Budo Brothers Podcast

Our mission is to help people tap into their true potential through martial arts. The first step in that process is to get people who’ve never tried martial arts before to get on the mats. In this episode, we discuss ways we can help spread the valuable takeaways we’ve all received from training and inspire people to get started on their own Martial Arts journey.

We decided to try something new on today's podcast. Talking about business and entrepreneurship is a passion of ours so we are happy to introduce Kelan Bailey of Rumble Boxing. We were amazed at how this boxing fitness studio handled the cards they got dealt with the Covid-19 lockdowns and came out the other side stronger than ever. We talk about what they did to not only service but thrive t...

You take out a life insurance policy with hope that you  will never have to use it but it give you a peace of mind in the worst case scenario. The same goes for training martial arts. In martial arts we repetitively the worst case scenarios with the hope we never have to use it.    In this episode of the podcast we talk about the importance of marital arts as a life saving tool. 

How often are we truly aware of our surroundings? Never before has it been easier to get lost in our phones, or caught up in our heads, not noticing what is around us, not seeing the signals being sent. When we elevate our awareness and tune right in, only then will the signals be received (whatever they might be.)  One trick we found helpful for increasing situational awareness is to envision hav...

Jenel Stevens is an actress and stuntwoman. Her work can be seen in blockbuster films like The Woman King, The Gray Man, Avengers and the Black Panther. Not only is she a bad ass on the big screen but is also a life long martial artist. In this episode Jay Cooper and Kyle find out more about her martial arts training and career in Hollywood.

When you become more efficient you are able to do more with less effort. If you take a look at the best martial artists they are at the top of their game because they are the most efficient with their movements. The same hold true to entrepreneurs, athletes and professionals. When you are able to add small efficiencies to your life they can produce massive results.   

When you are in control of your time and space you feel the most powerful. In this episode we discuss the importance of not letting others steal your power and strategies to become more powerful.

This one is for anyone who has ever liked our videos, subscribed to our channels, or purchased our products! Thanks for your support and helping us build an amazing community of likeminded individuals who strive for self-improvement through the vehicle of martial arts!

Everyone is an artist. If you create. If you provide value, you are an artist. As warriors we need to know when it is time to put down the steel and pick up a brush. I hope you enjoy this podcast on the importance of art.

If your journey began in a traditional martial art, then you probably know your way around a pattern or two. These patterns (or kata) build a foundation that helps us build the neural pathways that connect us to our bodies and make movements functional... But, can you get stuck in patterns? Can your programming lead you astray? Join us as we pick apart these ideas and more on this week's epis...

We get asked all the time: “What is the best martial art?” The better question might be “What would you like to get out of martial arts?” Since we are all on our own journey, the answer is going to be different for all of us. One thing is for sure, whatever style you try, it will awaken something inside you! Join us as we dig into this and more on this week’s episode of the Budo Brothers Podcast.

Organization leads to optimization. It's easy to get pulled in a thousand directions and rarely complete tasks in the timeframe we allot. Slowing things down and getting things organized ironically speed things up. We've found our ability to execute actually doubles when we're organized and halves when we are constantly flying by the seat of our pants. Join us on this week's ep...

Becoming a black belt is no easy task. In this podcast we discuss that how the journey is a lot deeper than a belt you put around your waist and the martial arts is one of the best vehicles for self development.

It can be a tough pill to swallow, but the reality is... It’s up to us. To be resourceful, self-reliant, and accountable. Our current state is on us. We are responsible for our own condition. As soon as we own that, an opportunity for growth opens up. Join us for a conversation on taking ownership and how we can turn challenges into opportunities. 

How often do we spin our tires before realizing we could get some real traction by simply asking others for help? Sometimes it’s easier said than done. Our determined spirit wants to figure things out unassisted and our egos want all the credit. In this episode we try to figure out why it’s so hard to ask for help and just how powerful the ask can be.

A great way to keep life fresh is to learn something new every day. It can be anything! Just like a muscle, the mind grows stronger when challenged. Rep after rep, gains start being made. But, learning takes a lot of bandwidth, right?  Well, if the mind can grow stronger like a muscle, then it should be able to "lift heavier loads" resulting in a bandwidth increase. It's a good loop...

It’s getting kinda hectic! Today’s fast pace world is easy to get lost in. But, how hard do we really have it? What was life like thousands of years ago? There’s no question our ancestors endured some hard times… And strong ideas often emerge from hard times. Recently, we started exploring some concepts in Stoicism that really resonated and helped us put things into perspective. In this episode, w...

We've worked with some incredible martial artists over the years while producing our Digital Seminars. One question we often asked is "How do you generate power in your strikes?" The answers we got all had a lot in common having to do with a strong foundation, proper body mechanics, and a whole lot of practice. This got us thinking about the similarities between generating power in...

We all can get bombarded by the unrelenting to-dos of the day. Things can pile up and before we know it, a feeling of " I have to " emerges. What if we flipped the script? What if, in that moment, we catch ourselves feeling that way and consciously change our mindset to " I get to " do these things... Much different energy! Being grateful for having the opportunity to do whatev...

Testing skills under pressure can be an incredibly enlightening process. It can help us understand where we're at in our training, and exactly what we need to work on. We've found it fascinating to observe exactly where things break down... The same can be said about our everyday lives. When pressure is applied, where do things start falling apart?? Each failure point is an opportunity f...

The glue on the pick’s hasn’t cured yet. It says 24hrs, but it’s still sticky to touch… if I put them together they will could be permanently stuck with 3900lbs of shear force… luckily we actually aren’t under the gun to get them to DYK because Friday is a holiday and we won’t be able to get them their until Monday anyways so I’ll just chip away on them tomorrow night and Friday

Something awesome happens when you cross-train and try a new art... you become a white belt again! And even though you might suck at it at first, the joy of learning something new is undeniable. This conversation somehow lead to us talking about learning martial arts in grade school... and we might have stumbled on a new mission! Tune in to learn all about it :)