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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

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: Jeremy's most memorable belt test? Which of the many pronunciations of Jiu-Jitsu is the right one? 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!

Sifu Doug Setter is a martial arts practitioner, retired Sargeant, and instructor at the Second Wind Body Science. I think that's where traditional Martial Arts defeats the ego and you don't have to be proving yourself all the time. That's what I admire to the tradition Martial Arts. Sifu Doug Setter - Episode 692 Growing up as a sick, underweight kid, Sifu Doug Setter struggled with getting stronger and dealing with school bullies. Through little-known methods, Sifu Doug Setter was able to gain 40 pounds of muscle, become a paratrooper, welterweight kickboxing titleholder and author, remove my allergies, run full marathons, climb Mount Rainier and go from a high school C average student to earning a Bachelor of Human Ecology. Presently, Sifu Setter teaches how to condition your body no matter what age at the Second Wind Body Science. In this episode, Sifu Doug Setter tells the story of his journey to the Martial Arts as well as its benefits to our bodies. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes Visit Sifu Doug Setter's website at www.dougsetter.com Check out his Facebook or his YouTube Channel Get Sifu Setter's Book: One Less Victim on Amazon

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having Demonstration Teams. Demonstration Teams - Episode 691 Demonstration Teams are not only in cheerleading teams but also in Martial Arts. What is the difference between Demo Teams and Individual demonstrations? There are also differences with demonstration teams among different schools. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having Demonstration Teams. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Professor Bernadette Robinson is a Martial Arts Practitioner I wasn't giving up Judo, I was just learning more about Martial Arts. The mind has to open because world presents us with many challenges, different ways, and perspectives, why would I stay in one perspective forever? Why not explore other perspectives and see it from another point of view. Professora Bernadette Robinson - Episode 690 Being born and growing up in the civil rights movement era, Professora Bernadette Robinson suffered a lot from racism and bullying. Professora Robinson started her journey looking at stick figures on books to practice Judo techniques just not feel helpless anymore. Martial Arts gave her the confidence that she doesn't need to be afraid anymore. In this episode, Professor Bernadette Robinson talks about how she started his journey into martial arts and her different perspectives of the art. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Jimmy Pedro and Jean Kanokogi

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about whether or not an MMA School can be Traditional. Can an MMA School be Traditional - Episode 689 Are traditional dojo, martial arts schools different from MMA Schools? What are the differences in their instruction and their culture as martial arts schools? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about whether or not an MMA School can be Traditional. 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!

Coach Justin Ortiz is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, actor, and stunt performer. Our goal is to show that these martial artists can have different avenues and do what they love, which is Martial Arts, and take it on different aspects in life… Coach Justin Ortiz - Episode 688 It's time! The words his father said upon giving his first gi to him. Coach Justin Ortiz's first instructor was his father and he never stopped ever since. Coach Justin Ortiz, aka hot foot, competed and became World Champion in karate and kickboxing. Presently, he teaches martial arts, travels the world teaching seminars, gives private lessons, and consults for martial arts school owners. Coach Ortiz is also an actor and stunt performer and he appears at Power Rangers Dark Unity. In this episode, Coach Justin Ortiz talks about how he started his journey into martial arts and how it helped him get where he's at today. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out and follow Coach Justin Ortiz on Instagram @theortizexperience

In this episode, Jeremy talks about The Incomplete Violence Conversation with former guest, Jason Brick. The Incomplete Violence Conversation with Jason Brick - Episode 687 How much of our training can we really use in a real-life violent scenario? In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Jason Brick, a former guest, and they talk about why the stuff that we spend the most of our time and energy on, in terms of self-defense and personal safety, is actually not going to be used by most of us. 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! Check out Mr. Jason Brick's episode here.

Kyoshi CJ Mayo is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Shinzo Kaizen Dojo in Tacoma, Washington For my son, he started his training consistently at 7 years old. Every whitebelts that I've ever taught at least is so awkward looking when they start but for my son, it was even more so. But being able to work on Martial Arts and get the motor skills down, there's alot of things he can do now athletically. Kyoshi CJ Mayo - Episode 686 How is the Vietnam War and Martial Arts relate to each other? For our guest today, Kyoshi CJ Mayo, learned martial arts through his grandfather who has a friend from serving in Vietnam who can teach martial arts. Kyoshi Mayo, child of divorced parents, needed help with discipline as a kid so he was put into Martial Arts. Presently, he teaches kids at Shinzo Kaizen Dojo in Tacoma, Washington. In this episode, Kyoshi CJ Mayo talks about how he started his journey into martial arts and teaching others, especially his kids. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Kyoshi CJ Mayo's school at ShinzoKaizenDojo.com

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #12 - Episode 685 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: As you age, what martial arts fundamental do you find as more important than you found it earlier in your martial arts career? In your opinion, who is the most influential martial artist in Karate? 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 Frank Dux is best known as the character from the movie, Bloodsport, but he is much more than that. The important lesson I try to impart with people is that, when you stop being plural in your thinking, every aspect in your life changes. And you will be surprised in how life becomes that much sweeter because you;re not looking outside yourself. You can really taste what things are going on, you can start setting goals you otherwise thought impossible… Hanshi Frank Dux - Episode 684 If you've spent any amount of time in the martial arts or done any quick research, you will find that Hanshi Dux is often known as a controversial figure in the martial arts. However, his discussion with Jeremy goes places you would not expect. Hanshi Dux started training at a young age, and growing up, really wanted a way to test himself. This interview goes there, but also goes places you wouldn't expect, and becomes a lot more philosophical and contemplative than one might expect. Listen in and tell us what you think. ~Andrew Adams In this episode, Hanshi Frank Dux talks about martial arts and everything in between. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes Know more about Hanshi Frank Dux on frankduxbloodsport.com

In this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about how divisive the topic Sport vs Traditional Martial Arts is for martial artists. Sport vs Traditional Martial Arts - Episode 683 There is an interesting conversation about the effectiveness of Sport Martial Arts over the Traditional Martial Arts training. In this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about how divisive the topic Sport vs Traditional Martial Arts is for martial artists. Listen to this episode and join the conversation! We would appreciate you sharing your thoughts in the comments section below.

Mr. Andy Allen is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Nova Karate Jutsu in Bedford, Canada. When I was 25, I was decent with what I was doing but I didn't know what else was out there. So, if I could go back and talk to my young self I'd say look, here's what you can do with Karate. Here's a whole world of grappling arts that you're missing out on. Keep doing what you're doing but supplement that… Mr. Andy Allen - Episode 682 Mr. Andy Allen, a high school teacher, did weightlifting as a young man influenced mainly by his father who's a champion weightlifter in Canada. Eventually, the lack of gym and access to weightlifting in college, Mr. Andy Allen found Karate. Through the years, Mr. Andy Allen competed in a lot of tournaments in and out of Canada. Presently, he is a school teacher and an instructor at the Nova Karate Jutsu in Bedford, Canada. In this episode, Mr. Andy Allen talks about how he started his journey into the martial arts, what are his regrets and teaching practical application of Martial Arts. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Mr. Andy Allen's school at NovaKarate.ca or follow him on Instagram at @appliedshotokan Subscribe on Mr. Andy Allen's YouTube Channel here In this episode, we mentioned how Iain Abernathy inspired Mr. Allen in creating his YouTube Channel

In this episode, listen or watch as Jeremy and Andrew talk about whistlekick's upcoming event, The All-In Weekend. 12 Months to Health - Episode 681 Build up to better health, one step at a time. Everything takes time not just in training but also with health. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the latter's newest book: 12 Months to Health. While there are tons of health books in the market, there's something different with 12 Months to Health so listen to find out more! Get your copy of 12 Months to Health on Amazon Listen to this episode and join the conversation! We would appreciate you sharing your thoughts in the comments section below.

Mr. Osric Chau is a martial arts practitioner and actor best known for his work in the series Supernatural. I didn't even knew what Wushi was. I just knew that we're training. It was every training montage that I had seen in every movie. So, it was like every movie was in the back of my mind as we we're training. I just knew that no matter how tired we were or how much pain we're in, we just kept showing up and it just became my thing… ","resolvedBy":"embedly"}" data-block-type="22"> Mr. Osric Chau - Episode 680 Mr. Osric Chau is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Kevin Tran in the CW series Supernatural, Vogel in the BBC America series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, and Ryan Choi in the TV shows set in the Arrowverse. In this episode, Mr. Osric Chau talks about how he started his journey into the martial arts and eventually became a stuntman and actor. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Mr. Osric Chau's school on Facebook and Twitter.

In this episode, co-host Andrew Adams interviews Jeremy about whistlekick's State of the Company. whistlekick State of the Company - Episode 679 Tables are turned in this episode as Andrew interviews Jeremy regarding whistlekick's State of the Company. Jeremy talks about what's going on in 2022, some updates, and upcoming plans for whistlekick. After listening to Jeremy and Andrew talk about these subjects, it would be exciting to know what are your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below! Know the things you can do to support the show, visit whistlekick.com/family

Mr. Andrew Marley is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at Mission Martial Arts in Kentucky. I'm definitely one that likes trinkets and marks on the wall that says "we're growing". So I think about my next belt so I'm working towards that. But it's the everyday experience that's what drives me and not the belt. I want it, I like it, but it's the everyday Journey… Mr. Andrew Marley - Episode 678 Starting in Martial Arts later in life could have both negative and positive effects depending on people. Mr. Andrew Marley, an athlete who played college basketball and got sidelined by injuries, started late in martial arts only to found family, friends, and his own fountain of youth. Presently, Mr. Andrew Marley is a class instructor at the Mission Martial Arts in Kentucky. In this episode, Mr. Andrew Marley talks about how he started his journey into the martial arts later in his life. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Mr. Andrew Marley's school at MissionMartialArts.net

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Coach Danny Indio where they talk about Different Ways of Learning Martial Arts. Different Ways of Learning - Episode 677 Coach Danny Indio is a certified Jeet Kune Do instructor and the author of the book Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Techniques. Coach Danny, a practitioner, and instructor of numerous Martial Arts disciplines, specializes in teaching how to use tools such as notebooks, visualizations, and other methods for learning Martial Arts and other combat sports. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Coach Danny Indio where they talk about Different Ways of Learning for people in Martial Arts, combat sports, and movement disciplines. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Coach Danny Indio's book and other materials on his website at www.MasterYourMoves.com or linktr.ee/DannyMYMJIMI

Mr. Stephen Watson is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Someday Farms studio in Connecticut. You know what's the plural of a why is? "Whys?" So, if you have enough why's, you have "wise." That's been my driving motivation, just continue the why not because we need the result, but because we're living in the presence of that practice, of that process… Mr. Stephen Watson - Episode 676 Mr. Stephen Watson is the founder and former director of Silent Dragon Schools. He immersed himself in Eastern philosophy for over 30 years and his martial training (the how) began in concert with his interest in philosophy (the why). Mr. Watson's motto is: When you have enough Whys you have Wise. He specializes in transmitting a profound understanding of "why." In this episode, Mr. Stephen Watson tells the importance of our Whys in our lives and his journey to the martial arts. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Mr. Stephen Watson's online portal at linktr.ee/SomedayFarm

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #11 - Episode 655 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: In your experience, what is the most unexpected benefit a newcomer martial artist reliably happens upon? What is the best idea you've never acted on? more questions in the episode! After listening and answering these questions, it would be exciting to know what are your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Sifu Tommy Given is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Green Mountain Martial Arts Club. When I teach, I say this all the time: there's no such thing as bad art, just a bad artist... Sifu Tommy Given - Episode 674 What could a giraffe and this martial artist have in common? Sifu Tommy Given, who started to train at his local boy's club, fell in love with Martial Arts when he was invited to train in Kung Fu at the age of 10. Presently, in the spirit of his childhood boy's club, Sifu Tommy Given has an outreach for Martial Arts where he teaches for free at the Green Mountain Martial Arts Club in Connecticut. In this episode, Sifu Tommy Given talks extensively about his Martial Arts outreach and his journey as a martial artist. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Sifu Tommy Given's outreach at Green Mountain Martial Arts Club.