The Drewsperience

Andrew Guerrieri is a pilot to talk about how the pandemic has affected the airline industry and why the travel industry needs more help from the government. The conversation went into how the government has basically neglected the airline industry workers from pilots to baggage check as hard-working Canadians in this sector have lost their livelihoods to no fault of their own while being once con...

WCA Commentator, podcaster of In Between Rounds & Two & a Half Fighters Emilio Greco came on to talk about his comeback fight in kickboxing while discussing his preparation. Emilio also broke down the latest UFC on how Usman vs. Burns would go. Emilio also spoke about some fights we wish to watch as fans and the most memorable guests we have had on our shows. To connect with Emilio he is o...

Quebec’s own Sensei Marc Pronovost came on telling his story how he went from hockey to finding martial arts in Kyokushin Karate becoming one of the most crafty competitors of his era. Marc detailed how he sees himself as a teacher and it is about creating community in Kyokushin to see everybody growing to achieve their life potential. The conversation took a deeper route when Marc detailed his ba...

Nima Safapour founder of Moments Management came on to discuss taking up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu having the chance to meet the Gracies to becoming a pro-fighter manager by chance representing legends such as Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko, Anthony Hardonik, Alex Gustafsson, Pannie Kianzad, Gegard Mousasi, Costello Van Steenis. Nima spoke about the early days of being a manager growing his firm and...

Vic Theriault is one of Quebec Combat Sports' most pivotal figures. Vic spoke about finding martial arts with his brother Jean Yves “Iceman” Theriault in youth parlaying it in competitions in Ontario and then coming to Quebec after Ontario’s boxing commission banned kickboxing due to rising popularity. Vic explained how he turned Quebec into a hotspot for combat sports in kickboxing by bringing th...

Kyokushin lightweight women’s Champion & Dr. Kimm Carriere (as of Thursday!) Kimm Carriere is one of Canada’s most accomplished female martial artists in Kyokushin under ShinKyokushin. Kimm discusses how she discovered Kyokushin style Karate under Shihan John. The conversation not only covers martial arts but mental health as mental illness has spiked during the second lockdown. Kimm expresses...

Shihan Felix Ntumazah came on the show to tell his story of finding out about Kyokushin in the UK after being on the constant move with his parents. Felix's story is what defines perseverance in facing challenges and creating opportunities from obstacles to grow and succeed. The conversation went into Felix's fighting career, what he felt made him the most dominant competitor of his era, and how h...

Vincent Michaud is a heavyweight champion of Kyokushin from Quebec Canada. Vincent detailed his Kyokushin journey becoming one of Canada & Quebec’s champions for the art in competition nationally and internationally. Vincent announced independence from his dojo as he explores other ventures in martial arts and becoming a consultant for the association of martial arts clubs, dojos in Quebec arg...

Rene Stigter is a sensei in Ashihara Karate which is an offshoot of Kyokushin in the full contact Karate sphere. Rene speaks about what differentiates Ashihara from Kyokushin breaking down the Sabaki philosophy. Rene detailed some of his most memorable competitions detailing how the visibility of full-contact karate was in the pre-internet era vs. the internet age. The conversation took a turn whe...

Melissa Masella is a certified real estate broker who trains in mixed martial arts. Mel spoke about what got her into sports to then transitioning into martial arts in kickboxing, boxing before finding mixed martial arts at Sherbatov MMA & Tristar. Mel broke down how taking up Brazilian Jiujitsu awoke her endless appetite to understand martial arts as a whole. Melissa broke down the keys to fi...

Senseis' Darren Stringer & Wesley Jansen came on to talk about their platform Karate Tips & Tricks bringing Kyokushin Karate & other striking martial arts together. We spoke about how KRT was born and took off during the lockdown. The conversation evolved how Kyokushin can improve with bending some traditions to modernize, fights people should watch from history among other epic storie...

Yannick Reynaud is a Karateka practitioner in both Shotokan and Kyokushin styles. Yannick details his story born in France starting Shotokan Karate with his brothers and father before coming to Quebec Canada to launch his business Reyjin Sport a brand of technical products based on martial arts values. Yannick emphasized how important it is to keep an open mind not only learning one discipline but...

Sensei Mikhail "Misha" Zimerman came on to detail his life and career in Kyokushin Karate. Misha spoke about finding martial arts in Soviet Russia when it was underground being illegal to learning Kyokushin when it became legal in the mid-1980s until emigrating to Israel and then Australia continuing to train until finally arriving in Quebec, Canada finding Shihan Geatan Suave who helped mold Mish...

Version Franciase Shihan Jacques Dupont de Seibukai Karate est la première interview en français. Shihan Dupont a discuté de ce qui l'a amené à pratiquer le karaté Kyokushin en expliquant la richesse de la communauté Kyokushin du Québec. Drew et Shihan Dupont ont discuté de l'importance d'être un apprenant à vie ayant une mentalité de ceinture blanche en apprenant de nouvelles compétences, langues...

Australia's own Sensei Pat Pinto Made his debut. Pat gave a detailed history about Australasia's rich martial arts history specifically on striking arts in various karate styles to Thai kickboxing. Other areas discussed was on when you find your "Why?" whether in martial arts, business & life. Pat went into why Kyokushin has not evolved and modernized as it should in the 21st century offering...

The Drewsperience takes a trip to the United Kingdom (not literally) to host Sensei Darren Stringer of Budo Kyokushinkai and co-owner of Karate Tips & Tricks. Darren details his martial arts journey finding Kyokushin Karate at the Crystal Palace & then Judo to compliment his Kyokushin base. Darren detailed which tournaments stood out the most to him and why his 2005 All-Tournament win has...

The fans asked the fans got what they asked for. Justin Mancini made his long-awaited appearance to talk everything about combat sports. The highlight point was giving shoutouts to a majority of people in the Montreal combat sports scene during these crazy times. Justin also discussed how he and his family have kept active with the hope of competing again. To connect with Justin on social media hi...

Matt Normandin of Fire Fit came on to discuss what it is like to be a gym owner before and during the COVID pandemic. An emotional discussion where it got political on the government's handling of the pandemic highlighting its ineptitude during and before to why gyms & exercise are essential & should remain open. Matt also spoke about the fallout happening before people's eyes and why it i...

Back by popular demand CKMA owner, Sensei, and president of IFK Kyokushin Canada Steve Fogarasi returned. The conversation covered Kyokushin not only as a sport but as a way of life. Sensei Fogarasi also went into how his students have grown from their first lesson to now with the lessons and skills they have picked up from Kyokushin to the real world. Other areas spoken was on what makes Hanshi A...

Holland’s Sensei Wesley Jansen of Dojo Hokori Meiyo came on to discuss Kyokushin in Holland to how it became a powerhouse in the art; how IFK and other dojos are adapting to training during the pandemic. Other themes discussed were the importance of mental health with community and training to MMA and martial arts in pop-culture. To connect with Sensei Wesley his platforms are wesjeee90, dojohokor...

2021 pumps out a big one in Frontline Academy head coach Mohsen Bahari & the UFC's 6th ranked middleweight in the world Jack “The Joker” Hermansson. Jack and Mohsen discussed how they have kept busy during the pandemic teaching us about good ScandinavianCuisine. Jack went into detail about how he planned to defeat his last opponent in July with arguably the nastiest heel hook of 2020. Jack and...

2021's first guest from North Europe is FrejaMMA. Reza spoke about what got him interested in combat sports to how MMA has grown in Scandinavia with upcoming stars who can make an impact. Other topics discussed were current MMA news, what makes a good MMA analyst.  To connect with FrejaMMA: Freja MMA Youtube Instagram: frejamma Twitter: Frejamma Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2...

Russo dojo owner Shihan Junior Russo came on to discuss how he has been keeping active with his students in various ways during the pandemic following how the martial arts scene will evolve post-pandemic following general discussion on work and life during these turbulent times. To connect with Sensei Russo on IG senseirusso, russodojo, and Facebook Junior Russo. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...

No guest today, Drew gives his thoughts on the past UFC 255 Pay-per-View on the status of both men and women’s flyweight divisions and the rest of the card. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g

A new chapter has dawned as the Drewsperience has arrived. The show's first guest is Adam Caplan from Unanimous Decision joins to come and talk about MMA of past and present with what he feels is going to happen with the current state of events and why new fans should look to the past not taking only the present at face value but understanding how the sport got to where it is. To connect with Adam...