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Kru John Johnston is a martial arts practitioner and self-defense instructor from Massachusetts. Kru Johnston is the owner and founder at Ironclad Martial Arts. Your life isn't over just because you can't do something anymore. You can make your life better and that's what I did, I made my life better... Kru John Johnston - Episode 298 Our guest today started his journey to the martial arts as a child who was brought to a class by his parents. As many of our guests here on the show, Kru John Johnston had his life changed by martial arts since he started. Kru John Johnston was a kid who had an attitude and he learned a lot about humility and respect through martial arts. Later in his life, Kru Johnston unexpectedly found martial arts in the form of Muay Thai and then he founded his own school that offers martial arts and self-defense classes. His journey to the martial arts is interesting, inspiring and a testament that martial arts never goes away whatever path we choose. Listen to find out more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Scott Bolon and Master Brendan Goodall about the latest series online, Cobra Kai. Cobra Kai - Episode 297 Youtube Red's latest series, Cobra Kai, is a good spin-off from the original Karate Kid movie. It was so good, we had to put two episodes on this one that you are going to love. There are absolutely no spoilers in this episode so you can listen to its entirety. Jeremy is joined by Sensei Bolon and Master Goodall to discuss their reactions to the Cobra Kai series. They talked about the themes and the importance of the Cobra Kai series to both martial artists who grew up on the Karate Kid movies as well as with the younger generation of martial artists. Listen to learn more!

Mr. John English is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from New Hampshire. He is the founder and instructor at KIMAC. At that age, I wasn't thinking about a business failing. I was just thinking, I love this, this is my career, and it's gonna work... Mr. John English - Episode 296 Getting into the martial arts for the most of us was our parents bringing us to the dojo or the school. However, Mr. John English's introduction to the arts had to be his own decision because of his fear of getting beat up when he goes to high school. As an overweight kid, martial arts hasn't only taught Mr. John English self-defense but he learned both a disciplined life and confidence in himself. Later on, Mr. John English founded a school that brought hardships in his life that taught him a lot both as an instructor and business owner. Today, Karate International Martial Arts Center is one of the top martial arts school in the state of New Hampshire. Listen to learn more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the USA Taekwondo lawsuit and sex scandal that involves Jean and Stephen Lopez. USA Taekwondo Lawsuit and Sex Scandal - Episode 295 This is an issue that will, directly and indirectly, affect every martial arts practitioner, instructors, school owners and even fans because of its magnitude. Two of the most prominent and biggest names that have ever practiced Taekwondo in the US, Olympic gold medalists Jean and Stephen Lopez, has been involved in a lawsuit and sex scandal that allegedly has been going on for more than a decade. This issue puts both Taekwondo and the whole martial arts community in a bad light from spectators outside the community. What do we do to help the martial arts "survive" this issue? What can we do to stop this from happening to other students of martial arts that we are supposed to protect from this? Listen to Jeremy as he gives his take on this sensitive issue.

Grandmaster John Graham is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner and instructor from Alabama. Grandmaster John Graham - Episode 294 Having served in the military and police force most of his life, martial arts has taught him how to be non-violent and not the other way around. Grandmaster John Graham was a boxer when he joined the military but he, later on, went into martial arts after he saw a class in a military office. From then on, Grandmaster John Graham has practiced several disciplines including karate and kung fu. Grandmaster Graham is one of the closest people to Joe Lewis and Superfoot Bill Wallace and he's told us some of the most interesting stories about their friendship. Grandmaster Graham's passion for service and martial arts is truly inspiring. Listen to find out more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Taekwondo's widely regarded founder and one of its most influential and controversial figures, General Choi Hong Hi. Choi Hong Hi - Episode 293 There's no significant person in Taekwondo that has been honored and unfortunately disowned than Choi Hong Hi. General Choi is widely known as the founder of taekwondo but some of his colleagues accused him of spreading propaganda in favor of himself. Despite this, General Choi Hong Hi's contribution to the martial arts can't be disregarded. His journey hasn't been pleasant most of the time due to the reality that he grew up during the war, yet it hasn't stopped him from spreading the martial art of Taekwondo. Listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the similarities between martial arts and business. Similarities Between Martial Arts and Business - Episode 291 It is not a secret that, just like any other sport, martial arts is a business but we are not talking about it as a business. The question that we now ask is whether martial arts have similarities with business? Integrity, discipline, serving people are some of the similarities that we can find between martial arts and business. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about his personal view based on his experiences on this subject and how continuing to learn new things is one of the glaring similarity between martial arts and business. Listen to learn more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most underrated Martial Arts actor, director and fight choreographer of our time, Sammo Hung. Talking Sammo Hung - Episode 289 He's been with almost 300 martial arts films where he either starred, directed or produced. No, his name is not Jackie, he is Sammo Hung. Although he's joined forces with Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen and even Bruce Lee, he hasn't received the popularity that these famed actors have. With over four decades on both the Hong Kong and Hollywood film scenes, Sammo Hung has had few setbacks when it comes to his career as a filmmaker. Having been started in the opera school with Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao, his talent as an actor and filmmaker has been underrated. Listen to Jeremy as he talks about the inspiring journey of Sammo Hung.

Master Tim Smith is a martial arts practitioner, instructor and an anti-bullying advocate based in Durango, Colorado. I can always spot the one that I know who's gonna make it to black belt and above. they have something a little bit different in their eyes. I think that they were destined to wear black belts on them. Master Tim Smith - Episode 288 How do we address the problem of bullying in the school and community if it's considered a part of growing up? Master Smith was a shy kid with a speech problem who began a massive life transformation when he saw Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon. That movie became the beginning of his passion for the martial arts, and he hasn't stopped training since. His personal experiences with bullying led him to start a bullying awareness program in his area. Like many of the best advocates, he took something that was originally a negative impact on his life and used that experience to better the lives of others. Listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the next generation of martial artists and their role in the future of martial arts. The Next Generation and Martial Arts - Episode 287 On today's episode, Jeremy looks at some of the emails from you, listeners, and he came across a very interesting question about the present and upcoming martial artists. Before our generation of martial artists, the so-called "blood-and-guts" era, martial arts is believed to be rough where no kids are allowed and only the tough ones both physically and mentally are meant to stick around. Jeremy talks about how "soft" martial arts have become and his personal views about the future of the martial arts. Listen to learn more!

Sifu Ken Gullette is an Internal Arts practitioner, podcaster, and instructor at Ken Gullette's Internal Fighting Arts. Don't check your brain at the door of a martial arts school. Maintain your critical thinking, don't put your teachers in pedestals... Shifu Ken Gullette - Episode 286 Today's guest started his journey to the martial arts the same as most of us. Sifu Ken Gullette is proud to be part of the "Bruce Lee Boom" when people started training martial arts after watching his films. But there is more to Sifu Gullette than meets the eye, he looked through the martial arts, beyond the movements and techniques because he saw the importance of the philosophy of the arts. Sifu Ken Gullette has a lot of interesting stories so, listen to learn more!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the life and career of one of the most celebrated international martial arts actor of our time, Chow Yun Fat. Chow Yun Fat - Episode 285 Chow Yun Fat's career is a mixture of ups and downs that started from humble beginnings in Hong Kong. He had various works from postman to being a taxi driver until he found himself in the movie reels. He has been included in different films that were both a failure and success. One of those very successful films was "The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" that made him a favorite name in martial arts movies. How did he become a great martial arts actor when he didn't have any formal training? Listen to find out more about Chow Yun Fat.

Mr. Larry Zickefoose is a martial arts practitioner and an instructor at Karate Town USA. Mr. Zickefoose is now based in Kentucky. I didn't care what style it was. If there was one near me, I'd go down and work out with them... Mr. Larry Zickefoose - Episode 284 Most the martial artists find inspiration to get into the martial arts through the wonders of movies and television. Mr. Larry Zickefoose is not so different but he was inspired tremendously by his father. Mr. Zickefoose devoted his time as a child, reading his beloved Black Belt Magazine and his passion for the sport has never waned. He is a veteran of the martial ars with over 50 years of training with some of the greats. Today, he is a passionate student and instructor. Listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about why not only experts and black belts have something to teach, but so is everyone else. Episode 283 - Everyone has Something to Teach Expertise is a good thing. It enables individuals to teach knowledge that they have acquired through years and years of training and studying a particular martial arts discipline. Do we ever stop learning? On this episode, Jeremy talks about how everyone has something to teach because of his belief that nothing is really the right way. Everyone has their own lesson to teach and even the white belts can somehow teach his master about something that only a newcomer can do. Listen to learn more!

Shifu Jonathan Bluestein is a martial arts practitioner and an organic gardener. He is a lawyer and an author from Israel. But when you teach it to others and you review it, again and again and again, then you can extract more from them... Shifu Jonathan Bluestein - Episode 282 Who would've thought that gardening and martial arts go together? Shifu Jonathan Bluestein has been gardening different types of fruit-bearing plants and he uses his martial arts discipline in the process. A lawyer and an author of several books, Shifu Bluestein is deeply knowledgeable about the Chinese culture and the reality of practicing Chinese martial arts. He explains what's ideal if you plan to travel for training. Interested? Listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy interviews the author of the book The True Believers, Louis Martin. Louis Martin: Author of The True Believers - Episode 281 Ever wonder about the dark side of martial arts? On today's episode, Jeremy talks with author Louis Martin about his book, The True Believers. They talked about the side of martial arts that is not openly discussed by both practitioners and trainers that touches fanaticism, abuse of power and ego to say the least. Louis Martin was part of a martial arts school for seven years where he experienced things that made him think about his future in the martial arts. While he never used the word, some might have considered his school a martial arts cult. Listen to find out more about this interesting subject.

Mr. Gene Ching is a martial arts practitioner and publisher of the Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. Mr. Gene Ching - Episode 280 Our guest today had been exposed to the martial arts at an early age when he was playing with toy weapons at home. Mr. Gene Ching is from a family of martial artists and he has found his success not only in handling weapons but through writing for the martial arts community as well. Mr. Ching has trained with a lot of martial arts greats and his story is definitely inspiring. Listen to find out more about Mr. Gene Ching.

On this episode, Jeremy once again talks with Sensei Rob Domaschuk about his 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge. 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge - Episode 279 Sensei Rob Domaschuk is once again joined by Jeremy to talk about the interesting 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge. How many times do you train in a week? Most of us devote the weekend or one weeknight for our martial arts training because we can't really train that much without work or school coming on our way. Sensei Domaschuk has found a way to address this by training 1 hour or even 5 minutes at home or anywhere and it's quite effective. He discusses his 30-day challenge and how martial artists can maximize this to its full potential. Listen to learn more!

Mr. Shawn Twing is a Taekwondo practitioner and instructor from Vermont with a strong family legacy of martial arts. So, I'm bowing to the rank in most of the situations, but I don't respect the rank. I respect the person... Mr. Shawn Twing - Episode 278 Humility is difficult for many people to learn, including martial artists. Our guest today grew up in a tradition of humility, an approach that was instilled by his father. Mr. Shawn Twing is considered a Master in his tradition, but, being a Mister is something he's just, as if not more, proud of. On the topics of martial arts titles, to giving respect and more, Mr. Shawn Twing is a down to earth guy who's inspiring to talk with. Listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Scott Bolon and Sensei Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts and they talk about the crud martial artists hear. Crud Martial Artists Hear - Part 2 - Episode 277 The episode today is not the usual that you hear every Thursday. This is the second part of a two-series episode that features Mr. Scott Bolon and Sensei Jaredd Wilson which the first part could be found at Sensei Wilson's Podcast, Martial Thoughts. Jeremy, Mr. Bolon, and Sensei Wilson talked about the crud things that are usually heard by martial artists. These are the things that usually annoy and bother martial artists but usually are shrugged off. Let's join Jeremy, Mr. Bolon, and Sensei Wilson as they talk about these things and their personal experiences when they hear crud. Listen to find out more!

Sensei La Royce Batchelor is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from North Dakota. She is a Professor at the University of Manitoba. I always had it in me well, I can do one more. I can do one more... Sensei La Royce Batchelor - Episode 276 Academics and the martial arts have a lot in common. With both you can walk through the motions, or you can truly invest yourself and come away with fundamental understanding. Sensei La Royce Batchelor is one who's not only successful with martial arts but also with academic pursuits. Coming from a family of educators, Sensei Batchelor loves to teach both in school and in the dojo. Listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about respect in the martial arts. Is it given or earned? Respect in the Martial Arts - Episode 275 "Respect is earned, not given." How many of you have heard of that saying? In martial arts, we can say that respect is forced most of the time especially in the dojo or where ever an instructor conducts his/her class. In most cases, we respect those that are strong and intimidating because we simply think that we are lesser. Do you think these are the type of respect that we want? On this episode, Jeremy talks about respect and his personal take on how is it earned and given. Listen to learn more.

Coach Kathy Long is a Kung Fu practitioner, Kickboxing Champion, instructor and fighter based in California. Coach Kathy Long - Episode 274 Having a near-death experience as a child is a unique experience on the show. We're lucky that we now have the chance to hear Coach Kathy Long's story. This experience had a profound effect on her life, beliefs, and spirituality. Coach Kat is a kickboxing champion and she now teaches to help others become successful in their journey in the martial arts. Let's hear it from her to find out more about her stories!

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the moment when to punch someone in the face. When is the exact moment to hit someone? When To Punch Someone In The Face - Episode 273 One of the most interesting question for us martial arts instructors and practitioners is when to hit someone in the face. For most of us, it is a question of self-defense that is when it is appropriate that we punch someone in the face. Is it when we are faced with a thief with a knife pointed at you or when someone is bullying you? Is defending ourselves a question of when or why? On this episode, Jeremy talks about his piece about this monumental question and when and why he would hit someone. Listen to learn more!

Sensei David Hughes is a Kyokushin Karate practitioner and instructor from Western Australia. They tend to forget that we are humans and the fact that we are giving so much... Sensei David Hughes - Episode 272 Today's episode will feel a little different if you're a regular listener. This episode is one of those that had to be re-recorded because of technical issues. Jeremy and Sensei David Hughes had a free-flowing discussion about his experiences with theater, ways of teaching a karate class and a lot more. Sensei Hughes is a great storyteller and you'll have to listen to find out more!

On today's episode, Jeremy answers some of the questions from the emails that you guys sent. Q&A Number 5 - Episode 271 What should be done when sparring with martial artists with disability? What does it really mean to be a martial arts instructor? On this episode, Jeremy tries to answer some of the questions that our listeners had sent through our email and he gives his personal views on the issues that were touched. Listen to find out more.

Mr. Paul Millholen is a Taekwondo practitioner and instructor from Connecticut. For me, I was always able to, when I was teaching, just gonna hit that switch and you know, kinda take myself out of my own body for that hour forty five minutes... and just dedicated it to the students... Mr. Paul Millholen - Episode 270 Our guest today appeared recently on one of our Thursday shows when we had a chat about martial arts camps, seminars, and other events. Yes, today we are joined by Mr. Paul Millholen who started his journey to the martial arts as a child. Like most children, Mr. Millholen set his attention to other sports, but unlike most children, he returned. Today, he's a passionate instructor who cares a lot about the community that he serves. Listen to find out more about his story!

In this episode, Jeremy talks about why you need non-martial arts friends and how it helps for your growth as a martial artist. Why You Need Non-Martial Arts Friends - Episode 269 Tell me who your friends and I'll tell you who you are. Does that saying sound familiar? Having friends from both non-martial arts and martial arts can be a great benefit for us. Martial artists can provide us the knowledge and wisdom that are deeply embedded in the arts while our non-martial arts friends can give us those intangibles that our martial arts friends and training partners can't give. In this episode, Jeremy discusses the ups and downs of having martial arts friends as well as his own personal experiences. Listen to find out more!

On this episode, Jeremy is announcing the Martial Arts Podcasts website. It's a place where you can look for your favorite martial arts podcast. Announcing Martial Arts Podcasts Website - Episode 267 The martial arts community is like one big family. We tend to share resources and knowledge with each other because of a simple fact that we are- a family. Today, along with other martial arts podcasts, we announce MartialArtsPodcasts.com, a website dedicated to aggregate martial arts podcasts so that both practitioners and instructors have a one-stop website for all their podcast needs.

Master Jalyn Croft is a taekwondo practitioner who hails from Marietta, Georgia. I can buy my own trophy, I can buy a blackbelt, you can buy what you want but its not gonna mean something unless you earn it. Master Jalyn Croft - Episode 266 It was not the movies or TV shows that influenced Master Jalyn Croft to get into the martial arts. She found her fascination for the martial arts early in her childhood by wearing her brother's Chuck Norris' uniform around their house. Master Croft has a lot of stories to tell, so listen to find out more!

On today's episode, Jeremy is joined by his friend and Superfoot training partner, Mr. Paul Millholen. Conversations with Mr. Paul Millholen - Episode 265 Seminars, camps, or whatever you might like to call it, has a very important part on each martial artists' journey. There are intangibles that can help a martial artist to develop skills and there are things that can't be taught inside the academy. In this episode, Jeremy and Paul talks about their fun and wonderful experience in a recent event that they participated in and few of the things they learned that are beneficial to them. Listen to find out more!

Sifu Rick Spain is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner based in New Zealand. He is the founder of Red Boat Kung Fu. And so, if it wasn't for my martial training and that kind of discipline and focus, I dont think I would have a shot. That was a pretty bad accident. Sifu Rick Spain - Episode 264 It is a rare event when you can have a chance to train with someone you've read about in magazines. Sifu Rick Spain grabbed the opportunity to train with someone who held a legendary place for him. Sifu Spain's martial arts lineage is nothing short of impressive. He has several black belts from kung fu to Brazilian jiu jitsu and has a school that primarily focuses on wing chun kung fu. If you don't know Sifu Rick Spain, you're about to learn a lot about this interesting and passionate martial artist.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of countering the anti-hero environment that is evident today. Countering the Anti-Hero Environment - Episode 263 There is a significant anti-hero culture that is in the society today which has to be addressed by everyone of us. Our topic today is a reaction and commentary about an article from a Canadian news website that discusses how a school reprimanded a kid who stopped another kid from bullying. How could you reprimand a kid who stopped a bully? Listen to learn more.

Sensei Thomas Brown is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the founder and owner of Tigon Martial Arts in Massachusetts. One of the reasons I am for tournaments, is getting students to step out of their comfort zones. Getting them to do something that forces them to confront their ability to still perform adequately under stress, under pressure. Sensei Thomas Brown - Episode 262 How do you settle if you love two sports? It seems that the answer was certain for Sensei Thomas Brown when he was asked as a young boy that martial arts is his choice. Sensei Brown just knew that he wanted to practice and teach martial arts. As most martial artists his age, he started to like martial arts through watching ninja movies and TV shows. Sensei Brown's journey is interesting because he started at such a young age. Listen to know more!

In this episode, Jeremy talks about which is better, training with multiple styles or mastering a single style. Diversity vs Mastery in Training- Episode 261 There are martial artists who prefer to train with different styles such as taekwondo, judo, karate and etc. There are those who would like to train with one style and master all throughout their journey. Jeremy examines which is better and he shares his own personal experience about diversity vs mastery in training in the martial arts.

Shihan Ryan Chamberland is a multi-system martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the owner of United Fitness in Maine. They don't realize that you know, having an open door policy makes your student that much better. Shihan Ryan Chamberland - Episode 260 What would you do if your parents were against you training in martial arts? Especially when the Karate Kid and the Ninja Turtles movies are making it every kid's dream. Shihan Ryan Chamberland tells us his story of how he coped with that predicament and how he became successful in his career in the martial arts. Listen and find out Shihan Chamberland's journey in the martial arts.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about a special website where martial artists can write their ideas, the Martial Journal. (martialjournal.com) Martial Journal - Episode 259 Have you noticed that most sports has their special sections on major websites like Yahoo or MSN? However, none of them have a section dedicated to martial arts. This is the idea behind Martial Journal— to provide platform for martial artists to share their thoughts so that other martial artists or even martial arts fans can read them anywhere in the world. Listen to know more about Jeremy's thought on the Martial Journal.

Shifu Chris Friedman is a Shaolin Kung Fu practitioner originally from New York but now living and training in Shaolin, China. I didnt have a whole lot of guidance basically. So, if I don't have Martial Arts in my life, I would guess there's a good possibility that I'd be dead, I could've went to prison, I could've became a criminal. So, just doing Martial Arts just gave me something positive outlet. Shifu Chris Friedman - Episode 258 Many martial arts practitioners found their appreciation of the martial arts through watching classic kung fu movies. Shifu Chris Friedman is one of them.He fell in love with martial arts as an athletic young child and made it his motivation at school so he can train. His love for the arts didn'tstop there because he went to live in China specifically for martial arts training. Listen to Shifu Chris Friedman's story and you'll certainly come away inspired.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how and why is it important to have an intelligent martial arts discussion. Intelligent Martial Arts Discussion - Episode 257 We hone our physical abilities and skills through training and sparring with someone who can match us or even challenge us. It is also the same with our ideas. We have to train and test our ideas about martial arts through talking with people on the same page or the ones that make us think. Jeremy talks about his experiences about having the best martial arts conversations that he had. Listen and find out more!

Sensei Chuck Merriman is a karate practitioner and instructor originally from Connecticut. He is the former head coach of the US National Karate Team. It seems like going back through my mind and in my career, everything seems to have happened by accident being in a right place at the right time... Sensei Chuck Merriman - Episode 256 Our guest today is one of those martial artists who should've been on the show a long time ago. He is Sensei Chuck Merriman - a name that will be familiar not only with our listeners but many of the show's former guests. Merriman Sensei is part of the older generation of martial artists that we look up to today. His origin in the martial arts is one that is both surprising and inspiring. He's also one of the true pillars responsible for the strong foundation of karate in the US as we know it today.

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the ups and downs of having a Martial Arts School and answers the question of why to start a martial arts school. Why to Start a Martial Arts School - Episode 255 It's the start of a new year and some of you may think of something like starting a martial arts school. It's both fun and hard-work at the same time because of many factors. On today's episode, Jeremy discusses about why is it good to start a martial arts school and why it isn't as well as his personal experiences on handling his own martial arts school. For people who would like to start teaching in their own school, listen to learn more!

Sensei Buzz Durkin is a karate practitioner and instructor from New Hampshire. He's well known as an author and authority on Uechi-Ryu karate. You know before I left for Vietnam, I teached Judge Madsen, put his arm around me, I'll never forget it and he said; don't worry Buzz, he said, all our black belts have done well over there. Sensei Buzz Durkin - Episode 254 We often hear stories from guests and fellow martial artists that they've started their journey to overcome some sort of adversity in their lives. Our guest in this episode, Sensei Buzz Durkin, grew up with a good family, but he did have one challenge to overcome - war. Sensei Durkin's journey started before he went on to serve in the military during the Vietnam War where he gained a handful of stories to share. Listen to know more!

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how you can improve your martial arts this new year as he shares some of his experiences. New Year's Resolutions - Episode 253 It's the time of the year that we think about the things that we want to improve this new year. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about New Year's resolutions and how it can be beneficial for us, martial artists. Jeremy discusses his list that can be helpful for you in making your resolution. Listen to this episode and find out more. Happy New Year!

Mr. Rory Miller is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is a respected author with a background in law enforcement. It was at that time I realized that's... and maybe this is true for everybody but when you decide to push your envelope, you're going to be alone. Rory Miller - Episode 252 Our guest today is Rory Miller. He is a martial arts instructor and practitioner who started his formal martial arts career in college and now is an author of several books. On today's episode, we discuss his views on combat, violence, what makes a good instructor, and more. Why doesn't he like having a title in his name? Listen and find out!

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the pros and cons of training for competition in the martial arts. The Benefits of Training For Or Against Competition - Episode 251 In this episode, Jeremy broadcasts in YouTube once again and he takes a different look about how training for competition affects your martial arts journey or the other way around. We've had this topic since the first episode and it's proved to be one of the most polarizing questions that our guests has to answer. Listen to this episode to know if competition is for you or not.

Master Henry Childers is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner and the co-founder of Kenpo Arts Alliance. Master Henry Childers - Episode 250 Martial arts practitioners often start training at a young age because of a need for self-defense from intimidating peers. Master Henry Childers has another reason, though. Today's guest took refuge in the martial arts because of his family situation. With the amazing experiences throughout his life, he's a wonderful storyteller with a lot of entertaining tales. Master Childers started his martial arts training in Louisville, Kentucky and today, he's based in Dallas, Texas as an instructor. Listen to find out his interesting martial arts journey.

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how he handles negative comments on the episodes of the show. How We Handle Negative Comments - Episode 249 We receive tons of comments for the show and the majority of them are positive and sensible ones but some are not so pleasant. Today, Jeremy talks about how he deals with negative comments on the show and how it reflects the character of some martial artists. Listen to find out more!