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Episode 816 - Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez

Sensei Benny “the Jet” Urquidez is a Martial Arts practitioner, teacher, and actor. Sensei Urquidez is a legendary Kickboxing champion who helped grow the sport. I never try to hurt somebody because to me, If I hurt them especially if they have a family, I’m taking their livelihood from them. I don’t have that right… I just knock them out. Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez - Episode 816 Growing up in a family of combat sports athletes can be beneficial to some, and that was certainly the case with...

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Episode 815 - Ranks Below Black Belt Fade Over Time

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Ranks below Black belt fade over time. Ranks Below Black Belt Fade Over Time - Episode 815 Blackbelt is often regarded as a coveted title in the Martial Arts world while ranks below it are not. Blackbelts are often treated with great respect and honor, while lower ranks may be asked to start over at a white belt level or to take a few months of classes before being tested and evaluated for a blackbelt again. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew tal...

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Episode 814 - Mr. Yuri Lowenthal

Mr. Yuri Lowenthal is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Enthusiast. He appeared as the voice actor for Spiderman, Goku, and Superman to say the least. I went to New York from Japan and while I was there, I’ve found a Kung Fu and Wushu school. I knew after checking out the school, I finally found what I really love about Martial Arts. It had that fluid quality that I wanted. They were not focusing on sparring all the time. The Chinese instructor just wanted people to study Kung Fu. Mr. Yuri Lowenth...

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Episode 813 - Kid Games for Martial Arts

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the different Kid Games for Martial Arts and how it benefits everyone. Kid Games for Martial Arts - Episode 813 Games are not only for children but also for kids at heart. The reason why everyone loves to play is because of our innate love for enjoyment. This trait makes games a tool for martial artists to learn and develop their skills. Do you incorporate games in your dojo? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the different Kid Games for M...

Episode 812 - Shifu Demitri Daniels

Shifu Demitri Daniels is a Martial Arts practitioner and TikTok star known as Jade Jackhammer. I was bragging two of my Kung Fu brothers about it. Because I was like, yeah, dude that was so cool. I kicked this dude's butt in the street. People were all like yelling and my teacher overheard it and I got in trouble… Shifu Demitri Daniels - Episode 812 Shifu Demitri Daniels started training in martial arts when he was five years old, as all the males in his family had done some form of martial arts...

Episode 811 - Martial Arts Word Association 6

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts! Martial Arts Word Association 6 - Episode 811 Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We’re going to do “Martial Arts Word Association” where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from dog food to ceiling fan. Find out how they relat...

Episode 810 - Professor Dan Anderson

Professor Dan “Super Dan” Anderson is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and the founder of American Freestyle Karate. My feet said, Get off your ass, boy, we're heading for Bruce Lee. And I don't know what I'm going to say. It's like, oh, man, what do I say? I don't know what I would say. So I get up in front of him, I actually walked right in front of him. I cut off his path and I said, excuse me, you're Mr. Bruce Lee, aren't you? ","resolvedBy":"embedly","width":"600","height":"90","pro...

Episode 809 - Discussions on Kicking

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about why the right Kicking technique is important for Martial Artists. Discussions on Kicking - Episode 809 Most people just do what they are taught in the dojo and don't question whether there could be something better. Questioning and modifying techniques when learning how to kick is vital to make them work better for themselves. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about why the right kicking technique is important for every Martial Artists. After l...

Episode 808 - Mr. Rick Worthy

Mr. Rick Worthy is a Martial Arts practitioner and an accomplished TV and Film actor. I kept asking myself, what do I want to do? Well.. I want this character to live on the page. I want to bring in the light. I think I got to figure out how to do it. Mr. Rick Worthy - Episode 808 Some of you may recognize him from various film and TV series such as Gossip Girl, Washington Black, Supernatural, and so much more. Mr. Rick Worthy started training at age 9 in Detroit, where he grew up. He started in...

Episode 807 - Conversations on Martial Arts with Mark and Craig

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Craig Wharem and Tashi Mark Warner who answer questions about Martial Arts. Conversations on Martial Arts with Mark and Craig - Episode 807 In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Craig Wharem and Tashi Mark Warner who answer questions about Martial Arts. Some of the questions include: When do we release the book, Women in Martial Arts What happens when someone wants to train but something is wrong physically How do you restore yourself plus more! ...

Episode 806 - Sensei Nick Taber

Sensei Nick Taber is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, personal trainer, and podcaster based in Massachusetts. Before you get others to care about what you’re doing, you have to show that you care about them. If you do that then you’re golden. You teach the tenets, but you have to show how you live those and where they could improve… Sensei Nick Taber - Episode 806 Most martial artists trained because of bullying and parents asked them to do so. However Sensei Nick Taber, started his jour...

Episode 805 - The Unintended Consequences of Guilt

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the Unintended Consequences of Guilt in Martial Arts. The Unintended Consequences of Guilt - Episode 805 As martial arts teachers, we often say things or let our students feel to make them guilty for not coming to train. We often use guilt as a motivator but there are consequences to be faced if we do this. How do we avoid this tendency when we talk to people, especially the ones we teach or train with? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about t...

Episode 804 - Master Kellie Thomas

Master Kellie Thomas is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor and founder of the Taekwondo K.I.C.K.S in Vermont. The reason why I’m teaching is to help people increase their self confidence and self worth because I lacked that growing up. I would share to my older students that I was suicidal high school through college. Taekwondo SAVED my life… Master Kellie Thomas - Episode 804 Our guest today started her journey as a young kid because her father wanted her to learn self-defense. Master Kell...

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Episode 803 - Martial Arts Word Association 5

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts! Martial Arts Word Association 5 - Episode 803 Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We’re going to do “Martial Arts Word Association” where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from dog food to ceiling fans. Find out how they rela...

Episode 802 - Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman

Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, actor, and one of the legendary figures in Martial arts. Learn form the best, play with the best. If you want to advance yourself intellectually, hang out with smart people and learn the courage to shut up. And sit and listen and take in the brilliance of who and what they are. Appreciate it and give yourself permission to be changed by that. Senior Master of the Arts Jeff Speakman - Episode 802 Our guest today n...

Episode 801 - Rapid Fire Q&A #23

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a special edition of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #23 - Episode 801 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions, comments, and reviews from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are some of the questions they tried to answer: How competitive is too competitive? What would a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle martial arts school look like? Listen to the episode for...

Episode 800

In this very special episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by the whistlekick family for the podcast's 800th episode! Episode 800 In this very special episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by the whistlekick family for the podcast's 800th episode! Jeremy starts by looking back at the very first episode and how it got to the 800th. Also, hear from our friends and guests who’ve helped whistlekick through the years. Listen to learn more! After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to...

800th Episode Announcement

Episode 800 Announcement In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy tell us about the upcoming LIVE broadcast of Episode 800!

Episode 799 - Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy along with Victor Guarino talk about why Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment. Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment - Episode 799 Are you ready to get nerdy? Each individual training in martial arts are not the same, each one needs to adapt to his or her physical abilities. Would you agree that every aspect of Martial Arts is a constant experimentation? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy along with Victor Guarino talk about why Martial Arts is a Constant Expe...

Episode 798 - Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett

Kyobumbnim Becky Bartlett is a martial arts practitioner, mother of three, and an actress out of Arkansas. I started martial arts and acting way later in life. As long as I breathing and living, I will just keep on engaging in these opportunities that come. I don’t know how far I’ll get but I’m along for the ride. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett - Episode 798 Training in Martial Arts later in life may be difficult for most people but there are some exceptions. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett is one of those w...

Episode 797 - The Ethics of Sponsorships

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams are joined by Victor Guarino to take on the Ethics of Sponsorships. The Ethics of Sponsorships - Episode 797 Trust is essential when it comes to sponsorships. Why? Because people trust the people who market these products. Although sponsors give compensation, there’s a certain expectation on influencers that the products they endorse are working because they personally use them. In this very special episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams are joi...

Episode 796 - Kyoshi Eric Menard

Kyoshi Eric Menard is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Eric Menard’s Complete Martial Arts Academy. I always thought when I get a black belt that this light will open up and you will have all the answers. But that’s not how it works. You don’t have all the answers and people think that blackbelt’s the end but it’s not. It’s the beginning of your training. Everything you learned is just the basics or the fundamentals, you build on all that… Kyoshi Eric Menard - Episode ...

Episode 795 - Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the difference between Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity. Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity - Episode 795 Crimes happen everyday. It could happen to us randomly or for some reason someone has been planning something bad for some time. As martial artists, we are trained to somehow protect ourselves against these. But how do we at least avoid being confronted with a crime? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the difference between Crimes of Inten...

Episode 794 - Sifu Rick Cropper

Sifu Rick Cropper is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Kaizen League. I’ll credit it to sparring. We whack each other but we love each other, we trust each other, we push each other, nobody’s got weird attitude at all. We’re there to improve but we’re there to help each other. It helps keep me accountable to everything I do… Sifu Rick Cropper - Episode 792 Internationally recognized holder of a 8th degree black belt in the Chuan-Fa branch of Kajukenbo self-defense syste...