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In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Andrew Adams and they talk about their Thoughts on Becoming a Better Instructor. Thoughts on Becoming a Better Instructor - Episode 543 What would it take to become a better instructor? Do you study new ideas or just improve on something that you are not good at? In this special episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Andrew Adams, who is a qualified and experienced martial arts and music teacher, and they talk about their Thoughts on Becoming a Better Instructor. Show Notes You can check out Mr. Andre Adams' episode here.

Miss Valery Brosseau is a martial arts practitioner, a public speaker, and an advocate of mental health and suicide prevention. It's not linear, it's not a straight line, and there are stumbles. What matters is that you pick yourself up. It's not about having a perfect track record, it's about persevering when things get tough. Miss Valery Brosseau - Episode 542 Growing in a family with a lot of brothers, Miss Valery Brosseau did not think twice about following them into Karate training. That would be the start of Miss Brosseau's affinity with martial arts where she would end up training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu. Miss Valery Brosseau would have a few setbacks and it would include mental health problems and a failed suicide attempt. It would prompt Miss Brosseau to become a staunch advocate of mental health and suicide prevention through public speaking and providing workshops. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Episode 455 Connect with Miss Valery Brosseau at valerybrosseau.com and subscribe to her Instagram or Submit the Stigma

In this episode, Jeremy tells us what Martial Artists have learned in 2020 and how can we get through it. What Martial Artists Have Learned in 2020 - Episode 541 The year 2020 hasn't been kind to most of us martial artists because of the effects of the pandemic. It has affected the way we train, the way we conduct classes, and the fact that we are not yet allowed to go to our own martial arts schools. The effects have been devastating both for us and martial arts schools but there are important lessons that this year has taught us. In this episode, Jeremy tells us why he learned this year that training alone sucks and 5 more things that Martial Artists have learned in 2020.

Sensei Fran Vall is a martial arts instructor and practitioner. She stars in the award-winning documentary, Sensei Fran Kicks Ass. If you start a martial art in the country where it had originated, it is pretty amazing. In Tokyo, the mother school of Judo called the Kotokan is there, so needless to say I was ecstatic because I trained there. You're there, you're training all the time, it's like training with God. Sensei Fran Vall and Simone Fary - Episode 450 Sensei Fran Vall started to train in 1959 at the age of 21 but what comes after turns out to be more awesome. In 1972, when Sensei Fran was assigned to Japan for her Foreign Service duty, she trained there for the art of Naginata and she also trained Judo in the Kotokan in Tokyo. Presently, at age 81, she still teaches Judo and ski lessons for her community which is in part the reason why the documentary Sensei Fran Kicks Ass was conceptualized. In this episode, we are also joined by the director/producer, Simone Fary, who did a great work in telling the story of Sensei Fran Vall. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You can connect and find more about Sensei Fran Vall and the documentary here

In this episode, Jeremy talks about What to Do if Your Martial Arts School Shuts Down during these hard times. What to Do if Your Martial Arts School Shuts Down - Episode 539 The COVID-19 Pandemic has closed a lot of establishments both permanently and temporarily, martial arts schools included. So, if this is the unfortunate reality for you, you don't need to give up on your martial arts and see this as an opportunity instead. In this episode, Jeremy talks about What to Do if Your Martial Arts School Shuts Down. Listen in to know some suggestions and advice from a former school owner if ever the situation happens to you.

Professor Mark Reding is a martial arts practitioner, Head Professor, and founder at the Reding Martial Arts in Texas. Life is about learning. We as martial artists are fortunate that we are in an art that we can always learn in. Professor Mark Reding - Episode 538 For a person who has no interest in any sports, doing martial arts is way out of his priorities let alone go to class with his dad. However, Professor Mark Reding was asked by his dad to come with him on a karate class and the moment he stepped foot on the dojo, he knew he will be doing martial arts for the rest ofo his life. Professor Reding knew he will be teaching so at the age of 19, skipping college, he went to have his own school and he never looked back since. Professor Reding is the founder at the Reding Martial Arts in Texas and aside from Karate, he trained with several other styles in martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may check out Professor Mark Reding's school at RedingMartialArts.com

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the twelfth Episode of the whistlekick Live. We have new segments and surprises! whistlekick LIVE (Episode 12) - Episode 537 Today's episode is the twelfth installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. 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 have new segments and a a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff!

Sensei Lorenzo Sandoval is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the head instructor at the Ageless Martial Arts in Las Vegas. Human movement is what I'm really big on because everyone is different. everyone is going to fight differently. There is no right or wrong style. Sensei Lorenzo Sandoval - Episode 536 Growing up in a tough home, Sensei Lorenzo Sandoval had to live his childhood as an undisciplined child but everything changed when he learned martial arts. Training for up to 8 hours, Sensei Lorenzo Sandoval started training under his Uncle, who has a lineage of Gichin Funakoshi and one of the first Shotokan Karate practitioners in Las Vegas. Presently, Sensei Sandoval is the head instructor at the Ageless Martial Arts in Las Vegas, he's a successful photographer, and he is creating a video game. If these interests you, listen to the episode! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned the movie Sandlot and Brannon Belizo You can reach Sensei Lorenzo Sandoval on LorenzoSandoval.com for his photography, AgelessKarate.com for his school, or find him on social media using @agelessmartialarts

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of friendship in Martial Arts training and lifestyle. Friendship - Episode 535 How important is friendship in your Martial Arts life? Is it a matter of not getting hurt or hurting others in drills or sparring? Friendship in the martial arts is more than that and it involves emotions and being vulnerable. Listen as Jeremy talks about his friendships in martial arts and how it transformed him both as a martial artist and a person.

Mr. Matt Stait is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and a best-selling author. He is founder at the Modern Samurai Martial Arts Academy. It's really interesting that somebody with a good foundation in one art, I think, will have a much easier time understanding other arts because the fundamentals remains the same. Mr. Matt Stait - Episode 534 Growing up in a difficult upbringing where he lost his father through suicide, martial arts was there to inspire him and make him curious about training. Mr. Matt Stait tried Judo and Boxing but eventually he found Karate and stuck with it. Presently, he is the founder at the Modern Samurai Martial Arts Academy in the United Kingdom. Mr. Stait also trained on Krav Maga and Kapap. He is also an Amazon best-selling author of a couple of books including the Modern Samurai. Listen as Mr. Matt Stait talks about his journey into the martial arts! Show Notes Check our Mr. Matt Stait's books here: Modern Samurai, Journey Up The Mountain

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how tearing each other down hurts us all and how we can be better as martial artists How Tearing Each Other Down Hurts Us All - Episode 533 When an outsider is interested training in martial arts asks for recommendations, the response of the people in martial arts usually pulls other school or style down. Like a car salesman, we are likely to drive outsiders further out. For a dedicated martial artist, this could be something that is so concerning. In this episode, Jeremy talks about how we can avoid tearing each other down and be a better martial arts community.

Sensei Ron Kluger is a martial arts practitioner and instructor based in Israel. He's the head of Karatedo International. In my opinion, to be a fine martial artist is one thing and to be a fine teacher you need both. You need to be a fine technician and a fine teacher. You need to Invest in both important factors. Sensei Ron Kluger - Episode 352 When you talk about Israeli martial artist, you would immediately think about Krav Maga. For some reason, Sensei Ron Kluger is not one of those for a simple reason that when he was starting at 12 years old, Judo was the only one available for him to train on. Sensei Ron Kluger found himself training in a good dojo and trainer that's why he never went back. Presently, he is the Head of Karate Do International and Rector at the International Budo Academy. We had a lot of international martial artists in the show and Sensei Ron Kluger is definitely one of the best. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may find more about Sensei Ron Kluger below: Rony Kluger Facebook Karate Do International International Budo Academy IBSSA Israeli System of Military Self Defense

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the difference between having martial arts as a hobby or as a lifestyle Martial Arts - Lifestyle vs Hobby - Episode 531 Martial arts is either a lifestyle or a hobby for most of us. Doing martial arts as a hobby is perfectly fine however, if you are living a martial arts lifestyle, how is your training come with you into the world? How does it impact your choices? In this episode, Jeremy talks about the difference between having martial arts as a hobby or as a lifestyle. If you want to dig in deeper, listen to learn more!

Sensei Andy Sloane is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who have taught in every Navy Station where he was assigned. He is currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I always tell my students, I feel you are far more likely to fall down in your life than you already have doing those martial arts techniques... Sensei Andy Sloane - Episode 530 Steven A. "Andy" Sloane, A.S., is a native of Shreveport, LA. His introduction to the martial arts began with judo in January 1991 while in middle school. On November 1, 1993, as a freshman in high school, he began training in Isshin-ryu karate under Harvey L. Kennedy. Kennedy was his primary instructor until November 2000, but he also briefly trained under Robert Kristensen (1994-1995) and Jared Blackwell (1999-2000) while living in Texas. Since November 2000, Sloane has trained directly under Ed Johnson, a first- generation student of Isshin-ryu's founder. Sloane moved to the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area at the end of May 1994, completing high school in McKinney, TX (1997) and receiving his Associate of Science degree from Collin College (2000).

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the early morning show on YouTube, the First Cup Revisiting First Cup - Episode 529 Every morning in the last two years, Jeremy goes live on youtube for his very first cup of coffee in the day to talk about martial arts and anything under the sun. Looking back, the show has a following although it's not as big as Martial Arts Radio. In this episode, Jeremy talks about how the show was conceived and why you should start watching the First Cup every morning. Listen to learn more!

Sensei Chris Chase is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the President of The Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association. Nobody has all the answers. That's what makes Karate masters so special. It's not that they're superhumans, it's that they're humans. They have the same challenges and setbacks that everybody else does but it's how they deal with it. Sensei Chris Chase - Episode 528 In the 1970s when martial arts' popularity is still in its infancy and judo was the more popular, you hear about karate only from your friends or relatives. Sensei Chris Chase heard a story from his brother about a small Japanese martial artist and he trained karate from that moment on. Presently, he succeeded in the leadership of The Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association from Master Angi Uezu. How Sensei Chris Chase found his first karate training? Listen to find out more! Show Notes Learn more about the Isshinryu Sunsu form here Check out Sensei Chris Chase's Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the eleventh Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 11) - Episode 521 Today's episode is the eleventh installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. 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 have a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff!

Mr. Jason Brick is a martial arts practitioner, a successful Journalist, and a host of an upcoming podcast! I like that experience from martial arts that being told over and over again; "That's not right, do it again." In a way, I know my Sifu wasn't' angry with me, I was just doing it wrong and I was expected to fix it. It absolutely contributed to my success as a journalist and also my success as a parent and spouse. Mr. Jason Brick - Episode 526 The influence of our parents is monumental to children and that case is true for our guest today. Mr. Jason Brick was influenced by his father, who has an affinity for wrestling, to start training in 7th grade. Being exposed to wrestling first, Mr. Brick transitioned to Kempo without any complications. Mr. Brick's dedication to the martial arts also enabled him to become the best journalist and father that he can be. As a father, he is a staunch advocate of a safe home that's why he created the upcoming Safest Family on the Block Podcast that talks about protecting the family with our martial arts skills. Listen as Mr. John Brick talks about his life and journey to the martial arts! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes Check out Mr. Jason Brick's upcoming Podcast Facebook page

In this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Jenni Sui and Sensei Jason Hoard about Martial Arts Programs for Homeschool Students Martial Arts Programs for Homeschool Students - Episode 525 As the COVID-19 Pandemic is seen to stay for a while, homeschooling is being considered by most parents to avoid getting their children infected. So in this episode, we invite returnee Sensei Jenni Sui and new on the show, Sensei Jason Hoard. They are both experienced when it comes to homeschooling and teaching martial arts to homeschooled students. Listen as they dive in on their experiences with homeschool and how feasible it is to teach martial arts to homeschooled kids. Show Notes Check out Sensei Jenni Sui's Episode here and check a related episode here

Hanshi Alan Libby is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Ko Koro Kempo and founder at the Kwoon Karate Academy of Self-defense People walk into the door, they're not going to tell you what they need right off quick. They don't even know you. So you have to get over that getting to know them because you don't want to teach them the wrong thing to do. Hanshi Alan Libby - Episode 524 It is always a pleasure to have in the show a person who started training when very few people trained as kids, which means Martial Arts is deeply rooted within them and basically has trained their whole life. Hanshi Alan Libby is one of those people who lived in the Blood & Guts era and have seen martial arts evolve right in front of them. Eventually, Hanshi Libby established Kwoon Karate Academy of Self-defense in New Hampshire. Listen in as Hanshi Alan Libby tells us his journey in time-travel like fashion especially his profound experience switching from taekwondo to Kempo. Show Notes Find out more about Hanshi Alan Libby's school, Karate Academy of Self-defense

Unknown Speaker 0:01 What if I told you that all combat sports are based on the same biological principles, and most people are preparing for them the wrong way. Unknown Speaker 0:20 I'm actually going to lay out for you, the science and the training that will help you achieve the best results. Whether you're talking about boxing, or grappling, or some kind of mixed combat, even contact point sparring. It's all based on the same biological processes within the human body. I'm going to show you and then I'm going to tell you how you can make your training more appropriate regardless of what discipline you train, and what combat or competition you're involved in. It doesn't matter whether you're talking about boxing or mixed martial arts. Judo jujitsu, karate Taekwondo, point sparring, full contact, Olympic. It's all roughly the same. When you look at it from a physiology perspective, the same biological processes exist for all of us. And I'll prove it to you. Take a look at any fight any combat, whether it's staged or real, whether it's in a competition or on the street, you will see a lot of buildup and a lot of fade out followed by these very small increments of flurries. Those flurries are generally 10 seconds or less. As we get to higher levels, we start to see them sometimes push a little bit beyond that. But it doesn't matter what you're looking at. It's all roughly the short flurries followed by sustained moderate intensity Why? Because of the way the body processes energy. Take a look at Take a look at anything that we do athletically, we cannot maintain the highest intensity training or output for more than about 10 seconds. And this is rooted in science. If you take a look at strategies, they don't account for this, if you take a look at training, it doesn't account for this. Very few people in the world in any athletic pursuit, are utilizing the understanding of these scientific principles to perform their best and get a leg up on their competition. Here at whistle kick, we've developed a program that not only does that but it does it from a perspective that is realistic and rooted in scientific fact, much of the time, individuals are training for their competitions or their testings, or anything that requires this high intensity output. Wrong, just plain wrong and I can prove it to you Have you ever prepared for a competition or a some kind of intense event where you've gone out and run eight 910 minute miles for hours, you build up that moderate intensity base of cardiovascular fitness, and then you get into the ring. And it all falls apart. Because the moment you step up with that high intensity, your body can't handle it. Now, some people say, Oh, well, it's nerves. It's anxiety. It's not it's science. The body processes energy in different ways, depending on the intensity level. When you go out and you run or you bike or you do something at that moderate intensity, that is conditioning you to be better at moderate intensity output. High Intensity output, actually utilizes energy in the body completely differently. In order to perform in that way, you have to train in that way. So this is where high intensity interval training comes in. And this is why it's been so successful for so many people in combat sports. But there's a downside to that. If you do it every day, it can cause injury, it can actually set you back from fights. I've seen plenty of people across different athletic pursuits Unknown Speaker 4:23 perform poorly, because they trained too hard. So what's the solution? The solution is mixing it up. Because guess what, all combat sports require mixing it up. You've got that high intensity level, and then a more moderate intensity level. And you've got to train for both and you have to train for both differently. But what if I told you that your moderate intensity work could actually be sustaining to induce recovery to make your high intensity training less injurious to your body and set you up for success? There's a way to do that. And we have it. I'll be the first one to tell you the things that we've put together. They're not revolutionary, but no one's talking about them, especially within the realm of combat sports. We've taken some principles that exist that are understood that are even coached in various fitness disciplines, especially at high levels, like the Olympics, or in fitness pursuits, like CrossFit. They're talking about these things. And we've taken some of these principles that best apply to martial arts and combat sports, and brought them into a simple five week program that will help you prepare for anything, whether it's a full contact fight, whether it's the next testing at your martial arts school where you need to do a lot of sparring. It doesn't matter what it is, the biological processes are the same. And by digging in and fully understanding the science, we have constructed a program that will reduce your risk of injury and better prepare you. There is no ot

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Craig Wharem where they talk about How Martial Arts Schools Can Survive COVID-19 How Martial Arts Schools Can Survive COVID-19 - Episode 523 Learning martial arts is a great thing but teaching and giving back to the school where you learned martial arts as a young person is truly fulfilling. Sensei Craig Wharem did that and everything looks great until the COVID-19 Pandemic spread all over the world. In this episode, Sensei Craig Wharem tells us the experience where he and 137 students quarantined for COVID-19 and got back with 131 students. Listen to know more about their story as Jeremy and Sensei Wharem talk about How Martial Arts Schools Can Survive COVID-19.

Sayagyi David Osborne is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Professional Self Defense Training Systems 9 in Cincinnati, Ohio Thinking is above all of the weapon systems in Bando. You can be the most devastating fighters out there, but if you can't think yourself out of a given situation, then whats the point? Sayagyi David Osborne - Episode 522 Being selected to join an exclusive and rare martial arts discipline is nothing short of amazing. Sayagyi David Osborne is a practitioner and instructor of a rare martial art discipline called Bando. Prior to that, Sayagyi Osborne is a young man who had the joy of watching his hero, Bruce Lee, and reading magazines before going into his journey into the martial arts. Listen as Sayagyi David Osborne talks about Bando and how it was brought into the United States. Show Notes You may check out Sayagyi David Osborne's School here

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the tenth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 10) - Episode 521 Today's episode is the tenth installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. 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 have a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot of surprise announcements, some Chuck Norris jokes and more!

Kaiden Gad is a martial artist and a sword instructor who help founded the Western Circle of Sword Fighters in California. I wanna say that I perhaps had the best dojo in the world. Because living in Connecticut, I had a beach, mountains, forest open area, places to climb and jump, balance, train. We used everything like it was our dojo, everything that we could. Kaiden Gad - Episode 520 Love to fight may not be the usual reason why a kid joins martial arts but however, Kaiden Gad love to win made him better at it. When he saw his first sword, Kaiden Gad fell in love instantly which he describes as magical. Later on, when he moved to California, Kaiden Gad helped found the Western Circle of Sword Fighters which is born out of the desire to enter into sword competitions and for a truly new full contact Kenjutsu form. Listen as we talk about Kaiden Gad's journey and how his hometown helped him become the martial artist he is today. [app_audio src=""] Show Notes You may check out the Western Circle of Sword Fighters, as well as his novel The Curse of Raven's Rose Keep on Amazon.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about Creating Habits, it's advantages, and why is it challenging. Creating Habits - Episode 519 Creating a habit can be challenging for everyone but how can it be achieved can be summed into; frequency and consistency. In this episode, Jeremy talks about creating habits and shares his experience about he creates his own habits. Listen in to know what's the huge mistake that everyone makes when it comes to creating habits.

Emily Kwok is a martial arts practitioner, master instructor, and founder at the Princeton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If I'm trying to be an instructor, that is a very different skillset from being a practitioner. When I am a business owner combined with an instructor and I am looking at the experience of a new student versus a competitor, I try to sympathize and cater to their needs and bring myself to their level. So, then I can understand what they're going through and they too can jump on board and enjoy what it is that we do. Emily Kwok - Episode 518 Our guest today tells us her journey that's very unusual for a martial artist. Emily Kwok started later than most of us and she started training in boxing first before martial arts because of the movies Ali and Girl Fight. She later then trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that prompts her to compete and build her own school. Emily Kwok was also motivated to compete because she wanted to train with women like her. In this episode, Emily Kwok tells us a lot about her story such as what happens when you go to a BJJ class for the first time and more! Show Notes Check out Emily Kwoks's martial arts school at www.princetonbjj.com

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of competitions and how virtual competitions fare during these times. Virtual Competitions - Episode 517 Many events and competitions for martial arts have been canceled and rescheduled at a later date due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. As the world is quite unsure of the time we can all go back to our normal lives, we have to adapt and one of those measures is online classes and virtual competitions. It's mainly done with the submission of a video or live feed in order to gauge skills. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the good and the bad of virtual competitions and how it looks like in the future.

Expert Instructor Raz Chen is a martial art practitioner and instructor of Krav Maga and he is from Israel. I believe that training doesn't have to only be physical. I can be an awareness of your health and nutrition. Staying hydrated, taking care of your mental health, meditation, rest, and recovery. I think it's doing things with balance and not too much. Expert Instructor Raz Chen - Episode 516 The similarities of Krav Maga and Capoeira is almost non-existent aside from it's both martial arts. Expert Instructor Raz Chen learned Capoeira first before going full-time on Krav Maga. He loved the musical and rhythmic elements of the former and the pragmatic and military style of the latter. When Expert Instructor Chen learned Krav Maga through his brother, he never stopped and became an instructor himself. He currently teaches classes and seminars for army, police, and civilians in topics like counter-terrorism, rape prevention, Krav Maga instructor certification, Krav Maga combat, and fitness. Listen to learn more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Imi Sde-Or, the founder of Krav Maga. Check out our episode about Krav Maga here.

In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer a controversial question: Is Martial Arts Inherently Sexist? Is Martial Arts Inherently Sexist - Episode 515 In the spirit of spreading traditional martial arts all over the world, it's important to talk about the role of women. What could be the reasons why women are less likely to participate in the martial arts than men? In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer is martial arts inherently sexist or it's just a question of leadership and lack of role models? Listen in and join the conversation!

Mr. Jon Hurwitz is an actor, film director, producer, and part of the cast of the legendary movie, The Karate Kid When there's that many people who loves something, a movie like karate kid, you're going to watch it over and over gain over the years, it's ingrained in your life in a major way and you think about it in all sorts of different ways. So it's not surprising that many people across the world would have examined the Karate Kid and thought about it in a different kind of way. Mr. Jon Hurwitz - Episode 514 Our guest today needs no introduction because most of you might know him already. Mr. Jon Hurwitz is part of the legendary film The Karate Kid. Mr. Hurwitz, aside from being an actor, is a director, producer, and writer of some famous comedy films like Harold and Kumar, American Reunion, and more. Presently, he is part of the "sequel" of The Karate Kid that is shown on Youtube Premium, Cobra Kai. Liste now to learn more about Karate Kid and Mr. Jon Hurwitz's journey. Show Notes You can check out Mr. Jon Hurwitz's IMDB page and the Karate Kid episode here

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the growing opportunity for Martial Arts in Homeschooling Coming Opportunity for Martial Arts in Homeschooling - Episode 513 Homeschooling has been around for decades and we see that the trend might be climbing towards it. As an observation, homeschooled children have a lot more flexible school day activities and that's where the opportunity for martial arts to come in. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the growing opportunity for Martial Arts in Homeschooling and how martial arts school owners and instructors can benefit from it. Listen to learn more!

Shihan Charles Garrett is a practitioner and instructor of Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate-do based in California. To me, martial arts is the best thing to keep us from having to get in a fight because our energy tells us automatically where the disturbance is. On the other hand, we have a requirement of being a guardian because when you really master the martial arts, you truly become a guardian of where you live. You have to learn to protect those that need to be protected because they don't have their own ability. Shihan Charles Garrett - Episode 512 If you're going to learn martial arts for the first time in a military setting, you're in to get the real pain. Shihan Charles Garett learned martial arts through his drill Sargeant while stationed in Japan and eventually studying under Grandmaster Hohan Soken. Presently, Shihan Garett is a gatekeeper of the art of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate-do and he founded an organization for it; Soken Hohan's Orthodox Karate-Do Association. Listen in as Shihan Charles Garett shares his journey to the martial arts, how he ended up studying in Okinawa, and imparts the wisdom of a lifelong practitioner. Show Notes In this episode we mentioned Shihan Mike Sartwell and Grandmaster Hohan Soken Learn more about NIMMA here

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the ninth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live entitled: We Have More That Binds Us Than Divides Us Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 9) - Episode 511 Today's episode is the ninth installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia. In this episode, we have a new segment where we talk about martial arts in the news. Listen to find out a lot of surprise announcements and more!

Ms. Shirley Meier is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. She is an author of science fiction and fantasy from Canada. The difference between a soldier and a warrior is that a soldier just does what they're told, trusting the chain of command. A warrior makes their own decisions. Is this worth fighting over? Is this worth going to hell for? Ms. Shirley Meier - Episode 510 Most of us learned martial arts because we need self-defense but there are some who learned for a whole different reason. Ms. Shirley Meier learned martial arts because she needed it for the novel she's writing at the time and as the cliche goes, the rest is history. Today, she is still writing novels and teaches karate for free. The discussion in this episode touches a lot of topics so listen to learn more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes Find more about Ms. Shirley Meier on her Wikipedia page. In this episode, we mentioned Mr. Teel James Glenn.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the newest addition to whistlekick's training programs, the Speed Development Program Speed Development Program - Episode 509 Speed is an important part of martial arts and it works for physical training too. However, there are close to zero materials for speed training in the martial arts that are available in the market today. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of speed training, what are the advantages, and more importantly, how this program was put together. If you are ready to be faster not only your feet but on every movement, listen to learn more about the Speed Development Program!

Sensei Darryl Vidal is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of different styles. He's teaching the Vidal Kenpo program. I think the more important thing less than the fact that that's what Bruce Lee did was that they're all great systems to offer and mixing them together is very rewarding and practical to some extent. It is definitely part of my whole Karate make up. Sensei Darryl Vidal - Episode 508 Having been exposed to Eskrima, a Filipino art of stick fighting, at a young age, Sensei Darryl Vidal developed a fascination with the martial arts. As his brother learned karate, he would also train alongside him that gave him an affinity to it. Sensei Vidal went on to train, participate in competitions, and eventually landing a role in the original Karate Kid movie. Sensei Darryl Vidal had a lot of stories from where he came from so make sure to listen to this episode! Show Notes You can check out Sensei Darryl Vidal's IMDB page here

In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer a question from a listener about Fights to the Death Fights to the Death - Episode 507 From video games to team sports to Hollywood movies, how obsessed people are with violence? In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer a question about Fights to the Death which includes some of America's most beloved sports from MMA to Boxing fights to American Football as well as one of the best selling video games. Listen and join the conversation!

Mr. Jack O'Halloran is a Martial arts practitioner, former boxer, and actor who became famous for his role in the original Superman films. Bruce would go down into neighborhoods knowing that people are going to mug him. He would take guns off guys and I told him, "Bruce, you can't do that kind of stuff, these kids will shoot you..." And he said "Nah, they ain't fast enough.." Mr. Jack O'Halloran - Episode 506 Mr. Jack O'Halloran grew up in a tough background. Because of his father's work, Mr. O'Halloran learned the art of Pa-kua from a master from China. Later on, he went to Philly to pursue a career in boxing wherein he battled the Hall of Famer George Foreman. As Mr. Jack O'Halloran sets his boxing career aside, he then pursued an acting career. He became famous for his role in the original Superman films as the villain, Non. From his acting career to the New York mobs, Mr. O'halloran has a lot of stories to tell so listen to know more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee. Check out Mr. Jack O'Halloran's IMDB page.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about what's happened with whistlekick in this pandemic and what's in store in the next year The Next Year - Episode 505 Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic that shattered the global economy into pieces, there are things to be thankful for here at whistlekick. Incidentally, just when the global quarantine is starting, we've released our hot selling Strength and Conditing Program that kept us in shape through these tough times. Most importantly, the podcast that you love never ceased publishing episodes. Listen to this episode and learn more about the current state of whistlekick and what's in store in the next year.

Kwang Jang Nim C.M. Griffin is a practitioner and instructor of the Korean art of Hwa Rang Do in Cincinnati, Ohio You think you know but you don't, you can't do XYZ. Sometimes it's good to let the student put their head in the fire and get burned. Professor Powell used to say, pain is a wonderful teacher because you will not forget the pain and you will always remember the lesson it taught you. Kwang Jang Nim C.M. Griffin - Episode 504 Watching the Green Hornet as a kid sounds normal, but for martial artists, it was a treat. Kwang Jang Nim C.M. Griffin first saw Bruce Lee's Cato and he started to have a passion for martial arts. Trained by his uncle, his journey to the martial arts is not the easiest as he only had the chance to train full-time later in his teen years. Kwang Jang Nim C.M. Griffin also had to return to a white belt in the same style wherein he is already a black belt. Later on, he made a career in Television and Movies using his skills in martial arts. If you think it's awesome, listen to this episode and learn more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Teel James Glenn, Victor Moore, Moses Powell

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the eighth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 8) - Episode 503 Today's episode is the eighth installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia. Listen to find out a lot of surprise announcements and more!

Mr. Burton Richardson is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Jeet Kune Do Unlimited There is a certain confidence that you might have had and all of a sudden you're questioning; this doesn't feel like it did in the dojo, what's going on here? There's this psychological process that we go through when we're suddenly confronted with an assault, sudden violence, and threats, usually our first thought is is this really happening? Episode 502 - Mr. Burton Richardson When you say you will do martial arts for a year before college, others won't last and others will do it for life. Mr. Burton Richardson did the latter. Mr. Richardson, whose favorite TV character is Kato, trained in martial arts as opposed to studying his pre-med course. He both trained with Guro Dan Inosanto and trains others himself as well. Being abducted as a kid, Mr. Burt Richardson has a deep and personal motivation in teaching martial arts and self-defense. Listen to find out more about Mr. Burt Richardson. Show Notes In this episode, wee mentioned Guro Dan Inosanto and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the Future of Martial Arts in the aftermath of the current COVID19 pandemic The Future of Martial Arts - Episode 501 The question now is how would martial arts all over the world look like in the future. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the future of martial arts. He shares his top 5 predictions on how martial arts would turn to be in the post-COVID19 world. Listen and join the discussion!

In this episode, our guests answer: What Advice Would You Give Martial Artists 100 Years from Now? What Advice Would You Give Martial Artists 100 Years from Now? - Episode 500 In our 500th episode, we've invited our friends and former guests of the show to take part in this special episode. They answer the question: What Advice Would You Give Martial Artists 100 Years from Now? We have plenty of guests who participated so, listen, or watch to find out! https://youtu.be/X7CJ4gfA6u4

In this episode, as we look onto episode 500, Jeremy looks back on the Last 5 Years of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio The Last 5 Years - Episode 499 It's been 5 years ago when the very first episode of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio was published and now we are 1 episode away from the 500th. In this episode, Jeremy looks back on mistakes, accomplishments, experiences, and how martial arts radio changed his life. He gives his personal account on what happens behind the curtain and reveals the people who bring you whistlekick Martial Arts Radio. Listen to find out more!

Mr. Richard Bejtlich is a martial arts practitioner and student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Team Pedro Sauer I don't want them thinking that they need to cut my head off in order to prove how good they are. I need a different sort of culture. Mr. Richard Bejtlich - Episode 498 When you thought as a kid that your friend is a ninja, you would want to become one as well. Mr. Richard Bejtlich's fascination with martial arts did not materialize until he was a cadet in the Air Force Academy. He started boxing and then got into judo, karate, and the rest is history. Mr. Bejtlich is a distinguished I.T. guy and he holds a lot of white belts on different disciplines. Listen to this episode if you want to know more about Mr. Richard Bejtlich's journey and how he ended up with a lot of white belts. Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned former guest Stephan Kesting, legend Bruce Lee, and the book A Killing Art by Alex Gillis

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the seventh Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 7) - Episode 495 Today's episode is the seventh installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia. Listen to find out a lot of surprise announcements and more!