Sensei Cheryl Murphy is a competitive karate practitioner, best known for her sparring and being a member of Team USA. Sensei Cheryl Murphy - Episode 151 Being able to pull myself up from my bootstraps. Of course, you still have your support system, in order to thrive from. A lot of our guests come from referrals of past guests, and so it was we were introduced to Sensei Cheryl Murphy. We've heard from a number of martial artists who enjoy competing - and some who compete at a very high level. Y...
Jan 02, 2017•54 min•Ep. 149
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Dec 29, 2016•13 min•Ep. 148
Mr. Michael Staples is a well-respected authority on Chinese martial arts, with several books to his credit. He's written about and studied Kung fu, White Crane and other styles with some of the American pioneers. Mr. Michael Staples - Episode 147 ...but Ron is like a ballet dancer. He's just snipping things left and right, he's not getting hit at all. He's being carried into unique angles. At one point he just kind of pops up in the air and flips around with the back of his head and just smacks...
Dec 26, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 147
Zen in the Martial Arts is a classic martial art book written by Joe Hyams. It was recently selected as the #1 martial arts book by guests of this show. Zen in the Martial Arts - Episode 146 You can read our post on the Top Ten Martial Arts Books as selected by our guests. It’s time for episode 146 of whistlekick Martial Arts radio, and we’re going to talk about an amazing book that has come up in conversation a lot on this show – Zen in the Martial Arts. Not a reader? You should still stick aro...
Dec 22, 2016•7 min•Ep. 146
Mr. Kevin Galloway is a passionate martial arts instructor, school owner and tournament promoter. His stories show an immense dedication to the arts and his students. Mr. Kevin Galloway - Episode 145 You can tell a real black belt. They don't get too excited, they don't get too low, don't get too high. But what they have is the confidence to resolve any conflict, up until, "I'm just going to walk away." Way back on Episode 31 we had the chance to hear from a good friend of the show, Mr. Cory Ros...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 145
Conversation and Strategies on Handling Challenging Martial Arts Students - Adults & Children Difficult Students - Episode 144 Today's episode is completely off the cuff - no notes, no transcript no guest - just host Jeremy giving you his thoughts on handling challenging individuals in your martial arts school. These tips apply whether you're an instructor, school owner or student. Thanks for listening.
Dec 15, 2016•21 min•Ep. 144
Mrs. April Pettengill is an ITF Taekwondo practitioner & school owner from Northern Vermont who started training later in life. Mrs. April Pettengill - Episode 143 The whole idea that you learn in martial arts, that you have integrity, and you do what you have to do and take responsibility for that, that...that's a big deal. Mrs. April Pettengill is not our typical guest. While she's a passionate martial artist, like everyone that comes on the show, she's not a lifelong practitioner. In her ...
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 143
James Mitose (Profile) - Episode 142 It’s time for episode 142 of whistlekick Martial Arts radio, and we’re going to profile a man who’s come up in several conversations over the last few months, James Mitose. Let me introduce myself. I'm whistlekick’s founder but I’m better known as your host on this show. My name is Jeremy Lesniak. whistlekick makes the best sparring gear you can buy as well as some great apparel and accessories for practitioners and fans of traditional martial arts. I'd like ...
Dec 08, 2016•10 min•Ep. 142
Grandmaster Rick Alemany is a prominent figure in the world of American Kenpo Karate. Grandmaster Rick Alemany - Episode 141 "I just set a goal that I wanted to be the best that I could be." It was from the efforts of two past guests that we get to hear from Grandmaster Rick Alemany today. Both Professor Brannon Beliso and Mr. Daniel Hartz coordinated with each other and with our guest. They then reached out to us to coordinate it. Personally, I'm glad they did, because I truly enjoyed my conver...
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 141
...That doesn’t mean the training of weapons is only for practical purposes, but for this episode, we are going to limit the conversation to that. We’re actually going to restrict our conversation to non-obvious self-defense tools, which excludes firearms, stun guns and pepper sprays. While these are great tools, and I carry two of the three often, they’re definitely weapons. It’s hard to claim otherwise, which makes them a bit less appropriate for a martial arts conversation. For a full transcr...
Dec 01, 2016•11 min•Ep. 140
Past guest Master Brendan Goodall returned to chat with Jeremy about a variety of martial arts topics. Conversations with Master Brendan Goodall - Episode 139 For today's episode I had a chat with Master Goodall as we drove out to evening plans on Thanksgiving Day. We talk about a variety of martial arts subjects from motivation to instruction, to working with kids. You can check out our previous episode with Master Brendan Goodall , all the way back on Episode 10. Check out the show notes at ht...
Nov 28, 2016•59 min•Ep. 139
We're all part of a martial arts family, simply by sharing the common bond of training for self-improvement. Martial Arts Family - Episode 138 For a full transcript and other episodes, please visit http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/138-martial-arts-family/
Nov 24, 2016•9 min•Ep. 138
Sensei Brandon Benenati - Episode 137 I've known Sensei Brandon Benenati for a couple years, first introduced to him by Master Adam Grogin, from all the way back on episode 5. I had the chance to attend 2015's Super Summer Seminars with him and really enjoyed his personality and approach to martial arts. He's a dedicated, passionate martial artist who truly enjoys his life - and his training. On today' episode, we talk about where he's come from, where he's headed, and why martial arts continues...
Nov 21, 2016•41 min•Ep. 137
Sensei Katie Jordan is a Shotokan karate practitioner from Maine, now living in Massachusetts. Sensei Katie Jordan - Episode 136 I really think competition makes people better. You see different fighters, you see different styles, you see what works for people and what doesn't. I first met Sensei Katie Jordan in 2015 at a competition. Since that time I've had the opportunity to watch her referee, compete and otherwise embody martial arts. Sensei Jordan is a woman who had dedicated her life to ma...
Nov 14, 2016•56 min•Ep. 136
Most of our guests are men, it's true. Some have even accused the martial arts realm of being inherently sexist. We talk about this and more today. Women in Martial Arts - Episode 135 On today's episode, we discuss why there are so few women on the show, sexism, the case against mandatory white training pants and a lot more. While this episode is not the grand conversation of women's issues in martial arts that we hope to have, it is the primer to set the stage for that conversation....
Nov 10, 2016•12 min•Ep. 135
Kyoshi Jose Dimacali - Episode 134 I'm not your friend, I say. I'm better than your friend - I'm your instructor. Because friends sometimes steer you the wrong way. Instructors are going to try to bring you to the right path. I first met Kyoshi Jose Dimacali in 2015 at the Twin State Martial Arts Championships. We were still offering the 60-Second Pushup Challenge , and Kyoshi was encouraged to participate by his instructor, Hanshi Richard Bernard . He absolutely dominated the men's division tha...
Nov 07, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 134
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Nov 03, 2016•10 min•Ep. 133
Mr. Daniel Hartz - Episode 132 Mr. Hartz just after having Sensei Smith demonstrate a choke. Wearing a NoSweat Tee. You may recognize the name of today's guest from his appearance on Episode 100 . Mr. Daniel Hartz was the interviewer for my episode of the show, and it's been an honor to have him back for his turn at the table. While there are no firm rules about who we have on the show, we generally only extend the invitation to black belts. Mr. Hartz recently earned his black belt at a weekend-...
Oct 31, 2016•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 132
On today's episode, we discuss the important of etiquette in a martial arts class. We also tackle how to handle attending class with a different group of people, where martial arts etiquette might be different. Martial Arts Etiquette - Episode 131 For a full transcript and other episodes, please visit: http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/131-martial-arts-etiquette/
Oct 27, 2016•14 min•Ep. 131
On episode 107 we released a profile of Sensei Fumio Demura. After several conversations with people that knew Sensei, it didn't seem likely that we'd be able to have him on the show. It's no secret that his health isn't great and, despite that, he's still very busy. So we went ahead and released our profile episode to honor him and all of his accomplishments. He's certainly a figure that martial artists should know. From that episode, the folks at The Real Miyagi, the documentary outlining Sens...
Oct 24, 2016•34 min•Ep. 130
Advice on how to handle martial arts related setbacks. Dealing with Setbacks - Episode 129 For more episodes, and a full transcript, please visit: http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/129-setbacks/
Oct 20, 2016•12 min•Ep. 129
But that front kick that's done on a bag isn't truly owned by the student until they're in a free-thinking, sparring situation and they see the opening and they're like "Oh, now it's time for a front kick." Renshi Lisa Magiera occupies an interesting place in the martial arts world, at least for listeners to this show. Over the episodes, we've spoken of various guests in a familial sense, as they tie to my place in the martial arts world. We've heard from older siblings, Uncles, and others. Rens...
Oct 17, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 128
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Oct 13, 2016•13 min•Ep. 127
Mr. Dale Frye, aka "Sunshine," is a world champion kickboxer turned actor and stuntman. Mr. Dale Frye - Episode 126 I said, wait a minute. We just sat here and beat on each other for six rounds, and it was fun. And it's like, maybe we need to be looked at or something. Mr Dale Frye has done a lot. From winning world-titles in kickboxing to an acting resume that's been impressive for decades. Whether it's kicks or stunts or acting, Mr. Frye, also known by his fighting name, Sunshine, has left his...
Oct 10, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 126
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Oct 06, 2016•14 min•Ep. 125
I first met Shihan Grant Campbell during the March 2016 Superfoot black belt gathering in Florida. It was during this same assembly that I met Kyoshi Kevin Hudson , and, of course, Sensei Terry Dow and Bill Wallace were there. I met a lot of people that weekend, and everyone was very skilled, and a great person to work with. There was one person, though, that stood out for me in the way he helped me through that weekend. We've all worked with martial arts practitioners that seem to understand us...
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 124
What are you doing? I know what you’re doing. You’re getting ready to listen to today’s episode of Martial Arts Radio. Well, here we are. Episode 123 is coming at you in just a moment, and it’s all about Jean-Claude Van Damme. I'm whistlekick’s founder but I’m better known as your host, Jeremy Lesniak. whistlekick, if you don’t know, makes the absolute best sparring gear, apparel and accessories for practitioners and fans of traditional martial arts. I'd like to welcome all of our new listeners ...
Sep 29, 2016•8 min•Ep. 123
Renshi Craig Sargent - Episode 122 Over the last year and a half, there have been guests that I've wanted to get to know better. I've known today's guest for a few years, and despite quite a few conversations, I felt like there was a lot more than I knew. It wasn't more than 15 minutes into today's episode before I realized my instincts were correct- Renshi Craig Sargent had a lot more to say than I'd heard during our brief talks. Right from the beginning, he opens up, and he takes us on a ride ...
Sep 26, 2016•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 122
On today's episode we answer four burning questions submitted by the audience. Question & Answer #1 - Episode 121 Today’s episode will be a bit different- because we’re always trying to change things up and bring you some variety. If you follow us on social media, you know we ask a lot of questions – because we want to know what you think about things. But through those questions comes conversation, and questions coming back to us. And today we’re going to answer some of the questions that y...
Sep 22, 2016•14 min•Ep. 121
Hanshi Bruce Juchnik is a living encyclopedia. When you talk about the most famous martial artists - Joe Lewis, Robert Trias, Chuck Norris, Bill Wallace, James Mitose - he's right there in the mix. In some of the stories, he's on the fringes, but can tell you about the major players and what really happened. In others, he takes center stage and helps connect the dots on some of the most important elements of our past. And history is very important to Hanshi Juchnik. He knows where he came from a...
Sep 19, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 120
