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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.

In this episode, listen or watch as Jeremy and Andrew talk about whistlekick's upcoming event, The All-In Weekend. All-In Weekend- Episode 673 For the first time, ever, we're hosting an incredible, weekend-long event... Friday evening, April 29th through Sunday morning, May 1st, 2022 Held at the beautiful Bethany Birches facility in Plymouth, Vermont, USA, this 2-day martial arts event will be half training experience and half retreat. The cost of the event includes all of your training, your lodging, food, and an event shirt. All you have to do is show up, and we'll take care of the rest. And if you haven't already noticed the price... it's only $199. For everything. For more information, visit: https://whistlekick.com/products/whistlekick-all-in-weekend?variant=39589028003920 Listen to this episode and join the conversation! We would appreciate you sharing your thoughts in the comments section below.

Mr. Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, author, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. To me, I was an athlete so I appreciated sports. In sports, you could lose a point or lose a match. In Martial Arts, it comes from a more sincere lineage. Where before it was a sport, it was about life and death. So, no martial artist could simply focus on physical skill alone. Mr. Dan Millman - Episode 672 For a person who doesn't like to hit and be hit, boxing wasn't the thing for him. Mr. Dan Millman found Judo growing up for the same reason that many of us went into Martial Arts, bullies. Mr. Millman, exposed to eastern and Japanese thought early in his life, later on, developed the Way of the Peaceful Warrior which is the central theme of his books. Aside from Judo, Mr. Millman trained with Karate, Aikido, and other self-defense arts as well. In this episode, Mr. Dan Millman talks about the way of the peaceful warrior and his journey as a martial artist. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Mr. Dan Millman's books including the Way of the Peaceful Warrior at peacefulwarrior.com/books/

In this episode, listen or watch as Jeremy and Andrew talk about how has MMA helped Traditional Martial Arts? How Has MMA Helped Traditional Martial Arts?- Episode 671 A lot has been said against Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the Traditional Martial Arts world but there's a question that begs to be answered. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew try to answer the burning question: how has MMA helped Traditional Martial Arts? This episode is a follow-up to Episode 655 - Is MMA Ruining Traditional Martial Arts. Listen to this episode and join the conversation! We would appreciate you sharing your thoughts in the comments section below.

Sergeant Jason Hamilton is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor of self-defense for Law Enforcers. One of the things I feel like I have to explain to my students all the time is, I'm not teaching them this arm bar and wristlock because they are magic secret sauce that will overcome all things. I have to remind them, I'm actually teaching them these things so that they have something they can use to restrain an out of control 11-year-old with a knife or an out of control old grandma without getting hurt and without breaking them… ","resolvedBy":"embedly"}" data-block-type="22"> Seargent Jason Hamilton - Episode 670 On a rare episode, we have a comeback guest who did a Thursday show to do a Monday episode. Sergeant Jason Hamilton talked with Jeremy and Adam on Episode 579 about using excessive force. Today, we have Sergeant Hamilton to talk more about his journey as a Police Officer, what he does as an instructor for Law enforcers, use of force, and self-defense. In this episode, Sergeant Jason Hamilton talks about his journey and passion for martial arts. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Sergeant Jason Hamilton's episode here.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #10 - Episode 669 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: Should we be vetting children to avoid potentially giving dangerous skills to future oppressors? What are the tell-tale signs that new students have trained before and how do you handle students who say they haven't? 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!

Sensei Jonathan Kenney is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Toragushi Martial Arts in Oakville, Canada. It needs to be understood that although Senseis are people who have come before us, they're still just people. And they're just as much human as any student. Any white belt needs to be respected just the same as any blackbelt. Sensei Jonathan Kenney - Episode 668 Nothing is more fulfilling than training Martial Arts with your family, let alone building a dojo with them as well. Sensei Jonathan Kenney was inspired to train just for one thing, to be with his father who also trained Martial Arts. Eventually, the father-and-son duo opened multiple schools together while her mother and siblings followed suit. Presently, Sensei Jonathan Kenney, a virtual sensei as well, teaches Karate at Toraguchi Martial Arts. In this episode, Sensei Jonathan Kenney tells his journey to the martial arts and how important his relationship with his father was in becoming who he is today. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Sensei Jonathan Kinney's school on their website at gojubudo.com or subscribe to their YouTube channel: ToraguchiMartialArts

Sensei Kevin Comeau is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor of Karate for kids at Open Door Integrative Wellness. It gave me something to be devoted to beyond my practice. I started to realize around that time that this practice makes the most sense when it's shared. Martial Arts is really a communal practice and not solely an individual practice. Sensei Kevin Comeau - Episode 666 At the time of the recording of this episode, it's the 39th anniversary of our guest's Martial Arts journey. Sensei Kevin Comeau has come a long way and he shows no signs of slowing down. Throughout his career, Sensei Comeau has developed a passion for teaching a very particular age group. Presently, Sensei Comeau teaches Karate for kids at the Open Door Integrative Wellness in Vermont. In this episode, Sensei Kevin Comeau tells his journey into Martial Arts, and how he found his passion for working with children. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Sensei Kevin Comeau's school at opendooruv.com/martial-arts

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Seth Adams to talk about How to Fight Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. How to Fight Bruce Lee: Enter the Dragon - Episode 665 This episode took us some time to put together because of its legendary status and today, we are joined by Sensei Seth Adams to dissect this film. What does it take to fight Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon? In this episode, listen in as Jeremy, Andrew and Seth talk about How to Fight Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. Listen to this episode and join the conversation! Don't forget to subscribe to Sensei Seth Adams' YouTube Channel at youtube.com/SenseiSeth and follow him on Instagram @sensei_seth

Professor Juan Pablo Garcia is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and founder of the EDJ Association. As a Martial Aritst, the goal is to build up the people, right? Like a female, an elderly, or a lighter guy, I feel very deeply that our job is to build them up to become a tougher individual and not eliminate the weak… Professor Juan Pablo Garcia - Episode 664 Professor Juan Pablo Garcia started training jiu-jitsu in his early teens. Initially, he trained Judo because he couldn't find Jiu-Jitsu in his hometown. After training Judo for a year he join a Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network Affiliated MMA Academy in Ecuador, influenced by watching Royce Gracie on the first UFC. In his search to pursue more Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Juan Pablo Garcia traveled to the US and Brazil for seminars and competitions. Since there were no BJJ Black Belts instructors in Ecuador, he would bring back what he learned to teach friends. In this episode, Professor Juan Pablo Garcia tells his journey into Martial Arts, and how he was inspired to do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Royce Gracie. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out Professor Juan Pablo Garcia's EDJ Association.

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy demonstrates what are the things you can do in order to tighten your hotel room security. Hotel Room Security - Episode 663 Have you ever had a nasty experience when it comes to your hotel room security? If you want to be extra cautious when you check into your hotel room during a trip, you're in for a couple of tips. In this episode, In this episode, let's check out Jeremy as he demonstrates what are the things you can do in order to tighten your hotel room security. Listen to this episode and join the conversation!

Renshi Nikki Wulfe is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Bajohbugei horse martial arts and she's from South Africa. I've had very real attempts on my life and I've also learned what works and what doesn't. Get armed and get trained. Self-defense should not stop in the dojos. Self-defense is a much bigger thing, it's a defense of the self. So, I do a lot of self-defense training for women in my country… Renshi Nikki Wulfe - Episode 662 It's very rare in this show that we encounter something relatively new. In this case, Renshi Nikki Wulfe introduces us to Bajutsu and Bajohbugei horse martial arts that originated in Japan that were brought to South Africa by Japanese monks. Having a father who does martial arts, Renshi Nikki Wulfe practically grew up in the dojo. She also learned Martial Arts and some form of acupuncture from the Shinto monks. In this episode, Renshi Nikki Wulfe tells her journey into Martial Arts, self-defense, and her time with the Japanese monks. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check out what Renshi Nikki Wulfe does and follow her on Instagram.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #9 - Episode 661 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: What does it look like for an instructor to take a break? How do you teach students to teach/mentor other students as they advance? Can you offer advice and martial arts mentorship to someone if they approach you for your experience even if they practice something completely different? …and one more surprise question! After listening to how Jeremy and Andrew answered 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!

Mr. Brian Doucette is a Martial Arts Practitioner and host of the Everyday Martial Artist Podcast. You can also get a good student out of a bad instructor. Even a good instructor can put out a bad student sometimes, unfortunately. Because they train with the same person with the same thoughts and philosophy can be a complete polar opposite instructors and people. Mr. Brian Doucette - Episode 660 As for so many people in the 1980's, there is this one moment in the decade that defined their childhood. When Karate Kid was released in 1984, Mr. Brian Doucette gravitated towards Martial Arts when he saw himself on Daniel LaRusso. Mr. Brian Doucette is the host and creator of the Everyday Martial Artist Podcast and it was conceptualized as early as the 1990s. Having been working in a local radio station, Mr. Doucette has always tried to produce a Martial Arts show on the radio but he's always turned down. Years later, due to the internet, the Everyday Martial Artist Podcast was born. In this episode, Mr. Brian Doucette tells his journey to the Martial Arts and the creation of his podcast. Listen and join the conversation! Show Notes You may check and listen to Mr. Brian Doucette's Everyday Martial Artist Podcast at everydaymartialartist.com

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew ponder on the Bucket of Crabs analogy in Martial Arts. Bucket of Crabs - Episode 659 Have you ever seen one of those buckets of crabs in a seafood market? You may notice that the sellers don't need to put a lid on. Why? Because almost no crab ever gets out. How does this analogy apply to Martial Arts and its practitioners? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the Bucket of Crabs analogy in Martial Arts and why martial artists almost always hold someone back so they can't go past them. Listen to this episode and join the conversation!

Mr. Steven Matulewicz is a Martial Arts practitioner for 35 years in various disciplines. There are 2 distinct mindset sometimes when we're dealing with Martial Arts and why people are training. For me, it's always about defending myself or defending other people more than any other aspect of Martial Arts. Mr. Steven Matulewicz - Episode 658 Being bullied as a kid and watching Bloodsport, we all know what happens next. Mr. Steven Matulewicz became angry and frustrated with the negativity the bullies are inflicting on him and his friends, he turned to Martial Arts. Having watched the movie Bloodsport, Mr. Matulewicz realized that there are a lot of disciplines that can be studied within the Martial Arts. In this episode, Mr. Steven Matulewicz tells the story of his Martial Arts journey and how it became his "way out."

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew ponder on why Rank Systems Aren't Equivalent. Rank Systems Aren't Equivalent - Episode 657 Are you worried or annoyed by the rank of other martial artists? Is your rank inferior to the other guy's rank from the other school? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about how Rank Systems aren't equivalent and why you shouldn't be threatened or even ashamed if another martial artist outranks you. Listen in and join the conversation!

Sensei David Hogsette is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Shorin Ryu Karate Academy. It just sort of dawned on me that I don't know how to use my hand. And then there was the Ohio State Karate Club that had a class after the Taekwondo Club. So I watched that one. I really liked what they're doing and I started training with them… Sensei David Hogsette - Episode 656 Gaining inspiration from the Movies and TV Shows in his time, plus the different places he lived as a kid because of his parent's work, Sensei David Hogsette found his way through Martial Arts. From Thai boxing to Taekwondo to Karate, Sensei Hogsette has trained in multiple disciplines throughout his storied martial arts journey. David S. Hogsette, Ph.D. is the founder and head instructor at the Shorin Ryu Karate Academy, and he is Professor of English and Executive Director of the School of English Studies at Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, China. In this episode, Sensei David Hogsette talks about his journey as a Martial Artist, teaching in China, and his book, Training Ronin Style.

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew ponder on Is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Ruining Traditional Martial Arts? Is MMA Ruining Traditional Martial Arts - Episode 655 What's going to be talked about in this episode might ruffle some major feathers just by reading the title. Hold back on that because you are in for a very interesting talk about the question: Is MMA Ruining Traditional Martial Arts? In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew ponder on whether MMA is ruining the traditional martial arts and what impact does mixed martial arts to the traditional martial arts.

Grandmaster Brendan Wilson is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor, a former US Army Ranger, and author. When the student comes in, they are treated as a respected member of the art and they owe respect and deference to their superiors, but it's not one where we would ever dismiss the efforts or the abilities or the contributions of the students because the art depends on the students. They are just as much a part of the organization as their instructor… Grandmaster Brendan Wilson - Episode 654 Who would've thought that being cut from a baseball team will start a life-long passion for Martial Arts? Grandmaster Brendan Wilson, at the height of Bruce Lee's popularity in America, went to a Taekwondo school right after getting cut in the varsity team to start a journey that would change his life. Grandmaster Brendan Wilson went to the US Army and continued his training there. Presently, Grandmaster Wilson is an author of a sci-fi book The Achilles Battle Fleet: Book One of the Mei-Ling Lee Triliogy. In this episode, Grandmaster Brendan Wilson talk about his journey as a Martial Artist in the Army, the philosophy of Martial Arts, his other journey as a writer. Show Notes To know more about Grandmaster Brendan Wilson's book, visit his website at brendanwilsonwrites.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 #8 - Episode 653 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: At what rank do you start teaching more in-depth meanings and multiple applications of even a basic technic? When can you allow a student to tell you they have reached their physical-mental limit and when does an instructor push the student to go for one more time? Should you require breaking as a testing requirement? What is the best martial arts podcast and why is it Martial Thoughts? 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!

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on Reconciling Competition vs Cooperation in Training. Reconciling Competition vs Cooperation in Training - Episode 651 As humans, it is inherent for us to have that competitive nature where we always want to be ahead of another or we just want to win. Sometimes, this thirst for winning puts us and the people we train in class in danger. So, up to what extent should a martial artist who's training with others go with his or her competitive nature? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Reconciling Competition vs Cooperation in Training. Listen and join the conversation! Watch the video below.

Sempai Angel and Sensei Samuel Diaz are Martial Arts practitioners and Instructors at Stratford Shotokan Karate. One of the things that we try to drive home to our students is that, the training that you're embarking on, what you're enduring in that hour and a half class, is a reflection of life. So the same way that you're facing the struggle during the training, those are going to be reflection of the trials that we're going to face in life... Sempai Angel and Sensei Samuel Diaz - Episode 650 It's unusual in this podcast to feature guests that are siblings. What's more unusual is that the older sibling learned Martial Arts before their father did. Sensei Samuel Diaz III, wanted to become a Ninja Turtle so he started at the tender age of 2. Sempai Angel Diaz, the younger sibling, trained much later inspired by his big brother and father. Together, they run the Stratford Shotokan Karate in Connecticut. In this episode, Sensei Samuel and Sempai Angel Diaz tell their Martial Arts journey and how it strengthened their bond as brothers. Show Notes Checck out Sensei Samuel and Sempai Angel Diaz school at StratfordShotokan.com Follow and subscribe to them on Social Media: Instagram - @stratfordshotokankarate Facebook - @stratfordshotokankarate YouTube - @stratfordshotokankarate

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on How much injury is OK. How Much Injury is OK - Episode 649 What could be done in order to train more effectively? On one hand, doing the safest training could be not the most effective, and on the other hand, we can train rougher just to bring out the skills. The latter is more prone to injuries, however, there's no completely safe training and injuries can happen in all kinds of ways. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about How Much Injury is OK for a martial artist. Listen and join the conversation! Watch the video below.

Hanshi Thomas LeBrun is a Martial Arts practitioner, former close protection for celebrities, and an author. I knew that I wanted to keep going with making the atmosphere safe for other people. So, I kind of veered somewhat from traditional martial arts to, say, what actually works on the street… Hanshi Thomas LeBrun - Episode 647 Some of us may attribute training in Martial Arts as an accident or even a coincidence. However, Hanshi Thomas LeBrun literally has an accident that made him unable to do any physical activity for a year as a young boy. The physical rest made him turn to Martial Arts shows and movies where he got his interest in the Martial Arts. Aside from Martial Arts, he also got into lifting weights that would, later on, serve him well in his job protecting celebrities. Presently, Hanshi Thomas LeBrun published his book entitled "Hiding in Plain Sight" where he tells his journey as executive security for celebrities. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Michel DePasquale. Check out Hanshi Thomas Lebrun's Book, Hiding in Plain Sight here. Connect with Hanshi Thomas LeBrun on LinkedIn and Facebook.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give us a new episode of How To Fight and they are joined by Sensei Greg Williams. How to Fight Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mike Terry in Redbelt - Episode 647 The 2008 film Redbelt is about Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a jiujitsu trainer who refuses to fight inside the ring, was forced to go back in the ring to make ends meet. Redbelt's cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alice Braga, Tim Allen, Emily Mortimer and more. Plus, a bunch of fighters including Randy Couture, Dan Inosanto, Enson Inoue, Ray Mancini, and John Machado. In this episode, Jeremy, Andrew, and Sensei Greg Williams discuss how are they going to fight Mike Terry by analyzing his stance, style, and moves. Listen and join this fun conversation!

Jordan Cann is a Martial Arts practitioner, professional dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Because I was a dancer, it made me a better Martial Artist. It made me understand my body a little bit more and how to move it in certain ways. It also helped me improve my technique when it comes to puches, straight lines, and things like that… Jordan Cann - Episode 646 Being a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is not unusual for us here in our community. The same is true for our guest today, Jordan Cann. Growing up watching TMNT has attached Jordan to Martial Arts, however, he was a dancer first before becoming a Martial Artist. Little did he know, being a dancer will only make him a better Martial Artist. In this episode, Jordan Cann talks about Martial Arts and how it paved the way for him to get projects in Hollywood. Show Notes Check out more about Jordan Cann on his website https://jordacann.com or follow him on Instagram.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on Training Under Confusion. Training Under Confusion - Episode 643 There are times that we are not in the right balance maybe because of fatigue or sleep deprivation. Or if the moment someone hit you at the back of your head and you become dazed and unable to find your footing. How do we react or even perform at these very confusing moments? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about training under confusion and what could one do to overcome the situation.