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Mr. Rick Worthy is a Martial Arts practitioner and an accomplished TV and Film actor. I kept asking myself, what do I want to do? Well.. I want this character to live on the page. I want to bring in the light. I think I got to figure out how to do it. Mr. Rick Worthy - Episode 808 Some of you may recognize him from various film and TV series such as Gossip Girl, Washington Black, Supernatural, and so much more. Mr. Rick Worthy started training at age 9 in Detroit, where he grew up. He started in a time when martial arts wasn't taught to children. Mr. Worthy trained in Taekwondo when he successfully persuaded his parents after seeing Bruce Lee repeatedly in the cinema. This passion remained with Mr. Worthy as he went on another journey to Hollywood as an actor. In this episode, Mr. Rick Worthy talks about his journey into martial arts as well as the many tv series under his belt. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about Mr. Rick Worthy on IMDB or follow him on Instagram

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Craig Wharem and Tashi Mark Warner who answer questions about Martial Arts. Conversations on Martial Arts with Mark and Craig - Episode 807 In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Craig Wharem and Tashi Mark Warner who answer questions about Martial Arts. Some of the questions include: When do we release the book, Women in Martial Arts What happens when someone wants to train but something is wrong physically How do you restore yourself plus more! After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Comment down below!

Sensei Nick Taber is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, personal trainer, and podcaster based in Massachusetts. Before you get others to care about what you're doing, you have to show that you care about them. If you do that then you're golden. You teach the tenets, but you have to show how you live those and where they could improve… Sensei Nick Taber - Episode 806 Most martial artists trained because of bullying and parents asked them to do so. However Sensei Nick Taber, started his journey when he got bored with Tee Ball as a young kid and for his love of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In fact, he could never forget the smell the first time he went inside a Dojo. Sensei Nick Taber fell in love with martial arts because his Sensei never treated him as an inferior student. Presently, he took over Sensei Eric Gifford's Cha-Sin-do after he retired. He is also a fitness coach. He is the host of the Real Talks with Sensei Nick Podcast. In this episode, Sensei Nick Taber talks about his journey to the martial arts with his Cerebral Palsy and his style Cha-sin-do. Sensei Taber also talks about why humor is needed as a tenant of martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about Sensei Nick Taber at nicktaberfitness.com or follow Sensei Taber on Instagram

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the Unintended Consequences of Guilt in Martial Arts. The Unintended Consequences of Guilt - Episode 805 As martial arts teachers, we often say things or let our students feel to make them guilty for not coming to train. We often use guilt as a motivator but there are consequences to be faced if we do this. How do we avoid this tendency when we talk to people, especially the ones we teach or train with? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the Unintended Consequences of Guilt in Martial Arts. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below ✅Subscribe to whistlekick Martial Arts Radio on the following platforms: 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mVnZmf 🎧Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yHVdHQ 🎧Google: https://bit.ly/3kLSpo8 ✅You can find whistlekick on all social media platforms using the handle @whistlekick or visit our website at https://www.whistlekick.com or https://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com

Master Kellie Thomas is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor and founder of the Taekwondo K.I.C.K.S in Vermont. The reason why I'm teaching is to help people increase their self confidence and self worth because I lacked that growing up. I would share to my older students that I was suicidal high school through college. Taekwondo SAVED my life… Master Kellie Thomas - Episode 804 Our guest today started her journey as a young kid because her father wanted her to learn self-defense. Master Kellie Thomas felt like an outcast in her own school but in the dojo, she felt she belonged. Master Thomas struggled in her life as a suicidal and according to her, she was saved by Taekwondo. She has a passion for teaching and a dream of having her own Taekwondo class but it doesn't become a reality later in her life. Presently, Master Thomas is an instructor and founder of the Taekwondo K.I.C.K.S in Vermont. In this episode, Master Kellie Thomas talks about her journey into martial arts and how it helped her with life struggles. With the hardships she overcame in life, Master Kellie Thomas continues to impart her wisdom with children whenever she teaches. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about Master Kellie Thomas and her school at tkdkicks.net

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts! Martial Arts Word Association 5 - Episode 803 Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We're going to do "Martial Arts Word Association" where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from dog food to ceiling fans. Find out how they relate it to martial arts! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, actor, and one of the legendary figures in Martial arts. Learn form the best, play with the best. If you want to advance yourself intellectually, hang out with smart people and learn the courage to shut up. And sit and listen and take in the brilliance of who and what they are. Appreciate it and give yourself permission to be changed by that. Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman - Episode 802 Our guest today needs absolutely no introduction. Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman is inducted at the Black Belt Hall of Fame, the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the Masters Hall of Fame. Currently, Senior Master of the Arts Speakman resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he oversees the largest Kenpo 5.0 Martial Art organization in the world, the JSK5.0, and operates the Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 franchise schools now in 18 countries. In this episode, Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman talks about his journey into martial arts and why there is a lost potential for Kenpo. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about about Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman on his website at jeffspeakmanlv.com To know more about Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman's work as an actor, check out IMDB: https://www.imdb.com

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a special edition of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #23 - Episode 801 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions, comments, and reviews from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are some of the questions they tried to answer: How competitive is too competitive? What would a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle martial arts school look like? Listen to the episode for more questions! After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

In this very special episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by the whistlekick family for the podcast's 800th episode! Episode 800 In this very special episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by the whistlekick family for the podcast's 800th episode! Jeremy starts by looking back at the very first episode and how it got to the 800th. Also, hear from our friends and guests who've helped whistlekick through the years. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Episode 800 Announcement In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy tell us about the upcoming LIVE broadcast of Episode 800!

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy along with Victor Guarino talk about why Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment. Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment - Episode 799 Are you ready to get nerdy? Each individual training in martial arts are not the same, each one needs to adapt to his or her physical abilities. Would you agree that every aspect of Martial Arts is a constant experimentation? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy along with Victor Guarino talk about why Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Kyobumbnim Becky Bartlett is a martial arts practitioner, mother of three, and an actress out of Arkansas. I started martial arts and acting way later in life. As long as I breathing and living, I will just keep on engaging in these opportunities that come. I don't know how far I'll get but I'm along for the ride. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett - Episode 798 Training in Martial Arts later in life may be difficult for most people but there are some exceptions. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett is one of those who developed a passion for martial arts at a later age, that is after her third and final child. Growing up in a supportive family, Kyobumnim Bartlett tried a lot of sports and has no intention whatsoever of engaging in martial arts not until one of her children wanted to try taekwondo along with her cousins. After trying a few sessions, a fire was lit inside her upon discovering that a taekwondo class is way more engaging than a regular workout. As a result, she ended up raising her kids on the mat and found herself training until today. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett is a martial arts practitioner, mother of three, and an actress out of Arkansas. I started martial arts and acting way later in life. As long as I breathing and living, I will just keep on engaging in these opportunities that come. I don't know how far I'll get but I'm along for the ride. ","resolvedBy":"embedly","width":600,"height":90,"providerName":"Libsyn","customThumbEnabled":false,"thumbnailUrl":"https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/148484325"}" data-block-type="22"> Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett - Episode 798 Training in Martial Arts later in life may be difficult for most people but there are some exceptions. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett is one of those who developed a passion for martial arts at a later age, and that is after her third and final child. Growing up in a supportive family, Kyobumnim Bartlett tried a lot of sports and has no intention whatsoever of engaging in martial arts not until one of her children wanted to try taekwondo along with her cousins. After trying a few sessions, a fire was lit inside her upon discovering that a taekwondo class is way more engaging than a regular workout. As a result, she ended up raising her kids on the mat and found herself training until today. Presently, Kyobumnim Becky is an Actress and can be seen in National Commercials, Film, and can be heard as a Voice Actor on commercials and an upcoming animated series. Along with others, Kyobumnim advocates women's empowerment and the importance of self-defense for women. In this episode, Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett talks about her journey into the martial arts and her passion for fighting against human trafficking. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about about Kyobumnim Becky Artlett at www.beckybartlett.com, and Instagram @beckybartlettactress To know more about Kyobumnim Bartlett's work as an actress, check out IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9460666/?ref_=hm_prof_name In this episode, Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett talks about her journey into the martial arts and her passion for fighting against human trafficking. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about about Kyobumnim Becky Artlett at www.beckybartlett.com, and Instagram @beckybartlettactress To know more about Kyobumnim Bartlett's work as an actress, check out IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9460666/?ref_=hm_prof_name

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams are joined by Victor Guarino to take on the Ethics of Sponsorships. The Ethics of Sponsorships - Episode 797 Trust is essential when it comes to sponsorships. Why? Because people trust the people who market these products. Although sponsors give compensation, there's a certain expectation on influencers that the products they endorse are working because they personally use them. In this very special episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams are joined by Shihan Victor Guarino to take on the Ethics of Sponsorships. Shihan Guarino shares his story about selecting sponsors that fit for whistlekick. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Kyoshi Eric Menard is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Eric Menard's Complete Martial Arts Academy. I always thought when I get a black belt that this light will open up and you will have all the answers. But that's not how it works. You don't have all the answers and people think that blackbelt's the end but it's not. It's the beginning of your training. Everything you learned is just the basics or the fundamentals, you build on all that… Kyoshi Eric Menard - Episode 796 Kyoshi Eric Menard wants to be a lot of things but becoming a martial artist was one of his dreams. Starting at an early age of 7, Kyoshi Menard has always had the passion for training that he carried until today. Presently, he teaches at his own school, the Eric Menard's Complete Martial Arts Academy in New Hampshire. In this episode, Kyoshi Eric Menard discusses his journey to martial arts and how he knew that martial arts was his destiny. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about Kyoshi Eric Menard on their website at https://cma-martialarts.com Like and subscribe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompleteMartialArtsAcademy/ or Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/CMAMartialArtsNashua

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the difference between Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity. Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity - Episode 795 Crimes happen everyday. It could happen to us randomly or for some reason someone has been planning something bad for some time. As martial artists, we are trained to somehow protect ourselves against these. But how do we at least avoid being confronted with a crime? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the difference between Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity and how martial artists respond to them. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Sifu Rick Cropper is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Kaizen League. I'll credit it to sparring. We whack each other but we love each other, we trust each other, we push each other, nobody's got weird attitude at all. We're there to improve but we're there to help each other. It helps keep me accountable to everything I do… Sifu Rick Cropper - Episode 792 Internationally recognized holder of a 8th degree black belt in the Chuan-Fa branch of Kajukenbo self-defense system. Master Rick Cropper is one of the most widely respected, and highly sought after Black Belt instructors in the Pacific Northwest. Having Over 50 years of martial art experience and having taught thousands of martial art students, Master Cropper's teaching style and methods are highly praised. Master Cropper's accolades are many, including training multiple Black Belt World Champions, ranked in the top 21 sports karate school in the world, promoter of the Mighty River Classic Martial Art Tournament, and promoting many students to black belts, including master rank. In this high-octane, energetic, and FUN episode, Sifu Rick Cropper talks about his journey to the martial arts, future goals, and his tournament, the Kaizen League. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about Sifu Rick Cropper on mightyriverclassic.com

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts! Martial Arts Word Association 4 - Episode 793 Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We're going to do "Martial Arts Word Association" where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from tire iron to LEGO and sled. Find out how they relate it to martial arts! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Master Candidate Stephen Brayton is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor and author of fiction novels. Every testing I get nervous. Every martial artists who does testing and competitions, if they're not nervous, they don't care. Nervousness shows that you care. It's the ability of taking that nervousness to be the energy that you need to perform to satisfaction… ","resolvedBy":"embedly","width":"600","height":"90","providerName":"Libsyn"}" data-block-type="22"> Master Candidate Stephen Brayton - Episode 792 Master Candidate Stephen Brayton is a Sixth Degree Black Belt in the American Taekwondo Association. When he's not writing stories, he's writing blogs and social media posts as a Marketing Associate for Mapcon Technologies in Johnston, Iowa. He lives about an hour and a half away from two supportive and loving parents and two and a half hours away from a younger sister, her husband, and three beautiful nieces. In this episode, Master Candidate Stephen Brayton talks about his journey to the martial arts and how he added martial arts into his fiction writing novels. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out more about Master Candidate Stephen Brayton on Facebook or visit his websites: www.braytonsbookbuzz.wordpress.com www.stephenbrayton.wordpress.com Follow him on Twitter: @SLBrayton

Sue Roberts is a Martial Arts practitioner, author, and host of the Conversations on Karate Podcast. A Black Belt Journey with Sue Roberts - Episode 791 Getting a black belt is a memorable spectacle in our journey as martial artists, let alone getting the first one. Sue Roberts, a brown belt who got her first black belt, shares us what the journey is like to get one. We hear what Joe Andrews, Sue's instructor, has to say about her journey as well. Sue is the host of the Conversations on Karate Podcast along with Greg Lynham. In this very special episode, we take a look on Sue Robert's journey from a brown belt to a black belt. Like a documentary, we cover the before, during, and after her black belt examination. You'll surely relate to Sue's story whether you've been training for 6 months or 60 years. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Sue's facebook page: www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate Get her book on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/8L44mhz Listen to the Conversations on Karate Podcast

Hanshi Steven Johnson is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and President of the National Karate Jujitsu Federation, USA-International. People from all places saying, you're not this, you're not that… I'm a higher rank… Who cares? To me, it's about the arts, the training, the character, the integrity… Hanshi Steven Johnson - Episode 790 If you idolize Bruce Lee, chances are high that you will train in martial arts one way or the other. Hanshi Steven Johnson was a kid who ran away from home with her sister. Later on, he found a common martial arts lover in his Social Worker as a teen, whose husband was a black belt as well. Hanshi Johnson learned by himself and shared what he learned to his Social Worker. However, there was a dojo near Hanshi Johnson at the time and when he found it, his life was changed forever. Presently, Hanshi Steve Johnson is the President of the National Karate Jujitsu Federation, USA-International. In this episode, Hanshi Steven Johnson talks about how the National Karate Jujitsu Federation was founded, the people who made it happen, and its future. Listen to learn more! Show notes We mentioned Patrick McCarthy in this episode. You may check out Hanshi Steven Johnson's school on Facebook.

In this episode, Andrew along with Jenni Siu, Jenni Nather, and Chris Rickard talk about who is Master Hopkick Who is Master Hopkick? - Episode 789 Have you encountered Master Hopkick? If you have been following whistlekick, chances are you might know him. In this very rare episode where Jeremy isn't present, Andrew along with Jenni Siu, Jenni Nather, and Chris Rickard talk about who is Master Hopkick After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Coach Jepha Mooi is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who founded Chick Jitsu. Learning self-defense, learning how to protect themselves without even knowing it. Essentially, it is repetition, the more you do it, the more it's going to naturally come out of you… Coach Jepha Mooi - Episode 788 Most of the guests we have in the show starts their journey at a young age, usually brought by their parents to the dojo. Coach Jepha Mooi's journey is nowhere near that. Coach Mooi started training as a new single-mom, thinking that she might need self-defense sooner than later. Eventually, Coach Mooi will teach others and empower women as well. She founded Chick Jitsu, an all-female Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training camp, that produces tournament events for women. In this high-energy episode, Coach Jepha Mooi talks about her Martial Arts journey and she shares what her future events look like. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Coach Jepha's work on Instagram or check out Mooi Thai Fitness Learn more about Chick Jitsu

In this episode, we're bringing you Jeremy's State of the Martial Arts and what we could do to move forward. State of the Martial Arts - Episode 778 Martial Arts, just like any other sport, is not perfect. That's the very reason why we need to recognize and accept that as a fact so we can improve it for generations of Martial Artists to come. In this episode, Jeremy talks about where he thinks Martial Arts world is and what we could do to move forward. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below ✅Subscribe to whistlekick Martial Arts Radio on the following platforms: 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mVnZmf 🎧Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yHVdHQ 🎧Google: https://bit.ly/3kLSpo8 ✅You can find whistlekick on all social media platforms using the handle @whistlekick or visit our website at https://www.whistlekick.com or https://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com

Mr. Gad Krooder is a Martial Arts Practitioner from the Netherlands. He hosts the YouTube channel A-De's Chinese Corner. In that club, everybody was respectful of each other. You we're learning together, you we're learning something useful. It's not only a physical activity like soccer or basketball, it was also a cerebral activity. My brain was also involved. I love learning, so this was also another thing to sink my teeth in… Mr. Gad Krooder - Episode 786 Having parents who train in Martial Arts is an advantage for some kids because they can start early. Mr. Gad Krooder, whose father trained under Mas Oyama's top student, started at 11 years old but he remembers starting when he learned to walk. Mr. Gad Krooder, a long-time listener of the show, hosts a Youtube channel that teaches the Chinese language when he's not training. In this episode, Mr. Gad Krooder talks about his journey as a martial artist, how martial arts and language are connected, and his time in Taiwan. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Mr. Krooder's YouTube Channel, A-De's Chinese Corner

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about why Martial Arts Should Be Fun. Martial Arts Should Be Fun - Episode 785 If you're not having fun don't do it, as Andrew always says. Martial Arts training should be educational and entertaining but there are instructors or schools that don't believe in the latter. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about why Martial Arts Should Be Fun. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Máistir Maxime Chouinard is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor of Antrim Bata. Co Máistir Maxime Chouinard - Episode 784 Máistir Maxime Chouinard started training in 1997 with Kyokushin karate in his hometown of Sainte-Anne des Monts. In 2002, he started to practice and research Historical Martial Arts, focusing on the military sabre, La Canne and Le Baton. The same year, he also started practicing Japanese kenjutsu, becoming an instructor in Shinkendo, Toyama Ryu and Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu. Over the years, he also trained in Canne de combat, Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic fencing, and participated in Dog Brothers events. In 2007, he traveled to Ireland, where he was introduced to Antrim Bata, a style of bataireacht or Irish stick, which he started teaching in 2009. He now works to promote this art around the world and is heading Antrim Bata internationally. Maxime is also an affiliate member of the HEMA Alliance. In this episode, Máistir Maxime Chouinard talks about the style of the Irish stick, Antrim Bata, and his experience training in kenjutsu. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out www.antrimbata.com, www.hemamisfits.com, www.BAHFF.ca

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts! Martial Arts Word Association 3 - Episode 783 Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We're going to do "Martial Arts Word Association" where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from Pint Glass to Fishing Pole. Find out how they relate it to martial arts! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Sensei Craig Wharem is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, Managing Director at Karate International, and author at Martial Journal. When I was younger and I went to a friend's house, and that friend has a younger sibling and didn't have a friend over, the younger sibling was going to play with us whether my friend likes it or not. That was how it's gong to roll because nobody should be left out. That mentality just always carried over for me… So when I started teaching, it's important that every single student felt that… Sensei Craig Wharem - Episode 782 whistlekick isn't run by one person and this podcast isn't a one-man show. One of the people who helps whistlekick is Sensei Craig Wharem. Sensei Wharem has been on the show numerous times but he hasn't been a "guest" of the show. Sensei Craig Wharem started his journey when he realized that he wasn't the most athletic growing up and the rest was history. He is currently Managing Director at Karate International and author at Martial Journal. In this episode, Sensei Craig Wharem talks about his journey as a martial artist, what it's like growing up, his passion for making people around him better, and more! Show notes You may check out Sensei Craig Wharem on Martial Journal

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew along with Craig Wharem and Abbey Hoye talk about why Martial Arts Friendships. Martial Arts Friendships - Episode 781 In Martial Arts, we make friends as we take our journey. Are martial arts friends different from those we make outside the dojo? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew along with Craig Wharem and Abbey Hoye talk about why Martial Arts Friendships. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a special edition of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #22 - Episode 779 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions, comments, and reviews from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are some of the questions they tried to answer: Who are your favorite fictional Martial Arts character and why? Which would be the best training program from whistlekick to start the New Year with? Listen to the episode for more questions! After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section below!

Sensei Dan Sanz is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Instructor. He's the creator behind the Art of One Dojo. That's where I started to see where Ed Parker drew from a lot of influence. He put judo in there, he put boxing, there's kungfu in there, it's a mixture. I started to see these layers. Sensei Dan Sanz- Episode 778 Some people who train may drift away from martial arts eventually. Sensei Dan Sanz made sure that he comes back to martial arts all the time. Sensei Sanz is the creator of Art of One Dojo which strives to be an information resource for Martial Artists and enthusiasts. In this episode, Sensei Dan Sanz talks about his YouTube channel and online community, Art of One Dojo. Sensei Sanz shares how different martial arts disciplines can be blended and turned into an effective system. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Sensei Dan Sanz's YouTube Channel at youtube.com/c/artofonedojo

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In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the Pros and Cons of Promoting Instructors VS Hiring. Pros and Cons of Promoting Instructors VS Hiring - Episode 777 If you are a school owner, do you prefer training and promoting instructors from the ground up or hiring one? What are the challenges you can face on both options? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the Pros and Cons of Promoting Instructors VS Hiring. Even though you're not a school owner, you may find a lot of things useful in this episode. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Mr. Mike Stone is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and actor among others. He's from Hawaii. It's very simple about life and you're making it very difficult for yourself. All you have to do is be the very best you can be, ALWAYS. This was the mindset. ","resolvedBy":"embedly","width":"600","height":"90","providerName":"Libsyn"}" data-block-type="22"> Mr. Mike Stone - Episode 776 A native of Hawaii, Mike Stone was born and raised in the island of Maui. He was a star athlete in various sports events during his student days and joined the Army after graduating from high school. It was while stationed at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, that he met his karate instructor, Sgt. Herbert Peters, who had just returned from Okinawa. Mike started in Shorin-ryu and earned his brown belt in three months. He then established a world record for achieving his black belt rank in only six months from the day he started training. His legendary rise into karate superstardom came from winning all the major tournaments in his prime – from the Nationals in Virginia to the Internationals in California, the United States Karate Championships in Texas to the World Championships in Chicago. He never lost in any of his individual black belt matches as well as in kata competitions. He is recognized as the only black belt to retire undefeated with 91 consecutive black belt victories. He was inducted into Black Belt's Hall of Fame twice as Fighter of the Year in 1971 and Instructor of the Year in 1994. In the 1980s, Mike Stone ventured into writing and movie production. His original screenplay with the title Dance of Death, which was released as Enter the Ninja, started the worldwide ninja craze in the silver screen. He also acted, produced, choreographed and directed other martial arts movies, including the American Ninja series. He authored a martial arts book, American Eclectic Karate, in 1983. In this episode, Mr. Mike Stone talks about almost every aspect of his life including what he's doing presently. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Mr. Mike Stone's website at mikestonemartialarts.com

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the Everyday Tools for Martial Artists. Everyday Tools for Martial Artists - Episode 775 Are you familiar with EDC? Everyday carry tools for martial artists are highly debatable. What do martial artists need as EDC? Knife? Guns? Nunchucks? For Adam and Jeremy, having an EDC is a tool that everyone could use. In this episode, listen as Andrew and Jeremy talk about some useful Everyday Tools for Martial Artists. After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

how to kick them. That's what I thought. Tashi Deb Mahoney - Episode 774 Supporting a child's dream of becoming a Ninja Turtle is a great story. However, starting to train in the same class as your child and eventually becoming an instructor is another excellent story in itself. Presently, Tashi Deb Warner is an Instructor at Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy. She teaches adults and children as well as Thai Kickboxing classes. In this episode, Tashi Deb Mahoney talks about the benefits of training on her confidence and some philosophical aspects of martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Tashi Deb Mahoney's classes on markwarnerpma.com

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts! Martial Arts Word Association 2 - Episode 773 Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We're going to do "Martial Arts Word Association" where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from Iced Tea to dogs. Find out how they relate it to martial arts! After listening to the episode, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it. Don't forget to drop them in the comment section down below!

Shihan Victor Guarino is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at Seigido Ryu Karate & Jujitsu. There are very few people who I consider Martial Artists. The way I make that distinction is they're the people who martial arts principles permeate their life. Shihan Victor Guarino - Episode 772 Shihan Victor Guarino is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at Seigido Ryu Karate & Jujitsu and podcast host at the Realm of Logres podcast. In this episode, Shihan Victor Guarino talks about the benefits of training and practicing martial arts, and why everyone should. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Shihan Victor Guarino's Twitter and Instagram