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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:

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the fundamental differences between Coaches, Instructors, and Teachers. Differences Between Coaches, Instructors, and Teachers - Episode 573 We are all familiar with the titles of our teachers, coaches, and instructors but are there any substantial differences between those? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the fundamental differences between Coaches, Instructors, and Teachers. Listen to learn more!

Dr. Nikolai Lee is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. Dr. Lee is the Secretary General of the American Hapkido Alliance. My father was special forces army so, he is the headmaster of our school. He is very serious in whenever we train, we train with intent and intensity so that we are prepared for that moment whenever it happens. Dr. Nikolai Lee - Episode 572 It is unusual for a martial arts instructor to be called a doctor but our guest today is not your usual martial artist. Dr. Nikolai Lee has been around Martial Arts since day one. He is the son GM James Faralli and the whole family trained but not him. Dr. Lee didn't want anything to do with Martial Arts but the fateful day of 9/11 has given him an encouragement to finally train so that he can defend himself properly. In this episode, Dr. Nikolai Lee talks about his medical journey and how he started his Martial Arts journey. Listen to learn more! Show Notes In this episode we mentioned Grandmaster James Faralli. You may know more about Dr. Nikolai Lee's work on Instagram and Facebook or at portorangechiropractor.com. Check out his YouTube Channel here.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Ms. Shirley Meier and they talk about Teaching Martial Arts to Non-Neurotypical Students (Autism Spectrum, OCD, ADHD and More.) Teaching Martial Arts to Non-Neurotypical Students - Episode 571 Here is a topic that is proven to be growing in importance every year in Martial Arts. It is Teaching Martial Arts to Non-Neurotypical Students which includes Autism Spectrum, OCD, ADHD, and More. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Ms. Shirley Meier and she talks about her experience in teaching non-neurotypical students, including her son. Can Ms. Meier tell the difference between teaching both neurotypical and non-neurotypical students? Interestingly, ego was a surprising factor in this one. Listen to learn more!

Sensei Erik Johnstone is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. He is the head instructor at the Shindokan Budo New England. We don't get to fulfill our obligations to transmit the art without students coming into the dojo, without students coming to training events. So our very existence in the role of teacher is entirely dependent on the existence of the role of the students. Sensei Erik Johnstone - Episode 570 When your mother finds a way for you to get into the Martial Arts, it makes things a lot easier. Sensei Erik Johnstone has his mother to thank for introducing him to his first martial arts school when he was a kid. A self-confessed avid fan of the 70s show "Kung Fu" starred by David Carradine, his passion for the martial arts grew. Since then, Sensei Erik Johnstone has been a practitioner of traditional and classical Japanese and Okinawan martial traditions for more than 30 years. Presently he is the Chief Instructor of his school Shindokan Budo that has dojos in both Connecticut and Rhode Island. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may find out more about Sensei Erik Johnstone's school at Shindokanbudodojo.com

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about how developing a martial arts curriculum can be done right. Developing A Martial Arts Curriculum - Episode 569 How can one develop a Martial Arts Curriculum? Is it as easy as writing down notes from all the lessons that your Sensei has taught you? Well, Jeremy and Andrew think there's more to it than that because most of us who want to teach already have blackbelt from different disciplines. You also have to think about creating one for the young ones. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about different styles, schools, and how to develop a martial arts curriculum in the right way.

Mr. Daniele Bolelli is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Italy. He teaches in CSULB and Santa Monica College. If all you train for in Martial Arts is to become a good fighter, I think you missed the boat. I think there's much more interesting stuff in terms of personal development that comes from training Martial Arts. Effective technique is certainley impoirtanant but it's not the end-all be-all of it. Mr. Daniele Bolelli - Episode 568 Starting a journey early in the 90s without the internet and relying only on vague descriptions of what Martial Arts Schools offer in the yellow pages, might not be the best motivator at that time. It was not the case for Mr. Daniele Bolelli who just thought, why not? Starting out to train in Italy and then a whole world of Martial Arts Schools was revealed to him as he went to California, Mr. Bolelli had trained with a handful of disciplines and then now focusing on combat sports. In this episode, not only did Mr. Daniele Bolelli spoke about the physical aspect of his training, but he also shared his philosophical side. Listen to learn more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned OneFC fighter Sovahnnary Em and former guest, Tim Cartmell

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about how appropriate force can vary in each person. How Appropriate Force Can Vary - Episode 567 Getting away from an attacker may need you to exert some effort to make the person incapacitated for you to get away or get help. However, how much force is appropriate for you to do that? If you are a healthy 25-year-old or an elderly with a walker, the appropriate force could be subjective. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about how appropriate force can vary in each person depending on the situation and other factors.

Sensei Daniel Kornguth is a martial arts practitioner and instructor based in Vermont. He is a pacifist and an avid punk rocker. For the longest time, I thought that my punk rock ethos was at odds with the essence of the martial arts. And yet I came to understand that, in fact, it is not. Sensei Daniel Kornguth - Episode 566 Coming in having a pacifist mindset and growing up experiencing violence in almost every place, martial arts was not an easy sell for Sensei Daniel Kornguth. A self-confessed punk rocker, it has always been Sensei Kornguth's principle not to resort to violence when dealing with a situation. Listen in as Sense Daniel Kornguth tells us his journey into the Martial Arts, how he faced the challenges of having been diagnosed with ADS, and his experience of opening and closing his own martial arts school. Show Notes

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the martial arts movie from 1989, Best of the Best. Best of the Best (Movie) - Episode 565 The film "Best of the Best" is starred by Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Sally Kirkland, Simon Rhee, and Chris Penn. It's plot basically revolves around the competition of US and Korean Martial Arts teams. In this episode, we got two opposing views from Jeremy and co-host Andrew about how great or bad the film "Best of the Best" is. Listen to find out more!

Senpai Yves Gakunde is a martial artist from Rwanda and now based in New Hampshire. My Sensei Sinzi is someone who I want to become. I want to be someone who practices everyday, no matter where you are, the situation, and the condition you are in, PRACTICE. Senpai Yves Gakunde - Episode 564 Growing up in a country where, at the time, Karate is prohibited to civilians and only the military are allowed is hard if you really like martial arts. Senpai Yves Gakunde grew up in Rwanda where he watched a lot of Bruce Lee and Jean Claude van Damme movies that ignited the passion for martial arts within him. Senpai Gakunde did not have formal training until high school when Karate is allowed to civilians. Senpai Yves Gakunde trained with Sensei Tharcisse Sinzi in Rwanda. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may read more about Sensei Tharcisse Sinzi here

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about why Fights are a Failure of Communication. Fights are a Failure of Communication - Episode 563 Communication is what connects and binds us together, so whenever there's a breakdown in communication, a misunderstanding occurs that almost always leads to a fight not only in bars but especially in relationships. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about why Fights are a Failure of Communication and how can we all avoid to be in this kind of situations.

Mr. Chen Tang is a martial artist and an actor who stars in Bruce Lee's Warrior and Disney's live-action Mulan. I told Shannon Lee to her face, seeing your father (Bruce Lee) made me, for the first time, in America be proud to be Asian Mr. Chen Tang - Episode 562 Bruce Lee is an inspiration to all of us but Mr. Chen Tang admitted that Lee is his inspiration to be a prouder Asian in America. Starring in the live-action Mulan and the series Warrior, Mr. Chen Tang wouldn't have made it into these Hollywood films if it's not for his training with Wushu and Kung Fu. In this episode, Mr. Chen Tang tells why he is passionate about acting and his present and future projects. Listen to learn more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Sherman Augustus (Badlands).

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about whether Learning Martial Arts History Beneficial to Training. Is Learning Martial Arts History Beneficial to Training? - Episode 561 Learning the history of the martial arts you are training in doesn't help you punch or kick. But what happens with your mindset when you learn its history and go in-depth in your training? Does it make a difference? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about whether Learning Martial Arts History Beneficial to Training.

Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and founder at Yang's Martial Arts Academy (YMAA). The taller the growth, the lower you bow. The more you learn, the more you should be humble. Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang - Episode 560 There aren't many guests here in the show who grew up in uniquely difficult situations and our guest is one of them. Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang grew up in wartime where 15 year-olds like him at the time were required to learn martial arts and conditioned to fight whenever required. Later on in his life, Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang found himself studying PhD in America where he started his first martial arts school in the 80s. Presently, he has written over 30 books about Taichi and healing. Listen as he tells us about his books, movies, and Star Wars! Show Notes You can find out more about Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang by going to their website

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Children Training with Adults. Children Training with Adults - Episode 559 Could there be more advantages than disadvantages when children and/or teens train with adults? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams weigh in the issue at hand of children training with adults. Listen as they discuss about special treatments, or the absence thereof, regarding various considerations such as sparring, tournaments, and more.

Sensei Olivia Roney is a Martial Arts practitioner instructor at the Crouching Tigers school in Indiana. I'm somebody who's very optimistic about the future. I feel like the young children that we're raising right now are going to have the ability to completely change the world in the future. Sensei Olivia Roney - Episode 558 Growing up with 7 siblings and raised by a single mom, martial arts is remotely someone's priority. However, Sensei Olivia Roney showed up in the dojo with the will and determination to train, cleaned the dojo to be able to train for free. Today, Sensei Olivia Roney is passionate and optimistic about our children's future. When teaching young children is either loved or avoided by instructors, Sensei Roney built her school around teaching children. Interested? Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may find out more about Sensei Roney's school at www.crouchingtigers.com or reach them on Facebook

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the second Episode of the whistlekick Live Season 2 and he is joined by co-host Andrew Adams. whistlekick LIVE Season 2 (Episode 2) – Episode 557 Today's episode is the second installment for the whistlekick Live Season 2. Jeremy answers questions, reads stories from the listeners, as well as some cool fun games about martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by co-host Andrew Adams and we bring back our first guest, Justin Lee Ford of MartialJournal.com. We have a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff!

Mr. David Liban is a Martial Arts practitioner, filmmaker, and professor at CU Denver's College of Arts & Media. It was just evident to me that Martial Arts is the kind of exercise, the kind of training that, it may not make you live longer but it will give you a better life if you do it for as long as you live. Mr. David Liban - Episode 556 Training in college and then taking a break, and then back at it again. A story that may have been familiar but not common to us is the path that Mr. David Liban has taken. During his break from the martial arts, Mr. Liban worked on his filmmaking and produced films such as Looking For Mr. Miyagi and A Feral World. Presently he is training with Sensei Gary Swain in Denver and he is a film professor at CU Denver's College of Arts & Media. Mr. David Liban has used his filmmaking skills with his training and if you want to know what he did, listen to learn more! Show Notes You can check out his films here: Looking for Mr. Miyagi, A Feral World Other videos mentioned: • Perspectives on Shotokan karate: • Martial Arts and the legal system: • Master Okizaki talks about Funakoshi's cat • Outtake "Karate Heart Attack scene"

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Why Everyone Should Consider Tournaments. Why Everyone Should Consider Tournaments - Episode 555 Tournaments and competitions are divisive topics that make martial artists either excited or mad, teachers either interested or not at all, and schools either go a lot or not ever. There are positives and negatives of joining tournaments but what's certain is the pressure it creates brings out the best and worst of martial artists. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams, who are not strangers to competitions themselves, talk about why everyone should consider tournaments.

Mr. Glenn Murphy is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the founder of NC Systema which is based in North Carolina. I guess my drive to studying Aikido was kind of wanting to study something that worked with refinement and efficiency. I was never going to be like the biggest or the fastest guy out there, it just occurred to me that trying to just learn how to wrestle or box in the skilled way as you can would still probably going to get your head kicked by a very large guy in England at some point. Mr. Glenn Murphy - Episode 554 A lot of us martial artists train with one or two styles throughout our journies however, Mr. Glenn Murphy is an exception. Mr. Glenn Murphy started training as a kid with Judo at a local army camp then followed by a multitude of disciplines such as Karate, Fencing, swordplay, and even went to Japan to become an expert in Aikido. His time with Aikido became numbered and decided to train with Systema and founded NC Systema. Mr. Murphy is a great story-teller and he tells his journey from Judo to Systema in great detail. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about guns and why do they exist in our society. Guns - Episode 553 Why are guns not that important in the traditional martial arts kata? Is there a need to incorporate it with the kata since guns are much of a threat or danger in our daily lives today? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about guns and why do they exist in our society. Listen to learn more! Video: https://youtu.be/HtcMLaE2gY8

Mr. John Molyneux is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and the host of the Success Breeds Success Podcast. He is from the United Kingdom. I've always been quite confident in myself. So, I go along to a Brazilian Jiujitsu class and put a white belt on, be humble, and just get on with it and have some purple belt strangle me out because there isn't any ego in the dojo and in any style. Mr. John Molyneux - Episode 552 There are a few of us who were forced to the martial arts by our parents and eventually liked it but today's guest never liked it as a child only to find himself training as a grown man. Mr. John Molyneux started boxing during his time in the army that instilled discipline in him. Mr. Molyneux then started to train and teach Karate by accident when he found himself looking for a source of discipline after going out of the army. Today, he is a podcaster and he employs that discipline with entrepreneurship. Mr. John Molyneux tells his journey of martial arts from boxing to Muay Thai to Shotokan Karate and many more! Show Notes Check out Mr. John Molyneux podcast, the Success Breeds Success Podcast, and check him on Youtube We mentioned Bruce Lee and the art of Lethwei

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Extreme Martial Arts and it's relevance in competitions. Extreme Martial Arts - Episode 551 Weapons, more athleticism, showmanship, and more can be part of the extreme martial arts competition. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the importance of extreme martial arts and try to debate whether practicality or showmanship is more important. Listen so you can join the discussion!

Miss Robynn Murray is a martial arts practitioner and Iraq war veteran. Her story was featured in the Academy Award-nominated documentary, Poster Girl. There is this idea of rugged individualism in America, where if you can't do it all alone, you're a weak person. Well, no. That's crap! Miss Robynn Murray - Episode 550 Started training in Aikido when she was 14 years old, martial arts never got out of her lifestyle ever since. Miss Robynn Murray had trained with multiple disciplines such as Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as combat grappling when she served in Iraq. Ms. Robynn Murray's time in Iraq is nothing short of interesting. However, she suffered PTSD like most of the soldiers coming from the Iraq war and her story was featured in the Academy Award-nominated documentary, Poster Girl. In this episode, Miss Robynn Murray tells in detail her personal battles with violence, her experience in Iraq, her battle with PTSD, Mental Health, and a whole LOT more. [app_audio src=""] Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned My Favorite Murder Podcast and you can check out the Poster Girl Documentary here.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the importance and relevance of Junior Black Belts Junior Black Belts - Episode 549 The Black Belt is important because it is a standard for measuring the skills of martial artists. However, this standard varies from one school to another where there are junior black belts. The schools give these belts for a variety of reasons including giving as a reward for children so they would not stop training. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talks about how they think about schools giving Junior Black Belts instead of giving it to them when they are in the right age. Listen to learn more!

Professor Zahalea Anderson is a martial arts instructor and practitioner at the Urban School of Martial Arts in Long Beach, CA. Until now, I never made money for myself. It all went back into the dojo. I'm working with kids whose parents were abusive. The dojo became a home and a safe house for them. Professor Zahalea Anderson - Episode 548 Growing up in a household where your father is a martial arts instructor, becoming a martial artist is not impossible. A self-proclaimed "dojo baby", Professor Zahalea Anderson's passion for martial arts came naturally for her. Professor Anderson became an instructor of Jiujitsu and built a dojo herself called Urban School of Martial Arts in Long Beach, CA. However, things took a wrong turn where her dojo was destroyed by a fire this year. Listen as Professor Zahalea Anderson tells the story of her journey into the martial arts. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Dr. Moses Powell

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Mr. Andrew Adams talk about the breaks that they took from their own martial arts journies. Resuming Training After a Break - Episode 547 Taking a break in your training can be a result of different reasons such as vacation, work travel, illness, and a pandemic among others in the long list of possible excuses. How hard is it to resume training if you're out for just a week or even a couple of years? Do you return with guns blazing or take it slow and low key? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Mr. Andrew Adams talk about their experiences in resuming training after a break in their martial arts journies. Listen to learn more!

Dr. Shawna Pandya is a martial arts practitioner, physician, science-astronaut candidate among her other illustrious titles. I had never ever thought that I wouldn't turn down anything for medical school and then the opportunity of going to space came a long. I realized that I wanted to make space part of my life and career. Sometime everything doesn't have to go to plan, as long as you keep your end-goal in mind. Dr. Shawna Pandya - Episode 546 You can get the girl out of the Dojang, but you can't get the Dojang out of the girl. It might just be a joke that Dr. Shawna Pandya tells her friends but it is solid proof of how martial arts is an important part of her life. Dr. Pandya started training at the age of fifteen, it's amazing how she hadn't turned her back to martial arts in spite of having a full list of titles in her bio including being a physician, science-astronaut candidate, and medical executive among others. In this episode, Dr. Shawna Pandya tells us not only her journey to the martial arts, but her journey that could eventually bring her across the skies.

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the first Episode of the whistlekick Live Season 2. We have new segments and surprises! whistlekick LIVE Season 2 (Episode 1) - Episode 545 Today's episode is the first installment for the whistlekick Live Season 2. Jeremy answers questions, including what's the best zombie weapon, 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 first guest, Justin Lee Ford of MartialJournal.com. We have a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff! [app_audio src=""]