On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most important names in martial arts, founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano. Jigoro Kano - Episode 299 Jigoro Kano's life's work and contribution to the martial arts is next to legendary. Kano Jigoro, in traditional Japanese, founded judo and made it the first martial art sport in the Olympics. Jigoro Kano is a loyal student that made him a successor to his master, therefore, cementing his name as one of the martial arts most important individuals. He was...
Jun 07, 2018•24 min•Ep. 299
Kru John Johnston is a martial arts practitioner and self-defense instructor from Massachusetts. Kru Johnston is the owner and founder at Ironclad Martial Arts. Your life isn't over just because you can't do something anymore. You can make your life better and that's what I did, I made my life better... Kru John Johnston - Episode 298 Our guest today started his journey to the martial arts as a child who was brought to a class by his parents. As many of our guests here on the show, Kru John John...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 298
On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Scott Bolon and Master Brendan Goodall about the latest series online, Cobra Kai. Cobra Kai - Episode 297 Youtube Red's latest series, Cobra Kai, is a good spin-off from the original Karate Kid movie. It was so good, we had to put two episodes on this one that you are going to love. There are absolutely no spoilers in this episode so you can listen to its entirety. Jeremy is joined by Sensei Bolon and Master Goodall to discuss their reactions to the C...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 297
Mr. John English is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from New Hampshire. He is the founder and instructor at KIMAC. At that age, I wasn't thinking about a business failing. I was just thinking, I love this, this is my career, and it's gonna work... Mr. John English - Episode 296 Getting into the martial arts for the most of us was our parents bringing us to the dojo or the school. However, Mr. John English's introduction to the arts had to be his own decision because of his fear of get...
May 28, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 296
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the USA Taekwondo lawsuit and sex scandal that involves Jean and Stephen Lopez. USA Taekwondo Lawsuit and Sex Scandal - Episode 295 This is an issue that will, directly and indirectly, affect every martial arts practitioner, instructors, school owners and even fans because of its magnitude. Two of the most prominent and biggest names that have ever practiced Taekwondo in the US, Olympic gold medalists Jean and Stephen Lopez, has been involved in a lawsuit a...
May 24, 2018•18 min•Ep. 295
Grandmaster John Graham is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner and instructor from Alabama. Grandmaster John Graham - Episode 294 Having served in the military and police force most of his life, martial arts has taught him how to be non-violent and not the other way around. Grandmaster John Graham was a boxer when he joined the military but he, later on, went into martial arts after he saw a class in a military office. From then on, Grandmaster John Graham has practiced several discipl...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 294
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Taekwondo's widely regarded founder and one of its most influential and controversial figures, General Choi Hong Hi. Choi Hong Hi - Episode 293 There's no significant person in Taekwondo that has been honored and unfortunately disowned than Choi Hong Hi. General Choi is widely known as the founder of taekwondo but some of his colleagues accused him of spreading propaganda in favor of himself. Despite this, General Choi Hong Hi's contribution to the martial ...
May 17, 2018•15 min•Ep. 293
May 14, 2018•57 min•Ep. 292
On this episode, Jeremy talks about the similarities between martial arts and business. Similarities Between Martial Arts and Business - Episode 291 It is not a secret that, just like any other sport, martial arts is a business but we are not talking about it as a business. The question that we now ask is whether martial arts have similarities with business? Integrity, discipline, serving people are some of the similarities that we can find between martial arts and business. On today's episode, ...
May 10, 2018•17 min•Ep. 291
May 07, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 290
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most underrated Martial Arts actor, director and fight choreographer of our time, Sammo Hung. Talking Sammo Hung - Episode 289 He's been with almost 300 martial arts films where he either starred, directed or produced. No, his name is not Jackie, he is Sammo Hung. Although he's joined forces with Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen and even Bruce Lee, he hasn't received the popularity that these famed actors have. With over four decades on both the H...
May 03, 2018•16 min•Ep. 289
Master Tim Smith is a martial arts practitioner, instructor and an anti-bullying advocate based in Durango, Colorado. I can always spot the one that I know who’s gonna make it to black belt and above. they have something a little bit different in their eyes. I think that they were destined to wear black belts on them. Master Tim Smith - Episode 288 How do we address the problem of bullying in the school and community if it’s considered a part of growing up? Master Smith was a shy kid with a spee...
Apr 30, 2018•53 min•Ep. 288
On this episode, Jeremy talks about the next generation of martial artists and their role in the future of martial arts. The Next Generation and Martial Arts - Episode 287 On today's episode, Jeremy looks at some of the emails from you, listeners, and he came across a very interesting question about the present and upcoming martial artists. Before our generation of martial artists, the so-called "blood-and-guts" era, martial arts is believed to be rough where no kids are allowed and only the tou...
Apr 26, 2018•12 min•Ep. 287
Sifu Ken Gullette is an Internal Arts practitioner, podcaster, and instructor at Ken Gullette’s Internal Fighting Arts. Don't check your brain at the door of a martial arts school. Maintain your critical thinking, don't put your teachers in pedestals... Shifu Ken Gullette - Episode 286 Today’s guest started his journey to the martial arts the same as most of us. Sifu Ken Gullette is proud to be part of the “Bruce Lee Boom” when people started training martial arts after watching his films. But t...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 286
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the life and career of one of the most celebrated international martial arts actor of our time, Chow Yun Fat. Chow Yun Fat - Episode 285 Chow Yun Fat's career is a mixture of ups and downs that started from humble beginnings in Hong Kong. He had various works from postman to being a taxi driver until he found himself in the movie reels. He has been included in different films that were both a failure and success. One of those very successful films was "The ...
Apr 19, 2018•9 min•Ep. 285
Mr. Larry Zickefoose is a martial arts practitioner and an instructor at Karate Town USA. Mr. Zickefoose is now based in Kentucky. I didn't care what style it was. If there was one near me, I'd go down and work out with them... Mr. Larry Zickefoose - Episode 284 Most the martial artists find inspiration to get into the martial arts through the wonders of movies and television. Mr. Larry Zickefoose is not so different but he was inspired tremendously by his father. Mr. Zickefoose devoted his time...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 284
On this episode, Jeremy talks about why not only experts and black belts have something to teach, but so is everyone else. Episode 283 - Everyone has Something to Teach Expertise is a good thing. It enables individuals to teach knowledge that they have acquired through years and years of training and studying a particular martial arts discipline. Do we ever stop learning? On this episode, Jeremy talks about how everyone has something to teach because of his belief that nothing is really the righ...
Apr 12, 2018•12 min•Ep. 283
Shifu Jonathan Bluestein is a martial arts practitioner and an organic gardener. He is a lawyer and an author from Israel. But when you teach it to others and you review it, again and again and again, then you can extract more from them... Shifu Jonathan Bluestein - Episode 282 Who would’ve thought that gardening and martial arts go together? Shifu Jonathan Bluestein has been gardening different types of fruit-bearing plants and he uses his martial arts discipline in the process. A lawyer and an...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 282
On this episode, Jeremy interviews the author of the book The True Believers, Louis Martin. Louis Martin: Author of The True Believers - Episode 281 Ever wonder about the dark side of martial arts? On today's episode, Jeremy talks with author Louis Martin about his book, The True Believers. They talked about the side of martial arts that is not openly discussed by both practitioners and trainers that touches fanaticism, abuse of power and ego to say the least. Louis Martin was part of a martial ...
Apr 05, 2018•30 min•Ep. 281
Mr. Gene Ching is a martial arts practitioner and publisher of the Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. Mr. Gene Ching - Episode 280 Our guest today had been exposed to the martial arts at an early age when he was playing with toy weapons at home. Mr. Gene Ching is from a family of martial artists and he has found his success not only in handling weapons but through writing for the martial arts community as well. Mr. Ching has trained with a lot of martial arts greats and his story is definitely inspiring....
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 280
On this episode, Jeremy once again talks with Sensei Rob Domaschuk about his 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge. 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge - Episode 279 Sensei Rob Domaschuk is once again joined by Jeremy to talk about the interesting 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge. How many times do you train in a week? Most of us devote the weekend or one weeknight for our martial arts training because we can't really train that much without work or school coming on our way. Sensei Domaschuk has foun...
Mar 29, 2018•27 min•Ep. 279
Mr. Shawn Twing is a Taekwondo practitioner and instructor from Vermont with a strong family legacy of martial arts. So, I'm bowing to the rank in most of the situations, but I don't respect the rank. I respect the person... Mr. Shawn Twing - Episode 278 Humility is difficult for many people to learn, including martial artists. Our guest today grew up in a tradition of humility, an approach that was instilled by his father. Mr. Shawn Twing is considered a Master in his tradition, but, being a Mi...
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 278
On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Scott Bolon and Sensei Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts and they talk about the crud martial artists hear. Crud Martial Artists Hear - Part 2 - Episode 277 The episode today is not the usual that you hear every Thursday. This is the second part of a two-series episode that features Mr. Scott Bolon and Sensei Jaredd Wilson which the first part could be found at Sensei Wilson's Podcast, Martial Thoughts. Jeremy, Mr. Bolon, and Sensei Wilson talked about th...
Mar 22, 2018•45 min•Ep. 277
Sensei La Royce Batchelor is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from North Dakota. She is a Professor at the University of Manitoba. I always had it in me well, I can do one more. I can do one more... Sensei La Royce Batchelor - Episode 276 Academics and the martial arts have a lot in common. With both you can walk through the motions, or you can truly invest yourself and come away with fundamental understanding. Sensei La Royce Batchelor is one who's not only successful with martial art...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 276
On this episode, Jeremy talks about respect in the martial arts. Is it given or earned? Respect in the Martial Arts - Episode 275 “Respect is earned, not given.” How many of you have heard of that saying? In martial arts, we can say that respect is forced most of the time especially in the dojo or where ever an instructor conducts his/her class. In most cases, we respect those that are strong and intimidating because we simply think that we are lesser. Do you think these are the type of respect ...
Mar 15, 2018•9 min•Ep. 275
Coach Kathy Long is a Kung Fu practitioner, Kickboxing Champion, instructor and fighter based in California. Coach Kathy Long - Episode 274 Having a near-death experience as a child is a unique experience on the show. We’re lucky that we now have the chance to hear Coach Kathy Long’s story. This experience had a profound effect on her life, beliefs, and spirituality. Coach Kat is a kickboxing champion and she now teaches to help others become successful in their journey in the martial arts. Let'...
Mar 12, 2018•59 min•Ep. 274
On this episode, Jeremy talks about the moment when to punch someone in the face. When is the exact moment to hit someone? When To Punch Someone In The Face - Episode 273 One of the most interesting question for us martial arts instructors and practitioners is when to hit someone in the face. For most of us, it is a question of self-defense that is when it is appropriate that we punch someone in the face. Is it when we are faced with a thief with a knife pointed at you or when someone is bullyin...
Mar 08, 2018•13 min•Ep. 273
Sensei David Hughes is a Kyokushin Karate practitioner and instructor from Western Australia. They tend to forget that we are humans and the fact that we are giving so much... Sensei David Hughes - Episode 272 Today's episode will feel a little different if you’re a regular listener. This episode is one of those that had to be re-recorded because of technical issues. Jeremy and Sensei David Hughes had a free-flowing discussion about his experiences with theater, ways of teaching a karate class a...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 272
On today's episode, Jeremy answers some of the questions from the emails that you guys sent. Q&A Number 5 - Episode 271 What should be done when sparring with martial artists with disability? What does it really mean to be a martial arts instructor? On this episode, Jeremy tries to answer some of the questions that our listeners had sent through our email and he gives his personal views on the issues that were touched. Listen to find out more.
Mar 01, 2018•28 min•Ep. 271
Mr. Paul Millholen is a Taekwondo practitioner and instructor from Connecticut. For me, I was always able to, when I was teaching, just gonna hit that switch and you know, kinda take myself out of my own body for that hour forty five minutes... and just dedicated it to the students... Mr. Paul Millholen - Episode 270 Our guest today appeared recently on one of our Thursday shows when we had a chat about martial arts camps, seminars, and other events. Yes, today we are joined by Mr. Paul Millhole...
Feb 26, 2018•54 min•Ep. 270
