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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

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 #21 - Episode 771 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: Do you see whistlekick's destiny manifesting the way you originally envisioned? What is a reasonable length of time for a belt exam? 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!

Grand Master James Cox is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Instructor at the Premier Martial Arts in Texas. When you go into another school you can have that white belt mindset. That purity, that innocence. Then you're open to be a sponge. Grand Master James Cox - Episode 770 I have been teaching full-time for well over 3 decades, my professional career is to empower lives through the martial arts by building complete well-rounded Black Belts. In over a 25-year period, I competed in an average of 25 tournaments a year, I fought more than 1,800 sport karate point fights in more than 600 tournaments. I proudly placed in the top three at every tournament. I was undefeated for many years and won countless Grand Championships. I also retired with a sanctioned full-contact kickboxing record of 11 wins and 2 losses with two National middleweight titles and won several unsanctioned boxing and MMA fights. I regularly perform demonstrations, as well as motivational speaking, and teach seminars for all types of organizations. One of the most rewarding things about being an instructor is the ability to pass on the lifelong benefits of Martial Arts with the tools to succeed as they were handed to me so many years ago. I am truly blessed by, and grateful for, the ability to hand those same tools to so many people daily; to give others the skills to change their life path and create their own success. In this episode, Grand Master James Cox talks about his lifelong journey to the Martial Arts that started when a girl she liked invited her to the dojo. Grand Master Cox also shares the origins of Kajukembo and the moment he started teaching. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Grand Master James Cox's Bio and School on his website.

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about Measuring Progress as a Martial Artist. Measuring Progress as a Martial Artist - Episode 769 Progress in martial arts training is often measured through testing to move up in ranks. Is rank the best metric for progress? If not, what could be? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about Measuring Progress as a Martial Artist. 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. Scott Robertson is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and musician who plays and teaches drums. When people see beginners come in, I guess they see part of themselves. The fact that everybody there wants evebody else to do well. That hit me. The people who've gotten their first blackbelt, they also want everybody to reach that. Mr. Scott Robertson - Episode 767 Starting martial arts later in life may not be ideal but not for Mr. Scott Robertson. Started as a recreational martial artist, Mr. Scott Robertson regularly trained a few times a week at the age of 38. Eventually, Mr. Robertson became a Master Instructor at the Pacific Coast Taekwondo (1988-2020). In this episode, Mr. Scott Robertson shares his journey to the martial arts, and how his experience teaching pipe band drum corps and martial arts came to be a good marriage. Listen to learn! Show notes You may check out Mr. Scott Robertson on his website http://scottrobertsonbands.com

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the importance of Nutrition and Hydration for Martial Arts Training. Nutrition and Hydration for Martial Arts Training - Episode 767 The fuel that we take is as important as the skills that we learn in a martial arts training. Nutrition and Hydration can be consumed before, during, or after a session to get the most out of a martial arts training. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the importance of Nutrition and Hydration for Martial Arts Training. 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. Don Wilson is a Martial Arts practitioner, Actor, and 11-time Kickboxing champion. As a Martial Artist we have to be able to go from 0 to 100 mph and I just took it into the kickboxing ring with me… In the first couple minutes of the fight, I know everything I'll need to know. Mr. Don Wilson - Episode 766 Don "the Dragon" Wilson's humble beginnings started in Cocoa Beach, Florida, where he was born and raised in the shadow of Cape Canaveral, where his father worked as an engineer for NASA. Don was an honors student at high school, and his quest was to follow in his father's footsteps. He attended the Coast Guard Academy, where he studied engineering, and wanted to become a military officer, but a lesson from his older brother, Jim, who had already been studying kung-fu changed his life forever. In this episode, Mr. Don Wilson shares his journey to the martial arts, Hollywood career, competitions, and more. Listen to learn! Show notes You may check out Mr. Don Wilson's Twitter and website

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the Behind the Scenes of the Free Training Day Northeast VIP Bundles. Behind the Scenes - Free Training Day Northeast VIP Bundles - Episode 765 If you've joined the Free Training Day, you know how much effort the organizers put into the event. You will now see/hear what happens behind the curtain, so to speak. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the Behind the Scenes of the Free Training Day Northeast VIP Bundles. 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!

Professor Jesse Dwire is a Martial Arts Practitioner and instructor at the Dragon Phoenix Martial Arts in Massachusetts. There's no such thing as an advanced technique, just an advanced practitioner. That has been one of the hardest things a lot of my friends will ever understand. Professor Jesse Dwire - Episode 764 Martial Arts with the family is always a good idea. In the case of Professor Jesse Dwire, he started martial arts training at the age of 12 as his father trained with him. By the time Professor Dwire was 19, he also began teaching Martial Arts. Presently, Professor Dwire teaches at the Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts. In this episode, Professor Jesse Dwire shares his journey to the martial arts, his love for Kempo, and the importance of tradition. Listen to learn more! Show notes You may check out Professor Jesse Dwire's school information at Dragonphoenixmartialarts.com

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Martial Arts Instructors can be The Worst Self-Defense Teachers. Martial Arts Instructors can be The Worst Self-Defense Teachers - Episode 763 It's undeniable that self-defense or as Andrew says it, self-protection, is very different from what we learn in martial arts classes. Is it possible that Martial Arts instructors can suck at teaching it?In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Martial Arts Instructors can be The Worst Self-Defense Teachers. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Sensei Joe Johnson is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Instructor at Jukado dojo in Maine. I gew up fighting. I know how to throw a punch. I didn't know how to avoid those situations. I realize that Martial Arts gave me a way of controlling myself and my own anger. If I control myself and my anger, then I control the situation… Sensei Joe Johnson - Episode 762 Most Martial Artists started their journey right around when they were kids. However, Sensei Joe Johnson started pretty recently for his age. What's more interesting is the reason why he even got into martial arts. Sensei Johnson, at the time, committed a month of training, then a few more months until it turned into 17 years presently. Sensei Johnson thought he could have a diversion from his everyday life in Martial Arts until it became part of his life. In this episode, Sensei Joe Johnson talks about his remarkable transformation before he started Martial Arts and how it turned his life around from an angry person into a gentle and loving one. Listen to learn more! Show notes In this episode, we mentioned Allan Viernes

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss Nutrition and Hydration for Martial Arts Training. Martial Arts Word Association - Episode 761 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 Adam gives Jeremy a random word that he would 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!

Sabum Sam Pulfer is a martial Arts instructor and practitioner who currently represents Malta in International competitions. There's somethiing in every single style that you can use to complement in another style… WTF Taekwondo doesnt put much emphasis on hands. So, when I did Kyokushin, very strong focused went on to the hand and getting in close to be able to use short, sharp punches in parts of the body that really hurt… Sabum Sam Pulfer - Episode 760 According to Sabum Sam Pulfer, he started Martial Arts for all the wrong reasons. Growing up in a family that moves a lot, Sabum Sam Pulfer needed something to do in his free time and he wasn't so keen when he heard Taekwondo. However, when he tried it, he did not turn back. Currently, Sabum Pulfer represents Malta in Taekwondo international competitions and currently runs the Gemini martial arts team. He was a member of the British Poomsae team (2004 - 2009), coached a team in India (2006), trained with the Sri Lankan military (2005), former British national Poomsae championship (2007 - 2009), and former infantry serviceman with the territorial army (2011). He also competed in 102 tournaments since first competing in June 2000. In this episode, Sabum Sam Pulfer talked about his journey to the Martial Arts, his interest in the psychology of martial arts, and how his multi-faceted approach in life benefitted his training. Listen to learn more!

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 #20 - Episode 759 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 the questions they tried to answer: What's the most beneficial requirement you've heard as a part of testing requirements? How do you tell if a technique just needs more practice or if it's just not a good match for you? 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 Les Bubka is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and Mental Health advocate based in the United Kingdom. Martial Arts is like money, it amplifies your character. If you're rich and a bad person, you're just a powerful bad person. The same in the dojo, you give a bad person more power, he will just turn into a powerful bad person… I would like to beleive that Martial Arts make better people, but the truth is, good instructors produce good people. Sensei Les Bubka - Episode 758 Going out and socializing with other people is a normal part of everyday living but for Sensei Les Bubka, it was the other way around. Sensei Bubka had anxiety growing up and when his friend invited him to join a dojo, he stayed. Eventually, Sensei Bubka will realize something that will change his life forever. Sensei Les Bubka has been promoting the benefits of Karate for health, both physical and mental, and working with charities, groups and individuals using Karate as a tool for improvement. In this episode, Sensei Les Bubka shares his journey to the Martial Arts and how it's making a positive impact on Mental Health. Listen to learn more! Show notes Find out more about Sensei Les Bubka and his offerings on his website at LesBubka.co.uk

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by 3 non-martial artists to discuss ideas that you may try differently for your Martial Arts schools. Movement Industry Professionals Roundtable - Episode 757 Myson Jones, Kristen Leach, and Greg Johnson discuss similarities of their industries to Martial Arts all in the name of helping Martial Artists, teachers, and school owners to improve their service. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by 3 non-martial artists to discuss ideas that you may try differently for your Martial Arts schools. 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 below!

Maddie Madison is a Martial Arts practitioner. I've always pride myself that if you want to play the piano, you can play the piano. That came from the only President I'm interested in, John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy encourage that thinking; that you can do ANYTHING… That has served me very well in my life. Maddie Madison - Episode 756 If you've lived through the 60s, Martial Arts schools are not as present as it is today. In the absence of schools at that time, Maddie Madison was able to find Martial Arts through books before finding a Karate school. In this episode, Maddie Madison shares her journey not only to the Martial Arts but also to her sobriety. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on The Myth Poor Self Defense is Worse Than None. The Myth Poor Self-Defense is Worse Than None - Episode 755 Do poor self-defense skills give a person a false sense of confidence? Does it make a person worse than someone who has no training at all? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on The Myth Poor Self Defense is Worse Than None. If you are not comfortable hearing f-bombs, you are WARNED! 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 below!

Sifu Elvis Stojko is a Martial Arts Practitioner and instructor, Actor, author, and multi-awarded Olympic medallist Figure Skater. A true drive or a true inspiration can only come from within. It cannot be an external source… Sifu Elvis Stojko - Episode 754 If you ask Sifu Elvis Stojko which came first, Skating or Martial Arts? Sifu Stojko will say Skating. However, the story of how Martial arts helped his career is nothing short of astounding. In this episode, Sifu Elvis Stojko shares his journey to the Martial Arts, how Kung Fu has helped his skating career, and more importantly how it changed his life. Listen to learn more! Show Notes In this episode, we mentioned Glen Doyle's episode. Know more about Sifu Elvis by visiting his website.

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Running a Martial Arts School is Like Training. Running a Martial Arts School is Like Training - Episode 753 Running a school is not as easy as you think. It involves complex tasks dealing with complex individuals. However, running a school has so much in common with martial arts training. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Running a Martial Arts School is Like Training. After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.

Sensei Arthur Gulley Jr. is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor, podcaster, and author from Michigan. One of the things I really stress when I do my videos is that, it's not about which style is better, it's not about which discipline is better… It's about how you understand the principles of that discipline. Sensei Arthur Gulley Jr. - Episode 752 When his bullies realized what they had done was wrong, they taught him some moves on how to defend himself. Sensei Arthur Gulley Jr. had an interesting way to get introduced to Martial Arts. First, it was his bullies, and then his cousins. Because of financial restraints, Sensei Arthur Gulley Jr. was not able to train until he was older but the fire kept growing. Presently, he is a 4th Dan in Isshinryu under Grandmaster Willie Adams. Sensei Arthur Gulley Jr. is married, and have three sons. He is also a musician and an author with works on all Platforms and books on kindle. In this episode, Sensei Arthur Gulley Jr. shares his journey to the martial arts from a kid who wants to learn how to defend himself into the passionate Martial Artist that he is today. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Craig Wharem Announcing Martial Arts Teacher Training and Certification. Announcing Martial Arts Teacher Training and Certification - Episode 751 Part of whistlekick's goal is to improve the quality of education in the Martial Arts and help teachers and instructors become better at what they do. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Craig Wharem Announcing Martial Arts Teacher Training and Certification. 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!

Soke Tim Spiess is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and former US Secret Service Agent. Comes a time in your Martial Art where you go to a next level and something pushes you there and 90% of the time what it is, it is self-discovery… Soke Tim Spiess - Episode 750 October 1, 1984, was the time Soke Tim Spiess' Martial Arts journey started, as he vividly remembers. Out of a misunderstanding on the road with another driver, Soke Tim Spiess, at that time, had enough of people bullying him and decided he should know how to fight and protect himself. After that, Soke Spiess developed a passion for Karate where he learned a couple of rare styles that are only known to a handful of people. In this episode, Soke Tim Spiess shares his journey to the martial arts where he started at an unusual time in his life. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by SPEAR System creator, Tony Blauer, for another interesting conversation. Conversations with Tony Blauer - Episode 749 If you love learning about self-defense, you're in for a treat. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by SPEAR System creator, Tony Blauer, for another interesting conversation. If you haven't already, you can check Tony Blauer's f-bomb-filled first episode here: Episode 108. Coach Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for four decades! He is one of the only Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. His research on physiology, and mindset as it relates to confrontation management has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and enhanced the survivability of law enforcement, military, and emergency services personnel around the world. 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 below!

Sensei Jerry Figgiani is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of East Coast Black Belt Academy, Budokan Dojo in New York. I played for a legendary coach here in Long Island, he's in Suffolk County Hall of Fame. I didn't appreciate, at that time, as a kid what I really had in front of me as a mentor, as a guy… Once the season is over, it's over, but Martial Arts, it's for life… ","resolvedBy":"embedly","width":"600","height":"90","providerName":"Libsyn"}" data-block-type="22"> Sensei Jerry Figgiani - Episode 748 Sensei Jerry Figgiani, 8th Dan Black Belt, is the President and Founder of Shorin Ryu Karate-Do International and the owner of East Coast Black Belt Academy, Budokan Dojo. He comes from a strong lineage of Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu practitioners who have followed in the footsteps of Grand Master Shoshin Nagamine. Starting his training in 1977, he has been teaching martial arts since 1988. Through his extensive background and experience, he has developed a unique way of bringing the philosophy of martial arts to everyday life activities. Because he has the ability to reach students of all ages and skill levels and help them understand karate's movements, mechanics, and applications his seminars are universal to any karate system. As such, he has been invited to teach all over the world and was one of the first western instructors to have the honor of teaching at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan, the official government-supported center for learning the essence of traditional karate. A published author as well as the subject of many magazines, newspapers, and media articles, Sensei Figgiani is a featured column writer for the premiere martial arts magazine, Masters, and has published books on martial practice and philosophy as well as interviews with some of today's greatest martial artists and karate pioneers. Building on his distinctive ability to help his students reach and exceed their expectations, in 2010 Sensei Figgiani developed the Mental Martial Arts Program. Promoted predominantly in the K-12 school classrooms, the series of lessons is designed to create a more peaceful school and community environment, instill a sense of confidence and self-respect in the students and even more importantly, help each individual learn the value and benefit of respecting others. Possessing a 3rd-degree black belt in Judo and membership in the Kodokan, the headquarters of Judo training located in Tokyo, Japan, Sensei Figgiani is able to integrate the principles and foundations of both karate and judo into a well-rounded and total martial education for his students. In this way, the student gets a complete understanding of the mechanics of self-defense enabling them to be more confident and secure as they go through their daily life. In 2003, Sensei Figgiani created a program with the support of the Police Athletic League that would improve academic achievement through the study of martial arts. Known as the R.E.A.C.H. Program, the acronym stands for Respect Education and Always Climb Higher. The program guides kids having social and academic difficulties towards success through the practice of traditional martial arts skills. This curriculum instantly became so popular that in 2004 the Longwood School District Board of Education recognized Sensei for the immediate impact his methods had on the lives of the student participants. Later, in 2012, Sensei was presented with the National Police Athletic League Mentoring Service Award for the dramatic influence his program has made on the lives of so many students. The R.E.A.C.H. program continues to this day and has expanded to numerous school districts sharing its positive impact on students throughout Long Island. Sensei Figgiani believes that a major component of learning martial arts is being able to integrate the lessons taught in the school with the activities that take place in daily life. Making positive choices in difficult situations, learning about situational awareness and stranger danger, adopting strategies for safety when it comes to bullying, and being able to manage and overcome peer pressure are just some of the values taught to his students. This mind, body and spirit philosophy creates a safe and unique learning environment for each and every student. Recognizing this success, in 2018 Jerry Figgiani Sensei was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at Brookhaven Town Hall addressing the issues of making positive life choices and student anti-bullying strategies. In 2019, he was inducted into the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the practice of martial arts. In this episode, Sensei Figgiano shares his journey to the martial arts. Listen to learn more!

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 #19 - Episode 747 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 the questions they tried to answer: What do you think of incorporating traditional art into a martial arts curriculum in a more overt way? What are you excited about the Free Training day? 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!

Wesley Chu is a Martial Arts practitioner, Actor, stuntman, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. What is a fight? A fight is a conversation with fists. It is the last resort to diplomacy. So every fight in a novel has to have purpose that is either to convince the other side that you're correct or you're trying to get past the obstacle to get to a blunt point… Wesley Chu - Episode 746 Wesley Chu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twelve published novels, including Time Salvager, The Rise of Io, and The Walking Dead: Typhoon. He won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer. His debut, The Lives of Tao, won the Young Adult Library Services Association Alex Award. Wesley Chu is an accomplished martial artist and a former member of the Screen Actors Guild. He has acted in film and television, worked as a model and stuntman, and summited Kilimanjaro. In this episode, Wesley Chu shares his journey to the martial arts and how far he went to achieve his dream to become an author. Listen to learn more!

Wesley Chu is a Martial Arts practitioner, Actor, stuntman, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. What is a fight? A fight is a conversation with fists. It is the last resort to diplomacy. So every fight in a novel has to have purpose that is either to convince the other side that you're correct or you're trying to get past the obstacle to get to a blunt point… Wesley Chu - Episode 746 Wesley Chu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twelve published novels, including Time Salvager, The Rise of Io, and The Walking Dead: Typhoon. He won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer. His debut, The Lives of Tao, won the Young Adult Library Services Association Alex Award. Wesley Chu is an accomplished martial artist and a former member of the Screen Actors Guild. He has acted in film and television, worked as a model and stuntman, and summited Kilimanjaro. In this episode, Wesley Chu shares his journey to the martial arts and how far he went to achieve his dream to become an author. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy try to answer the question if There is Such a Thing as a Fair Fight. Is There Such a Thing as a Fair Fight - Episode 745 Is there such a thing as a fair fight? Where does the idea come from that fights should be fair, to begin with? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy try to answer the question if There is Such a Thing as a Fair Fight. 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!

Capt. Frank Bogyos is a martial arts practitioner and a former Pilot. The doctors were so surprised when I was undergoing the Aviation Medical Examiners at the time, they said; man, your blood pressure is so low. Man, look at that heart rate, how do you stay so relaxed? Well, I'm doing martial arts a couple times a week. Renshi Matt Erolin - Episode 742 What do pilots and martial artists have in common? For Capt. Frank Bogyos, being a pilot and a martial artist at the same time enables him to become the best in what he does. In this episode, Capt. Frank Bogyos his journey to the Martial Arts and how it threads into his life. Listen to learn more!

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on why Martial Artists are the Reason Martial Arts isn't Bigger. Martial Artists are the Reason Martial Arts isn't Bigger - Episode 743 Why isn't Martial Arts bigger in the US? What do most Americans think of Martial Arts? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew Adams take on why they believe Martial Artists are the Reason Martial Arts isn't Bigger 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 below!