In today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most debated issues ever since, how much do size and strength matter in Martial Arts? How Much Do Size and Strength Matter in Martial Arts - Episode 419 Do bigger and stronger people always win in combat? Or other factors make a difference like speed and agility? Does it matter in training? We can also factor in mass and muscle and other contributors as well. In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer these questions and discusses how much do size a...
Aug 01, 2019•16 min•Ep. 419
Professor Chris Pizzo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Way of the Warrior. He is a returning guest from Episode 401. When you get past a certain point of your own ego, is that you realize that the joy is actually in the journey. Not in the accomplishment of getting a black belt or becoming a Master... Professor Chris Pizzo - Episode 418 Having the interview on his birthday, Professor Chris Pizzo did not think twice about sharing his journey to the martial arts. Professor Pizz...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 418
In this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Nate Church and Sensei Eric Romo all about teaching blended martial arts. Teaching Blended Martial Arts - Episode 417 Teaching multiple martial arts styles is difficult especially when there's a very thin, blurred line that separates these styles from one another. Sensei Nate Church and Sensei Eric Romo have the knowledge and experience just to do that. Senseis Church and Romo are instructors at the On Track Wellness in San Diego California where they ar...
Jul 25, 2019•44 min•Ep. 417
Kru Christopher Ballard is a martial art practitioner and instructor at the United Fighting Arts Institute in Vermont. I think there was enough good stuff both mentally, phisically, and spiritually that I gained from doing traditional martial arts that helped me go into kickboxing. Kru Christopher Ballard - Episode 416 Most of the time, we would ask our parents if we can get into a martial arts class but when parents ask us to go, we go. Kru Christopher Ballard began his martial arts training in...
Jul 22, 2019•54 min•Ep. 416
On today's episode, Jeremy answers the question about balancing Martial Arts and your career and he's joined by the sender, Mr. Raymond Auty. Martial Arts and Your Career - Episode 415 On this episode, Jeremy tries a new question and answer format where he's joined by the actual sender, Mr. Raymond Auty. Mr. Auty's question is how do you reconcile martial arts and your career? To further break it down, the ways on how to advance your martial arts development and grow your career to be financiall...
Jul 18, 2019•45 min•Ep. 415
Shihan Chris Santillo & Renshi Holly Santillo are instructors at Potomac Kempo and authors of the book Resilience Parenting. We thought what if we could bring the knowledge that we gained from teaching and from interacting with parents and kids to a greater audience and help folks out with lessons we have from martial arts... Shihan Chris Santillo & Renshi Holly Santillo - Episode 414 The tandem of husband and wife, Shihan Chris and Renshi Holly Santillo are on a mission to teach parents...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 414
In today's episode, Jeremy talks about the world-renowned martial arts family, the Gracies, and their art the Gracie Jiujitsu. Gracie Jiujitsu - Episode 413 If you want to learn about the popular martial arts that is generally referred to as Brazilian Jiujitsu, you have to learn about the family that popularized it, the Gracies. In this episode, Jeremy talks about how the Gracies came up with the Gracie Jiujitsu or Brazilian Jiujitsu and the legacy that the family left in the world of martial ar...
Jul 11, 2019•16 min•Ep. 413
Shifu Chris Goedecke, aka Hayashi Tomio, is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. Shifu Goedecke is the headmaster of the Isshin Kempo Wind School in New Jersey. If you've been doing martial arts for a very long time, it's impossible not to cross into the mental side of it. You can be in the mental side right in the beginning, but I mean really sink in in the mental side of it. Shifu Chris Goedecke - Episode 412 During his childhood, he heard about karate on a tv show and he immediately we...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 412
On today's episode, Jeremy answers all your questions for the eighth edition of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio's Question and Answer. Q&A #8 - Episode 411 The questions for today are: Any thoughts on how to better introduce the spirit Any thoughts on the void or Tao How to start weapons training What do I eat before and after training
Jul 04, 2019•14 min•Ep. 411
Sensei Lee Taylor is a martial arts practitioner and teacher at different clubs in the United Kingdom. He trained under Iain Abernathy and the host of 10 Minute Dojo Podcast. I opened up a club in my hometown, which is quite ironic because that's where I started with my uncles previously. From then on, it got ti a point where I thought, this is what I want to do as a profession. I quit my job and become a full time instructor. Sensei Lee Taylor - Episode 410 Who would've thought that seeing peop...
Jul 01, 2019•52 min•Ep. 410
On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the ways on how to handle different types of risky students whether they are fit to train. Handling Risky Students - Episode 409 Sometimes, we encounter students that were once convicted for a crime who want to train to get reacquainted with other people or for whatever reasons. There are times that students are being threatened by other students. As an instructor and students, how do we deal with these risky students? Do we ask them not to train or let the...
Jun 27, 2019•16 min•Ep. 409
Shihan Beth Bielat is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. She is Jeremy's first martial arts teacher from Maine. I think when you have to create, make and invent things, there's something to be said about that. That you're not part of the horde, that you're not just following, that it becomes you... Episode 408 - Shihan Beth Bielat A lot of us have love and passion with martial arts but Shihan Beth Bielat's is definitely unique. Shihan Bielat never saw a martial arts movie before she tri...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 408
On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Amanda Cass and they talk about the I am a Martial Artist project. I am a Martial Artist - Episode 407 The #IamaMartialArtist Project aims to unify martial artist around the world through creating videos about what you do as a martial artist. It is to celebrate each martial artist, their background and where they are coming from. On this episode, Jeremy and Sensei Amanda Cass talks about the I am a Martial Artist project. Listen to Learn more! Show Not...
Jun 20, 2019•15 min•Ep. 407
Sifu Abe Santos is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle, the first school of Bruce Lee. You have to have something that you are passionate about. Something you really enjoy in life, it doesn't have to be martial arts, it could be anything... Sifu Abe Santos - Episode 406 The legacy of Bruce Lee in the martial arts is unquestionably influential to a point that it's become legendary. Sifu Abe Santos was not only inspired by Bruce Lee but Sifu Santo...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 406
On this episode, Jeremy talks about the one thing that we feel whenever we have good training, the value of pain. The Value of Pain - Episode 405 Pain gives us experiences that we remember for the rest of our lives. Pain provides us value in our training so we would learn how we avoid it as we grow and progress as martial artists. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the value of pain in our training, how is it a wonderful educator and motivator. Listen to this episode to learn more!...
Jun 13, 2019•10 min•Ep. 405
Tarek Alsaleh is a martial arts instructor who founded the Capoeira4Refugees, capoeira classes for street kids and refugee children. Basically, the winner in Capoeira is who has the most fun. That's the winner in Capoeira... Tarek Alsaleh - Episode 404 Doing martial arts for a noble cause is a dream for all of us martial artists especially if it's giving back to unfortunate children. Tarek Alsaleh founded a non-governmental organization in 2007, Capoeira4Refugees, that teaches capoeira to refuge...
Jun 10, 2019•53 min•Ep. 404
On this episode, Jeremy talks about the problem with normalcy bias in social media and how it affects us, martial artists. The Problem with Normalcy Bias in Social Media - Episode 403 More often than not, we see people in great shape and do exceptional things who classify themselves as martial artists and most of us see them like it's the usual thing that many people experience. The truth is, nobody is perfect and it's true for these people on social media. On this episode, Jeremy talks about ho...
Jun 06, 2019•13 min•Ep. 403
Mr. Brent Philpot is a martial arts practitioner and He recently got his first-degree black belt on Taekwondo. People ask me before I receive my black belt, "why do you want to become a black belt?" I said, and I still believe this to this day, to inspire others. Mr. Brent Philpot - Episode 402 Getting inspired to be in the martial arts by a movie is a common thread with us martial artist and Mr. Brent Philpot is not different. After seeing Bloodsport, he immediately fell in love with martial ar...
Jun 03, 2019•58 min•Ep. 401
On today's episode, Jeremy is joined by Professor Chris Pizzo and they talk about the question: Should martial arts be taught for money. Should Martial Arts be Taught for Money - Episode 401 On this episode, Jeremy and Professor Chris Pizzo talk about how he helps professional martial arts instructors to be paid enough. What are the values that come with training in martial arts that were products of time and dedication by martial artist and should martial arts be taught for money? Listen to lea...
May 30, 2019•50 min•Ep. 401
On today's episode, whistlekick Martial Arts Radio marks its 400th episode with Jeremy talks about all things martial arts, all things whistlekick! Episode 400 On this episode, we celebrate whistlekick Martial Arts Radio's 400th episode as we look back to the show's other 399 episodes as well as looking into our future. We thank you, listeners, for your continued support on behalf of the team that brings this show to you! Join us by listening to this episode!
May 29, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 400
On this episode, Jeremy talks about how martial artists can be bullies too to other martial artists and non-martial artists. Martial Artists Can Be Bullies Too - Episode 399 How can a martial artist be so bad at treating others online or in person? Martial artists must be a good example for everybody on how to treat others especially online when kids are always present. On this episode, Jeremy talks about an article he wrote where he got a lot of negative comments and how he handled the messy si...
May 23, 2019•17 min•Ep. 399
Sensei Jimmy Pedro is a martial arts practitioner and US Olympic Judo Coach. He was a two-time Olympic Bronze medalist on the 1999 and 2004 Summer Games. The day I made was at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. A lot of my family and friends were in attendance and making that team was a dream come true, for me and my dad... Sensei Jimmy Pedro - Episode 398 Born into Judo, his father is a Judo instructor and his family is into it as well. Sensei Jimmy Pedro is one of the most decora...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 398
On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Michael Rowe about the reality of violence. Conversations on Violence with Mr. Michael Rowe - Episode 397 Violence is a topic that always ruffles a lot of feathers because of the experiences we have about it. On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Michael Rowe, who happens to have extensive experience dealing with violence, about the forms of violence and how we really understand violence. Listen to find out more! [app_audio src=""] Show Notes On this...
May 16, 2019•58 min•Ep. 397
Professor Cindy Hales practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and an instructor from Washington. She was once a professional MMA fighter and now runs Sleeper Jiu Jitsu in Seattle. I like to show people that if you do these things, you may not win. But, you'll get these great stories and adventures and you'll internally learn about your self. You don't really need a medal. Professor Cindy Hales – Episode 396 Professor Cindy Hales is a late-bloomer when it came to discovering the martial arts. She started h...
May 13, 2019•54 min•Ep. 396
On this episode, Jeremy talks about the advantage and disadvantage of dating within Martial Arts. Dating within Martial Arts - Episode 395 Being romantically involved with someone that you go to the same school with can totally happen but, are there unspoken rules about it? Are there limitations or none? On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the controversial topics in the martial arts. He recalls his experience both being as a student and an instructor as well as some of his unwritten p...
May 09, 2019•17 min•Ep. 395
Master Dylan Nadler is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Canada. He is the founder of Mindlock Sports Psychology, which focuses on helping athletes with their psychological health. One of the masters who are there is trying to show off, he went up the mountain and when he came back, he ended up throwing up. It's a funny story just to show that it doesn't matter where you come from or what your experiences are, hardwork is hardwork. Master Dylan Nadler - Episode 394 Started training...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 394
On this episode, Jeremy talks about a topic that could ruffle some feathers, The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is Taught. The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is Taught - Episode 393 On most martial arts school, martial arts and self-defense are almost taught as if they're the same when in fact, they are not. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how self-defense is being offered on martial arts schools and the problems with the way self-defense is taught. Listen to find out more!...
May 02, 2019•16 min•Ep. 393
Grandmaster Quynh Ngo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Cuong Nhu, a martial art that was founded by his father, Grandmaster Ngo Dong. In martial arts, it's not the goat to get to green belt, brown belt, black belt or to kick in the face, the goal is to be better now that you were a month ago. Grandmaster Quynh Ngo - Episode 392 Not everyone has an opportunity to continue a legacy. A legacy that has been started by his father in the form of a martial art called Cuong Nhu. Grandmas...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 392
On this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Ando Mierzwa about an episode on his podcast, Fight for a Happy Life. A Real World Scenario with Sensei Ando - Episode 391 Most of us wish that our house won't get robbed or encounter a thief on the streets. But what would you do if you encounter one? On this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Ando Mierzwa about his experience helping an individual to catch a thief who robbed a car and what other people did. Listen to learn Sensei Ando's amazing story! Sh...
Apr 25, 2019•55 min•Ep. 391
Sensei Casper Makkink is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from the Netherlands. Sometimes when I'm on a match, I get really close to the animal inside me. It's very important to understand yourself better because the person who says he cannot kill somebody is usually the most dangerous at all. The person who knows he can kill somebody but doesn't do it, then he's a good person. Sensei Casper Makkink - Episode 390 When your father trains you on kickboxing but your mother thinks fencing ...
Apr 22, 2019•57 min•Ep. 390
