My Empty Hands

Episode 106 – Kenn Scott Video 19.03.2026 44:07 ↓

On this episode, I chat with Kenn Scott, who performed as Raphael in the first tow Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. He also starred in the movie Showdown, with Billy Blanks. Check out his book on what it was like to be a part of the TMNT movies! https://a.co/d/06ynGeMg https://www.kennscottauthor.com

Episode 105 – Ryan Demarest Video 13.03.2026 1:07:25 ↓

Ryan Demarest is back to give us an update on his training.

Episode 104 – Ron White Video 06.03.2026 1:10:53 ↓

Ron White

Episode 103 – Carly DuCharme Video 27.02.2026 1:03:18 ↓

On this episode, I’m chatting with world champion, Carly DuCharme! She’s back to talk about BJJ and her promotion to black belt!

Episode 102 – Restita DeJesus Video 20.02.2026 1:07:05 ↓

Restita DeJesus

Episode 101 – Martin Seck Video 14.02.2026 1:05:34 ↓

Martin Seck https://www.instagram.com/martinseckofficial

Episode 100 – NaKeesha Hayes Video 13.02.2026 47:36 ↓

Episode 100 – I’m talking Capoeira with NaKeesha Hayes. She’s new to the world of Capoeira but is truly inspired to train and grow! I find her story extremely expiring!

Episode 99 – Wilson “Stryke” Machado Video 06.02.2026 58:21 ↓

Wilson “Stryke” Machado https://youtu.be/g_YBIu8ab7s

Episode 98 – Tim Bulot Video 30.01.2026 1:06:55 ↓

Tim Bulot

Episode 97 – Jeff Speakman Video 25.01.2026 1:03:19 ↓

This is a repost of my chat with Jeff Speakman from Oct 2024

Episode 96 – Scott Hilderbrand Video 23.01.2026 1:21:28 ↓

Scott Hilderbrand

Episode 95 – Brittnay and Brandon Searles Video 15.01.2026 1:40:35 ↓

Brittnay and Brandon Searles

Episode 94 – Justin Koch Video 10.01.2026 52:45 ↓

Justin Koch

Episode 93 – Derek Wayne Johnson Video 09.01.2026 1:13:09 ↓

In this episode, I chat with Derek Wayne Johnson. He is a filmmaker and black belt, in the Superfoot System.

Episode 92 – Shawn Knight 31.12.2025 1:06:12 ↓

Episode Overview In this episode, host Reggie Darden sits down with Mr. Shawn Knight, a lifelong martial artist and Kempo instructor with 35 years of experience. Shawn shares his journey from a “rough childhood” to becoming a dedicated practitioner and school owner. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of American Kempo, the transition between the Tracy and Ed Parker systems,...

Episode 91 – Paul Coffey 24.12.2025 1:16:58 ↓

In this episode, I speak with Paul Coffey, the host of the Keep Kicking Podcast. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7M9mOCYr7jF3FHuAIcBLvZ

Episode 90 – Rebecca Knight 19.12.2025 1:00:40 ↓

Rebecca Knight

Episode 89 – Karri Barnes 11.12.2025 1:03:44 ↓

Karri Barnes

Episode 88 – Duval Hamilton 05.12.2025 50:08 ↓

On this episode, Duval Hamilton returns to talk about the 50 and 100 man kumite.

Episode 87 – Randy Haskins 28.11.2025 1:09:15 ↓

Randy Haskins

Bonus Episode – Charles Johnson 26.11.2025 1:11:43 ↓

Today’s episode is with fencing coach, Charles Johnson. This episode is a “lost” episode. We recorded in early 2025 but somehow, it got lost in the shuffle of my busy life.

Episode 86 – Mike Klusman III  22.11.2025 52:56 ↓

Mike Klusman III

Episode 85 – Phillip Bulloch 15.11.2025 53:11 ↓

I’m so excited to chat with one of my BJJ Professors, Phillip Bulloch. He got his martial arts start in Kenpo. We chat about his Kenpo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. He’s also co-host of the Legends and Dragons podcast with previous guest Jimmy Clouse.

Episode 84 – Christine Bannon-Rodrigues 08.11.2025 57:46 ↓

Christine Bannon-Rodrigues

Episode 83 – Kim Hoang 29.10.2025 1:19:45 ↓

In honor of being a guest on the Kim Hoang Podcast Experience, I’m dropping this episode a little early.