Carlos Machado is a multi Hall of Fame Instructor of Jiu Jitsu and known in Texas and the Southwest region of the United States as the “Godfather of Jiu-Jitsu”. Confidence comes from competence. Competence comes from consistency. You’ve done something long enough, you went through enought time to work on your trade and sharpen your blade. You know what' you’re capable of. You don’t have to brag or show the world, you just show them when you act and not by talking about it. Master Carlos Machado-...
May 30, 2022•59 min•Ep. 714
In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #15 - Episode 713 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions 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 are things to do with awards and medals from competitions other than taking space on the shelf and collecting dust? Do you still have belts that are no longer ...
May 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 713
Sensei Karen Valencic is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, author, speaker, mechanical engineer, and personal coach. Notice where you’re tense. Relax where your tension is. And it’s like magic happens when you do that. A lot of times I hold tension in my calves of all places. It’s really interesting because when you really let go of the tension, not only that you’ll have an effect to your partner and yourself, you can actually feel your way more through the technique. Sensei Karen Valenci...
May 23, 2022•58 min•Ep. 712
In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about Training and Defending While Not at Your Best. Training and Defending While Not at Your Best - Episode 711 Let’s say that you caught the flu or something that makes you less than 100% and you need to go out and buy some medicines and suddenly a stressful situation came. Can you rely on your mental capacity when you are physically weak? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about Training and Defending While Not at Your Best. After listening to the ...
May 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 711
Master Matthew Eyler is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Trinity Martial Arts in New York. I always tell people that the great thing about Martial Arts is it’s the most individualized team sport. It’s a personal journey in a way that I didn’t have to worry about keeping up with everybody or letting down my team, it’s all about me. But, it’s a team in a sense that we’ve got a support sytem of instructors and classmates who encourage each other and training together… Master Matthe...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 710
In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy dissect whether Training in Multiple Styles at the Same Time is good or bad. Training in Multiple Styles at the Same Time - Episode 709 Arguably, one of the most pressing topics in the Martial Arts world is how important training is. More specifically, can someone train in multiple styles simultaneously as MMA practitioners generally do? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy dissect if Training in Multiple Styles at the Same Time would actually be beneficial or de...
May 12, 2022•22 min•Ep. 709
Gene Myers is a Martial Arts practitioner, Psychologist, and fellow Podcaster. I found that hand to hand combat was really interesting to me. You could really improve yourself in any kind of combat. It kind of tell you who you are as a person, can you lose graciously, things like that… Gene Myers - Episode 708 Starting a podcast is not an easy feat but would you believe it that the very FIRST Martial Arts podcast started as an after-class weekend affair? Gene Myers is one of the original hosts o...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 708
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about how to design a training space for yourself if you live in a small apartment. Setting Up a Training Space in an Apartment - Episode 707 Having a training space in your own home could be handy, especially in the time of a pandemic. However, it could be challenging if you don’t have the luxury of a big space when you are living in an apartment. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about how to design a training space for yourself if you live in a sm...
May 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 707
Danielle Orsino is a Martial Arts Practitioner and a fantasy novelist who wrote “The Birth of the Fae” series. It’s nice to have somebody to just tell me “hey, focus on the pad and don’t listen to the noise.” Because I’m getting critiqued and judged as an author for a while. You have those voices. So, its nice to have somebody to just be like “just hit the pad, that’s all you have to worry about right now…” Danielle Orsino - Episode 706 Usually, the journey for us Martial Artists starts with eit...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 706
In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew discuss the question Where Have All the Heroes Gone? Where Have All the Heroes Gone - Episode 705 The 1980’s is the golden age of Martial Arts culture. There were all sorts of shows such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Karate Kid, and tons of movies. These movies produced stars that became our Martial Arts heroes. They could be Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Jackie Chan, and many others. We’ve also seen the rise of Bill Wallace, Joe Louis, and o...
Apr 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 705
Mr. Jeff Nosanov is a Martial Arts practitioner, author, and spent a long time working at NASA. From the beginning I knew that the black belt felt so far away, I did not want it unless I absolutely earned it. Because I thought people got promoted to it just by showing up. I didn’t want that… Mr. Jeff Nosanov - Episode 704 The connection between Martial arts and the film The Matrix is undeniable but for a teenager, it was a connection that’s life-changing. Mr. Jeff Nosanov, inspired by The Matrix...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 704
In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #13 - Episode 693 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: For a stand-up style striking art, what flooring do you prefer? If you could only use combinations from one traditional form, which form would you choose? Listen to...
Apr 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 703
As a public service announcement. If you have subscribed to Martial Thoughts Podcast, and are wondering why there are no new episodes. There was a technical situation on Jan 1st, 2022. The “old” Martial Thoughts is dead, and you’ll have to subscribe to the “new” Martial Thoughts Podcast. The logo is the same, but all the episodes will be listed as being from 2022. If you’re having trouble, just go to facebook.com/martialthoughts and there’s a link to the new edition there. https://podcasts.apple...
Apr 19, 2022•56 sec
Walter Jones is a Martial Arts practitioner and he played the Black Ranger in the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series. What Martial Arts taught me was not to fight. It taught me the ability to walk away and to stand strong and be like: I’m not afraid of you, so what are you gonna do? And if you strike first, now I have the permission to kick your butt. Walter Jones - Episode 702 Being bullied is one of the top reasons why kids get into Martial Arts. Our guest today, Walter Jones, is ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 702
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath. Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath - Episode 701 When is the right time to take a Martial Arts Test? What should students and instructors do after one passes or fails a test? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath. To join the whistlekick’s School Owners Mastermind, you can visit our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/whistlekick After li...
Apr 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 701
In this episode, Jeremy, Andrew, and some friends of the show talk about the past 699 episodes and how the show got to Episode 700. Episode 700 We are so grateful to you, the listeners, for supporting the show up until Episode 700. In this episode, we look back on the past 699 episodes and what the future holds for the show along with some guests such as Ando Mierzwa, Craig Wharem, and many more! To join the whistlekick School Owners Mastermind, you can visit our Patreon here: https://www.patreo...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 700
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk everything about Masterminds and how it can help you as a school owner. Masterminds - Episode 699 What advantage does joining Masterminds give a Martial Arts school owner? For starters, a mastermind is a gathering of likeminded people where you can learn from each other. However, in this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about THE mastermind that you can get as a school owner which you can avail on whistlekick’s Patreon. Listen to learn more! After listening t...
Apr 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 699
Shidoshi Ron Van Clief is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and author, and he competed at the UFC 4. I just learned that Martial Arts is not just punching and kicking, it’s a form of life. A way of living. It’s a lifestyle. It isn’t just a technology for self-defense. And self-defense is to me isn’t punching and kicking. It’s doing the best for yourself, making everyday a learning experience. It’s making yourself better in every way, everyday. Shidoshi Ron Van Clief - Episode 698 Shidosh...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 698
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective. How to Know if Your Self-Defense Training is Effective - Episode 697 As martial artists, we train almost all our lives for self-defense and most of us will never use the skills we’ve acquired in an actual situation. However, training has more aspects such as being fun, does it contribute to better health, improving techniques and etc. How do we measure the effectiveness of our self-defense train...
Mar 31, 2022•29 min•Ep. 697
Scott Burr is a Martial Arts practitioner and second-degree black belt professor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the Enclave Jiu-Jitsu. There’s a fine line in Martial Arts around the idea of respect. Which is that if I demand that you never challege me, you respect me… I create an environment where teaching my technique never gets tested and eventually I drift away from legitimacy… Scott Burr - Episode 696 Scott Burr is a second-degree black belt professor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He is the first person to e...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 696
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Craig Wharem and they talk about the influence of Martial Arts and Wrestling. The Influence of Martial Arts & Wrestling - Episode 695 Professional wrestling is popular among us martial artists or we have an idea of what it is at the very least. Aside from MMA stars crossing over to the professional wrestling world and vice versa, Martial Arts and Wrestling have a lot of similarities than we think. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined ...
Mar 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 695
John Giordano is a Martial Arts practitioner and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). The discipline, focus, inner energy is not just a physical thing. its getting in touch with the light insiode of you,. It’s not about beating anybody in fighting, it’s about avoiding all of that… John Giordano - Episode 694 Who would have thought that driving by a martial arts school and thinking they’re better than the ones inside it would have a profound impact down t...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 694
In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #13 - Episode 693 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: Jeremy’s most memorable belt test? Which of the many pronunciations of Jiu-Jitsu is the right one? Listen to the episode for more! After listening to the questions ...
Mar 17, 2022•45 min•Ep. 693
Sifu Doug Setter is a martial arts practitioner, retired Sargeant, and instructor at the Second Wind Body Science. I think that’s where traditional Martial Arts defeats the ego and you don’t have to be proving yourself all the time. That’s what I admire to the tradition Martial Arts. Sifu Doug Setter - Episode 692 Growing up as a sick, underweight kid, Sifu Doug Setter struggled with getting stronger and dealing with school bullies. Through little-known methods, Sifu Doug Setter was able to gain...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 692
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having Demonstration Teams. Demonstration Teams - Episode 691 Demonstration Teams are not only in cheerleading teams but also in Martial Arts. What is the difference between Demo Teams and Individual demonstrations? There are also differences with demonstration teams among different schools. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having Demonstration Teams. After listening...
Mar 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 691
Professor Bernadette Robinson is a Martial Arts Practitioner I wasn’t giving up Judo, I was just learning more about Martial Arts. The mind has to open because world presents us with many challenges, different ways, and perspectives, why would I stay in one perspective forever? Why not explore other perspectives and see it from another point of view. Professora Bernadette Robinson - Episode 690 Being born and growing up in the civil rights movement era, Professora Bernadette Robinson suffered a ...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 690
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about whether or not an MMA School can be Traditional. Can an MMA School be Traditional - Episode 689 Are traditional dojo, martial arts schools different from MMA Schools? What are the differences in their instruction and their culture as martial arts schools? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about whether or not an MMA School can be Traditional. After listening to the questions and answers, it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about i...
Mar 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 689
Coach Justin Ortiz is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, actor, and stunt performer. Our goal is to show that these martial artists can have different avenues and do what they love, which is Martial Arts, and take it on different aspects in life… Coach Justin Ortiz - Episode 688 It’s time! The words his father said upon giving his first gi to him. Coach Justin Ortiz’s first instructor was his father and he never stopped ever since. Coach Justin Ortiz, aka hot foot, competed and became Worl...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 688
In this episode, Jeremy talks about The Incomplete Violence Conversation with former guest, Jason Brick. The Incomplete Violence Conversation with Jason Brick - Episode 687 How much of our training can we really use in a real-life violent scenario? In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Jason Brick, a former guest, and they talk about why the stuff that we spend the most of our time and energy on, in terms of self-defense and personal safety, is actually not going to be used by most of us. Aft...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 687
Kyoshi CJ Mayo is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Shinzo Kaizen Dojo in Tacoma, Washington For my son, he started his training consistently at 7 years old. Every whitebelts that I’ve ever taught at least is so awkward looking when they start but for my son, it was even more so. But being able to work on Martial Arts and get the motor skills down, there’s alot of things he can do now athletically. Kyoshi CJ Mayo - Episode 686 How is the Vietnam War and Martial Arts relate to eac...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 686
