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In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk about Why Most Martial Arts School Marketing Sucks. Why Most Martial Arts School Marketing Sucks - Episode 623 What do you value the most? Most of us value our families, our careers, and other important things. We consider these values when we decide on the location of our house, where we send our kids to school, or whether to buy a car or use public transportation. This is the same with Martial Arts school marketing because most of the time, we don't consider what potential students' value the most. In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk about Why Most Martial Arts School Marketing Sucks and what you need in order to do marketing properly.

Mr. Steve Grogan is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Geek Wing Chun Inc. Martial Arts as a whole don't have an end game. It's not like you can say "Oh well, I'm good enough" and then you stop training. So, that is an ever-expanding infinite ocean of possibility. Mr. Steve Grogan - Episode 622 Mr. Steve Grogan has a unique relationship with Martial Arts. He has a deep affinity for teaching Martial Arts which started when he started learning Martial Arts. Presently, Mr. Grogan runs a YouTube channel where people who want to learn martial arts for free. Mr. Grogan also runs a company called Geek Wing Chun Inc. where he provides home-based training courses for those who want to get mack training in Wing Chun, especially in the Pandemic. Listen as Mr. Steve Grogan tells the "why" on his passion for Martial Arts. Show Notes You can find out more about Mr. Steve Grogan's online Wing Chun course on their website at www.geekwingchuninc.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 #5 - Episode 621 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 are some things that we as traditional martial artists can learn from Mixed Martial Arts? If you could invent a Martial Arts based on your favorite animal, how would it look like? Are there too many martial arts in the Olympics? If you could train with anyone in the world, alive or not, who would it be? Will Martial Arts styles still exist in fifteen years?

Sensei Stephen Ferraro is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. He is the founder and lead instructor at the Ferraro Karate & Martial Arts. You have to allow people to experience Karate. Karate needs to kind of grow as we all train into it. It's one of those things that there's no definitive answer to technique, how you do things, and practice. It's all up to the student… Sensei Stephen Ferraro - Episode 620 For someone who started training at a young age, it's kind of special when you still remember the exact date, time, and place of your first training. Sensei Stephen Ferraro still remembers the church basement where he started training as a Karate Kid and Power Rangers-inspired teen just like his peers. Sensei Stephen Ferraro's passion spans over 20 years and he has no signs of slowing down. In fact, he is the founder and lead instructor at Ferraro Karate & Martial Arts in Ontario, Canada. Listen as Sensei Stephen Ferarro tells the story of his journey into the Martial Arts. Show Notes You can find out more about Sensei Stephen Ferraro's school on their website at FerarroKarate.ca

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give us a new segment called How To Fight and they are joined by Craig Wharem. How To Fight Patrick Swayze as Dalton in the Roadhouse (1989) - Episode 619 The film Roadhouse (1989) is starred by Patrick Swayze, Sam Elliott, and Kelly Lynch. It features the life of Dalton (Patrick Swayze) who is a bouncer in a newly refurbished roadside bar who protects a small town in Missouri from a corrupt businessman. Jeremy, Andrew, and Craig discuss how are they going to fight Dalton by analyzing his stance, style, and moves. Listen and join this fun conversation!

Shihan Kendall Buhl is a Martial Arts Practitioner and instructor. He is the founder of the Dojo, Salisbury, Massachusetts. I've always said to my students, to be a martial artist, in particular if you aspire to black belt excellence, what that means is that you should be a person who could move forward under any circumstances… Shihan Kendall Buhl - Episode 618 After a decade of being persistent to train in martial arts, Shihan Kendall Buhl found stillness and focus as a young man who has ADHD. From there, Shihan Kendall Buhl never looked back. Having lived in Asian countries such as China, Taiwan, as well as Hong Kong, Shihan Buhl did not waste any chance to train there. Armed with skills such as Shaolin Kempo, Shihan Buhl comes back to the USA, and later on founded The Dojo with her wife in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Listen to this episode to hear more of Shihan Kendall Buhl's journey.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give their take on the Role of Parents & Family in a Martial Arts Household. Roles of Parents & Family in a Martial Arts Household - Episode 617 The role of the parents usually starts at the time they encourage their child to go and train in Martial Arts. However, there's more to parents' role than bringing their child to the dojo in order for their children to have a successful career in the Martial Arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about some of the mistakes parents does as well as how can parents and family have a positive impact in order for a child to excel in Martial Arts.

Mr. Francis Cordon is a Martial Arts practitioner and the host of A Thousand Exits Podcast. If you're ever going somewhere, make sure you're running towrds something. As a Martial Artist, you have to have ownership of your journey... Mr. Francis Cordon- Episode 616 Mr. Francis Cordon's goal is to foster unity in the Martial Arts community. For Martial Artists to stop 'infighting' and share and collaborate and be happy to be Martial Artists regardless of style and school. To stop feeling entitled to criticize and realize we can help each other and help each other live more fulfilling lives. In this episode, Mr. Francis Cordon tells us his journey to the Martial Arts and his passion for ALL Martial Arts Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee. You can subscribe to Mr. Francis Cordon's YouTube Channel here and listen to A Thousand Exits Podcast.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on when to Stop Bragging About Rank. Stop Bragging About Rank - Episode 615 When people have stars and stripes, they usually tend to be overly proud about it and it's the same with Martial Artists, most of the time. It's not wrong to take pride in our achievements however, there is a thin line between celebrating what you have done and bragging about it. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on when to Stop Bragging About Rank and what ego has to do with it.

Mr. Kris Wilder is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and author from Seattle. My job (as a teacher) is to, as quickly as possible, come to some conclusion of what I believe the student's goals would be and then to feed that. Because if I can feed that, what I can do is to remove fear and anxiety. If I can remove fear and anxiety, then I can take you to a new level where you can find that thing that you didn't know existed… Mr. Kris Wilder- Episode 614 Doing an interview with a podcaster is always fun because it means that anyone can ask a question, anytime. Mr. Kris Wilder certainly lived up to that he made the episode more dynamic throwing great questions to Jeremy. In this episode, Mr. Kris Wilder talks about his fascination with Johnny Quest as a child as well as his passion for teaching Martial Arts. Mr. Kris Wilder is a former competitor on Taekwondo, Judo, and Goju-Ryu Karate. He is teaching Martial Arts at West Seattle Karate Academy, written a couple of books including the 10 Rules of Karate, and hosts his own Podcasts The Back Channel and Martial Arts & Life Podcast. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Iain Abernathy You can reach out and find more About Mr. Kris Wilder on Kriswilder.com or Kriswildercourses.teachable.com or Stickmanpublications.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 #4 - Episode 613 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: Is it true that you don't choose your Martial Arts, it chooses you? How important is it to learn traditional weapons? Should Martial Arts Icons be viewed critically than non-icons? How would you work with a student that just doesn't get it?

Mr. Shannon Hudson is a Martial Arts Practitioner and along with his wife, they've founded 9Round Fitness. All of these high performers are either military or martial artist. So, Martial Arts will help anyone in the business and it has helped me tremendously. Mr. Shannon Hudson- Episode 612 Growing up following his brother's footsteps in Martial Arts has really served him well. Mr. Shannon Hudson, a former Light Middleweight Kickboxing World Champion, grew up watching Kyoshi Kevin Hudson train and compete on the sidelines while in his own Martial Arts journey as well. Mr. Shannon Hudson, a co-founder of the 9Round Fitness, has attributed his confidence in leading an international fitness company to his Martial Arts training. Listen as Mr. Shannon Hudson tells his story on how he transformed into a successful entrepreneur in Martial Arts. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Kevin Hudson and Chuck Norris. Check out 9Round on these platforms: 9Round Twitter, 9Round Facebook, 9Round LinkedIn You may also reach Shannon Hudson on Facebook and LinkedIn

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Martial Arts Freedom. Freedom of Martial Arts - Episode 611 Is there freedom of martial arts? What does it mean for martial artists if there's such a thing? Join the discussion with Jeremy and Adam as they talk about freedom within martial arts and why is it important to preserve its dynamic nature.

Master Instructor Michael Celona is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and owner of the Revolution Martial Arts Institute in Swarthmore, PA. I think when somebody fully grasps a certian set of concepts or certain way of doing things, then they can branch out and see how they might change things and become willing to understand and admit that maybe some things they did was a mistake. Master Instructor Michael Celona- Episode 610 Master Instructor Michael Celona has been training in the Martial Arts for 30 years. Currently holds the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt. Started to train at age 10, where most kids in the said age gradually fade away from Martial Arts, Master Instructor Celona held on in spite of playing other team sport. His main style is Pilsung Moo Do under Grandmaster Young H. Kwon of the Pilsung Martial Arts Association, which Master Celona currently serves as Secretary-General. Master Instructor Michael Celona is the Owner and Master Instructor of Revolution Martial Arts Institute in Swarthmore, PA. Founded in 2012 Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Mr. Iain Abernathy

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give us a new segment called How To Fight and they are joined by Gabe Siu. How To Fight Jeff Speakman as Jeff Sanders in the Perfect Weapon (1991) - Episode 609 The film The Perfect Weapon (1991) is starred by Jeff Speakman, Mako Iwamatsu, James Hong, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. It features the life of Jeff Sanders (Jeff Speakman) and his journey to train Kempo where he uses, later on, to fight against a Korean Mafia. In this brand new segment, Jeremy, Andrew and Gabe discuss how are they going to fight Jeff Sanders by analyzing his stance, style, and moves. Listen and join this fun conversation!

Sensei Mark Parra is a Martial Arts instructor and practitioner who's the founder and Chief Instructor at the House of Champions Academy of Martial Arts. Us as Martial Artists, we do things most of the time for free or because it's right. And many, many generations of martial artists never made money running dojos. The commercial world of dojos, UFC, Machados, the Gracie brothers, and these mega schools all over the world… Those stuffs are not around… Sensei Mark Parra - Episode 608 Having Bruce Lee as an inspiration to be a martial artist is not new to our community, however, being bullied by a girl and breaking an arm after would be unusual. That was the case for Sensei Mark Parra who started out his journey unknowingly walking into the dojo of one of the greats, Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, and there he developed his skills into becoming the founder and Chief Instructor at the House of Champions Academy of Martial Arts. Sensei Parra's dojo has trained many fighters, celebrities, as well as one of the stars in the hit Martial Arts series, Cobra Kai. Sensei Mark Parra has got a lot of stories and he tells them vividly. Listen to find out more! Show Notes You may find out more about Sensei Mark Parra's Dojo at houseofchampions.com

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Volunteer Opportunities at Martial Arts Radio. Volunteer Opportunities at Martial Arts Radio - Episode 607 Martial Arts Radio, or any podcasts for that matter, is not an easy task to do. While you can hear a properly produced episode twice weekly, a lot of things happen behind the scenes. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about volunteer opportunities at Martial Arts Radio and how you can join us in bringing Traditional Martial Arts to everyone. Listen to learn how Andrew started as a volunteer before becoming the show's co-host and more!

Sifu Herbert Maier is a Martial Arts practitioner and chief instructor at the Wang Kiu Wing Chun USA. I realize that just because your eyes see something, it doesn't mean you're making an idea out of it. That was a beginning of my interest in thinking, teaching, and why people learn and don't learn… Sifu Herbert Maier - Episode 606 Similar to past guests of the show, today's guest got the inspiration to train in Martial Arts in the movie Billy Jack. Sifu Herbert Maier admittedly learned that he needed to have self-defense skills the hard way after a mugging incident with a friend on their way back to campus way back in college. The story doesn't end there because when Sifu Herbert Maier found an ad for Wang Kiu's seminar, he immediately decided to come and as the cliche goes, the rest is history. Presently, he is the chief instructor at the Wang Kiu Wing Chun USA where Sifu Maier preserves the Art. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may find out more about Sifu Herbert Maier at https://wangkiuwingchun.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 #3 - Episode 605 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 would be your everyday carry weapon and why? Should cardio be a large part of a black belt test? What skills do you recommend for immediate self-defense use? when do you start branching out after studying your principal martial arts? How would a martial artist do in a zombie apocalypse?

Kyosanim Melanie Gibson is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Author from Forth Worth, Texas. The white belt days can be pretty boring ang tedious too and I don't want to make it sound like it's totally rainbows and unicorns but in that first class, I was sweaty and exhausted but it was great because I got out of my head. That's what I was really looking for. Kyosanim Melanie Gibson - Episode 604 Kyosanim Melanie Gibson started at the age of 10 and stopped at 12 but the 2 years of martial arts left a lingering presence inside her. After battling mental illness throughout her life, Kyosanim Gibson knew she had to return to training in Taekwondo. However, in an unexpected turn of events, a relationship prompted her to return to taekwondo and as she said, the rest is history. Presently, Kyosanim Melanie Gibson' has written a book, Kicking and Screaming, where she talks about her battle against mental illness and her way back to Taekwondo. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Get Melanie Gibson's book: Kicking and Screaming on Amazon.

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are Revisiting Martial Arts Etiquette. Revisiting Martial Arts Etiquette - Episode 603 Etiquettes are different from one school to another although, there are some rules that everyone shares such as bowing. Recently, some etiquette rules have come up and some of them are rather weird. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are Revisiting Martial Arts Etiquette where they unpack some of the important rules that Martial Arts schools employ today. Listen to learn more!

Sensei Matt King is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Shindokan Budo New England. You don't have to be the most skilled person at something to have a positive impact when you're training with other people. Sometimes it's just who you are and what you bring to the floor because— You are the whole YOU that you are…. Sensei Matt King - Episode 602 If you are a kid who wants to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, chances are, you would want to be a martial artist than a turtle. That's exactly what Sensei Matt King did and with his parents' support and some luck, he got into martial arts just fine. Long after countless plastic swords as an attempt to be Leonardo and a couple of transition points, Sensei Matt King now teaches Martial Arts at the Shindokan Budo New England. In this episode, Sensei Matt King recounts his journey to the Martial Arts and a lot more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned a past guest on the show, Sensei Erik Johnstone.

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about a special Martial Journal Announcement with Justin Lee Ford. Martial Journal Announcement - Episode 601 We have an offer that you can't refuse. Well, sort of. Martial Journal and whistlekick Martial Arts Radio have something up their sleeves and it's going to interest you both listeners and readers of Martial Arts content. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about a special Martial Journal Announcement with Justin Lee Ford. Listen to find out more!

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Ando of the Fight for A Happy Life Podcast and Sensei Jaredd of the Martial Thoughts Podcast. Conversations on Martial Arts with Jaredd and Ando - Episode 600 Welcome to the 600th episode of the whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast. What better way to celebrate this milestone than making this special episode with our friends? In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Ando of the Fight for A Happy Life Podcast and Sensei Jaredd of the Martial Thoughts Podcast where they have a little conversation all about the Martial Arts. Listen and enjoy! Show Notes Listen and subscribe to Sensei Ando's Fight for A Happy Life Podcast and Sensei Jaredd's Martial Thoughts Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about Getting Students to Return After Covid Restrictions. Getting Students to Return After Covid Restrictions - Episode 599 You may know that we are on the way to vaccinating most people in the United States against COVID-19 and practically ending the Pandemic unless, of course, you are living under a rock. Most places had tight restrictions making most Martial Arts schools weren't able to open their physical schools, therefore, offering classes online. Hoping there is an end to this Pandemic, how would the reintegration be for students? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about getting students to return after COVID restrictions.

Sensei Seth Adams is a Martial Arts content creator, practitioner, and instructor who teaches in North Carolina. There's so many people who I took Karate with as a kid that reached out to me now that said, "Man, I wish I would've stuck with it, I wish I would've just kept doing it". Once you reached that age, you are kind of heavily influenced by your peers and their thoughts, and then once you become an adult, you realized that none of it matters… And you just wish you just kept doing Karate. Sensei Seth Adams - Episode 598 Having good memories of your training in martial arts makes it so easy to come back to it. Sensei Seth Adams got out of training when he played college football, and returning to training came naturally. In this episode, Sensei Seth Adams tells us his journey how he started training with a memory of watching martial arts movies as a child, getting out of it to pursue his own thing, and then coming back again. This is a fun-filled, pun-filled, joke-filled episode so make sure to listen! Show Notes You may find out more about Sensei Seth Adams on Instagram and Youtube Sensei Seth Adams has a website that you can visit here where he provides online courses for martial arts

Mr. Matt Hoffman is a Martial Arts practitioner and teacher at the Wandering Ministry. I think understanding violence not as something that is just a punch and a kick, but actually everything else that leads up to the violence. The way we speak to each other, the way we hold our bodies infront of each other, the way that we orient ourselves to relationships. These are actually what leads to violence. Mr. Matt Hoffman - Episode 596 There are few martial artists that are willing to go as far as the source of their discipline. Mr. Matt Hoffman developed a passion for martial arts as a young kid which gave him an opportunity to travel and train overseas. As a self-confessed 'nomad', Mr. Hoffman has been on a couple of trips to China and Japan to study where some of the martial arts disciplines were from. There's a lot to unpack in this episode from his journey to the martial arts to his take on violence so, make sure to listen to find out more! Show Notes You may find out more about Mr. Matt Hoffman's work at Wanderingministry.org

In this episode, Jeremy along with Kris Wilder and Jason Brick talk about Choosing a Martial Arts School. Choosing a Martial Arts School (Part 2) - Episode 595 When choosing a Martial Arts school, there are important factors that should be considered. In this episode, Jeremy along with Kris Wilder and Jason Brick talk about these factors that may affect you in Choosing a martial arts school for yourself or your children. This episode is the second of 2 parts and you can find the first part here. Show Notes In Episode 105, Jeremy covered the same subject Know more about Sensei Kris Wilder visit his website: https://kriswilder.com/martial-arts-and-life-podcast/

Dr. Jean Kanokoji is a Martial Arts Practitioner, Instructor, and Special Agent for the US Government. The sport, the philosophy, the kindness, the fact that I'm bowing to somebody who's about to kick my butt or I'm about to choke them out. I'm respecting and thanking them through my bow to allow me to be a better Judoka. Dr. Jean Kanokogi - Episode 594 When Martial Arts is in your blood, you become more natural to it. Dr. Jean Kanokogi was born on the mat, literally and figuratively. Dr. Kanokogi's parents, Ryohei and Rusty, were both pillars of Judo not only in the US but in international competitions. Dr. Jean Kanokogi is a Special Agent for the US General Services Administration, and she teaches martial arts to law enforcers. In this episode, which is nothing short of awesome, Dr. Kanokogi talks about her journey to the martial arts as well as her parents' legacy for Judo. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Ronda Rousey, Kayla Harrison, and Jimmy Pedro To know more about Rusty Kanokogi's, Dr. Jean Kanokogi's mother, contributions to Judo, visit www.rustykanokogi.com Get Dr. Kanokogi's book, Get Up and Fight, on Amazon

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about whether experience and progress are the same. Are Experience and Progress the Same - Episode 593 The question at hand is: what 20 years of experience look like compared to 1 year of experience, 20 times? Is there a difference between the 2 situations or are they exactly the same? With that, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about whether experience and progress are the same. Listen and join the conversation!

Kazuki Hongo is a retired martial arts practitioner of the Japanese art of archery, Kyudo. In highschool, my classmates change every year so we had to introduce ourselves every first day of school. There was this classmate that said I can't be the best player in Kyudo. I think he was joking but that made my heart really motivated and those words kept me pushing myself. Kazuki Hongo - Episode 592 Living life from one country to another, life can change in an instant. Such was the case for Kazuki Hongo, who grew up living in different countries due to his father's work and the thing that kept him connected to his culture was Martial Arts. Living in the US, he learned Karate with his friends, and by reaching middle school, he's in Tokyo trying out for Kyudo, the Japanese art of Archery. Hongo-san joined either because he wanted a sport that he wouldn't run or he wanted to honor and embrace his own culture that he missed half of his life. Join us as we talk about Kazuki Hongo's journey to the art of Kyudo.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on the second Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #2 - Episode 591 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 should the focus be on 3-7-year-old classes How do you think competitions will be after the COVID-19 Pandemic Why do shows that have good martial arts not survive Thoughts on requiring senior students to help teach even during their class time

Shifu Chris Himmel is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Great Bay Taichi and The Dojo. Very often I would tell my beginners classes that Taichi is kind of the great equalizer because it doesn't really matter what you have in your background, such as martial arts, yoga, or nothing, you're all going to be terrible at this when we start out. Shifu Chris Himmel - Episode 590 When you are searching what Martial Arts to train in for the first time, you may probably come across the more popular choice such as Taekwondo, Karate, Kungfu, or Jiujitsu and not really Taichi. Shifu Chris Himmel trained at Kempo at first as a young man however, Shifu Himmel switched to Taichi with his wife. Presently, Shifu Chris Himmel is teaching at Great Bay Tai Chi and The Dojo in the Boston area. Learn to know more about what captivated him in training with Taichi! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang.

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the sixth and final episode of the whistlekick Live Season 2. whistlekick LIVE Season 2 (Episode 6) - Episode 589 Today's episode is the sixth and final installment for the whistlekick Live Season 2. Jeremy answers questions, and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia about the show and martial arts in general or anything under the sun. In this episode, we are trying to live up to the "LIVE" aspect of the show. Although this is the last episode of whistlekick Live, we are going out on a high note and Jeremy packs a lot of punch in this! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff!

Mr. Mike Abell is a martial arts practitioner and a long-time student of the arts. Try to think two steps ahead and see what's going on as opposed to just having a tunnel vision. Mr. Mike Abell - Episode 588 Our usual guests in the show are instructors, high-ranking practitioners, or school owners. Today, we have Mr. Mike Abell, a long-time student of Martial Arts, who is just as passionate as the more well-known guests that we had on the show. Mr. Mike Abell started training in Martial Arts just to have regular exercise in his 20s, but he found out about its mental and physical benefits that kept him training. Mr. Mike Abell's is a story of starting and stopping training as well as training as he age. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Josh Blum as they talk about a fight clip from the film Showdown in Little Tokyo. Showdown in Little Tokyo Fight Clip - Episode 587 In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Josh Blum and they dissect a fight clip from the 1991 film, Showdown in Little Tokyo. The film is starred by Brandon Lee (The Crow), as his first American Film, and Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier, Creed II) and it's about two cops with different cultures and heritage. Listen to learn why this episode is very special!

Hanshi Patrick McCarthy is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and director of the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society (IRKRS). You can tell people anything, but you can't make anyone do anything. I think the idea of showing somebody how to learn seems to be more fruitful in the long run that telling, explaining, or offering what to learn. I think that role for a teacher or a mentor, if you are trying to empower someone, it's kind of nice to let them discover for themselves with a little bit of coaching. Hanshi Patrick McCarthy - Episode 586 With years and years of Martial Arts experience acquired directly from the descendants of the Okinawan Martial Arts in Okinawa, Japan, our guest today needs no introduction. Hanshi Patrick McCarthy, a Canadian who migrated to Japan in the 1980s then presently in Australia, is a pillar of the Traditional Martial Arts having written a lot of books about it such as the Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate, Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Volumes 1 & 2, and many others. In this epic episode, Hanshi Patrick McCarthy delivers an astounding revelation of his journey in the Arts and most importantly, the wisdom that he acquired through years of training. Listen to learn more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Bas Rutten, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris Bill "Superfoot" Wallace Get Hanshi Patrick McCarthy's books on Amazon

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the Career Options for Martial Artists. Career Options for Martial Artists - Episode 585 Every martial arts practitioner can have a career that is completely unrelated to martial arts. One can be a stock market broker, a car dealer, or even a musical instructor. However, there are plenty of career choices for martial artists that are an extension of their martial arts training. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the Career Options for Martial Artists including being a school owner, stuntman, or martial arts instructor and so much more. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Brett Chan is a martial arts practitioner and the fight and stunt coordinator on Cinemax's Warrior. People could say and do to you what they want, you have no control with that. But if you control how you react with everything, you can avoind giving them any energy and power. Someone told me, just get immune to what people do and say to affect your work and it has served me well. Mr. Brett Chan - Episode 584 As a 7-year-old, our today's guest started his journey on finding his own martial arts style through a mixture of everything he's learned. Mr. Brett Chan, as a stunt and fight coordinator, has a lot of films and TV shows under his belt including Warrior, Iron Fist, Snow Piercer, and a whole lot more. In this episode, Mr. Brett Chan talks about his journey to the Martial Arts and its important role in his career. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee, Shannon Lee, and Chen Tang of the TV Series, Warrior

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students? Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students - Episode 583 Every martial arts student is so different that school owners cannot tell how they are going to use their skills outside of class. Say, for example, the events in the hit series, Cobra Kai. If you are a martial arts school owner, do you need to have the knowledge of how your students use their skills? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students? Listen to learn more! Show Notes We mentioned Episode 514 featuring Cobra Kai's Jon Hurwitz

Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and fitness coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. There was always this desire to escape my current condition, rise above it, and become the best version of me because I knew that existed and that it exists for everybody as well. Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh - Episode 570 Scrapping the dream of being a pro tennis player because of doubts about his mental toughness, was really hard for our guest today. However, after seeing Brazilian Jiujitsu in action, it blew Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh's mind because of how one can manipulate another person's body, and from that point forward, he is hooked. Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh developed his mental toughness in martial arts. Presently, he is a martial arts instructor, and fitness coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Know more about Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh's book on Amazon Follow Coach Hassanzadeh on Instagram and YouTube or visit his website at coachsepano.com

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the fifth Episode of the whistlekick Live Season 2 and we are joined by some guests! whistlekick LIVE Season 2 (Episode 5) - Episode 581 Today's episode is the fifth installment for the whistlekick Live Season 2. Jeremy answers questions, and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia about martial arts or anything under the sun. In this episode, we are trying to live up to the "LIVE" aspect of the show and bring you our guests, Jenny and Gabe Siu, and Nathan Porter. We have a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff!

Sensei Aaron Cass is a Martial Arts practitioner and chief instructor at the Portsmouth Aikido in New Hampshire. Aikido sort of demands that you are able to take a potentially violent, dangerous, difficult situation and find a real resolution. I feel like it's a really nice art to practice for something that integrates with my life. Sensei Aaron Cass - Episode 580 Some of us might have started their journey into the Martial Arts when they see their first kata or roundhouse kick but our guest today started when he first saw an Aikido roll. Sensei Aaron Cass' friend demonstrated an Aikido roll and he immediately got into the dojo when he got the chance. Presently, Sensei Aaron Cass is the Chief Instructor at the Portsmouth Aikido, an educational non-profit organization dedicated to practicing and teaching Aikido. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Find out more about Sensei Aaron Cass' school in their website at portsmouthaikido.org

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams is joined by Sergeant Jason Hamilton to discuss the issues on appropriate use of force. ","resolvedBy":"embedly"}" data-block-type="22"> Conversations on Appropriate Use of Force with Sergeant Jason Hamilton - Episode 579 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams follow up on Episode 567 where they talk about the Appropriate use of Force. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams is joined by Sergeant Jason Hamilton, a Vermont law enforce, to discuss the issues and provide a unique perspective from law enforcement on the appropriate use of force. Listen to learn more!

Kyoshi John Payton is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the Director of the American Shobukan Association in Massachusetts. The way things are now, the division, and the things that we have now, at the end of the day, we can still put on our belt and gi. We can all just go train and it doesn't matter who you voted for, the color of your skin, or what religion you have, we all just get together and do our thing. None of those things matter. Kyoshi John Payton - Episode 578 For someone who found out about Martial Arts from a co-worker in a pizza parlor when he's 15, it's amazing to know that he had a long career. Kyoshi John Payton started later than usual but he's developed a passion for martial arts that has got him wanting for more. Kyoshi John Payton had a pretty decorated competitor but when it's time to hang the hat, he went into a quest for more. Kyoshi Payton, who's a good storyteller, tells us his journey to the martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes We mentioned Billy Blanks, Mafia Holloway, Nick Cerio

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A - Episode 577 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: Requirements of testing for 4th dan or Master's Rank Ways to build school morale during quarantine/lockdown Thoughts on instructors being FRIENDS with students Fitness drills and teaching techniques

Sensei Greg Williams is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Kaze Dojo in New Hampshire Kids' classes are typically on Saturday morning and I would show up a little bit hungover. But, these kids would look at me as somebody really special. Eventually, these kids would give me the self-worth that I didn't give myself. That changed my life forever. Sensei Greg Williams - Episode 576 With only 50 bucks and nowhere to go in New Zealand, the concern of getting harassed by gangs turned him to train Martial Arts. Sensei Greg Williams, a self-confessed Wally Jay fan, trained in Jiujitsu in 1988 made a complete turnaround from a life of alcohol and drugs. When Sensei Williams' teacher asked him to teach kids at that time, it would change his life forever. Listen as Sensei Greg Williams tells us how his life changed from being an apple picker in New Zealand to being a teacher and an MMA fighter. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, and Wally Jay

In this episode, Jeremy presents the 4th episode for Season 2 of the whistlekick Live and he is joined by some friends of the podcast! whistlekick Live Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 575 Today's episode is the fourth installment for the whistlekick Live Season 2. Jeremy answers questions, reads stories from you, the listeners, as well as some cool stories about martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy talks about his upcoming novel, Cobra Kai season 3, Master Ken, and many more. Jeremy is joined by Craig Wharem, Lessy Trail, and Ando Mierzwa. We have a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff!

Sensei Nagano Yusuke is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Karate Dojo Waku in Tokyo, Japan. Some traditional Martial Artists hate MMA and I understand that completely. But I think when you hate and like in the emotional level, you are losing a lot of chances. There's always something to learn from other styles. Sensei Nagano Yusuke - Episode 574 Starting off living in the US as a child, this self-confessed "casual" karate practitioner became a full-time martial artist in Japan. Sensei Nagano Yusuke, who once wanted to be a football player, knew he wanted to train in Karate when he went into a Japanese Karate dojo for the first time. Presently, Sensei Nagano Yusuke teaches Karate in Tokyo where they teach online as well as actual classes for people who are visiting Tokyo. Show Notes Know more about Sensei Nagano Yusuke's school at Karateintokyo.com For more information and video content, visit their YouTube Channel here: