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In this episode, Jeremy talks about why martial artists aren't demoted. Why Martial Artists Aren't Demoted - Episode 427 In martial arts, we acquire skills in our career through training and we are promoted by testing those skills. However, it is inevitable that we lose some of those skills through injuries, not training, and old age. Do martial artists get demoted with their rank with some of those reasons? In this episode, Jeremy talks about the reason why martial artists aren't demoted. Listen to find out more!

Mr. Ludi Lin is a martial arts practitioner and a Hollywood actor who starred in the Power Rangers reboot and Black Mirror. Mr. Ludi Lin - Episode 426 Learning how to fight because of being bullied is always the reason to get into martial arts for most of us. Mr. Ludi Lin had a hard time growing up in China because of bullying and he had to learn to defend himself against them. Later on, as a teen, he would go to Thailand and learn Muay Thai that's going to pave the way for his Hollywood career. Mr. Lin has starred in the Power Rangers reboot, recent Black Mirror episode and the future reboot of the Mortal Kombat. Interesting? Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Joshua Blum of the 13th Hour Podcast and they talk about the 36 Chambers of Shaolin 36 Chambers of Shaolin Discussion with Mr. Joshua Blum - Episode 425 The 36 Chambers of Shaolin is one of the classic films that the Shaw Brothers has made. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Joshua Blum from the 13th Hour Podcast as they share their movie review for the 36 Chambers of Shaolin and they talk about their experience of watching the film for the first time. Listen if you want to find out more!

Guro Joseph Marana is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). I had known all of Filipino Martial Arts but I hever seen anything like that. I watched them do hubad, and I watched them do all these things out of hubad... And I finished watching the tape and I was super hungry for that information after that. Guro Joseph Marana - Episode 424 Just like most of us, Guro Joseph Marana started to like martial arts movies growing up from Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Steven Seagal to say a few. Guro Joseph Marana started training taekwondo in Maryland and then he eventually found his way to Dan Inosanto's academy in LA. Today, he is part of the Inosanto Academy where he teaches FMA and he is a podcast host of the Lakas Filipino Martial Arts Podcast. Guro Joseph Marana has a lot of experience up in his sleeve so listen to find out more! Show Notes You may reach Guro Joseph Marana through the social media & website links below: facebook.com/lakasfma instagram.com/lakasfma twitter.com/lakasfma lakasfma.tumblr.com www.lakasfma.com

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by our guest, Mr. Jim Angelo, as they talk about when do you deserve a black belt? When Do You Deserve A Black Belt - Episode 423 For those who are contemplating to get their black belt exams or those who want to enter into the martial arts, you might have asked yourself the question if you are worthy to be a black belt. Our guest, Mr. Jim Angelo, is questioning whether he is deserving of the black belt. In this episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Jim Angelo and they try to answer when do you deserve a black belt? Listen as Jeremy shares his own experiences and more!

Mr. Eric Jacobus is a martial arts practitioner who works on films and games as a motion capture stuntman. He appeared on Sony's God of War and Spiderman to say a few. I ran down there to LA, So what's the character? You're playing a bearded man defending a son."That was exactly who I was at the time, because I had no money, I had a wife and a kid, and we were not going to survive the winter. And I said, I'm going to take this job and I'm going to do it better than anybody else. Mr. Eric Jacobus - Episode 422 Finding martial arts in the movie Pink Panther is surely the most unique answer that we've heard on the show. Mr. Jacobus was particularly fascinated with comedic martial arts when he started watching Jackie Chan's movies. Today, Mr. Jacobus is a stuntman and actor who works in film, TV, and video games as a performer and action designer. He had his big break when he portrayed Kratos on Sony's God of War. If you are a movie geek, Mr. Eric Jacobus' stories will definitely be a treat for you. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Paul Zehr and they talk about Martial Arts Superheroes and Neuroscience. Martial Arts Superheroes and Neuroscience - Episode 421 Many of us may not know about the benefits of knowing the abilities of our bodies when training in martial arts. Sensei Paul Zehr is gracious enough to share with us how his science communication of the benefits of physiology and neurology through relating it with our favorite superheroes. Listen as Jeremy talks with Sensei Paul Zehr about the science of human performance and improving our martial arts abilities.

Mr. Rich Ting is a martial arts practitioner who is part of a martial arts TV series based on Bruce Lee's idea, Warrior. There is such a difference and separation between martial artist and the real world and then bringing that realness to camera. I always say, you have to have a foundation obviously but then you almost have to relearn the art so that it's believable and readable on camera... Mr. Rich Ting - Episode 420 Upon seeing martial arts films like Enter the Dragon and the Big Boss, little did he know that he was going to be part of one of Bruce Lee's brainchild. Mr. Rich Ting started with Tangsoodo when he was inspired after seeing a bunch of Bruce Lee movies. Mr. Ting was an athlete when he was younger but becoming a Hollywood actor has always been his dream. Fast forward to today, Mr. Rich Ting is part of the TV series "Warrior" which is conceptualized by Bruce Lee himself. Listen to learn more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee and Shannon Lee. You may reach Mr. Rich Ting through his Instagramand his website.

In today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most debated issues ever since, how much do size and strength matter in Martial Arts? How Much Do Size and Strength Matter in Martial Arts - Episode 419 Do bigger and stronger people always win in combat? Or other factors make a difference like speed and agility? Does it matter in training? We can also factor in mass and muscle and other contributors as well. In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer these questions and discusses how much do size and strength matter in martial arts.

Professor Chris Pizzo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Way of the Warrior. He is a returning guest from Episode 401. When you get past a certain point of your own ego, is that you realize that the joy is actually in the journey. Not in the accomplishment of getting a black belt or becoming a Master... Professor Chris Pizzo - Episode 418 Having the interview on his birthday, Professor Chris Pizzo did not think twice about sharing his journey to the martial arts. Professor Pizzo, aka Captain Chris and Lieutenant X, started training at age 5 like most of us and started training at Brazilian Jiujitsu when the UFC had just started. One of his work on the Way of the Warrior is to help the deserving martial artist to be capable to teach and earn a decent amount for a living. Listen to learn more about Professor Chris Pizzo! Show Notes You can listen to Professor Chris Pizzo on Episode 401 here. On this episode, we mentioned Jigoro Kano, Jimmy Pedro, Steven Seagal, Jean Claude Van Damme, and the Ninja Turtles.

In this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Nate Church and Sensei Eric Romo all about teaching blended martial arts. Teaching Blended Martial Arts - Episode 417 Teaching multiple martial arts styles is difficult especially when there's a very thin, blurred line that separates these styles from one another. Sensei Nate Church and Sensei Eric Romo have the knowledge and experience just to do that. Senseis Church and Romo are instructors at the On Track Wellness in San Diego California where they are teaching blended martial arts styles. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes You may reach and know more about Sensei Nate Church and Sensei Eric Romo on their website: www.ontrackwellness.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Kru Christopher Ballard is a martial art practitioner and instructor at the United Fighting Arts Institute in Vermont. I think there was enough good stuff both mentally, phisically, and spiritually that I gained from doing traditional martial arts that helped me go into kickboxing. Kru Christopher Ballard - Episode 416 Most of the time, we would ask our parents if we can get into a martial arts class but when parents ask us to go, we go. Kru Christopher Ballard began his martial arts training in Taekwondo at the age of 11. His passion for martial arts deepens upon discovering a more intense and full-contact sport in kickboxing and Muay Thai that he literally went to great distances just to train during his youth and even up to this day. Kru Ballard credits his martial arts training in bringing him to different roads in his life, both planned and unplanned, which only made his story all the more fascinating. Listen to learn more about Kru Christopher Ballard.

On today's episode, Jeremy answers the question about balancing Martial Arts and your career and he's joined by the sender, Mr. Raymond Auty. Martial Arts and Your Career - Episode 415 On this episode, Jeremy tries a new question and answer format where he's joined by the actual sender, Mr. Raymond Auty. Mr. Auty's question is how do you reconcile martial arts and your career? To further break it down, the ways on how to advance your martial arts development and grow your career to be financially stable. Listen to find out more!

Shihan Chris Santillo & Renshi Holly Santillo are instructors at Potomac Kempo and authors of the book Resilience Parenting. We thought what if we could bring the knowledge that we gained from teaching and from interacting with parents and kids to a greater audience and help folks out with lessons we have from martial arts... Shihan Chris Santillo & Renshi Holly Santillo - Episode 414 The tandem of husband and wife, Shihan Chris and Renshi Holly Santillo are on a mission to teach parents to be better at raising their children. They are the authors of Resilience Parenting and Shihan Chris is the founder and president of Potomac Kempo while Renshi Holly is a senior instructor in the same school. They have a lot of amazing stories both from their own martial arts stories and their work as a couple. Listen to learn more! Show Notes You may connect with Shihan Chris Santillo & Renshi Holly Santillo through the links below: Book website: https://ResilienceParenting.info/ Studio website: https://PotomacKempo.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SenseiSantillo https://www.facebook.com/Holly.Santillo https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceParenting/ https://www.facebook.com/PotomacKempo Twitter https://twitter.com/SenseiSantillo https://twitter.com/RParentingBook https://twitter.com/PotomacKempo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisSantillo/

In today's episode, Jeremy talks about the world-renowned martial arts family, the Gracies, and their art the Gracie Jiujitsu. Gracie Jiujitsu - Episode 413 If you want to learn about the popular martial arts that is generally referred to as Brazilian Jiujitsu, you have to learn about the family that popularized it, the Gracies. In this episode, Jeremy talks about how the Gracies came up with the Gracie Jiujitsu or Brazilian Jiujitsu and the legacy that the family left in the world of martial arts. Listen to learn more!

Shifu Chris Goedecke, aka Hayashi Tomio, is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. Shifu Goedecke is the headmaster of the Isshin Kempo Wind School in New Jersey. If you've been doing martial arts for a very long time, it's impossible not to cross into the mental side of it. You can be in the mental side right in the beginning, but I mean really sink in in the mental side of it. Shifu Chris Goedecke - Episode 412 During his childhood, he heard about karate on a tv show and he immediately went to the bookstore and got some books about martial arts. Shifu Chris Goedecke started his journey to the martial arts when karate was just beginning to spread in the United States. He trained under the founder of Isshin Kempo, W. S. Russel. Shifu Goedecke also has a deep connection with Buddhism being an ordained Buddhist and he has written a couple of books about karate. Shifu Chris Goedecke told a lot of his lifelong experiences so listen to learn more! Show Notes You can find out more about Shifu Chris Goedecke's school here. In this episode, we mentioned Mr. Iain Abernathy.

On today's episode, Jeremy answers all your questions for the eighth edition of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio's Question and Answer. Q&A #8 - Episode 411 The questions for today are: Any thoughts on how to better introduce the spirit Any thoughts on the void or Tao How to start weapons training What do I eat before and after training

Sensei Lee Taylor is a martial arts practitioner and teacher at different clubs in the United Kingdom. He trained under Iain Abernathy and the host of 10 Minute Dojo Podcast. I opened up a club in my hometown, which is quite ironic because that's where I started with my uncles previously. From then on, it got ti a point where I thought, this is what I want to do as a profession. I quit my job and become a full time instructor. Sensei Lee Taylor - Episode 410 Who would've thought that seeing people training in martial arts across the street would make an impression to a 5-year-old? It stayed on Sensei Lee Taylor's mind until he finds out later on that his uncle participates in karate tournaments and everything was history after that. Sensei Taylor made martial arts his full-time career by starting his own gym. However, his training and teaching came to a halt when he suffered a car crash with his son. Listen to know more about Sensei Lee Taylor's life-changing event! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes You can find Sensei Lee Taylor's Podcast here.

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the ways on how to handle different types of risky students whether they are fit to train. Handling Risky Students - Episode 409 Sometimes, we encounter students that were once convicted for a crime who want to train to get reacquainted with other people or for whatever reasons. There are times that students are being threatened by other students. As an instructor and students, how do we deal with these risky students? Do we ask them not to train or let them? On this episode, Jeremy talks about the different ways on how to deal with risky students who could be harmful to the rest of the class. Listen to find out more!

Shihan Beth Bielat is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. She is Jeremy's first martial arts teacher from Maine. I think when you have to create, make and invent things, there's something to be said about that. That you're not part of the horde, that you're not just following, that it becomes you... Episode 408 - Shihan Beth Bielat A lot of us have love and passion with martial arts but Shihan Beth Bielat's is definitely unique. Shihan Bielat never saw a martial arts movie before she tried martial arts, it was pure love at first sight. On this episode, other than Shihan Bielat's wonderful journey, we talk about some of the memorable stories of Jeremy when he was starting his own journey to the martial arts. Listen to find out more! Show Notes You can check out Shihan Beth Bielat's book here: The LifeBreath Book. You can find Mainely Women here.

On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Amanda Cass and they talk about the I am a Martial Artist project. I am a Martial Artist - Episode 407 The #IamaMartialArtist Project aims to unify martial artist around the world through creating videos about what you do as a martial artist. It is to celebrate each martial artist, their background and where they are coming from. On this episode, Jeremy and Sensei Amanda Cass talks about the I am a Martial Artist project. Listen to Learn more! Show Notes You can check out Sensei Amanda Cass' episode here.

Sifu Abe Santos is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle, the first school of Bruce Lee. You have to have something that you are passionate about. Something you really enjoy in life, it doesn't have to be martial arts, it could be anything... Sifu Abe Santos - Episode 406 The legacy of Bruce Lee in the martial arts is unquestionably influential to a point that it's become legendary. Sifu Abe Santos was not only inspired by Bruce Lee but Sifu Santos studied under Lee's student and assistant, Sifu Taky Kimura, on his first school in Seattle. Today, Sifu Santos is the bearer of Bruce Lee's legacy and somehow tasked to continue teaching it for the next generations. Sifu Abe Santos had a lot of very interesting stories so, listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes On this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee, Shannon Lee, and Gary Dill. You may reach Sifu Abe Santos by visiting www.junfangungfuseattle.comand their social media below: Jun Fan Gung Fu Academy Facebook Page, Jun Fan Gung Fu Academy Instagram

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the one thing that we feel whenever we have good training, the value of pain. The Value of Pain - Episode 405 Pain gives us experiences that we remember for the rest of our lives. Pain provides us value in our training so we would learn how we avoid it as we grow and progress as martial artists. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the value of pain in our training, how is it a wonderful educator and motivator. Listen to this episode to learn more!

Tarek Alsaleh is a martial arts instructor who founded the Capoeira4Refugees, capoeira classes for street kids and refugee children. Basically, the winner in Capoeira is who has the most fun. That's the winner in Capoeira... Tarek Alsaleh - Episode 404 Doing martial arts for a noble cause is a dream for all of us martial artists especially if it's giving back to unfortunate children. Tarek Alsaleh founded a non-governmental organization in 2007, Capoeira4Refugees, that teaches capoeira to refugee children and street kids. Tarek saw how capoeira gave children and youth something positive to do with their time. Listen to know more about Tarek Alsaleh's movement, Capoeira4Refugees. [app_audio src=""] Show Notes You may find out more about Capoeira4Refugees on their websites at: www.capoeira4refugees.org https://www.facebook.com/Capoeira4Refugees https://www.instagram.com/capoeira4refugees/ Twitter.com/C4Refugees More information about Tarek Alsaleh Twenty Thirty Blog https://twentythirty.com/how-to-achieve-localization-in-the-aid-sector/

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the problem with normalcy bias in social media and how it affects us, martial artists. The Problem with Normalcy Bias in Social Media - Episode 403 More often than not, we see people in great shape and do exceptional things who classify themselves as martial artists and most of us see them like it's the usual thing that many people experience. The truth is, nobody is perfect and it's true for these people on social media. On this episode, Jeremy talks about how normalcy bias affects us as martial artists. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Brent Philpot is a martial arts practitioner and He recently got his first-degree black belt on Taekwondo. People ask me before I receive my black belt, "why do you want to become a black belt?" I said, and I still believe this to this day, to inspire others. Mr. Brent Philpot - Episode 402 Getting inspired to be in the martial arts by a movie is a common thread with us martial artist and Mr. Brent Philpot is not different. After seeing Bloodsport, he immediately fell in love with martial arts. However, all of that went to a halt when Mr. Philpot suffered a horrifying accident where he's been hit by a delivery truck sending him into a coma. Mr. Philpot successfully recovered but he never trained until three years ago. Today, he's achieved his first-degree black belt and he's studying to be a Taekwondo instructor. Listen and find out about Mr. Brent Philpot's incredible story! Show Notes On this episode, we mentioned Jean-Claude van Damme and Bloodsport You can reach Mr. Brent Philpot on these: twitter.com/Brent_Philpot Facebook Youtube

On today's episode, Jeremy is joined by Professor Chris Pizzo and they talk about the question: Should martial arts be taught for money. Should Martial Arts be Taught for Money - Episode 401 On this episode, Jeremy and Professor Chris Pizzo talk about how he helps professional martial arts instructors to be paid enough. What are the values that come with training in martial arts that were products of time and dedication by martial artist and should martial arts be taught for money? Listen to learn more!

On today's episode, whistlekick Martial Arts Radio marks its 400th episode with Jeremy talks about all things martial arts, all things whistlekick! Episode 400 On this episode, we celebrate whistlekick Martial Arts Radio's 400th episode as we look back to the show's other 399 episodes as well as looking into our future. We thank you, listeners, for your continued support on behalf of the team that brings this show to you! Join us by listening to this episode!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about how martial artists can be bullies too to other martial artists and non-martial artists. Martial Artists Can Be Bullies Too - Episode 399 How can a martial artist be so bad at treating others online or in person? Martial artists must be a good example for everybody on how to treat others especially online when kids are always present. On this episode, Jeremy talks about an article he wrote where he got a lot of negative comments and how he handled the messy situation. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes You may find the articles mentioned below: Kyoshi Dave Kovar's post Martial Journal Article Dave Kovar's Episode

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!