The Mind Sensei Podcast with Host Peter Tas In this special memorial edition of The Mind Sensei Podcast, host Peter Tas and the Deep Dive Team pay tribute to one of the most respected figures in American Kenpo Karate — Senior Master of the Arts, Guru Richard “Huk” Planas. For over six decades, Mr. Planas dedicated his life to refining, preserving, and teaching the art of Kenpo. Known around the world as the “Instructor’s Instructor,” he had a rare ability to break down the why behind every techn...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we have the incredible honor of continuing to speak with a true warrior and scholar in the world of martial arts — Mr. Bryan Hawkins. Mr Hawkins journey in Kenpo Karate began over forty years ago, back in 1980, at the iconic West Los Angeles Studio. He was a private student of the legendary Senior Grandmaster Edmund K. Parker, the founder of American Kenpo Karate. From 1987 until Mr. Parker’s untimely passing in 1990, M...
Sep 29, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Part 2 of 3 Welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we have the incredible honor of continuing to speak with a true warrior and scholar in the world of martial arts — Mr. Bryan Hawkins. Mr Hawkins journey in Kenpo Karate began over forty years ago, back in 1980, at the iconic West Los Angeles Studio. He was a private student of the legendary Senior Grandmaster Edmund K. Parker, the founder of American Kenpo Karate. From 1987 until Mr. Parker’s untimely passin...
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we have the incredible honor of speaking with a true warrior and scholar in the world of martial arts — Mr. Bryan Hawkins. Mr Hawkins journey in Kenpo Karate began over forty years ago, back in 1980, at the iconic West Los Angeles Studio. He was a private student of the legendary Senior Grandmaster Edmund K. Parker, the founder of American Kenpo Karate. From 1987 until Mr. Parker’s untimely passing in 1990, Mr Hawkins manage...
Sep 16, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast! Part 2 of my conversation with Phil Buck is now live on The Mind Sensei Podcast! In this episode, Phil shares his experiences teaching across the world — from running his own school to leading national and international seminars, and even working with law enforcement, civilian, and commercial groups. We also dive into his current focus: exclusively teaching the Locksmith Method for PKS. Phil explains how this specialized method diffe...
Sep 01, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast! I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us. He's a martial artist with a remarkable journey spanning over three decades, a true dedication to his craft, and a unique expertise that has left a lasting impact in the world of martial arts. Please give a warm welcome to the one and only, Phil Buck! Phil Buck has been personally mentored by Mr. Wedlake, and his long-standing membership with PKS speaks v...
Aug 25, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 58
🔥 *The Mind Sensei* Podcast Special Series Finale! 🔥 🔊 The Mind Sensei Podcast: 3-Part Interview with Senior Professor Larry Kongaika – Part 3 In the final installment of this epic 3-part series, Senior Professor Larry Kongaika , 7th Degree Black Belt, shares his current role as Head Instructor at MAX Dojo in Diamond Bar , his leadership insights, and his mission to uphold and pass on the true spirit of American Kenpo . A respected educator and board member of the International Kenpo Karate A...
Aug 18, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 57
🚨 Part 2 is Here! 🚨 🔊 The Mind Sensei Podcast: 3-Part Interview with Senior Professor Larry Kongaika – Part 2 In Part 2 of this powerful 3-part interview, Senior Professor William "Larry" Kongaika , 7th Degree Black Belt, opens up about his years as a producer of the Long Beach International Karate Championships and his contributions to the “Encyclopedia of Kenpo.” Dive deeper into the philosophies, challenges, and defining experiences that shaped his Kenpo career and leadership within the In...
Aug 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 57
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 🔊 The Mind Sensei Podcast: 3-Part Interview with Senior Professor Larry Kongaika – Part 1 Step into the rich legacy of American Kenpo with Part 1 of our exclusive 3-part series featuring Senior Professor William "Larry" Kongaika , 7th Degree Black Belt. A direct student of Mr. Paul Mills , and former Chief Instructor of Ed Parker’s original Pasadena studio , Mr. Kongaika shares his early journey through the art, his insights into the Ed Parker lineage , and the vital lesson...
Aug 04, 2025•53 min
The Mind Sensei Podcast — Part A: The Kenpo Journey with Mr. Jason Arnold Welcome to another powerful episode of The Mind Sensei Podcast ! In this two-part special, host Peter Tas sits down with Mr. Jason Arnold , an accomplished martial artist and respected teacher from Canada whose dedication to Ed Parker’s American Kenpo has inspired countless students around the world. In Part A , we explore Mr. Arnold’s lifelong passion for the martial arts — from his early training days to becoming a 7th D...
Jul 28, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 56
The Mind Sensei Podcast — Part A: The Kenpo Journey with Mr. Jason Arnold Welcome to another powerful episode of The Mind Sensei Podcast ! In this two-part special, host Peter Tas sits down with Mr. Jason Arnold , an accomplished martial artist and respected teacher from Canada whose dedication to Ed Parker’s American Kenpo has inspired countless students around the world. In Part A , we explore Mr. Arnold’s lifelong passion for the martial arts — from his early training days to becoming a 7th D...
Jul 21, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 46
🎙️ PART 2 IS HERE – The Mind Sensei Podcast 🎙️ We’re back with Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Mr. Frank Vigoroux—President of Vigoroux International Academies and a 9th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo. Today on The Mind Sensei Podcast, we welcome Mr. Frank Vigoroux—President of Vigoroux International Academies and a 9th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo under Grand master Larry Tatum. Originally from Chile, Mr. Vigoroux brought his passion for Kenpo to the U.S., where he establ...
Jul 14, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Today on The Mind Sensei Podcast, we welcome Mr. Frank Vigoroux—President of Vigoroux International Academies and a 9th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo under Grandmaster Larry Tatum. Originally from Chile, Mr. Vigoroux brought his passion for Kenpo to the U.S., where he established the first and only Kenpo school in North Jersey. A five-time Kenpo Instructor of the Year and Hall of Honor inductee, Mr. Vigoroux continues to lead and inspire martial artists around the world. In Part 1 of this ...
Jul 07, 2025•52 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Welcome back to The Mind Sensei , where we explore the mindset, discipline, and life stories behind some of the most inspiring martial artists from around the world. I’m your host, Peter Tas. Today’s guest is someone who truly embodies the warrior spirit—Mr. Ian Lauer. We’re back with Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Ian Lauer — Kenpo Karate black belt, actor, fitness professional, and all-around modern warrior. In this episode, we go even deeper into Ian’s journey: 🔹 The mental edge ma...
Jun 30, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Welcome back to The Mind Sensei , where we explore the mindset, discipline, and life stories behind some of the most inspiring martial artists from around the world. I’m your host, Peter Tas. Today’s guest is someone who truly embodies the warrior spirit—Mr. Ian Lauer. Ian is a lifelong martial artist, a dedicated student of American Kenpo, an accomplished IFBB pro bodybuilder, and a working actor with a powerful presence both on and off the screen. From earning his first black belt at the age o...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 54
🚨 Part 2 is Here! 🚨 PART B IS LIVE! In Part B of our powerful interview with Mr. Buddy Morrison, we go even deeper into the mindset, philosophy, and real-world application of combative arts. Buddy shares how he combined pressure point science with tactical martial arts to develop a system focused on nerve manipulation and skeletal destruction—designed for high-stakes encounters and multiple attackers. He reflects on his time as a Sheriff’s Deputy, testing these methods in real-world situations...
Jun 16, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 53
"Welcome back to The Mind Sensei , where we dive deep into the minds and journeys of the world’s most respected martial artists and combative experts. Today, I’m honoured to sit down with a man whose name is held in high regard across both martial arts and tactical training circles—Mr. Buddy Morrison. Mr. Morrison is the founder and senior instructor of Morrison Tactical , and is internationally recognized for his expertise in firearms, close-quarters combat, and real-world self-defense. He bega...
Jun 12, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Part 2 of 2 🎙️ **NEW EPISODE ALERT! | The Mind Sensei Podcast with Peter Tas** 🥋 **Guest: Mr. Tony Angus** In this powerful and insightful episode, host **Peter Tas** welcomes a true pioneer of Kenpo in Australia — **Mr. Tony Angus**. 🔸 A former Victoria Police officer, Mr. Angus brings a wealth of frontline experience in patrol, drug enforcement, crowd control, and personal protection. 🔸 He served as a weapons and tactics instructor for six years, earning his stripes as a respected and effe...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 52
🎙️ **NEW EPISODE ALERT! | The Mind Sensei Podcast with Peter Tas** 🥋 **Guest: Mr. Tony Angus** In this powerful and insightful episode, host **Peter Tas** welcomes a true pioneer of Kenpo in Australia — **Mr. Tony Angus**. 🔸 A former Victoria Police officer, Mr. Angus brings a wealth of frontline experience in patrol, drug enforcement, crowd control, and personal protection. 🔸 He served as a weapons and tactics instructor for six years, earning his stripes as a respected and effective traine...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Today’s episode is a special one—because we’re diving deep into the mind of a true martial arts legend. Returning to the mic is none other than 9th Degree Kenpo Master, Sifu Z—Marty Zananovich! But this time, we’re not just talking about Kenpo techniques—we’re exploring the evolution of thought, discipline, and self through the pages of his brand-new book, "Edge of Reality Evolution." 📖💥 This isn’t just a martial arts book—it’s a deep, personal exploration of life, growth, and the mental edge ...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 51
join us for Part 2 of our incredible conversation with Mr. Trevor Sherman. If you tuned in to Part 1, you already know what an inspiring journey Trevor has had—from his early days on a farm in Idaho to his deep dive into psychology and his lifelong dedication to martial arts. Trevor’s passion for teaching and mentoring shines through in everything he does, and his belief in martial arts as a vehicle for personal growth and character development is truly inspiring. In our last episode, we explore...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mind Sensei podcast, where we explore the journeys of martial arts legends and dive deep into the philosophies that drive their success. I’m your host, **Peter Tas**, and today, we have a truly special guest joining us—**Mr. Trevor Sherman** all the way from Los Angeles USA. This episode is part one of an incredible two-part conversation with a man whose journey through martial arts, psychology, and personal development is nothing short of extraordinary...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast! I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today, we continue our incredible conversation with Mr. Lorenzo Jimenez. If you tuned in to Part 1, you already know that Mr. Jimenez is a dedicated martial artist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. In our last episode, we explored his beginnings, his influences, and the journey that shaped him into the martial artist he is today. In Part 2, we’re diving even deeper—into his training philosophies, his approach to pers...
Mar 24, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mind Sensei podcast, where we explore the minds, experiences, and philosophies of martial artists, thought leaders, and those who have left an undeniable mark on the world of self-improvement and discipline. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today, I am honored to bring you an extraordinary guest whose journey through martial arts is as inspiring as it is profound. Joining us is Mr. Lorenzo Jimenez, a true martial artist with decades of dedication, wisdom, ...
Mar 17, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m Peter Tas, and I’m excited to bring you Part 2 of our captivating conversation with Mr. Charles Johnson, a renowned figure in the world of fencing. In Part 1, we explored Charlie’s journey from his early days as a competitor to his impactful work as a coach and leader in the sport. Today, we’ll dive deeper into his coaching philosophy, the mental strategies he uses to foster success, and his experiences with the U.S. Para Fencing Program. Join us as w...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m delighted to introduce our guest today, Mr. Charles Johnson, a truly inspiring figure in the world of fencing. Charlie’s journey in fencing began in 1984 at the age of 34, and over the past four decades, he has distinguished himself as a competitor, coach, and leader. His impressive career includes competing at national levels and playing key roles in organizing major events like the Junior Olympics and National Championships. As a dedicated coach at the S...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 16 min
🎙️ **Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast – Part 2 of our special episode with Mr. Ed Cabrera!** 🎙️ In **Part 1**, we explored Mr. Cabrera’s early days as a **Golden Gloves boxer**, his journey into **martial arts**, and how he discovered **Ed Parker’s Kenpo**. We also touched on the origins of **Kenpo Fusion**, an innovative system that integrates the power and mechanics of **boxing with the structured techniques of Kenpo**. Now, in **Part 2**, we dive deeper into the evolution of **Kenpo ...
Feb 24, 2025•57 min
🎙️ **Welcome to The Mind Sensei Podcast – Part 1 of a Special Two-Part Episode!** 🎙️ In this first installment, we sit down with a true martial arts innovator— Mr. Ed Cabrera practitioner of Kenpo Fusion. With a career spanning decades, Mr. Cabrera began his journey in **Western boxing**, winning the **Central Pennsylvania Golden Gloves** in 1980 before transitioning into the martial arts. Earning his **black belt in Moo Duk Kwan**, he later discovered **Ed Parker’s Kenpo**, where he trained u...
Feb 17, 2025•54 min
Welcome back to *The Mind Sensei Podcast.* I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we continue our captivating conversation with Senior Grand Master Chuck Sullivan. In Part 1, we explored Mr. Sullivan’s early journey in Kenpo, his time training directly under Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker, and his pivotal role in shaping the foundational years of American Kenpo. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend checking it out. In this second part, we dive even deeper into Mr. Sullivan’...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Welcome back to another exciting episode of , The Mind Sensei Podcast. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today I am truly honored to be joined by a living legend in the martial arts world—Senior Grand Master Chuck Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan's journey in Kenpo began in February 1959 when he became a direct student of the founder of American Kenpo, Senior Grandmaster Edmund K. Parker. As the fourth person ever to be promoted to Black Belt by Mr. Parker, Mr. Sullivan has been a cornerstone in the developme...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 46
