spent a long time working at NASA. From the beginning I knew that the black belt felt so far away, I did not want it unless I absolutely earned it. Because I thought people got promoted to it just by showing up. I didn't want that… Mr. Jeff Nosanov - Episode 704 The connection between Martial arts and the film The Matrix is undeniable but for a teenager, it was a connection that's life-changing. Mr. Jeff Nosanov, inspired by The Matrix, got out of his way and went into a dojo, and trained in Taekwondo. Aside from battling obesity, Mr. Jeff Nosanov used the tools he acquired from training to be able to achieve his ultimate dream of working at NASA. Yes, he's that cool! In this episode, Mr. Jeff Nosanov talks about how Martial Arts inspired him to get healthy and learn about fitness. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out Mr. Jeff Nosanov's book How Things Work at NASA

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #13 - Episode 693 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: For a stand-up style striking art, what flooring do you prefer? If you could only use combinations from one traditional form, which form would you choose? Listen to the episode for more! After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

As a public service announcement. If you have subscribed to Martial Thoughts Podcast, and are wondering why there are no new episodes. There was a technical situation on Jan 1st, 2022. The "old" Martial Thoughts is dead, and you'll have to subscribe to the "new" Martial Thoughts Podcast. The logo is the same, but all the episodes will be listed as being from 2022. If you're having trouble, just go to facebook.com/martialthoughts and there's a link to the new edition there. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-martial-thoughts-podcast/id1603159784

Walter Jones is a Martial Arts practitioner and he played the Black Ranger in the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series. What Martial Arts taught me was not to fight. It taught me the ability to walk away and to stand strong and be like: I'm not afraid of you, so what are you gonna do? And if you strike first, now I have the permission to kick your butt. Walter Jones - Episode 702 Being bullied is one of the top reasons why kids get into Martial Arts. Our guest today, Walter Jones, is not any different. Little did he know, training in Martial Arts would not only enable him to defend himself but eventually help him become the original Black Ranger from the Mighty Morphin' Power rangers. In this episode, Walter Jones talks about Martial arts on television as well as Martial arts as a form of self obedience and self-confidence. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out and follow Walter Jones on Instagram

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath. Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath - Episode 701 When is the right time to take a Martial Arts Test? What should students and instructors do after one passes or fails a test? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath. To join the whistlekick's School Owners Mastermind, you can visit our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/whistlekick After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

In this episode, Jeremy, Andrew, and some friends of the show talk about the past 699 episodes and how the show got to Episode 700. Episode 700 We are so grateful to you, the listeners, for supporting the show up until Episode 700. In this episode, we look back on the past 699 episodes and what the future holds for the show along with some guests such as Ando Mierzwa, Craig Wharem, and many more! To join the whistlekick School Owners Mastermind, you can visit our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/whistlekick After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk everything about Masterminds and how it can help you as a school owner. Masterminds - Episode 699 What advantage does joining Masterminds give a Martial Arts school owner? For starters, a mastermind is a gathering of likeminded people where you can learn from each other. However, in this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about THE mastermind that you can get as a school owner which you can avail on whistlekick's Patreon. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Shidoshi Ron Van Clief is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and author, and he competed at the UFC 4. I just learned that Martial Arts is not just punching and kicking, it's a form of life. A way of living. It's a lifestyle. It isn't just a technology for self-defense. And self-defense is to me isn't punching and kicking. It's doing the best for yourself, making everyday a learning experience. It's making yourself better in every way, everyday. Shidoshi Ron Van Clief - Episode 698 Shidoshi Ron "The Black Dragon" Van Clief is a martial arts legend. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1943, where he started martial arts training in his early teens. Ron Van Clief served in the U.S. Marine from 1960 to 1965 with a tour in the Vietnam War in the year 1965. Following his military service, he became a New York City Transit Police Officer from 1965 to 1968. Ron Van Clief went on to become a five-time karate and kung fu world champion and a 15-time All-American Champion. He has competed in both full-contact and non-contact karate tournaments in New York and several national tournaments. His martial arts training began in the mid-1950s, which he later trained alongside Bruce Lee in Hong Kong and was nicknamed: "The Black Dragon". Van Clief was a student of Goju-Ryu masters Peter Urban, Frank Ruiz, and Moses Powell, as well as WingTsun founder Leung Ting Modern Arnis (Remy Presas) Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Joe Moreira). On December 16, 1994 he competed in the 4th Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 4) at age 51 against Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Royce Gracie. Van Clief is an author and creator of a number of instructional books and video recordings, as well as film choreographer and actor appearing in several films. Ron Van Clief continues to conduct seminars and attend training with his son in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Show Notes Check out Shidoshi Ron Van Clief on the following sites: WWW.RONVANCLIEF.COM WWW.BLACKDRAGONFAN.COM FACEBOOK PAGE RON VAN CLIEF

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective. How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective - Episode 697 As martial artists, we train almost all our lives for self-defense and most of us will never use the skills we've acquired in an actual situation. However, training has more aspects such as being fun, does it contribute to better health, improving techniques and etc. How do we measure the effectiveness of our self-defense training? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Scott Burr is a Martial Arts practitioner and second-degree black belt professor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the Enclave Jiu-Jitsu. There's a fine line in Martial Arts around the idea of respect. Which is that if I demand that you never challege me, you respect me… I create an environment where teaching my technique never gets tested and eventually I drift away from legitimacy… Scott Burr - Episode 696 Scott Burr is a second-degree black belt professor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He is the first person to earn the rank of black belt from American BJJ pioneer and sixth-degree black belt professor Steve Maxwell. To date, he is one of only a handful of people to have earned the rank of black belt under Steve. Scott also holds black belt rank in Kodokan Judo (Nidan/second degree: Shodan awarded by representatives of the Konan Yudanshakai and certified by the Kodokan Judo Institute; Nidan certified by the USJA) and the Korean art of Kuk Sul Do (jo kyo/first degree, awarded and certified by Federation President and Grandmaster Choon Shik Yang). He has trained extensively in Muay Thai, Western Boxing, and Submission Grappling. Scott is a Level 1 certified Ginastica Natural instructor under system founder Professor Alvaro Romano. He is also a MaxwellSC-certified Pro Trainer and holds Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in both the MaxwellSC Kettlebell and Bodyweight Training systems. He has traveled all over the world with Steveófrom El Salvador to Croatiaóassisting at seminars on everything from joint mobility to breathwork to kettlebell training to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. You will also find him in many of Steve's instructional videos as Steve's assistant and designated demonstrator. Scott was the head BJJ instructor and Strength & Conditioning coach at The Fight Gym - originally an all-in-one MMA gym, and later a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school and Strength & Conditioning facility - for over a decade. Scott is the author of the strength & conditioning and martial arts books Suspend Your Disbelief: How to Build and Build Strength with the World's Most Rugged Suspension Training Device, Superhero Simplified: Collected, Selected, Revised and Expanded, and Get a Grip: A Practical Primer on Grip Strength and Endurance Training... and More. He is the co-author of Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life, Richard Bresler's memoir of his time with the Gracie family and his over 40 years' involvement with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. In recent years Scott has had the opportunity to train with and learn directly from Master Rickson Gracie. He now takes every opportunity to travel to Southern California to do so. Show Notes Visit Scott Burr's website at EnclaveJiuJitsu.com www.WorthDefendingBook.com instagram.com/enclavejiujitsu facebook.com/enclavejiujitsu

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Craig Wharem and they talk about the influence of Martial Arts and Wrestling. The Influence of Martial Arts & Wrestling - Episode 695 Professional wrestling is popular among us martial artists or we have an idea of what it is at the very least. Aside from MMA stars crossing over to the professional wrestling world and vice versa, Martial Arts and Wrestling have a lot of similarities than we think. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Craig Wharem and they talk about the influence of Martial Arts and Wrestling. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

John Giordano is a Martial Arts practitioner and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). The discipline, focus, inner energy is not just a physical thing. its getting in touch with the light insiode of you,. It's not about beating anybody in fighting, it's about avoiding all of that… John Giordano - Episode 694 Who would have thought that driving by a martial arts school and thinking they're better than the ones inside it would have a profound impact down the road? John Giordano, the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS), fell in love with martial arts that would eventually get him to train in different disciplines such as Karate, JiuJistu, and Judo. Throughout John Giordano's career, he would get the following accolades: Inducted into the Ultimate Warrior Hall of Fame in 2021 Inducted into the World Martial Arts Congress Hall of Fame in 1996 5 time US National Karate Champion Metropolitan AAU Judo Champion 1oth Degree Black Belt in Karate 1st Degree Judo Black Belt 1st Degree Black Belt Vee Jiu-Jitsu Growing up the son of a heroin dealer and trying to cope with the trauma of being molested as a young boy, he fell hard into drugs and alcohol. Over thirty-five years ago, at the urging of his family, John Giordano entered rehab and devotes his life to helping those who are in the same situation as he was before. In this episode, John Giordano tells the story of his journey to the Martial Arts and his journey with addiction and mental health. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes Visit John Giordano's website at www.JohnJGiordano.com