Conversations from the Hearth

Lifelong Aikido practitioners and training partners, Sensei Alex & Sensei Nick join us to talk about Aikido, training as brothers, and more. Example of Toshu Randori: https://youtu.be/WoQQlOEnSFI   Further examples of Tomiki Aikido: https://youtu.be/F4qXuVAtXUs   Learn more about Sensei Alex & Sensei Nick at http://wissportaikidoclub.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https:...

8th Degree Black Belt and owner of Vision Martial Arts Center in Plano, TX, Grandmaster Kirby joins us to talk about leadership, women in the martial arts, instructional philosophy, and more.   Learn more about Grandmaster Kirby at https://vmacplano.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/  

Lifelong Kung Fu practitioner and owner of Spring Martial Arts in Spring, TX, Sifu Arenstein joins us to talk about incorporating Kung Fu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of kata, martial arts theory, and more.    Learn more about Sifu Arenstein at https://www.springmartialarts.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of https://podcastt...

Lifelong karate practitioner and instructor at Legends Martial Arts, Mr. Burleson joins us to talk about how martial arts training changes over years, decades, and lifetimes.   Learn more about Mr. Burleson at https://www.legendsmartialarts.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/  

Owner and Head Instructor at Asphalt Anthropology, Ms. Baker joins us to talk about the use of improv in improving one's martial art, and the necessity of awareness in urban self-defense situations.   Learn more about Ms. Baker at https://www.asphaltanthro.com/  Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/  Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/

Owner and Master Instructor at Championship Martial Arts, which has three locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Master Nevels joins us to talk about community building, in the martial arts and in general!   Learn more about Master Nevels and Championship Martial Arts at https://coppelltkd.com/  Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/  Music courtesy of ht...

Owner and Master Instructor at Martial Arts Institute North in Overland Park, KS, Master Popper joins us to talk about the benefits of training as a family and more!   Learn more about Master Popper and Martial Arts Institute North at https://mainorth.com/  Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/  Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/

Head instructor at Elite Mixed Martial Arts Center in Northampton, PA, Sensei James joins us to talk about his approach to working with diverse student populations and more.   Learn more about Sensei James and Elite Mixed Martial Arts Center at https://elitemmactr.com/  Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/  Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Professor and Kuk Sul Do Master Jason Zakrajsek returns to the podcast to talk about some fundamental principles of self defense and cornerstone BJJ techniques ahead of his upcoming seminar here at Rising Phoenix!   Learn more about Master Jason at https://www.kuksuldoacademy.com/  Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of http...

This week we spoke with Mr. Brick about his forthcoming book "There I Was When Nothing Happened", a collection of anecdotes and meditations on reducing physical violence in self-defense situations.   Learn more about Jason at http://www.brickcommajason.com/and follow him on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/SafestFamilyontheBlock  Learn more about Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https:...

Master Olds and Jesse talk with Sensei Ramsey Veitch about the impact of goal setting, realities of training and instruction, and the results of dedication and commitment to one's art. Learn more about Ramsey and Impulse Martial Arts at https://impulsemartialarts.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse talk with Master Ben West and Mrs. West about development of character within the martial arts. Learn more about Master West, Mrs. West, and Decatur Martial Arts at https://www.facebook.com/Decatur-Martial-Arts-103556611574667 Learn more about Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds is joined by the Rising Phoenix Staff to reflect on the past and look toward the future.  Learn more about Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com  Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse sit down with Master Joshua Hong to talk about cultivating focus. Learn more about Master Joshua Hong and Eternal Martial Arts by visiting https://eternalmartialartshouston.com Learn more about Rising Phoenix Martial Arts by visiting https://risingphoenixtkd.com Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse talk with Master Lee of Vail Taekwondo about the importance of competition for the aspiring martial artist.  Learn more about Master Wesley Lee and Vail taekwondo by visiting https://vailtkd.com Learn more about Rising Phoenix Martial Arts by visiting https://risingphoenixtkd.com Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse talk about what it means to be a competitor and why competition is so important. Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse sit down with Junior Bashta of Bashta's Martial Arts to discuss working with children with disabilities, his breaking tournament, and more.  Learn more about Bashta's Martial Arts at https://bashtasmartialarts.com   Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse sit down with Sensei Ando Mierzwa from Happy Life Martial Arts to discuss self-acceptance, the importance of finding your own path, and more. Find Sensei Ando at https://www.youtube.com/c/AndoMierzwaAKASenseiAndo Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse talk African Martial Arts with Da'Mon Stith, Chief Instructor of Guild of the Silent Sword. Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds and Jesse discuss art, craft, and creativity in the marital arts, and some differences between eastern and western culture. Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds sits down with his father, Dr. G. Richard Olds, the President of St. George's University and a specialist on COVID-19, to discuss the virus.  Check out Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com Learn more about Dr. G. Richard Olds at https://www.sgu.edu/biography/g-richard-olds/ Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds chats with Peter Sorce of Sorce Martial Arts about improving standards how one can run a successful martial arts business without sacrificing belt integrity. Check out Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com Learn more about Master Peter Sorce at https://sorcemartialarts.com   Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds speaks with Grandmaster Jin Sup Hong, a 9th degree black belt in taekwondo, about the history of taekwondo and how the art has changed over the years. Check out Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com Learn more about Grandmaster Jin Sup Hong at https://ritkd.com   Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com

Master Olds sits down with Master Jason Zakrajsek from Chagrin Fall Kuk Sul Do Academy to discuss the direction of BJJ over the last decade and what he hopes to achieve with his new program. Check out Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com Learn more about Master Jason Zakrajsek at https://kuksuldoacademy.com   Music courtesy of podcastthemes.com

Master Olds talks with an instructor from Ireland, Sensei Emmett, to learn about his background and the style in which he trains.