On this episode, Jeremy talks about how we can make use of Martial Arts as service. Martial Arts as Service - Episode 329 Non-profit, fund-raisers, free lessons. These are things that we can say as service in the martial arts. However, there are more things that we can attribute as service in the martial arts such as helping to clean the dojo or helping your classmate on a movement. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Martial Arts as service on his car.
Sep 20, 2018•23 min•Ep. 329
Sifu Scott Graner is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He founded Mount Mansfield Martial Arts in Vermont. And... the lesson was, I'm not gonna let you just take me down, it's I'm going to actually make you have to do this at a level that you should be to be able to do a black belt... Sifu Scott Graner - Episode 328 Most of the time our friends bring us to a martial arts school where they're in and invite us to train. Our guest today is no different because his best friend introduced m...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 328
On this episode, Jeremy talks about Bruce Lee's brainchild, the martial art of Jeet Kune Do. Jeet Kune Do - Episode 327 Bruce Lee, one of the most influential martial artist and movie star of our time, has passed away for more than three decades. In spite of that, he has kept martial arts practitioners and fans in awe of his legacy as a martial artist. One of the things that made him special is Jeet Kune Do, a martial art created by Bruce Lee that adapts moves and styles from other martial arts ...
Sep 13, 2018•18 min•Ep. 327
Mr. Ryan Hoover is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is a co-founder of the Fit to Fight school. Our teaching, kind of, protocol here is we give students a skeleton, a framework and then it's up to them to kind of fill in the muscle around it... Mr. Ryan Hoover - Episode 326 His passion for martial arts developed a little bit later in his life but it did not slow down from training. Mr. Ryan Hoover is now a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner and instructor from the Fit to F...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 326
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the things that change our beliefs, paradigm shifts. Paradigm Shifts - Episode 325 How many times have you had a change of heart or belief whether for better or for worse? Do you have an open mind about things that could potentially change your whole life or to get you unstuck? On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the paradigm shifts that makes us constantly improving whether in martial arts or in life. Listen to find out more!
Sep 06, 2018•14 min•Ep. 325
Lao Shi Rod Huus is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the current owner of Wu Chi School of Self Defense in North Dakota. My Sifu... he would tell me Rod, clear your mind, don't think about so much at one time. Just let stuff happen as it does. Lao Shi Rod Huus - Episode 324 There are many of us here who were brought by our friends to martial arts as a bonding activity. What separates our guest today is the journey he took in the martial arts. Since he has no knowledge about figh...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 324
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of being scientific and the benefit of tracking things in martial arts. The Benefit of Tracking Things in Martial Arts - Episode 323 We can call it being scientific or even analytics, do these terms mean anything for martial arts? On this episode, Jeremy dissects the importance of data in training, attendance, enrollees and all the other things that affect the performance of both the martial artists and schools. Because of this, we are starti...
Aug 30, 2018•15 min•Ep. 323
Grandmaster Joe Rebelo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He created a tv show called the Martial Arts Today TV. It's only the narrow-minded individuals who in their xenophobia will only stay in their one style and can't possibly want to go to any other style. Grandmaster Joe Rebelo - Episode 322 Most of us were brought by our parents to martial arts classes as a kid as an extracurricular activity after school. Grandmaster Joe Rebelo isn't different but he found out about martial art...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 322
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Karate's less talked about innovator, the grandfather of Karate, Anko Itosu. Anko Itosu - Episode 321 It is common that when we talk about the history of Karate, we always hear Gichin Funakoshi's name because he is a primary figure in making karate popular in Japan. On the other hand, Anko Itosu may not have made it popular but he created the movements that are the foundation of Karate today. On this episode, Jeremy talks about Anko Itosu, the grandfather o...
Aug 23, 2018•17 min•Ep. 321
Mr. Paul Read is a martial arts practitioner and instructor, Tai Chi in particular. He is popularly known as the Teapot Monk. I failed in the black belt grading and I got completely beaten up in the freestyle session. I learned something really Interesting though... That it was through that loss, that failure, that not achieving what I thought I was going to achieve, that ultimately would turn out to be probably the most important lesson... Mr. Paul Read - Episode 320 Our guest today is a Tai Ch...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 320
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of social media today, especially on martial arts businesses. Martial Arts Social Media - Episode 319 Social media has been part of our lives for at least a decade and we use it for communication, entertainment, and information. For that reason, it has been a great tool for martial arts businesses in selling their products and promoting their schools. It also acts as an online hub for martial artists to get information such as articles and po...
Aug 16, 2018•16 min•Ep. 319
Kyoshi Jim King is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who innovated afterschool programs. He is the founder of Altamonte American Karate Academy in Florida. My priority is not making money... My priority is teaching martial arts and giving good service and then the money comes. It works that way. I provide a service and I do it. Kyoshi Jim King - Episode 318 Today's guest is a former professional dancer who worked at different shows in Las Vegas as well as in Europe. Kyoshi Jim King neve...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 318
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about a commonly misunderstood discipline in the martial arts, Krav Maga. Krav Maga - Episode 317 Self-defense does not solely rely on movements, techniques, and strength but also with both the complete awareness of your surroundings and the threat. These are the primary concepts that Krav Maga uses in its practical application. Krav Maga is originally created for the Israeli forces' self-defense that applies techniques from various disciplines in the martial art...
Aug 09, 2018•15 min•Ep. 317
Sensei Nathan Porter is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Massachusets. He is the founder of Rising Storm Training Academy. As long as we respect their teaching and pass it on and we're listening to them, then yes we can put it forward. Sensei Nathan Porter - Episode 316 When you are a kid who's fascination with the martial arts is like toys and a box of chocolates, it would be a treat if you could wear your uniform and train in the dojo. However, Sensei Nathan Porter is not fortun...
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 316
On today's episode, Jeremy tells us his reflections on street fights which is also a commentary on Louis Martin's piece at Martial Journal. Reflections on Street Fights - Episode 315 Martial artists are often asked about violence and how do we face such challenges whether on the streets, schools, or elsewhere. On this episode, Jeremy talks about Louis Martin's article on Martialjournal.com that talks about street fights that involve martial artists. Listen to learn more!
Aug 02, 2018•15 min•Ep. 315
Mr. Frank Hatsis is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who specializes in rope dart. He teaches rope dart at the Rope Dart Academy. Being in martial arts allowed me the freedom to be who I was. To practice how I wanted to practice, when I wanted to practice... That definitely attracted me to the martial arts. Mr. Frank Hatsis - Episode 314 A lot of us martial artist found our way to martial arts through our heroes such as Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris. Our guest today isn't that different bu...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 314
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the place and venue that martial artists go to most of the time, the Dojos and Dojangs. Dojos and Dojangs - Episode 313 As martial artists whether practitioner or instructor, we all go to one place to train, hone our skills, or improve our character. A place that is home to most of us, the dojos and dojangs. However, there seems to be a question that needs an answer, how much do we know about the origin of the place we train? On this episode, Jeremy talks a...
Jul 26, 2018•16 min•Ep. 313
Mr. Sherman Augustus is a Taekwondo practitioner, former athlete and he is a cast on the AMC show, Into the Badlands. My conversation to myself all the time was, I certainly don't want to let our audience down. Mr. Sherman Augustus - Episode 312 It is not all the time that we have a guest who appears on TV and in movies. So, it is really special when we have an actor here on the show especially if he or she is a martial artist off-the-camera. Mr. Sherman Augustus is "Nathaniel Moon" on the show ...
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 312
On this episode, Jeremy talks about Wu Chi Kung Fu with Sifu Gary Cecil. Sifu Cecil is an author and a kung fu instructor from Minneapolis. Wu Chi Kung Fu with Sifu Gary Cecil - Episode 311 Martial Arts is a rich and evolving art that has a variety of styles, disciplines and philosophies. From Judo to Karate, there are more styles in the Martial Arts than you probably know. Sifu Gary Cecil, is a founder of Wu Chi, a style Kung Fu that does not only involve physical exercise but it's also a philo...
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 311
Mr. Donivan Blair is a martial arts instructor and practitioner from Texas. He is the bassist for the rock band, the Toadies. No matter what the task is, the skill, whatever, anybody can do anything if you practice it. It just takes drive and perseverance. Mr. Donivan Blair - Episode 310 How often do we hear martial artists start their journies when they see a martial arts movie as a kid? We do get that a lot and our guest today is not that different aside from one thing. Mr. Donivan Blair is a ...
Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 310
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about common misconceptions with ice treatment and why it's necessary to stop icing injuries with Gary Reinl. Stop Icing Injuries with Gary Reinl - Episode 309 Putting ice on our bruises and injuries has been in practice for a long time and it's been generally used for recovery after a strenuous sports activity. Gary Reil believes otherwise which is why he is known to be the "anti-iceman." He believes that icing delays recovery, increases tissue damage and swelli...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 314
Sifu T.W. Smith is a martial arts instructor and practitioner who specializes in Chinese martial arts. He is the host of the KungFu Podcasts. They would pound me into the dirt but i had one thing that always worked for me and that was... I don't quit. I just keep on working. Sifu T.W. Smith - Episode 308 It is not a weekly affair that we have a guest who also does podcasts and today's guest is someone really special because he started podcasting a few years before whistlekick Martial Arts Radio ...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 308
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Muay Boran and other Martial Arts of Thailand. Muay Boran and other Martial Arts of Thailand - Episode 307 We may know Thailand as a country that has a rich and diverse culture, beautiful beaches, great food, and of course Muay Thai. Most of us know Muay Thai as the most popular martial art produced in Thailand but little did we know that there are several martial arts that are from this beautiful country. On this episode, Jeremy talks about Muay Boran and ...
Jul 05, 2018•13 min•Ep. 307
Master Danny Dring is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner, an author, and founder at Living Defense Martial Arts in Arkansas. If I don't believe in what I'm teaching, strongly enough, that i want to get better at it, then how am i gonna get anybody else better? Master Danny Dring - Episode 306 Not all martial artist has tried to own a school or even teach because it is such a huge responsibility. Master Danny Dring has been teaching since he learned taekwondo that he's made it out to c...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 306
On today's episode, Jeremy talks with a best-selling author, Matthew Polly, about his book entitled: Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly. Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly - Episode 305 Bruce Lee's life, unfortunately, ended before his last movie was finished filming but his legacy did not stop there. Today, Jeremy talks with Matthew Polly, a best-selling author of Bruce Lee: A Life, about Bruce Lee's life before his blockbuster movies, philosophy, and his legacy. Matthew Polly isn't a stranger ...
Jun 28, 2018•47 min•Ep. 305
Master Nia Sanchez is a taekwondo practitioner based originally in California. She won the 2014 Miss USA pageant. It goes to show just because you don't succeed at something the first time, it does not mean that you can't be successful. you just have to... work harder. Master Nia Sanchez - Episode 304 In recent years, participation of women in the martial arts has been greatly encouraged and our guest today is one of the frontrunners in that advocacy. Master Nia Sanchez was brought by his father...
Jun 25, 2018•55 min•Ep. 304
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the paradox of overweight martial artists and being healthy in the martial arts community. Paradox of Overweight Martial Artists - Episode 303 Being overweight or obesity has more downsides than upsides and that includes both the difficulty in teaching your students and to your own career and personal training as well. This episode isn't trying to hurt anyone's feelings but it explains the conflict between being overweight in the martial arts. If you are so...
Jun 21, 2018•13 min•Ep. 303
Kyosah Dennis Campo is a martial arts practitioner and a certified instructor by the Superfoot and Joe Lewis systems. Everybody defines success a little bit differently. For me, it's not about making a grandiose living, It's about the impact I have on people. Kyosah Dennis Campo - Episode 302 Most of us got inspiration to go into martial arts through the movies or to protect ourselves from bullies. Our guest today did not quite have a similar experience because according to him, he was forced in...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 302
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about some of the most important things to know on how to start a martial arts school. How to Start a Martial Arts School - Episode 301 For those who are planning to build a Martial Arts school, there are surely a lot of things that are going through your mind such as how to begin? Is this for me? Will it have enough profit? These are questions that are perfectly normal for someone who's trying to venture into the business of martial arts. On this episode, Jeremy...
Jun 14, 2018•27 min•Ep. 301
On this episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Daniel Hartz and Master Brendan Goodall for whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 300. Episode 300 whistlekick Martial Arts Radio proudly presents another milestone with Episode 300. Jeremy is joined by good friends Mr. Daniel Hartz and Master Brendan Goodall as they celebrate Episode 300. Lots of good conversation, questions submitted from the live audience and even a few surprises. Enjoy! [app_audio src=""]
Jun 11, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 300
