In this episode, Jeremy talks about how martial artists look from both outside and inside the martial arts. How the World Sees Martial Artists - Episode 209 Let’s face it, there are different opinions about martial artists - both from a non-martial arts perspective and even from other martial artists. Does the world favor martial artists or do they just see us as violent individuals? This episode covers a controversial theme and you will have to listen to find out.
Jul 27, 2017•10 min•Ep. 209
Many of us dream of training with martial arts heroes – those we look up to so much. Sensei J.D. Swanson has done more than dream, he’s been fortunate enough to train with a number of karate greats. Sensei Swanson has been successful not only in martial arts but in academics, as a University Professor.
Jul 24, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
Every one is unique and so is their training. However, we cannot seem to stop comparing our journey to other people’s journey and we criticize others to the point that we impose our ways on them. That simply makes no sense. There are different disciplines, combinations, and dynamics that go along with Martial Arts such that we cannot simply have a single, right way. Listen to Jeremy as he dissects Martial Arts as a unique experience for every artist and more.
Jul 20, 2017•17 min•Ep. 207
As our show has grown, so has our reach. We're being listened to in more countries (134 at last count) and we're hearing from more international guests. Today's guest is both international and American, at least when it comes to martial arts. Soke Newton James was born in Jamaica, and that's when he found karate. Life finds him in the US now, and we're fortunate enough to have him on the show.
Jul 17, 2017•56 min•Ep. 206
In this episode, we'll go over Jeremy's Top 12 drills for getting better at martial arts basics. Martial Arts Basics Drills - Episode 205 Let's face it, practicing your basics can get tedious. It doesn't matter how important you understand them to be, how fundamental they are, they're... basic. The more exciting they can become, they more you'll practice, and the better the martial artist you'll become. Here are Jeremy's Top 12 Drills for Martial Arts basics. Of course, there's much more detail ...
Jul 13, 2017•11 min•Ep. 205
Dr. Peder Piering is a Taekwondo practitioner from Wisconsin and author of the book Master Mental Toughness. Dr. Peder Piering - Episode 204 Most often the competition is with yourself. Can I make this stretch a little bit further? Can I kick fraction of an inch higher?How can I not perfect your form but get that form does as well as it can possibly be done and this competition happens day in and day out. Today's guest has a story that will resonate for many of us - especially those who started ...
Jul 10, 2017•45 min•Ep. 204
We all understand the importance of getting faster as martial artists, but how often do we work on it? And if you want to work on it, how do you go about it? This episode covers a number of concepts and drills that will help you get faster at everything you do.
Jul 06, 2017•15 min•Ep. 203
Mr. Ron Amram is a multi-disciplined martial arts instructor and school owner from Australia with an excellent story. Mr. Ron Amram - Episode 202 I don't have a dial, I have a switch - it's on its off, you know there is no 30%, there is no 50%, there is no 70%, I do 100% right on. And with the Martial Arts at the moment, it's completely on. When I first learned of Mr. Ron Amram it was on his blog, which is part of his school's website. As I read through an article I found myself nodding along - ...
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 202
Jun 29, 2017•10 min•Ep. 201
For episode 200 we recorded and streamed live over both Facebook Live and Instagram. We saved the video, which you can watch below. You can also listen to the audio. Thank you to everyone that helped make the show a success, especially all of the listeners.
Jun 28, 2017•3 hr•Ep. 200
On today's episode, we bring you the third installment of our question and answer series, as well as give you some information on the upcoming episode 200. Question & Answer #3 - Episode 199 On this episode, we answer the following questions from listeners: How much do the skills learned in one martial art translate to another? Will the diversity of kicks used by Yair Rodriguez in his defeat of BJ Penn mean more interest in traditional martial arts like karate, taekwondo or kung fu? What is ...
Jun 22, 2017•24 min•Ep. 199
Mr. Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL and author with deep roots in traditional karate. He's a powerful speaker with solid advice. Mr. Mark Divine - Episode 198 Every MartialArt was an evolution of a former art and now it's time to look at them and say ok, preserve the integrity of the original but let's evolve this for both modern era and western mind. Mr. Mark Divine is a man I respected long before we set up this conversation. As an author, a SEAL, legendary coach in the CrossFit community an...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 198
All too often people compare their journey in the martial arts to the journey of someone else. This doesn't do anyone any good. Don't Compare Martial Arts Journeys - Episode 197 In this episode, Jeremy talks about how individual a journey through the martial arts can be, and why making comparisons to the journies of others is so detrimental.
Jun 15, 2017•15 min•Ep. 197
Miss Caitlin Dechelle is a world-champion martial arts competitor turned actress, known for her athleticism and stunt work. Miss Caitlin Dechelle - Episode 196 I think all the years of martial arts I've taught myself to be so guarded and so strong and so resilient to the outside. When it comes to stunts and Hollywood, there are a number of names that many martial artists recognize. Most of that name recognition comes from their time on screen, though. We have far fewer individuals we look to and...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 196
Jun 08, 2017•12 min•Ep. 195
Sensei Richard Hubbard is a thoughtful, multi-disciplined martial artist from New Hampshire. Sensei Richard Hubbard - Episode 194 We also bring the meditative practice at the end of the training session and sometimes at the beginning too. So I do it a minute before class or five minutes or ten minutes after class and that is a very important thing because it allows you to clear away a lot of noise. I honestly don't remember when it happened, but it did. Maybe this happens to you - you're on soci...
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 194
Stress isn't just a part of daily life, it's something that can interfere with your martial arts training. When it comes to self-defense, stress can render your training useless. Martial Arts Drills for Creating Stress - Episode 193 Stress is a part of life, even for martial artists. While stress can have a lot of negative effects on your life outside of training, it can have even greater effects in a self-defense situation. The very thing many of us train for, at least in part, is a completely ...
Jun 01, 2017•12 min•Ep. 193
Master Chip Townsend is a Taekwondo practitioner & school owner from Texas with a passion for breaking and inspiring others. Master Chip Townsend - Episode 192 I have tried hard for the last 15 to 20 years to really grab hold of the mindset that no matter how bad something goes there is something for me to learn. During last year's US Open broadcast on ESPN, I witnessed a man break 4 baseball bats with his shin. I remember cringing as I watched it. I kept thinking the man who went through th...
May 29, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 192
In this episode, we talk about ways to motivate people - specifically martial artists - that don't involve a promotion or other external symbol, like a trophy. Motivating Martial Artists - Episode 191 On last week's Thursday episode, 189, we talked about martial arts participation awards and how they can be damaging to martial artists, especially children. There was some great conversation on the subject afterward, both on social media and via email. Everyone, regardless of agreeing, found the c...
May 25, 2017•18 min•Ep. 191
Kyoshi David Seeger & Sempai Holly Whitlock Seeger are karate practitioners from New York, best known for their video The Karate Rap Kyoshi David Seeger & Sempai Holly Whitlock Seeger - Episode 190 You have to be good, you have to be the one that is on the right for the karate to even work.You have to have a pure heart.You can't be the bad guy. If you have martial arts friends on social media, or your non-martial arts friends like to pick on you, you've probably seen The Karate Rap. This...
May 22, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 190
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about his feelings on participation awards - trophies, medals, ribbons, etc - and why they should never be handed out at martial arts competitions. Participation Awards - Episode 189 One of the subjects that I find increasingly frustrating is the inclusion of participation awards at martial arts events. Handing a child a ribbon for showing up not only sends the wrong message, it sends a counter-message to everything else we teach them in martial arts. ~jeremy...
May 18, 2017•12 min•Ep. 189
Mr. Tristan Creeley - Mr. C - is a taekwondo martial arts instructor, competitor, filmmaker & artist from Maine. Mr. Tristan Creeley - Episode 188 It won't work to have a positive state of mind.I can easily not have that kind of mind so I would say believe in yourself, cultivate that confidence has surround you with positive people and build resilience. Mr. Tristan Creeley and I go back - way back. As teenagers growing up in Maine we were at the same tournaments, knew the same people, and I ...
May 15, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 188
We bring you an exclusive interview with Sifu James Banks, who grew up with Donnie Yen and trained with his mother, Bow-sim Mark. Talking Donnie Yen - Episode 187 How often do you meet someone who not only has met, but friended and trained with one of the most legendary martial artists of the modern era? That's what today's show is all about. Sifu James Banks talks about his childhood friend and offers some insight into why he's become the amazing martial arts action star he is today. You should...
May 11, 2017•19 min•Ep. 187
Mr. Iain Abernethy is a well-known martial arts podcaster and expert on the practical application of Karate. Mr. Iain Abernethy - Episode 186 Looking back, one of the first time in my life when I decided I want to do this, I put the effort in and I can see myself making progress and that revolution you can do that, you can apply yourself to something to make progress. That a very addictive feeling. Mr. Iain Abernethy is not your typical martial artist. In some ways, he's very much like other gue...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 186
On this episode, Sensei Jaredd Wilson joins us to offer his top ten reasons why all martial artists should be reading martial arts books. Top 10 Reasons to Read Martial Arts Books - Episode 185 Sensei Jaredd Wilson is now our top returning guest, as he comes back for a third installment. He reached out wanting to talk about martial arts books, something he feels strongly about. We fall down the rabbit hole and talk about the top 10 reasons why martial arts books are good for every martial artist...
May 04, 2017•34 min•Ep. 185
Sensei Phil Knight is a Karate practitioner from Yorkshire, England with a passion for so-called nerdy pursuits. We talk about the intersection of martial arts and martial arts culture in everything from movies and television to comic books. Sensei Phil Knight - Episode 184 You can never be arrogant in any situation evolving martial arts, you really have to listen to people, try and judge what's going around you and may be even do a bit of research before you think upgrading about the club you a...
May 01, 2017•58 min•Ep. 184
Soke Michael DePasquale, Jr. is a well-known jujutsu practitioner and instructor. Jeremy had the chance to sit down with him for a conversation at the 2017 Martial Arts Symposium. Conversations with Soke Michael DePasquale, Jr. - Episode 183 Soke Michael DePasquale is a legend in the world of jujutsu that hasn't yet been on the show. It's not for a lack of trying on either side, though! He's a busy man and it was great to finally chat with him while we had a chance to record it. He'll be back fo...
Apr 27, 2017•39 min•Ep. 183
Coach Mike Chen is a Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ) practitioner from New Hampshire. He's an excellent storyteller who brings solid perspective to his time on the show. Coach Mike Chen - Episode 182 The hardest thing you are ever going to have to do in your martial art's career is stepping onto the mat for the first time to put on that white belt. Coach Mike Chen comes to us from a listener introduction. As we hear him tell his tale of martial arts we hear someone who found their destiny...
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 182
Hanshi Bruce Juchnik interviews Bill Wallace - aka Superfoot - at the 2017 Martial Arts Symposium in Manchester, NH. Hanshi Bruce Juchnik Interviews Bill "Superfoot" Wallace - Episode 181 On Saturday, April 8th, we were fortunate enough to record Hanshi Bruce Juchnik as he reminisced and interviewed Grand Master Bill " Superfoot " Wallace during one of the breakout sessions. The conversation includes discussion on many of Bill Wallace 's opponents and friends, including Skipper Mullins, Chuck No...
Apr 20, 2017•53 min•Ep. 181
Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee is a legend in the world of Taekwondo, some even refer to him as the Father of American Tae Kwon Do. Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee - Episode 180 It's hard to be in the martial arts and not know who Jhoon Rhee is - though there are certainly some who don't. When you talk about Taekwondo's start in the USA, you're really talking about Grandmaster Rhee. A friend to Bruce Lee, he's a central figure in parts of Mr. Alex Gillis 's work, A Killing Art. There's something particularly spe...
Apr 17, 2017•25 min•Ep. 180
