Punch Kick Choke Chat

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Katie Murphy. She is a twenty-two time World Champion in karate, a fifteen-time U.S. National Champion, and a ten-time New York State Champion. Sensei Murphy began her training in Goju Ryu in 1991, and has continued to study the art ever since. Over the past 15 years, Katie has expanded her martial arts journey, competing internationally, training in S...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Ely Camejo. Sensei Camejo serves as the Programs Director at Therien Orleans and holds a 1st-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Fernando Zulick. He's also achieved a 4th-degree Black Belt in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, certified by the Therien Jiu-Jitsu board members and the World Kobudo Federation (WKF). Since 2007, Ely has been a WFK...

Join us in our very last episode of Punch Kick Choke Chat for 2023, as we send off the year by kicking it with Sensei Conroy Copeland, Kyoshi Adette Rice, and Renshi Scott Taylor alongside our regular hosts.

Join us in one of our last episodes of 2023 as we sit down with Master Paul Rose, 8th Dan in Taekwondo and owner of the Michigan Academy of Taekwondo in Northville, Michigan. Master Rose began his training in 1982 and received his black belt in 1988. Master Rose had a competitive career that took him to 38 states and across the globe, and has won many awards and titles. However, he says that what...

Join us as we chat again with the hosts of PKCC! Our wonderful hosts dive into another great conversation while taking more questions from the viewers and bring them on to the show to chat with us. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Jean Kanokogi. Jean Kanokogi is a 6th degree black belt in judo and a highly respected Sensei. She was on the U.S. national judo team, and won several medals in international tournaments. Most notably, she was one of the original signers of the American Civil Liberty Union suit to fight for women’s rights in the sport of judo. Sensei Kanokogi is...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Perry William Kelly, a martial artist, martial arts journalist, lawyer, and professor! Sensei Kelly has been active in martial arts for over 55 years. He is a three-time senior international gold medalist, Martial Arts Success Magazine writer, and holds a 6th Dan in can-ryu jiu-jitsu. He’s also a certified instructor in karate, muay thai, Inosan...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Cos Vona. Sensei Vona began his training in 1974. He holds an 8th Degree Black Belt from Seishinkan Karate Kobudo International, the World Kobudo Federation and All Okinawan Karate Do Federation, Japan. He’s also very into different styles of Karate, kobudo, and Jiujitsu. He is a director of 2 schools at Northern Karate Schools as well as teachi...

This week we sit down with Renshi Luis David Muñoz, 6th Dan in Ronin Goju Ryu KarateDo. Renshi Muñoz began training in 1991, and has since attended numerous national and international seminars, as well many international tournaments. His record includes a Professional Full Contact Fight and WCMA 2013 Champion in Kata & Kumiite. He has also been a Junior Instructor in the Ronin Police Defensive...

Join us this week as we sit down with Kyoshi Patricia Beauregard, 6th Dan in Legacy Shorin Ryu Karate Jutsu. Kyoshi Beauregard began karate in 1980 with the JKA Association and achieved her black belt in 1988 under Master Hirokazu Kanazawa. She moved provinces and joined Legacy Shorin Ryu in 1998 and has trained with Hanshi Gary Legacy since. Kyoshi Beauregard has taught karate for over 30 years,...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Kelvin Cheong. Sensei Kelvin Cheong, currently holds the rank of a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu which he received under 7th Dan Black Belt, Kyoshi Neil Dalgarno. Currently, Kelvin holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as a Blue Belt in Judo which he received under Sensei Jose Eudes Monteiro & Sensei Ana Beatriz Feli...

Join us this week on PKCC for a host chat where our host discuss the benefits you get from competing, and what happens to you after being in martial arts for 30 years. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sifu Mark Medeiros. Mark Medeiros has been training in the martial arts for 18 years and holds quite a few ranks and teaching certifications in Moe Pai Kenpo, Jeet Kune Do, Japanese and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wing Chun, the Filipino Martial Arts and Muay Thai. He has studied these martial arts, and additionally, Sanda and Kali, under many different types...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Steve Ouslis. Kyoshi Ouslis has been fascinated by all martial arts for over forty years, and holds an 8th Degree Black Belt from Seishinkan Karate Kobudo International, the World Kobudo Federation, and All Okinawan Karate-Do Federation, Japan. He’s one of a handful of students who were founding members of Northern Karate Schools (NKS) in the 19...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Heiko Rommelmann, Jr. Heiko has been studying martial arts for over 30 years. He has a Rokudan (6th degree black belt) in Judo and also a Godan in Jujitsu, a Shodan in Toide and a Shodan in Shingi Tai jujitsu. He has also studied Aiki-jujitsu, Iaido, Kobudo, Tai-chi and many different styles of Karate. Sensei Rommelmann, Jr. had studied Judo for...

Join us in an action-packed episode of PKCC as we have the privilege of sitting down with the passionate and dynamic Kyoshi Tony LaSelva. With over four decades of martial arts experience under his black belt, Kyoshi LaSelva's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He’s an 8th Degree Black Belt from Seishinkan Karate Kobudo International. Kyoshi LaSelva is a force of nature in both the...

Join us in this week's Host Chat as we discuss our favourite tournament moments, Camp Bushi summer camp, moments when we thought we may be killed in an altercation, and entertain with creative profanity night on PKCC. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

Join us we sit down with Master Dave Kovar, an 8th degree black belt who holds ranks in many different arts. Master Kovar is a prolific competitor and was the 1982 “California Competitor of the Year.” He is also an author of multiple books, a business man, and has developed the ProMAC system to help other martial arts owners learn how to run a successful business. #PKCC #karate #martialarts

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Kyoshi Bernard Ladouceur. Kyoshi Ladouceur is one of the most senior students of Hanshi John Therien at Therien Jiu Jitsu in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He has been practicing martial arts since 1971. World-renowned instructor, he holds an 8th degree black belt in jiu-jitsu. Kyoshi Ladouceur is also one of those responsible for the black belt Evaluation B...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Vic Thériault. Vic Thériault started martial arts in 1972, at 15 years old, with his brother Jean Yves at Therien Jiu Jitsu in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and became a Black Belt at the age of 18. Jiu Jitsu fighters were not accustomed to winning open karate tournaments but that changed in Canada after Victor won the first Wally Slocki Invitational at the...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Jamie Mancini. Jamie Mancini’s career started in athletics with his devotion to amateur wrestling. He won 7 Canadian National titles as well as represented Canada at many international events, notably winning a silver medal at the 2010 commonwealth games in Delhi. It was then that he made the transition to professional MMA. #PKCC #wrestling #martialart...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Ryan Bodrug, 7th degree black belt in Yamanaka-ha Shindo-ryu Jujutsu. Sensei Bodrug also holds the teaching title of Kyoshi and Kancho (head of school), as well as the rank of 1st Kyu in Takeda-ryu Iaido. His main teachers include Ron Yamanaka Shihan and the late Darren Smith Shihan. His Sensei instructed him from the early days in martial arts...

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Ben Reiter. Nicknamed “THE HUNTER", Ben Reiter is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional fighter since 2011, with a record of 17-3-1, he has competed for Bellator. Ben Reiter competed mainly in Peru, for the Inka Fighting Championship promotion. He went undefeated, compiling a record of 14–0–1. After...

Join us in the Host Chat for Episode 103 as we discuss the idea of loyalty, what the benefits are, and if there is a dark side to it. We take some questions from the audience on the topic and also answer whether our hosts are team Cobrai Kai or Miyagi Do! #PKCC #cobrakai #karate

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Shawn Dejong, a 6th Dan Shihan in the Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu style. Sensei Shawn's passion for martial arts began in 1997 under the tutelage of Soke Michael Lamonica and Shihan Glen Archambault. Since then, he has dedicated himself to the study and practice of Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu, which he teaches at his traditional Japanese dojo, G...