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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=""]

Mr. Jason Neef is a martial arts practitioner and CEO of Kicksite, a company focused on giving martial arts instructors a platform for their business. It's a really arduous process to earn a blackbelt, especially at the end when you're going through that testing. But when it was done, oh my goodness, without a doubt it was one of the proudest accomplishments of my life. Mr. Jason Neef - Episode 544 A self-confessed martial arts fanboy, Mr. Jason Neef started training at 8 but it was cut short because his family was not keen on him training. However, years later, he went on to train and got his blackbelt. Presently, Mr. Neef is the CEO of Kicksite, an online software that helps martial artists to focus on their art by simplifying how they teach. Listen as Mr. Jason Neef tells his story on how he became a blackbelt and the inspiration behind Kicksite. [app_audio src=""] Show Notes Connect with Mr. Jason Neef at Kicksite.com and get their free template here!

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