First Cup with Jeremy

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy recounts the beautiful weather and activities of the weekend and his outlook on the need for personal time. (Despite what others may think of him!) Then, he answers three viewer questions. 1. You have said that you want to make martial arts cool. How do you think people can best go about doing that? 2. Which episode...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show), Jeremy talks about yesterday's launch of the #iamaMartialArtist project and answers some viewer questions: 1. What do you think is the most divisive issue in martial arts today? 2. What do you think is the most uniting issue in martial arts today? 3. What was your favorite part of going to Costa Rica? Tune in to watch, liv...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about feeling tired and off, and his plan to resolve that. Then he answers a couple questions from viewers. 1. It has been said that "being a good black belt isn't necessarily something you can define but its something you can recognize". What would be the characteristics of a good black belt that you can defi...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy returns to live shows after his trip to Costa Rica and answers four viewer questions. 1. What was your favorite part about being a school owner? 2. If there were a martial arts capital of America where would it be? 3. Have you seen any of Chuck Norris's movies? If so which is your favorite? 4. My question is, what i...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy comes to you pre-recorded as he's traveling early today. But a kind viewer sent in extra questions for this episode! 1. So much time is spent in class developing physical skills and strength. What about developing chi or inner strength? 2. What is one thing you wish more people knew before going into competition? 3....

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about his upcoming semi-vacation and answers some viewer questions. 1. If you could train in any fictional martial arts school/dojo/academy etc where would that be and why? Fictional in this case meaning movies, tv, books, comics, manga, video games and all that. 2. What martial arts tv shows are on your must-...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show):  Jeremy answers three viewer questions and shows off the brand-new, official First Cup mug, available at whistlekick.com 1. What do you think is the greatest benefit of practicing martial arts in terms of mental health? 2. Name three of your favorite random acts of kindness? 3. How do you think the state of martial ar...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy discusses his unproductive Monday, upcoming travel plans and answers three questions from viewers. 1. Will the upcoming discontinuation of iTunes affect our martial arts radio experience? 2. Should students stretch before class if it is not done during class? 3. What do you think is the greatest benefit of practicin...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy recaps the excitement of his weekend and celebrating his 40th birthday, and also answers three viewer questions. 1. You have said you have learned how to function better while being tired. Please share what you have learned. 2. Favorite martial arts book? 3. Favorite book about life? Tune in to watch, live, every we...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about his weekend plans, including his biggest birthday, yet: turning 40! And he answers three viewer questions. 1. How was the book way of the peaceful warrior a transformational book for you? 2. Do you agree with Socrates when he essentially says there is no higher calling than to serve others? 3. What do yo...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about how tired he is, offers up a bit of advice on caloric restriction, and answers three viewer questions. 1. Why do you suppose that a humble person tends to get into less trouble than someone who is arrogant? 2. Have you ever seen someone's kindness be mistaken for weakness? 3. It has been said that "chara...

 Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about his evening with friend and past Martial Arts Radio guest Mr. Daniel Hartz, and answers three viewer questions:  1. Have you read the book Way of the Peaceful Warrior or seen the film? If so in what ways do you think it is relevant to the martial arts? 2. How can we best "check our egos at the...

 Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy recaps his weekend with the Superfoot Joe Lewis Martial Arts System crew in Tampa, Florida and answers 3 viewer questions.  1. What effect do you think the internet has had on the martial arts? 2. Is there such a thing as taking competition too far? 3. Were you wearing a mouth guard when your tooth was ch...

 This morning on First Cup, Jeremy sits down with friends and past Martial Arts Radio guests Dennis Campo and Paul Millholen. This show was pre-recorded from the 2019 Superfoot - Joe Lewis Conference in Tampa, Florida, where we came to train with Bill Wallace.  The conversation today features some different flow and a different vibe than you're used to. Hope you enjoy it!  Tune in t...

 Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy's on a plane! So he recorded this episode ahead of time.   So, he makes up his own questions and answers them. :)  Tune in to watch, live, every weekday, 6:30 AM, US Eastern Time. Don't forget to leave your questions in the comments, Jeremy loves answering questions! 

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about his lack of sleep, weekend travel, and training plans with the Superfoot organization, and answers a few viewer questions. 1. How effective is it to use imagery in martial arts? 2. Do you think that firearms should have a place in someone's self-defense plan? 3. How do martial artists deal with pain so e...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy recaps why he relishes the soreness and discomfort that comes from participating in the CrossFit Memorial Day "holiday" workout named Murph, and answers three viewer questions: 1. Are you a fan of Star Trek? 2. Who is your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? 3. What is your favorite martial arts training event? Tu...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy recaps his weekend, including a very late night helping a friend, talks about last night's live episode 400 of Martial Arts Radio podcast, and answers some viewer questions: 1. What's your favorite martial arts tv show? 2. Do you read any martial arts magazines? 3. Do you listen to any martial arts podcasts? Tune in...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about the upcoming busy weekend and the difficulty with getting all of his work done lately. Then he answers 3 viewer questions: 1. I know you've covered long layoffs and injuries before on Martial arts Radio but I'd like to know your thoughts on Changing syles after a long (years) lay off. I just started TKD...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy recaps his Wednesday, talks about the release of Episode 399 of Martial Arts Radio (available here on YouTube) and speaks a bit on the subject of bullying. He also answers three viewer questions: 1. Do you see any parallels between chess and martial arts? 2. Why do you think so many martial artists also have an IT b...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about his busy days and week and answers two viewer questions. 1. If avoidance/de-escalation is so important why is it not discussed more in martial arts schools? 2. It has been said that "reality often astounds theory". How do you think this applies to martial arts? Tune in to watch, live, every weekday, 6:30...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about his strategy for remaining productive when work/life feel overwhelming and answers two viewer questions. 1. Have you ever done an episode on improvised self-defense weapons? 2. Where can you get a gi (martial arts uniform) for larger people? Tune in to watch, live, every weekday, 6:30AM, US Eastern Time.

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about his busy weekend driving around Maine and answers some viewer questions. 1. What is the difference between self-defense and criminal action? 2. Why don't more people step up to check bullying behavior? 3. How does silence relate to martial arts and training? Tune in to watch, live, every weekday, 6:30AM,...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks about blowing a car tire yesterday, weekend plans, and answers viewer questions. 1. What style of kenpo/kempo do you train? 2. It has been said, "it's better to be tried by twelve than carried by six". What do you think of this familiar self-defense saying? 3. Have you ever given chess a try? Tune in to watch...

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show): Jeremy talks a bit about the memorial service he attended yesterday, his plans for the day and answers viewer questions. 1. If you could have any computer, what would it be? 2. Who is your favorite character from Cobra Kai? 3. What lesson have you taken from Cobra Kai? Tune in to watch, live, every weekday, 6:30AM, US East...