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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!

Sifu Georgeanne Verigan is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the White Dragon Martial Arts of New Hampshire. She is a nationally certified acupuncturist. If I do find another teacher, I'm willing to be a humble student. I went into every school that I went into as a white belt. I didn't go in and said I'm a black belt in Kempo, no. I went in and said, I'd like to train. Sifu Georgeanne Verigan - Episode 494 For someone who started her journey in the martial arts later than usual, Sifu Georgeanne Verigan has accomplished more than a handful who started at an earlier age. Sifu Verigan, who trained to have something to do in her free time, has been teaching in her own schools and has been inducted into the World Martial Arts and the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Presently, Sifu Georgeanne Verigan is an instructor at the White Dragon Martial Arts of New Hampshire. Listen to learn more about the journey of Sifu Verigan! Show Notes You can find more about the White Dragon Martial Arts of New Hampshire on their website.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Ando and Sensei Jaredd for an edition of Super Podcast. Super Podcast with Ando, Jaredd, and Jeremy - Episode 493 Today's episode is the first-ever Super Podcast for whistlekick Martial Arts Radio where 3 hosts from 3 different podcasts come together. Jeremy along with Sensei Ando and Sensei Jaredd answers questions and reads stories from you, the listeners, as well as talking about some really interesting topics. Listen to find out more!

Mr. Mike Crooks is a martial arts practitioner in a couple of disciplines including Karate. He is a stage-4 cancer survivor. I've always practiced every single day what I've learned to some degree. There's not a day that's gone by that my hands aren't moving, my legs aren't kicking, thinking of a throwing technique or what have you. Mr. Mike Crooks - Episode 492 If your father is a 2nd-degree black belt, most likely is you are born into martial arts. Mr. Mike Crooks started playing around the dojo with his father and eventually started training up until today. For Mr. Crooks, constantly training in martial arts keeps the mental and physical aspects of a person always in-tune. However, a life-changing event would make him fight another battle as he was diagnosed with cancer. Listen to Mr. Mike Crooks as he tells us his journey and the story of his fight against cancer.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of your strength and conditioning program to your progress in Martial Arts. Strength and Conditioning Program - Episode 491 Maintaining our strength and conditioning especially with the situation we are in today, is very important for our martial arts training. In this episode, Jeremy introduces the newest offering of whistlekick which is the Strength and Conditioning Program. If you are interested to know more or top sign up, listen to learn more about whistlekick' Strength and Conditioning Program.

Dr. Sanko Lewis is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Taekwondo and Hapkido. He teaches in South Korea and South Africa. People often think that the reason why the karate punch comes from the hips straight to the target is strategic because the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. But, it could very much be purely aesthetic and not strategic. Dr. Sanko Lewis - Episode 490 In this episode, we are immediately faced with the question of how a South African ended up living and teaching taekwondo in South Korea? Dr. Sanko Lewis grew up watching kung fu movies of Jet Li and Bruce Lee. He initially wanted to learn kung fu but he found taekwondo instead because it was the only thing available in his country back then. Presently, he is now living in South Korea where he got his PhD in Taekwondo and he teaches ITF Taekwondo. Listen to learn how his journey ended up in South Korea! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Mr. Alex Gillis. You can check out Dr. Sanko Lewis's website here.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the other aspects of martial arts and when Martial Arts is more than physical. Martial Arts is More Than Physical - Episode 489 As of this writing, the world is facing a global threat that affects almost everyone including us, martial artists. How can martial artists face this "non-combative" situation? In this episode, Jeremy gives us the other side of martial arts which includes the skills of patience, discipline, and leadership. He gives advice on how your martial arts non-physical skills can help you cope up with the current situation. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Peter Sorce is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of several disciplines. He is the founder of the Sorce Martial Arts in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You definitely have to separate training from teaching. If I'm teaching class and I'm like focused on my workout and my patterns, I'm not giving my students what I should be. It's really important that if you're teaching, you're teaching. Mr. Peter Sorce - Episode 488 As a child, being amazed at martial arts is not an unusual thing but continuing to train with it is something special. Mr. Peter Sorce didn't only continue training since seeing his first demonstration at 6, he continued training and even becoming an instructor himself. He is the founder and master instructor at the Sorce Martial Arts in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Sorce has more than 30 years of martial arts experience, including more than 25 years of teaching experience. Mr. Sorce has a wide range of disciplines including Taekwondo and Jiujitsu and he tells us his journey. Listen to learn more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Kyoshi Dave Kovar. You can check out Mr. Peter Sorce's school on their website.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how Adjusting Mindset to Training is done properly and its importance. Adjusting Mindset to Training - Episode 487 When we train in martial arts, each individual always has their own mindset depending on the progress or the person they are training with. For this, we have a spectrum: zero-contact, light, friendly, sparring, full-contact, competition. In this episode, Jeremy answers a question from a listener who wants to know more about the skill of adjusting mindset to training and how important it is to learn. Jeremy shares his experience as a martial arts practitioner and instructor on how to set your mindset when training. Listen to learn more!

Sensei Samir Berardo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of historical karate. He is the founder of Muidokan Karate Kenkyukai. The fact is that old-style karate uses everything together, sometimes even at the same time. For example, you pull someone's arm and perform a joint lock on that arm against the elbow and at the same time, you strike them on a vital point in the head. You do it at the same time. Sensei Samir Berardo - Episode 489 What is it like to grow up in the same city as Lyoto Machida? Sensei Samir Berardo grew up in a place where martial arts is very important and it shows on his passion in teaching, studying the art, and especially his understanding of Karate. In this episode, Sensei Samir Berardo explains how historical karate is different from the modern karate and how he loves the research about martial arts. Listen to learn more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Sensei Jesse Enkamp. Check out the video of Sensei Samir Berardo with Sensei Jesse Enkamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw-WNtZlps8

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the sixth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 6) - Episode 485 Today's episode is the sixth 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. Teel James Glenn is a martial arts practitioner who specializes in sword fighting. He is a stuntman and fight choreographer. The fight choreographer's job is to first make it safe, second, tell the stoiry that we need to tell and if possible allow the actor to create his character in the fight. People fight the way they think and the way they are emotionally. Mr. Teel James Glenn - Episode 484 As a sickly kid, Mr. Teel James Glenn dreamed of being a superhero as he started to be fascinated with reading comic books. Mr. Glenn would, later on, become a novelist and illustrator as he also pursued a great career as an actor on stage and movies, stunt work, and fight choreography. Mr. Glenn played Vega in CollegeHumor's Streetfighter: the Later Years. With 30 years of experience under his belt, Mr. Teel James Glenn certainly gives us an insight into his journey as a martial artist.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the skill of teaching martial arts and Becoming a Better Martial Arts Teacher. Becoming a Better Martial Arts Teacher - Episode 483 Learning, teaching, and being a practitioner are three different skills of a martial artist. In this episode, Jeremy gives us his own experience in being an instructor and a couple of advice on how to become a better martial arts instructor and teach other martial artists to be a teacher. In addition, Jeremy talks about the errors that instructors do when they teach martial arts. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Mishaël Lopes Cardozo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of sword fighting and fencing. He is the founder of Cardozo Swordsport that's based on the Netherlands. You can do whatever you want in your life, you only have one life. But whatever you want, set your mind to it, you'll be able to achieve it. Mr. Mishaël Lopes Cardozo - Episode 482 It's not unusual for kids to dream about being a swordsman or a warrior, however, there's only a few who literally become one. Mr. Mishaël Lopes Cardozo dreamed and became a professional swordsman, and in fact, building a career out of it. Mr. Cardozo has been a part of Game of Thrones and historical series, the Vikings. Mr. Mishaël Lopes Cardozo is a leading HEMA instructor who runs the Cardozo Swordsport in the Netherlands. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may find out more about Cardozo Swordsport, HEMA, and AMEK on this website. Check out Mr. Mishaël Lopes Cardozo's filmography on his IMDB page.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Joshua Blum for a Fight Scene Analysis - Dragons Forever with Jackie Chan and Benny The Jet Urquidez Fight Scene Analysis - Dragons Forever - Episode 481 Dragons Forever is a 1988 martial arts film about a fishery seeking legal actions. The film is starred by Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. In this episode, Jeremy and Mr. Joshua Blum of the 13th Hour Podcast make commentaries about the fight scene between Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez. Listen to find out more! Show Notes Check out Mr. Joshua Blum on Episode 425 and Episode 445. Listen to The 13th Hour Podcast hosted by Mr. Blum.

Mr. Jeff Kelly is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Taichi and FMA. Mr. Kelly is the founder of the Xilin Martial Arts Center in Oregon. I have been without a teacher for 30 years because of where I live and my financial state didn't enable me to get another training. So no one showed me what these applications are but I discovered on my own a lot of the applications. What's fascinating is that to be effected, they have to be done exactly as done in the form. Mr. Jeff Kelly - Episode 480 Our guest today came to the martial arts because of two words: Billy Jack. Right after watching the film, Mr. Jeff Kelly and his friend went to the only dojang in their area. Refusing to stop his training, Mr. Kelly went on to clean the dojang because he has no money to pay for his training. Eventually, his passion has brought him to many places and enabled him to train on different disciplines such as Filipino Martial Arts and Taichi. Mr. Jeff Kelly has a lot in store for us so listen to learn more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Tom Bisio and the film Billy Jack.

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the fifth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 5) - Episode 479 Today's episode is the fifth 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. Stephan Kesting is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Grapple Arts. He is also a Podcaster, Youtube creator and a full-time firefighter. It's not really that you have to spend more time doing that particular move, you need to find a way to achieve the same goal... That is varying the guard and then ending up in the armbar. Mr. Stephan Kesting - Episode 478 One of the most convincing ways to ask your parents to bring you to a martial arts class is to write a letter using crayons to threaten them. Unfortunately. It did not work with Mr. Stephan Kesting but however, he started training at 12-years old. He was fascinated with martial arts when he read a book as a young child which gave him a strong foundation to do what he is doing now, teach martial arts. He founded an online martial arts course GrappleArts.com, his own Youtube channel, and his own podcast: The Strenuous Life Podcast. Mr. Stephan Kesting is the definition of busy and he has a lot in store for us in this episode. Listen to learn more! Show Notes Check out the Grapple Arts website here. Like and subscribe to Mr. Stephan Kesting's Youtube channel and Instagram. Listen to The Strenuous Life Podcast here.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about his thoughts about the plans and the future of whistlekick. We're Looking For Some Help - Episode 477 The episode we're bringing to you today is an emotional one because it's about whistlekick. In this episode, Jeremy becomes emotional while talking about his plans for both the company and the creative side of whistlekick. Listen to find out more!

Coach Lina Khalifeh is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Taekwondo. She is a champion, trainer and founder of SheFighter, a self-defense school for women. Why are women so afraid to stand and defend for themselves? That's how I started. I started teaching self-defense training at the basement of my parent's house. That's how I shifted from taekwondo to creating my own system. Coach Lina Khalifeh - Episode 476 Addiction is not the most pleasant word to use but Coach Lina Khalifeh is on the good side. As a young child at age 5, Coach Khalifeh is already addicted to discipline, focus, values, and commitment as she goes to train 3x in a week in taekwondo. Presently, Coach Lina Khalifeh has a new addiction, helping women all over the world on how to defend themselves effectively. She founded SheFighter to become an internationally-known organization dedicated to increasing safety and self-image. Born and raised in Jordan, Coach Khalifeh is now based in Canada. Show Notes You can check out Coach Lina Khalifeh's school at www.SheFighter.com and reach out through her personal website at www.Linakhalifeh.org Follow, like, and subscribe Coach Lina Khalifeh's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the balance and conflict between Traditional Training vs Successful Business. Traditional Training vs Successful Business - Episode 475 The idea of running a successful martial arts business and preserving martial arts values and training can be tricky. It's a question of how much are you willing to compromise between the two so you can reap the benefits of both. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the pros and cons, balance and conflict between traditional martial arts training and becoming a successful business. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Brian Lorence is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and founder at the Lorence Martial Arts Studio in Wisconsin. The good instructors out there are going to do everything they can to not make you feel that negative stuff. They are going to be all about helping you get back to. who you are as a martial artist. Mr. Brian Lorence - Episode 474 It's not often that a teenager's going to choose martial arts over team sports in school. What was it that made Mr. Brian Lorence choose martial arts over his favorite sport? Fast forward to today, he has become a great inspiration to both younger and older martial artists through his Lorence Martial Arts Studio in Wisconsin. In this episode, Mr. Brian Lorence tells us the story of how he ended up teaching martial arts. Listen to find out more about his experience teaching young martial artists and more inspiring stories! Show Notes You can check out Mr. Brian Lorence's school here or like their page on Facebook In this episode, we mentioned Episode 223 and the book From Chuck Norris to Karate Kid

In this episode, Jeremy talks about an inherent issue in the martial arts: What Makes One Martial Artist Better? What Makes One Martial Artist Better - Episode 473 How do we evaluate if a martial artist is better than the other? This gives us a list of questions that we have to ask: Does being better in a competition makes one martial artist better than another? What makes a martial artist good? Does the rank tell us who would be better? In this episode, Jeremy talks about what makes one martial artist better and how he evaluates if one is a good martial artist. Show Notes You can check out Episode 207 and Episode 447 that were mentioned in this episode.

Mr. Andrew Adams is a martial arts practitioner who trains at the White Crane Martial Arts at New Hampshire. He is currently an admin of whistlekick's Facebook page. You can see the same form done even in the same school by different students and it will look slightly different because of the cadence or the rhythm of how they do it. Mr. Andrew Adams - Episode 472 As a kid who experienced the tumultuous relationship of his parents, all he ever wanted was to protect her mother. This mindset brought Mr. Andrew Adams to study karate after moving out of their house and to a new school at age 13. Presently, Mr. Adams trains at the White Crane Martial Arts at New Hampshire. Mr. Adams is also an admin of whistlekick's Facebook group. Mr. Andrew Adams had a lot of stories to share so listen to find out more! Show Notes Find more about the White Crane Martial Arts here and check out Mr. Andrew Adams' Facebook page here.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Joshua Blum for a Fight Scene Analysis - Wheels on Meals with Jackie Chan and Benny The Jet Urquidez Fight Scene Analysis - Wheels on Meals with Jackie Chan and Benny The Jet Urquidez - Episode 471 Wheels on Meals is a 1984 martial arts film featuring Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Sammo Hung. The film was directed by Sammo Hung, the action sequences are directed by Jackie Chan, and it was filmed in Spain. In this episode, Jeremy and Mr. Joshua Blum of the 13th Hour Podcast make commentaries about the fight scene between Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes Check out Mr. Joshua Blum on Episode 425 and Episode 445. Listen to The 13th Hour Podcast hosted by Mr. Blum.

Sifu Nathan Marinone is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of various martial arts disciplines. He founded the Phoenix Martial Arts of Connecticut. I used to tell people, sometimes when you look into the mirror, you don't always like what you see. You can be overweight, you can be a little older than you want to be, you can be out of shape, maybe a few injuries here and there, right? But if you don't ever look into that mirror, you'll never get that self-realization. You'll never begin to understand where you are and where you could grow from. Sifu Nathan Marinone - Episode 470 For a ten-year-old kid, who trained in the basement of a neighbor across the street who happens to be a taekwondo instructor, martial arts was never a serious matter. Sifu Nathan Marinone has been training on his own way ever since. Sifu Maronone has trained in a lot of martial arts disciplines namely: Jeet Kune Do, French Savate, Thai Boxing, Wing Chun Kung Fu, The Filipino Martial Arts, The Indonesian Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Catch Wrestling. With the knowledge from all the training, Sifu Marinone founded the Phoenix Martial Arts of Connecticut which teaches a unique take on the mixed martial arts. Sifu Nathan Marinone has a lot to offer to make sure to listen to find out more! Show Notes Find out more about the Phoenix Martial Arts of Connecticut.

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the fourth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 4) - Episode 469 Today's episode is the fourth installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out cool trivia. Listen to find out a lot of surprises and more!

Sensei TJ Storm is a martial arts practitioner, actor, and instructor of motion capture at the Mind's Eye Tribe in Los Angeles, California. The ability to use martial arts to master a thing well enough that when somebody uses just fury against you and you respond calmly and with great skill, that's really enticing to be able to own that skill. Sensei TJ Storm - Episode 468 When your mother wants you to do martial arts, you do it. Initially, Sensei TJ Storm wanted to learn piano but he instead had a free martial arts class and he never looked back. Today, Sensei Storm has been part of many video games and films as an actor and motion capture. Films such as Godzilla, Deadpool, and Captain America have been part of his portfolio, to say the least. Sensei TJ Storm founded the Mind's Eye Tribe that conducts classes for aspiring motion capture actors. Listen to find out more! Show Notes Know more about the Mind's Eye Tribe by visiting their website. Like, follow, and subscribe to Sensei TJ Storm's Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

In this episode, Jeremy talks about Adaptive Martial Arts with special guests Master Kellie Thomas and Mrs. Patty Thomas Adaptive Martial Arts - Episode 467 Before the adaptive martial arts, adaptive individuals are unaccepted in martial arts classes but that has been changed fairly recently. As a result, adaptive individuals have recently been accepted in the martial arts and these are kids or adults with ADHD, autism, and other special needs. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mrs. Patty Thomas, an occupational therapist from the Adaptive Martial Arts Association, and Master Kellie Thomas, an adaptive martial arts instructor, who is devoted to the advocacy of helping adaptive martial artists. Listen to find out more!

Mr. Jason Davis is a martial arts practitioner and he is the founder of the Adaptive Martial Arts Association (AMAA). Not as much was known about disabilities then. And over the phone, my parents were told that I couldn't train and I never would be able to train and it didn't actually make sense. It was a pretty big blow and I didn't understand because that was the first time I was ever told that I couldn't do something. Mr. Jason Davis - Episode 466 Martial arts changed his life. That sums up what the journey is like for Mr. Jason Davis. He was born with cerebral palsy and he was thought of not going to survive by the doctors at that time. When Mr. Jason Davis was 8 years old, he was turned away from a martial arts school because of his condition. Today, he leads the Adaptive Martial Arts Association (AMAA), an organization he founded, which aims to help adaptive individuals to pursue their journies into the martial arts. Mr. Jason Davis's story is truly inspiring. Listen to find out more! Show Notes Learn more about the Adaptive Martial Arts Association (AMAA) here. Like and follow their Facebook page here. Find out more about Cerebral Palsy here. In this episode, we mentioned Bill "Superfoot" Wallace.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how meditation helps you reset and taking your martial arts out into nature. Taking Your Martial Arts Out Into Nature - Episode 465 Most of the time, we spend our days dealing with distractions in life such as our 9-5 jobs or even our personal life. How can meditation be our constant companion to battle these distractions? In this episode, Jeremy talks about his experience of going into the woods as meditation as well as taking your martial arts out into nature. Listen to find out more!

Sensei Jenni Siu is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Kicks Karate School along with her husband, Sensei Gabriel Siu. I heard a very wise friend tell me one time: Never think something's weird. It's different. Find out why it's different and find out why you had that response and then you're going to realize that you've just learned something that you needed to learn. Sensei Jenni Siu - Episode 464 Getting into a martial arts class can be expensive most of the time so when an opportunity came, Sensei Jenni Siu grabbed it. Sensei Siu Started as a little kid playing pretend karate with the boys in her neighborhood until her Aunt gave her a Christmas present to join a 12-week karate class. And the rest is history. Today, Sensei Jenni Siu has founded a school with her husband, Sensei Gabriel Siu, passing along all the knowledge they learn through the tough times. Listen to find out more! Show Notes You may find out about Sensei Jenni Siu's school here.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the things you need to do if you are planning on living a martial arts lifestyle. Living a Martial Arts Lifestyle - Episode 463 Martial Arts is not only a sport or a hobby, but it's also something that teaches you a lot about respect and hard work. Martial Arts is a lifestyle that you will carry for the rest of your life. In this episode, Jeremy discusses how martial arts is reflected in everyday life such as clothing, food and nutrition, self-discipline, and many others. Listen to learn more!

Miss Samantha Win is a martial arts practitioner and actor from Barrie, Ontario. Now living in California, she has been featured in the films Wonder Woman and Man of Steel. Indulging in your pain. Knowing that that pain is making you stronger, just like in training, all the times you're suffering, you're so much stronger when you come out of it. Just knowing that and having experienced that on a physical level gave me a lot more emotional strength than I was expecting. Episode 462 - Miss Samantha Win After being literally forced to train in jiujitsu at age 4, Miss Samantha Win has made martial arts her lifestyle all through her life. At a very young age, Miss Win became aware that acting and martial arts can go together. She has been featured in the films Wonderwoman and Man of Steel, to say the least. Miss Win, aka Samantha Jo, has also represented Canada for wushu and won a bronze medal at the 2007 World Wushu Championships. With all the hats she wears, Miss Win has a lot of interesting stories to tell so listen to find out more! Show Notes Find out more about Miss Samantha Win's filmography here Follow, Like, and Subscribe to Miss Samantha Win's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

In this episode, Jeremy talks about a viral Facebook post about a kid who went to retaliate against his bully. Everyone Has the Right to Feel Safe - Episode 461 We are wired to defend ourselves when we are threatened and this is exactly what the boy did to his bully on that viral Facebook post. Everyone has the right to feel safe and if it takes to fight back, it is our instinct as humans to do that. In this episode, Jeremy shares his thoughts about the situation that the bullied boy was in as well as his experience with bullying. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Philip Hartshorn is a martial arts practitioner, Star Wars aficionado, and YouTube creator at the PhilUp channel. How do you expect to learn or why should you be able to learn one of the most ancient and most difficult, intricate types of movement that the body has ever achieved when you can't even eat in the right posture Mr. Philip Hartshorn - Episode 460 Our guest today came to the martial arts in a very unique way. Unlike most who usually watched Bruce Lee, Mr. Philip Hartshorn was fascinated with the lightsaber fights in the original Star Wars trilogy. As a result, he first came to the martial arts through fencing and eventually finding his way to Kung Fu. Mr. Philip Hartshorn has a lot of things going on from being a YouTube content creator to being an adventurer, and training at a Shaolin temple in China, you name it. Listen to this episode and find out about the many things Mr. Hartshorn does! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee You may reach out to Mr. Philip Hartshorn through his Instagram. Like and subscribe to his YouTube channel and Twitch

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the much-anticipated whistlekick book called, "The Martial Artists Handbook" The Martial Artists Handbook - Episode 459 Since the 100th episode of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, Jeremy has been pondering about making a book that is based on the podcast. After a few hundred episodes, the book is now a reality and it's called The Martial Artists Handbook. Listen to Jeremy as he talks about how the idea was conceived, what the book is about, and the important work that people behind whistlekick have done to make the Martial Artists Handbook come into fruition. Show Notes You may get your copies on Amazon here (Paperback or Kindle) or shop at whistlekick to get that special autographed version!

Professor David Meyer is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who teaches how can we maximize nutrition. He is a 2019 IBJJF Champion. He (Sensei Jack Seki) used to tell us that you're always armed. You're armed with the ground. He said it's better than a club, it's better than a knife because you can hit someone with the Earth. What he meant by that is you could throw them, if you want, head first to the ground and coming from 5 feet high in the air however they are when you throw them, they're not going to get up. Professor David Meyer - Episode 458 Most of us martial artists may say that the reason for training is because of bullying. Professor David Meyer's story is not far from it because he went to a local community college to train at age 6 with his brother who was being bullied. Interestingly enough, during their time, they chose to train with jiujitsu. Today, Professor David Meyer, aside from being a defending IBJJF Champion at his weight class, is an advocate of proper nutrition and living vegan/vegetarian. Professor Meyer surely shared a lot about his training and advocacy. Listen to learn more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Steven Seagal, Rickson Gracie, Rorion Gracie, and the Machado Brothers. If you want to want to know more about Professor David Meyer's Smarter Diet, visit www.thesmarterdiet.com

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the third Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 3) - Episode 457 Today's episode is the third for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out cool trivia. Listen to find out surprises and more!

Shihan Ninja Nguyen is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Boston, Massachusetts. He is the founder of Xtreme Ninja. I feel like for me it's like, I have a martial arts gym but at the same time I still have to evolve. I still have to learn. I still have to perfect my kick. Shihan Ninja Nguyen - Episode 456 Learning martial arts when your family is in a complete uncertainty if you will survive is practically what Shihan Ninja Nguyen experienced. Having experienced the Vietnam war, his family was a refugee and part of the boat people who escaped during the war. He learned martial arts as a diversion when his family members are trying to escape. Today, Shihan Nguyen is a martial arts instructor at his own gym, Xtreme Ninja in Boston. His life is founded on resilience and courage which is why he has a lot of wisdom to share. Listen to learn more. Show Notes You may reach Shihan Ninja Nguyen through Xtreme Ninja and find out about his book Step on the Mat In this episode, we mentioned Rocky DiRicio

In this episode, Jeremy shares a very personal experience where he talks about why it's OK to not be OK. It's OK to Not be OK - Episode 455 Being not OK can either have positive or negative effects for us. We can take in a lot of lessons or it can also destroy us. In this very intimate episode, Jeremy shares his personal struggles and battles against anxiety and why it's OK to be not OK. Listen to learn more!

Sifu Steven Macramalla is a martial art practitioner and instructor of Chien Lung, Six Animals Kung Fu. As a culture, what are we practicing for? That's the bigger question that we collectively have to ask ourselves. We do our practice for ourselves, yes, the outside society we're asked, how can I get this out there more? Sifu Steven Macramalla - Episode 454 Sifu Steven Macramalla has taught Chien-Lung for over 20 years, and in addition has been a personal fitness and marathon trainer, yoga and nutrition consultant. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from UCSC, and is currently teaching at San Jose State University. Sifu Macramalla began his martial arts training in 1990 in British Columbia under Constantine Darling. He is the author of Unleash the Dragon Within. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes You may find out more about his classes by taking his quiz here. Connect with Sifu Steven Macramalla on Twitter and Instagram. You may get a copy of his book Unleash The Dragon Within on Amazon.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about what seems to be the perennial issue of Martial Arts Infighting. Martial Arts Infighting - Episode 453 People participate in martial arts and we as people tend to make mistakes when we think about ourselves. One of the most pressing issues is the martial arts infighting among individuals, instructors, and maybe even schools. Martial artists tend to drag each other down and it's embarrassing. In this episode, Jeremy talks about martial arts infighting and how are we going to spend the time and energy into something more positive for the martial arts. Listen to find out more!

Miss Lauren Mary Kim is a martial arts practitioner who does stunt work for some of the great Hollywood action films such as Fast and Furious 7. Everything was a rollercoaster. Once I've found martial arts, that kind of transformed things. I was able to learn about meditation and being still. Things now in my life are more constant. Things don't bother me as much as before. Ms. Lauren Mary Kim - Episode 452 Having been in dancing made a better transition to martial arts. Miss Lauren Mary Kim has done tap dancing, ballet, and gymnastics among others which made it easy to unify her dancing skills with martial arts. Miss Kim started martial arts when she met a couple of stunt guys who train and she never looked back ever since. Today, she's an accomplished stuntwoman with a lot of films under her belt. She loves training with different martial arts which made it possible for her to train under Dan Inosanto. Miss Lauren Mary Kim trained with FMA, Taekwondo, and Capoeira among others. Listen to find out more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Dan Inosanto, Bas Rutten, and the legendary Bruce Lee.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the Problems with Martial Arts Judging Problems with Martial Arts Judging - Episode 451 Most of the time, people can't take other's opinions so it becomes a challenge because judging in the martial arts is a subjective judgment. In this episode, Jeremy discusses both his experiences when he is judging and the problems with Martial Arts Judging. Listen to learn more!

Ms. Juju Chan is a martial arts practitioner and actress best known for her role at the Netflix' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny When I saw a clip of Bruce Lee doing nunchucks, I was so fascinated by his nunchuck skills. So, I made my own pair of nunchucks with rulers and shoelaces and just keep copying the moves. It was because of martial arts films I started learning martial arts. Ms. Juju Chan - Episode 450 Making it to Hollywood is not an easy path especially in a time when there's not too many Asian women are cast. Ms. Juju Chan successfully navigated her way through the film industry armed with her martial arts skills and sheer will. She started out with a lot of stuff unrelated to martial arts in Hong Kong and eventually taking the journey to the martial arts. Ms. Juju Chan is known for her work at the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny and her latest one, the Wu Assasins. Ms. Juju Chan had a lot of cool stories so listen to find out more! Show Notes Check out Ms. Juju Chan's IMDB page here. In this episode, we mentioned Iko Uwais, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny and Wu Assasins.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the new Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services for both martial artists and school owners. Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services - Episode 449 Many martial artists have been sending the show their questions and asking help with training or their school so, we've been trying to help ever since. So we've decided to finally take it to another level and transform it into the Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services. In this episode, Jeremy discusses the plans and ways you could avail of the services. This is a way for whistlekick to support you, the traditional martial artists. Listen to find out more!