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Sensei Jimmy Pedro is a martial arts practitioner and US Olympic Judo Coach. He was a two-time Olympic Bronze medalist on the 1999 and 2004 Summer Games. The day I made was at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. A lot of my family and friends were in attendance and making that team was a dream come true, for me and my dad... Sensei Jimmy Pedro - Episode 398 Born into Judo, his father is a Judo instructor and his family is into it as well. Sensei Jimmy Pedro is one of the most decorated judo players in American history. Sensei Pedro is world renowned for his judo expertise, coaching ability, and training methods. During the 1999 and 2004 Olympic Summer Games, Sensei Pedro won bronze medals for his Judo competitions. He is now coach of the US Judo Team that he helped bring home gold and silver medals. Sensei Jimmy Pedro's stories about his journey to the martial arts are inspiring so make sure to listen to learn more! Show Notes On this episode, we mentioned two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison.

On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Michael Rowe about the reality of violence. Conversations on Violence with Mr. Michael Rowe - Episode 397 Violence is a topic that always ruffles a lot of feathers because of the experiences we have about it. On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Michael Rowe, who happens to have extensive experience dealing with violence, about the forms of violence and how we really understand violence. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes On this episode, we mentioned: Master Ratinder Ahuja, Grandmaster John Pellegrini, Rory Miller, Tony Blauer. Check out Mr. Michael Rowe's episode here.

Professor Cindy Hales practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and an instructor from Washington. She was once a professional MMA fighter and now runs Sleeper Jiu Jitsu in Seattle. I like to show people that if you do these things, you may not win. But, you'll get these great stories and adventures and you'll internally learn about your self. You don't really need a medal. Professor Cindy Hales – Episode 396 Professor Cindy Hales is a late-bloomer when it came to discovering the martial arts. She started her training in Jiu Jitsu at 26 upon finding a Marcelo Alonso gym on her way home from work after watching UFC tapes of Royce Gracie. With a single-minded pursuit, she chose to continue with her training above everything else. Her fierce passion and relentless determination for the art allowed her to bounce back from serious injuries and to also give back to the community through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Hales is currently holding classes in her gym, Sleeper Jiu Jitsu. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes You can check out Professor Cindy Hales and Sleeper Jiu Jitsu on the social media links below: Professor Hales – Facebook/ Instagram/ Twitter Sleeper Jiu Jitsu – Facebook/ Instagram/ Twitter

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the advantage and disadvantage of dating within Martial Arts. Dating within Martial Arts - Episode 395 Being romantically involved with someone that you go to the same school with can totally happen but, are there unspoken rules about it? Are there limitations or none? On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the controversial topics in the martial arts. He recalls his experience both being as a student and an instructor as well as some of his unwritten principles with regard dating within martial arts.

Master Dylan Nadler is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Canada. He is the founder of Mindlock Sports Psychology, which focuses on helping athletes with their psychological health. One of the masters who are there is trying to show off, he went up the mountain and when he came back, he ended up throwing up. It's a funny story just to show that it doesn't matter where you come from or what your experiences are, hardwork is hardwork. Master Dylan Nadler - Episode 394 Started training taekwondo at 5, Master Dylan Nadler has found joy in training as a young child. Kicking his way to the martial arts, Master Nadler is a multi-awarded taekwondo practitioner and he became a 2-time US Open gold medallist. He has always wanted to become a part of the Canadian national team and he succeeded twice. Master Nadler studied psychology and then founded Mindlock, a sports psychology facility that focuses on an athlete's mental health. Listen to find out more! Show Notes You can check out Master Dylan Nadler's Website at www.mindlock.ca and www.mindlock.org Find Master Nadler on twitter with @mindlock and @dylannadler_the_1st

On this episode, Jeremy talks about a topic that could ruffle some feathers, The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is Taught. The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is Taught - Episode 393 On most martial arts school, martial arts and self-defense are almost taught as if they're the same when in fact, they are not. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how self-defense is being offered on martial arts schools and the problems with the way self-defense is taught. Listen to find out more!

Grandmaster Quynh Ngo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Cuong Nhu, a martial art that was founded by his father, Grandmaster Ngo Dong. In martial arts, it's not the goat to get to green belt, brown belt, black belt or to kick in the face, the goal is to be better now that you were a month ago. Grandmaster Quynh Ngo - Episode 392 Not everyone has an opportunity to continue a legacy. A legacy that has been started by his father in the form of a martial art called Cuong Nhu. Grandmaster Quyng Ngo started in martial arts as soon as he was born, in fact, Cuong Nhu was called his twin because he was born the same year the martial art was founded. It started in Vietnam and Grandmaster Ngo's father brought it to Florida and it has grown to over 50 dojos today. Grandmaster Quynh Ngo has a lot of stories about the art and their journey back to the US so make sure to listen to learn more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes On this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do. If you want to connect with Grandmaster Quynh Ngo, you may visit his websites at www.liveandexcel.com and www.Cuongnhu.com

On this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Ando Mierzwa about an episode on his podcast, Fight for a Happy Life. A Real World Scenario with Sensei Ando - Episode 391 Most of us wish that our house won't get robbed or encounter a thief on the streets. But what would you do if you encounter one? On this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Ando Mierzwa about his experience helping an individual to catch a thief who robbed a car and what other people did. Listen to learn Sensei Ando's amazing story! Show Notes You can check the episode of Fight for a Happy Life here.

Sensei Casper Makkink is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from the Netherlands. Sometimes when I'm on a match, I get really close to the animal inside me. It's very important to understand yourself better because the person who says he cannot kill somebody is usually the most dangerous at all. The person who knows he can kill somebody but doesn't do it, then he's a good person. Sensei Casper Makkink - Episode 390 When your father trains you on kickboxing but your mother thinks fencing is safer, you don't really have a choice. Sensei Casper Makkink was trained by his father as a young child and then switched to fencing and became an instructor when her mother asked him to switch. Having suffered an accident, Sensei Makkink had to take a break and then return to train with different martial arts such as Pencak Silat. What's interesting about Sensei Casper Makkink was he is a guy who considers himself not worthy of being called a Sensei out of his natural humility. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes On this episode, we mentioned Bas Ruttenand Bruce Lee You can connect with Sensei Casper Makkink through these channels: http://back2base.nl/ https://www.facebook.com/Back2base-1591032574281130/ https://www.facebook.com/casper.makkink

On today's episode, Jeremy answers all your questions for the sixth edition of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio's Question and Answer. Q&A #7 - Episode 389 The questions for today are: What motivations draw you to train in different schools and styles rather than staying with your original style? Why do I like training in different schools How long have you studied martial arts and what kind? What's good for hand speed? Do you work with special needs children? Do you still practice forms? What is your favorite form? How many years have you Ben training? What's your favorite combination or technique to use? What sort of questions are you looking for?

Sifu Clark Tang is a martial arts instructor and practitioner. He is the founder of the Wing Chun Temple in California. Being a warrior, being a martial artist, it's okay to be unhappy. It's okay not to go in your way. But let me tell you, you live a life that's not only for you, you live for something bigger. Sifu Clark Tang - Episode 388 As a child, what are the odds that you'll be inside a kung fu theater that's showing a Shaw Brothers' film when you are not even supposed to be there? We can call it destiny but it definitely brought the best out of him. Sifu Tang has successfully related his faith with his martial arts through his spirituality. Sifu Clark Tang is the founder at the Wing Chun Temple and he is in the lineage of Ip Man. Get ready because Sifu Clark Tang gave us a very spiritual and emotional episode about his life and journey to the martial arts. Listen to find out more!

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the Benefits of Weapons Training and why is it important. Benefits of Weapons Training - Episode 387 Are you training with weapons or just empty hand training? Katana, staff, canes, and nunchaku, these weapons tend to be an extension of the body. The more difficult the weapon is to use, it requires more training and skills. On today's episode, Jeremy discusses the benefits of weapons training versus empty handed training and his own experience with it. Listen to find out more!

Miss Shannon Lee is a martial artist from Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee. It would be ridiculous for me to say that it was anything but an absolute honor and privilege to be the daughter of Bruce Lee Miss Shannon Lee - Episode 386 What would it be like having martial arts at your house 24/7 especially if it's with Bruce Lee? Miss Shannon Lee is no stranger to that because, at a young age, his father has trained him even for a short while. Martial arts is at Miss Lee's blood having trained with Jeet Kune Do and Kickboxing aside from being Bruce's daughter. Miss Shannon Lee is an actress and she is now an executive producer of a drama series in Cinemax called Warrior, based on the writings of Bruce Lee which is set to be released on April 5, 2019. Certainly, Miss Lee has a lot of stories on her journey as well as how he knew his father. Listen to find out more! Show Notes On this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee, Benny Urquidez and the book the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. You can check out the drama series Warrior here.

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how whistlekick Martial Arts Radio have been over the last four years. 4 Years Later - Martial Arts Radio Update - Episode 385 whistlekick Martial Arts Radio has been giving you the best podcast for four years already. On this episode, Jeremy talks about how the ride has been since he started the show all by himself with a few of his friends and what the future looks like as we are about to step into episode 400. Listen to find out more!

Coach Joe Saunders is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He makes training videos on the DefendYourselfTV Youtube channel. When I started wrestling, that was one of the first time I had independently decided to study something on my own. So, when I was growing up, martial arts just became part of my life Coach Joe Saunders - Episode 384 Growing up with a family of taekwondo champions certainly has an influence on what you want to become. Coach Joe Saunders was inspired to train in martial arts because of his brothers and he started his journey at 4 years old. Coach Saunders' family moved a lot when he's growing up and martial arts enabled him to find new friends and train on more than 3 disciplines. Coach Joe Saunders loves to compete in judo, he is producing training videos at DefendYourself.tv and host of the Managing Violence Podcast. Coach Saunders shared a lot about his journey so, listen to find out more! Show Notes You may reach Coach Joe Saunders through his website, Youtube, and Facebookpage. Check out the Managing Violence Podcast!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the effects and how to address the Problem with Hierarchy in Martial Arts. The Problem with Hierarchy in Martial Arts - Episode 383 Hierarchy in martial arts is inevitable, however, it brings out the worst and best out of us martial artists. It breeds power and sometimes it corrupts. As Spiderman puts it, "with great power comes great responsibility" so, it poses a question if is it doing more harm than good. Listen and join the discussion!

Professeur James Southwood is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Savate. He is the founder of the London Savate in the United Kingdom. How can I reduce the gap between what I can do and what I end up doing. That's what most of my philosophy is directed at. Professeur James Southwood - Episode 382 Today's show is one of the special ones because it is the first time that we're having a Professeur on the show. Professeur James Southwood is a Savate or French Boxing practitioner and instructor. Professeur Southwood is one of the top savate competitors, earning multiple titles in international competitions. He always wanted to mix philosophy and physical training as his martial arts that's why early on his journey, he applies eastern philosophical thoughts with his training. If you are interested with Savate, listen to learn more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Master Tanya Panizzo about the Not in My Sport Initiative that helps victims of abuse in the martial arts. Not in My Sport Initiative - Episode 381 Martial Arts, like any other sports, faces huge problems when it comes to abuses of its athletes. On this episode, Master Tanya Panizzo joins Jeremy to discuss the abuses that many martial artists suffer from such as physical, sexual, emotional abuse and how the Not in My Sport Initiative can educate athletes, coaches, and personnel to be able to lessen these abuses. Listen as they talk about the challenges of disrupting something that has been going on discreetly for years.

Mr. Adrian Paul is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who's popularly known as Duncan MacLeod in the Highlander TV series. One of the fundamentals of martial arts is respect and training. The more you train, the better you get. It doesn't matter what talent you have, it's a known fact. Mr. Adrian Paul - Episode 280 Our guest needs no introduction. Having acquired the popularity of a great swordsman in the '90s TV show, Highlander, Mr. Adrian Paul or popularly known as Duncan MacLeod is a more of a martial artist than an actor. Mr. Paul worked with different individuals that train in different martial arts which prompted him to train everyday while filming or not. He had extrensively trained with weapons and martial arts so he could perform on screen at a high level. Mr. Adrian Paul has a lot of stories and substantial insight into the martial arts so listen to find out more!

This is another Question & Answer episode and Jeremy answers some of the questions sent through Facebook and YouTube. Question & Answer #6 - Episode 379 How many years have I been training? Which of the styles or schools that I've trained in has been the most impactful? Which kick do I think is my least favorite? What's been the biggest failure from whistlekick or to come out of whistlekick?

Master Ratinder Ahuja is a martial arts practitioner originally from India, now residing in California. He is also the founder and CEO of the tech company ShieldX Networks Inc. I think for me, Martial Arts is to create alignment between your mind, body, and soul. Master Ratinder Ahuja - Episode 378 Growing up in India during the '70s is hard because there is no access to martial arts schools and the only materials available are books. Master Ratinder Ahuja along with his friend learned the foundations in the martial arts through reading books. After finishing his studies in India, Master Ahuja ended up in America to start his career in the IT industry. Master Ratinder Ahuja has a deep consciousness with the martial arts because of his spiritual approach to his training. Master Ahuja has a lot of stories about his literal journey around the globe and in the martial arts so, listen to learn more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about Parents role during kids classes and how it impacts the classes. Parents Role During Kids Classes - Episode 377 Martial arts today is much different from 30 to 40 years ago because the kid's classes are very common in every school. Kids today are the majority in martial arts classes participation. In these classes, parents are there to support their kids and sometimes they go over the line that is supposed to be the job of the instructor. Parents have an important role in the development of the children and so are the instructors. On this episode, Jeremy shares his personal experience in running a martial arts school and dealing with the kids' and having good working relations with parents.

Sensei Victor DeSimone is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is teaching Judo at the Broadway Jiujitsu and Fitness in Boston. I had one way of training people, the strong survive and the weak die, and that's a bad way of training people because martial arts is for everybody. Competition may not be for everybody, but martial arts is for everybody... Sensei Victor DeSimone - Episode 376 Learning martial arts at a young age is good and it's better if you learn in Italy every summer with your uncle teaching you. Sensei Victor DeSimone learned judo at an early age of four when his uncle who's stationed in Italy taught him during summer vacations. Sensei DeSimone has trained with a lot of disciplines aside from judo such as wrestling, boxing, and grappling, to say the least. Sensei Victor DeSimone has a lot of interesting stories to tell so, listen to learn more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about some of the methods for practicing on your own so you can get better faster. Methods for Practicing on Your Own - Episode 375 Most of the successful martial artists of our time has trained by themselves, inside or outside the dojo. Whether at home or even when driving on the road, there are methods for practicing on our own. Why should do we practice on our own? It makes us both better faster and ahead of the others. On today's show, Jeremy gives us some of the methods on how to practice on your own. Listen to learn more! Show Notes We mentioned these episodes: Episode 95 - Becoming a Better Martial Artist in the Car and Episode 351 - Why Do Martial Artists Yell?

Sensei Liam Murphy is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the JKA Shotokan in Dublin, Ireland. Suddenly when you're in a karate or a martial arts class, your body is being challenged to move in different ways that it's never experienced before to expand in different ways... Sensei Liam Murphy - Episode 274 A martial artist that developed an affinity to the art without having to be a fan of usual martial art novelties. Sensei Liam Murphy has been hooked by his deep interest and curiosity on martial arts as a kid that lasted throughout his life. When he started his journey, he immediately noticed the difference between conventional sports and martial arts and loved the feel of its movement which is one of the things that appealed to him. Sensei Liam Murphy has more interesting stories so, listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most influential TV shows on martial artists, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Episode 373 Most of the listeners of this show probably know that a lot of our guests had mentioned the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to be one of their inspirations in starting their martial arts journey. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles captured the hearts of both martial artists and fans. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the show and how it became a favorite among martial artists. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Mark Miller is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Karate International Martial Arts Center in New Hampshire. When I started in the martial arts, it gave me my first successes. I was much better at an individual sport and that working on personal growth and at the one on one type help that an instructor can give you... Mr. Mark Miller - Episode 372 There's quite a handful of guests of this show that acknowledges the important role of Bruce Lee in their journey as martial artists. Mr. Mark Miller isn't different from them but there is just one catch. Mr. Miller wanted to learn the nunchucks like Bruce Lee, to impress the young ladies at his time. On a serious note, martial arts saved him from failing in baseball and it developed his personal character. Mr. Mark Miller is also an instructor at the Karate International Martial Arts Center in New Hampshire. Listen to learn more!

On this episode, Jeremy goes to Atlantic City to ask martial artists the Question of the Day. Question of the Day - Episode 371 On today's episode, Jeremy is in Atlantic City to ask martial artists the question: "What would you tell yourself if you can go back to the first day of your training?" Find out the answers for the question of the day from some of the former guests of the show like Bill Wallace, Sifu Alan Goldberg, Christine Bannon-Rodrigues, Datu Tim Hartman, Kathy Long, and many more!

Mr. Jordan Brown is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from an early age. He is the founder at The Way Martial Arts, Indianapolis. We randomly ran into them at Walmart or somewhere, and he looked at me and I looked at him and he goes, didn't you teach me martial arts? And the light bulb clicked and I realized that I had taught their entire family when I was thirteen... Mr. Jordan Brown - Episode 370 There is a huge bunch of martial artists of this generation that grew up watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and our guest today is part of that group. From watching TV shows, Mr. Jordan Brown went to training taekwondo and he would start his journey from there. Mr. Brown now is an instructor at his own school, The Way Martial Arts and he speaks at martial arts seminars as well. There are wonderful conversations on this episode so, be sure to check this out!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the challenges of becoming successful, handling hate. Handling Hate - Episode 369 If no one's hating you, you're not doing it right. Becoming successful definitely has a lot of benefits but there will be people hating on you and you won't be able to stop that. On this episode, Jeremy talks about people who constantly try to bring you down and his personal experience on handling hate. If you have the same experience, listen to find out more!

Master Joe Corley is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and a multi awarded competitor. He is the founder of Joey Corley Karate which is now known as Atlanta Extreme Warrior Martial Arts. When we do our pledges at the beginning and the end of our class, we call them our intensity pledges, and that's been one of the fundamental things that I felt that we could do most for kids to help them develop a sense of intensity... Master Joe Corley - Episode 368 As a kid, he held boxing gloves because his father and yet he became one of the most prominent names in the American martial arts. Master Joe Corley is a multi-awarded martial artist who is the driving force behind the success of the Professional Karate Association (PKA). Master Corley is the founder of Atlanta Extreme Warrior Martial Arts which is formerly known as Joey Corley Karate. Surely, this episode is one of the most special ones so, listen to find out more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of balancing safety with effective training. Balancing Safety with Effective Training - Episode 367 As martial artists, we know that there are hazards in what we do such as injuries in training and real-world scenarios. Safety is the first and foremost concern of every one of us both in training or out in the real world. However, we can't really stop accidents from happening so we must consider the risks in what we do whether in stretching or partner drills. On this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of balancing safety with effective training and his tips on how to minimize risk. Listen to learn more!

Chief Instructor David Kahn is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Krav Maga. He's an accomplished teacher of Military Krav Maga (MKM). Obviously, people are built differently. Tall, short, male, female, strong, not so strong, but whatever their capabilities, Krav Maga has got to conform to the person... Chief Instructor David Kahn - Episode 366 Quite a number of Krav Maga practitioners mainly trains for self-defense or it is included in the curriculum of their military training. Chief Instructor David Kahn is one those who have a deeper understanding of Krav Maga as he started his journey to the martial arts young and did not stop. Chief Instructor Kahn teaches Military Krav Maga on different law enforcement and national defense agencies around the world. Chief Instructor goes really deep into Krav Maga and so if you like hearing interesting stories about it, listen to find out more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how martial arts classes can be much more interesting, make it fun! Make it Fun - Episode 365 Most of us may agree that one martial arts class may be much more interesting than the other. One can be dead serious and the other can be much more fun. On this episode, Jeremy talks about his experience in having fun and interesting class and how to create such a fun atmosphere on a martial arts class.

Sensei Shaffee Bacchus is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the chief instructor at Shinkendo Boston. I think Gi or no Gi, I would have found martial arts in some way, shape or form... Sensei Shaffee Bacchus - Episode 364 Many of us martial artists got our inspiration to go into the martial arts from the movies which include our guest today. Sensei Shaffee Bacchus has seen almost all kung fu movies every Saturday nights. However, there are almost no martial arts in his homeland and whenever he gets the opportunity to train, Sensei Bacchus would grab it despite his peers doing different things. Aside from martial arts, Sensei Bacchus is successful on his work on the medical field. Sensei Shaffee Bacchus has a lot of stories to tell so listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about a popular organization that aims to keep the peace, the Guardian Angels. Guardian Angels - Episode 363 Preserving law and order is not an easy task even for the police which resulted in some private individuals initiative to help the law enforcement. One initiative that is more popular is the Guardian Angels. It was shrouded with controversies at first but it gained popularity eventually and it also expanded overseas. The Guardian Angels were successful in their goals and they are hard to miss on some martial arts events. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how martial artists can contribute to keeping the peace. Listen to find out more!

Shihan Bas Rutten is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, coach and retired mixed martial arts champion from the Netherlands. What poster are you talking about? He says, "from the fight." I said, who's fighting? He says "you're fighting." I said, who am I fighting? And they go, Frank Lobman, and I said, The Animal? ...and I'm starting to think, and i started to realize, oh yeah I talked to that producer... Shihan Bas Rutten - Episode 362 For fight fans, our guest today needs no introduction as he is quite a character in the MMA world. Shihan Bas Rutten is a former champion of Pancrase where he tallied an unbeaten record of 19-0. Shihan Rutten is also a former heavyweight champion of the UFC before his career was plagued with injuries. He has belts from Taekwondo and Karate and he is also Muay Thai fighter, therefore, making him a multi-disciplined martial artist. Shihan Bas Rutten gives us few of his untold stories and if you are interested, listen to learn more!

On this episode, Jeremy is announcing First Cup with Jeremy video show. A daily show on Youtube where he drinks his first cup of coffee. Announcing First Cup with Jeremy video show - Episode 360 In the past six months, Jeremy has been putting up daily videos on Youtube where he shares his first thoughts of the day over his first cup of coffee. On this episode, Jeremy officially announces the First Cup with Jeremy video show. Listen to find out more!

Sifu Glen Doyle is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is a former Kung Fu champion and practices Irish Martial Arts. There's a sense of comfort that you get right away when you cross over certain martial arts... Sifu Glen Doyle - Episode 360 Learning how to fight is sometimes instilled into us on a very early age. Sifu Glen Doyle learned boxing as soon as he began speaking because of his father. Later on, he would turn into martial arts such as Kung Fu and stick fighting. What makes Sifu Doyle special is that he practices Irish Martial Arts traditions that are part of his roots. Sifu Glen Doyle has a lot to tell so, listen to find out more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the more intriguing topics in the martial arts, the McDojo paradox. The McDojo Paradox - Episode 359 A McDojo is generally known in the martial arts world that has low standards for promotion and its high prices. Although one is free to identify one for himself, it poses many questions as well such as is it right to label a school a mcdojo or is there an ultimate authority for martial arts to categorize a school as such? On this episode, Jeremy talks about the McDojo Paradox. If you are interested, listen to find out more!

Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal is a martial arts practitioner and instructor in the style of Jeet Kune Do. Forget about styles and systems, there are always arguments about this style, that style, my master is better than your master. It's just a big waste of time, we're all so much more alike than we are apart. Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal - Episode 358 Traveling the world may be fun when you're on for a vacation but traveling as a kid and not having a home may not be that enjoyable. Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal has traveled from India to a lot of countries because of his father's work and then ultimately ending up in California as an adult. As a stranger in a foreign country, his father had him to train martial arts so he's able to defend himself and his love for the art never faded. Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal has trained with several styles and today, he is a practitioner and instructor for Jeet Kune Do. Listen to this episode to know more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the common surgeries both martial artists and aging individuals, joint replacements. Joint Replacements - Episode 357 We've had a number of guests that have had joint replacements surgeries to address their joint pains that cannot be cured with non-invasive cures. On this episode, Jeremy talks about how joint replacement surgeries started and the different procedures that might be helpful for you now or in the future. Listen to find out more!

Kyoshi Herbie Bagwell is a martial arts practitioner, instructor and founder at the Bagwell Academy of Martial Arts. Listen, you tell me something negative, I won't get mad at you. I'm gonna use that negativity as fuel to add onto my already passionate fire and I'm just going to just prove people wrong with my success. Kyoshi Herbie Bagwell - Episode 356 A boxer turned martial artist, Kyoshi Herbie Bagwell has been training since he was a skinny kid. Kyoshi Bagwell was one of those kids who was blown away by Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon which started his love story with the martial arts. In the course of his journey, Kyoshi Bagwell has trained with some of martial art's greats that would probably explain why he has a lot of medals and championships under his belt. Kyoshi Bagwell is the founder at the Bagwell Academy of Martial Arts in Connecticut. Kyoshi Herbie Bagwell shared an emotional time and a lot of fun and inspiring stories, listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about another historical account this time for the martial art of Taekkyeon. Taekkyeon - Episode 355 Korea's martial arts is as colorful as their food and traditions that make their culture complete and whole. Taekkyon, as some believe, is a thousand years old making it a heritage that Koreans treasure from one generation to another. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the historical significance and the origins of Taekkyeon. Listen to find out more!

Mr. Tim Cartmell is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the ACE Jiu-Jitsu in Orange County, California. If you're only teaching because you know martial arts, you're making a living... I feel like that's not really the right reason... Mr. Tim Cartmell - Episode 354 As most of us did, we started our journey to the martial arts at an early age which is usually pre-teen. Mr. Tim Cartmell did that too but martial arts went straight in his blood. He learned Kung Fu when he was a teen and never stopped training everyday since then. Mr. Tim Cartmell's passion for the martial arts is unquestionable because it is quite literally his bread and butter in the last 40 years. Today, he practices and teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Mr. Cartmell's story is fascinating and his stories are inspiring. Listen to learn more!

On today's episode, Jeremy tackles this controversial question: when are you a martial artist? When Are You A Martial Artist? - Episode 353 Can we call someone a martial artist if they train weekly and has a blue belt or someone who attends taekwondo classes unenthusiastically because their parents forced them? Can we call someone a martial artist who spends a three-month krav maga package on a local gym or someone who just earned a first-degree black belt? On this episode, Jeremy talks about his take on when are you a martial artist. Want to know if you are? Listen to find out!

Master David Lonebear Sanipass is a Native American martial arts practitioner and instructor out of Maine. He is the founder at College of Sho-Kai. It's not about the belt, it's not about the gi, it's not about the dojo, it's about who you are and who you think you are. Master David Lonebear Sanipass - Episode 352 It is not often that we have a guest that is both unique in their martial arts and ethnicity. Master David Lonebear Sanipass is a Native American martial artist who practices an art that is unique because it has native elements, the Sho-Kai. Today, he is not only a martial artist but a motivational speaker and a Native American flute carver. Master Sanipass has a lot of interesting stories that will surely inspire us. Listen to learn more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about a common thing about martial arts that most of us ask, why do martial artists yell? Why Do Martial Artists Yell? - Episode 351 Yelling by martial arts practitioners is probably one of the most mocked aspects of martial arts. We can see this on TV shows, Movies and other platforms such as social media. But as most of you asks, why do martial artists yell? Well, the reason and motive behind it are actually deeper than what most of us would expect. On this episode, Jeremy talks about the history and practical application of the "yell" in martial arts. If you are quite intrigued, listen to find out more!

Sensei Jeff Doss is a martial arts practitioner, teacher, and host of the Kick of the Day podcast. He is from Virginia. The more you grow and the more your martial arts gets better, then the potential for all your students to get better just doubles, triples, quadruples... Sensei Jeff Doss - Episode 350 It's not a secret that most of us martial artists started training at a young age. However, Sensei Jeff Doss is quite unique because he started at a really young age of four that a school turned him down once simply because there's no program for him at the time. What's more unique about Sensei Doss is he was inspired by a pro wrestler whose persona is that of a martial artist. Sensei Jeff Doss has a lot of interesting stories and insights that you will find out on this episode. Listen to know more!

On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Jaredd Wilson and Sensei Scott Bolon for a Conversations on Iron Fist Season 2. Conversations on Iron Fist Season - Episode 349 Once again, Jeremy, Sensei Jaredd Wilson, and Sensei Scott Bolon talk about the Iron Fist Season two and how it's not renewed for a new season. On today's episode, the trio dissects the failures and good points, if there's any, of the Iron Fist Season 2. Listen to find out more!