Real Talk with Sensei Nick

What does it really mean to call yourself a martial artist? In this heartfelt season finale, Sensei Nick reflects on the journey that shaped his life—from being born nine and a half weeks premature and growing up with cerebral palsy and dyslexia, to overcoming labels, setbacks, and expectations that said he shouldn't succeed. This isn't a story about becoming superhuman. It's about bec...

What does it really mean to protect your family? In this episode of Real Talk with Sensei Nick , I'm joined by author, martial artist, and longtime friend Jason Brick for a conversation that challenges the way many martial artists think about self-defense. We often spend years learning how to defend ourselves, but what changes when you're responsible for protecting someone else? Jason shar...

Missing Episode, Random Questions 1. Does martial arts actually make you a better person? 2. Would your martial arts actually work if somebody really tried to hurt you? 3. What does a black belt actually mean anymore?] 4. When does preserving tradition become refusing to evolve? 5. When should you leave your martial arts school? Listener Question What is something you've always wanted to ask a...

For this episode of Real Talk with Sensei Nick , we're flipping the script! Instead of asking the questions, I'm the one answering them as my good friend, Tashi Mark Warner, takes over the microphone. We talk about the philosophy behind Cha-Sin-Do, what martial arts has taught me over the last 35 years, and why I believe the greatest lessons we learn have very little to do with punching an...

Martial Arts, Parenting, and Seeing the Person First | Featuring Master Kellie Thomas Martial arts teaches us far more than punches, kicks, and forms. It teaches us patience, adaptability, compassion, and the ability to meet people where they are. In this episode of Real Talk with Sensei Nick , I sit down with my friend, Master Kellie Thomas, for a heartfelt conversation about how those lessons ex...

How I Fought Myself—and Won Some of the toughest fights in life don't happen against another person. They happen inside our own heads. In this solo episode, Sensei Nick shares a personal story from his high school years that taught him one of the most important lessons of his martial arts journey: the greatest opponent is often ourselves. Faced with a major classroom presentation, overwhelming...

Life rarely gives us advance warning. A diagnosis. A surgery. A job loss. A family crisis. Sometimes the hardest part isn't the challenge itself—it's not knowing what comes next. In this episode, Sensei Nick explores how martial arts prepares us for uncertainty. Through personal stories of childhood eye surgery, supporting a parent through cancer, and lessons learned from a challenging spa...

A Conversation with Sifu Stephe Watson What happens when cancer comes back? For many people, the return of a serious illness creates fear, uncertainty, and a desperate search for answers. But martial artist and teacher Sifu Stephe Watson approaches the challenge differently. In this episode, Sensei Nick sits down with Stephe to discuss how decades of martial arts training have helped him navigate...

A Conversation with Ryan Smith Why do people start martial arts? For some, it's self-defense. For others, it's fitness, confidence, flexibility, or personal growth. But sometimes the greatest lessons have nothing to do with punches and kicks. In this episode, Sensei Nick sits down with Ryan Smith of Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy to discuss his martial arts journey, hi...

In this episode I am joined by my great friend, Paul Coffey of the Keep Kickin' Podcast. Disclaimer on this episode, Paul and I discuss extremely traumatic events and if you have experienced trauma, please listen as best as you can.

When you get a set back, you shift and move forward. Martial arts is more than kicks and punches. Here is a different way I handle this. What do you think? email me at Tabermartialarts@gmail.com

In this episode we are joined my friend Andrew of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio to discuss injury recovery and how Martial Arts helps the injury recovery. Want to know more about Martial Arts radio, email andrew@whistlekick.com Email me too at tabersmartialarts@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss how to get through an injury as a martial artist and how martial arts helps people get through an injury. Disclaimer: This is my way of getting through it. You should always consult your doctor. Email me if you have any questions, tabersmartialarts@gmail.com

This episode really needs no explanation outside of the title. It's an amazing conversation with my friend that you will enjoy. Questions: email me! Tabersmartialarts@gmail.com

Fear Naturally is a good thing. In this episode we explore fear and how martial arts help us get through it.

When we get a set back we must remember that we have the community around us. Tashi Mark warner joins to discuss what our students teach us. This one will move you.

Ok, here's my story. In this episode we spoke about the stroke incident. It happened. We move forward. Martial Arts gives us hope to move forward and this is just another example. Please Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Welcome back to a new Season of Real Talk with Sensei Nick. This season we discuss the set backs that you have in life and how martial arts helps turn things around This episode is a heavy one. This is my experience on 9/11/2001 when i was a senior in high school. It gets real.

in the season finale of Real Talk We walk around with a topic that means the world to me. The unseen fight, what Martial marts is all about, in reality. Did we get it right? Email me: tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Happy Monday, i am rooting for you. The show has a new theme song: Keep on Climbing by Chaz Coats - Butcher Have feedback or want to be on the show, email, tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Join...

For this episode and for this time of year, we performed a reading of a parody of Welcome Back Kotter Imagine if the Sweathogs were in Martial Arts? I took up the challenge, wrote a script and invited friends to come along. Please Enjoy Welcome back... Your gi was your ticket out... Did we get it right? Email me: tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Happy Monday, i am rooting for you. The show has a new th...

In the time before Christmas season i thought i would you might enjoy some Martial Arts related poetry that i have been writing lately. This has a really good outlet for me and i wanted to share with the world. Did we get it right? Email me: tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Happy Monday, i am rooting for you. The show has a new theme song: Keep on Climbing by Chaz Coats - Butcher Have feedback or want...

Oh boy, how do you find love in the competition? I am joined by my amazing friend, Craig Wharem to discuss this and I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Did we get it right? Email me: tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Happy Monday, i am rooting for you. The show has a new theme song: Keep on Climbing by Chaz Coats - Butcher Have feedback or want to be on the show, email, tabersmartialarts@gmail.com...

Happy Monday, this week I am joined by Karen Chandler for a talk on imperfection. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Happy Monday, i am rooting for you. The show has a new theme song: Keep on Climbing by Chaz Coats - Butcher Have feedback or want to be on the show, email, tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Join our facebook group as well: https://tinyurl.com/realtalksenseinick

I this episode i am joined by my great friend Mark Warner to discuss his military service and the martial arts life Happy Monday, i am rooting for you. The show has a new theme song: Keep on Climbing by Chaz Coats - Butcher Have feedback or want to be on the show, email, tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Join our facebook group as well: https://tinyurl.com/realtalksenseinick

on this episode we have to review how martial arts practice produces ripples in the tide that will turn an ocean. Happy Monday, i am rooting for you. The show has a new theme song: Keep on Climbing by Chaz Coats - Butcher Have feedback or want to be on the show, email, tabersmartialarts@gmail.com Join our facebook group as well: https://tinyurl.com/realtalksenseinick