Ladies and gentlemen, martial arts enthusiasts, and honored guests, welcome to a special two-part episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. Today, we embark on a unique journey to celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary Sigung Stephen Labounty. The wealth of stories, insights, and reflections shared by our esteemed guests and speakers is so extensive that we've decided to extend this tribute into two parts. In Part One, we'll delve into the early life, martial arts journey, and the foundational...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ladies and gentlemen, martial arts enthusiasts, and honored guests, welcome to a special two-part episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. Today, we embark on a unique journey to celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary Sigung Stephen Labounty. The wealth of stories, insights, and reflections shared by our esteemed guests and speakers is so extensive that we've decided to extend this tribute into two parts. In Part One, we'll delve into the early life, martial arts journey, and the foundational...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome back, dear listeners, to the Mind Sensei podcast! I'm your host, Peter Tas, the Mind Sensei, and we're thrilled to continue our captivating conversation with the remarkable 7th Degree Senior Professor, Lance Soares. If you missed Part 1, be sure to catch up, because Part 2 is about to take us even deeper into the world of martial arts, mindfulness, and personal development. In our previous episode, we explored Professor Soares' incredible journey from being a victim of bullying to becomi...
Nov 20, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the Mind Sensei podcast! I'm your host, Peter Tas, the Mind Sensei, and today, we have a truly exceptional ]guest who will take us on a journey into the depths of the mind, martial arts, and remarkable life experiences. Joining us is none other than the distinguished 7th Degree Senior Professor, Lance Soares, hailing from Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and a former Army medic, as well as the proud owner of Soares Martial Arts Academy. Profes...
Nov 13, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ladies and gentlemen, martial arts enthusiasts, and podcast aficionados, welcome to a truly exceptional episode of " The Mind Sensei Podcast. " I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today we have the immense privilege of being joined by a true legend in the world of martial arts. I am thrilled to introduce our special guest, the remarkable Cecil Peoples . In the 1970s, as the world of martial arts was evolving, a seismic shift occurred with the introduction of kickboxing. It was a time when traditional ...
Nov 06, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ladies and gentlemen, martial arts enthusiasts, and podcast aficionados, welcome to a truly exceptional episode of " The Mind Sensei Podcast. " I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today we have the immense privilege of being joined by a true legend in the world of martial arts. I am thrilled to introduce our special guest, the remarkable Cecil Peoples . In the 1970s, as the world of martial arts was evolving, a seismic shift occurred with the introduction of kickboxing. It was a time when traditional ...
Oct 29, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas , and today, we have a true martial arts legend in our midst. In this special two-part interview, we'll be delving deep into the extraordinary journey of Master Doreen DiRienzo . we embark on a truly exceptional journey. Our guest is an icon in the martial arts world, and her story is so vast and profound that we've decided to dedicate two episodes to do it justice. In part one of this c...
Oct 23, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas , and today, we have a true martial arts legend in our midst. In this special two-part interview, we'll be delving deep into the extraordinary journey of Master Doreen DiRienzo . we embark on a truly exceptional journey. Our guest is an icon in the martial arts world, and her story is so vast and profound that we've decided to dedicate two episodes to do it justice. In part one of this c...
Oct 16, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome back, dear listeners, to the Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and we are about to dive headfirst into Part 2 of our enthralling interview with the martial arts legend, Sifu Gary Swan. In Part 1, we uncovered the incredible depth of Mr. Swan's journey through Kenpo and his profound dedication to preserving its Chinese aspects. We learned about his exceptional lineage and explored his martial arts expertise. But the story doesn't end there. Today, we are shifting gears to exp...
Oct 09, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas , and today, we have a true martial arts legend in our midst. In this special two-part interview, we'll be delving deep into the extraordinary journey of 9th Deg Kenpo Master Sifu Gary Swan. With over five decades dedicated to the art of Kenpo, Sifu Gary Swan stands as one of the most senior Kenpo Instructors in the entire state of Texas. Holding the prestigious rank of Master of the Art...
Oct 02, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome, dear listeners, to another captivating episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today we have the incredible honor of diving into the world of martial arts excellence with two remarkable individuals who have dedicated their lives to the art of Kenpo. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Shawn Knight and Mrs. Rebecca Knight. Let me paint a picture of their journey for you. Shawn Knight, a 7th Degree Black Belt and a Senior Professor of the Arts, embo...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 14b - Senior Master Paul Dye, Paul Dye's Kenpo, Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the *Mind Sensei Podcast*! Ladies and gentlemen, martial arts aficionados, and seekers of knowledge, welcome to an enlightening episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today marks the beginning of an extraordinary two-part interview that will take you on a journey through time, wisdom, and the remarkable life of a true martial arts luminary. Imagine the fa...
Sep 18, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode 14a - Senior Master Paul Dye, Paul Dye's Kenpo, USA Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the *Mind Sensei Podcast*! Ladies and gentlemen, martial arts aficionados, and seekers of knowledge, welcome to an enlightening episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today marks the beginning of an extraordinary two-part interview that will take you on a journey through time, wisdom, and the remarkable life of a true martial arts luminary. Imagine th...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the *Mind Sensei Podcast*! I'm your host, Peter Tas , and today, we have an incredibly distinguished guest who embodies the essence of discipline, wisdom, and spirituality. Joining us all the way from Fresno, California, USA , is a true embodiment of martial arts mastery and spiritual guidance, 7th Degree Black Belt Kenpo Senior Professor David Jimenez . With a journey that has spanned decades and a profound impact on both the physical ...
Sep 04, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome, dear listeners, to another enlightening episode of the *Mind Sensei Podcast*! I'm your host, Peter Tas , and today, we have an incredibly distinguished guest who embodies the essence of discipline, wisdom, and spirituality. Joining us all the way from Fresno, California, USA , is a true embodiment of martial arts mastery and spiritual guidance, 7th Degree Black Belt Kenpo Senior Professor David Jimenez . With a journey that has spanned decades and a profound impact on both the physical ...
Aug 28, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode 12b - 10th Deg Senior Master Lee Wedlake, Progressive Kenpo Systems, Texas, USA (Part 2 of 2) Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed listeners, it is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome you to a compelling segment of Mind Sensei Podcast. I am your host, Peter Tas, and today, we embark on an extraordinary journey with a true master of martial arts, Lee Wedlake. His expertise and profound contributions to the world of martial arts have earned him the status of a living legend. Lee Wedlake...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 12a - 10th Deg Senior Master Lee Wedlake, Progressive Kenpo Systems, Texas, USA (Part 1 of 2) Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed listeners, it is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome you to a compelling segment of Mind Sensei Podcast. I am your host, Peter Tas, and today, we embark on an extraordinary journey with a true master of martial arts, Lee Wedlake. His expertise and profound contributions to the world of martial arts have earned him the status of a living legend. Lee Wedlake...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
Ladies and gentlemen, First, a big thank you! for tuning in and welcome to the Mind Sensei podcast , where we explore the minds of the most remarkable individuals on the planet. I’m your host Peter Tas and Today's episode is a special one as we are joined by a Martin Wheeler master in the art of Russian Systema Martin has over 40 years of experience in martial arts, Mr Wheeler is a highly respected figure in the world of Martial Arts Born in England, Martin walked into his first training hal...
Aug 07, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ladies and gentlemen, First, a big thank you! for tuning in and welcome to the Mind Sensei podcast, where we explore the minds of the most remarkable individuals on the planet. I’m your host Peter Tas and Today's episode is a special one as we are joined by a Martin Wheeler master in the art of Russian Systema Martin has over 40 years of experience in martial arts, Mr Wheeler is a highly respected figure in the world of Martial Arts Born in England, Martin walked into his first training hall at ...
Jul 31, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast, where we delve into the depths of the human mind and explore the fascinating world of martial arts, personal development, and beyond. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today, we have a very special guest joining us, the esteemed 9th Degree Master Frank Soto , the f ounder of Kinetica , we have a true legend joining us in the studio. Kenpo master Frank Soto, the esteemed founder of Kenpo Kinetica, a revolutionary martial arts system that has captivated enthusiasts ...
Jul 24, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast, where we delve into the depths of the human mind and explore the fascinating world of martial arts, personal development, and beyond. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today, we have a very special guest joining us, the esteemed 9th Degree Master Frank Soto , the f ounder of Kinetica , we have a true legend joining us in the studio. Kenpo master Frank Soto, the esteemed founder of Kenpo Kinetica, a revolutionary martial arts system that has captivated enthusiasts ...
Jul 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast, where we delve into the depths of the human mind and explore the fascinating world of martial arts, personal development, and beyond. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today, we have a very special guest joining us, the esteemed 9th Degree Master Brian Duffy, the founder of The American Kenpo Federation, Haling from Texas, USA. Master Brian Duffy's journey in the realm of Kenpo Karate began in 1970, when he first stepped onto the path of martial arts. However, it ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast, where we delve into the depths of the human mind and explore the fascinating world of martial arts, personal development, and beyond. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today, we have a very special guest joining us, the esteemed 9th Degree Master Brian Duffy, the founder of The American Kenpo Federation, hailing from Texas USA. Master Brian Duffy's journey in the realm of Kenpo Karate began in 1970, when he first stepped onto the path of martial arts. However, it ...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 8b - 10th Deg Grand Master AC Rainey ASA Rainey Kenpo Karate USA (Part 2 of 2) Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a captivating journey into the realm of the mind. Prepare to expand your understanding of martial arts and discover the profound connections between the physical and mental aspects of combat. I am Peter Tas , your host, and I am thrilled to welcome the 10th Degree Grand Master, AC Rainey , the esteemed founder of ASA Raineys Kenpo Kenpo Karate , to the Mind Sensei Podcast. In ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 8a - 10th Deg Grand Master AC Rainey ASA Rainey Kenpo Karate USA (Part 1 of 2) Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a captivating journey into the realm of the mind. Prepare to expand your understanding of martial arts and discover the profound connections between the physical and mental aspects of combat. I am Peter Tas , your host, and I am thrilled to welcome the 10th Degree Grand Master, AC Rainey , the esteemed founder of ASA Raineys Kenpo Kenpo Karate , to the Mind Sensei Podcast. In ...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7b - 9th Deg Master Rich Hale Ohana Kenpo Karate Association (Part 2 of 2) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Mind Sensei podcast! I'm your host, Peter Tas , and we are here with a special treat for you today. We continue our conversation with a true martial arts legend, 9th Deg Master Rich Hale, the founder of Ohana Kenpo Karate Organization hailing from California USA In our previous episode, we explored the remarkable journey of Master Hale , from his training under the late Se...
Jun 13, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 7a - 9th Deg Master Rich Hale Ohana Kenpo Karate Association (Part 1 of 2) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Mind Sensei podcast! I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today we have a true martial arts legend and good friend joining us. He is a 9th Degree Master of American Kenpo , the founder of the esteemed Ohana Kenpo Karate Organization , and a remarkable practitioner of the art. Please give a warm welcome to the one and only Master Rich Hale ! it is an honor to have him here with us...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Episode 6b - 10th Deg Grand Master Mohamad Tabatabai Interview (Part 2 of 2) Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast im your host Peter Tas! Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a thrilling episode of "The Mind Sensei Podcast"! Today, we have an absolute treat for all you martial arts enthusiasts out there. Get ready to dive into the world of American Kenpo and witness the evolution of a true martial arts legend. In this two-part episode, we have the honor of sitting down with none other than the remark...
May 29, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode 6a - 10th Deg Grand Master Mohamad Tabatabai Interview (Part 1 of 2) Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast im your host Peter Tas! Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a thrilling episode of "The Mind Sensei Podcast"! Today, we have an absolute treat for all you martial arts enthusiasts out there. Get ready to dive into the world of American Kenpo and witness the evolution of a true martial arts legend. In this two-part episode, we have the honor of sitting down with none other than the remark...
May 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Ladies and gentlemen, First, a big thank you! for tuning in and welcome to the Mind Sensei podcast, where we explore the minds of the most remarkable individuals on the planet. I’m your host Peter Tas and Today, we have a very special guest, friend and Mentor. 9th Degree Kenpo master who has dedicated his life to the study and practice of martial arts. He's is also a Certified Instructor in the Filipino Martial Arts, Jun Fan Gung Fu/JKD and Silat, hailing from California, USA, He's none other th...
May 15, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
