whistlekick Martial Arts Radio

Since the 1970's Bruce Lee has often been lauded as the best martial artist of all time. We certainly can't deny that he has had an impact on martial arts that was certainly huge.  Bruce Lee was certainly an iconic figure in martial arts. His impact can be felt today, through movies, books, and teachings from all over the world. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss if we have placed him on a...

Jessie Elva is a Tae Kwon Do practitioner, mom, and Tik Tok Creator. "It was like the beginning of a learning. My second dan represented to me healing, and it's all part of a journey. But it was always more than just martial arts to me." Jeremy sits down with Jessie Elva and discusses her training, what it was like to work through her second dan test, emotional setbacks, PTSD, and her work with nu...

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the upcoming Martial Summit event in Keene, NH (November 9-12, 2023) and why it's something that everyone needs. You can find more about it on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1270425807017750 Martial Summit is going to be the largest event that Whistlekick has ever run, and there are so many events planned that there are sure to be so m...

In this episode Jeremy Lesniak and co-host Andrew Adams are joined by Victor Guarino to talk about how things went with our first sponsor, Kataaro. They discuss everything from why they were looking for sponsors, how the decided whom to contact, and how things went overall. After listening to the episode it would be excited for us to know your thoughts about it. Comment down below! ✅Subscribe to...

Sensei Chris Hanson is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at Karate Unity Ontario Canada as well as a YouTube channel. Sensei Chris Hanson's goal at Karate Unity is to build community through cross training in other arts and combat sports. However, this philosophy hasn't struck gold with everyone he has come across. In this episode, Sensei Hanson talks about his philosophy around training,...

In this episode, co-host Andrew Adams is joined by Victor Guarino and Craig Wharem to talk about whether styles have relevance in martial arts any more. When we talk martial arts, we often go to words like Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, etc. And even within these words, we often break them down into smaller groups like Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Shorin Ryu, etc. At one point these diffe...

Mr. James Twyman is a Martial Arts practitioner and Film Director from the United Kingdom. I go by the Mantra: eek first to understand before being understood." Because that's when you start getting information. That's when you can start making the difference and you can start affecting change in behavior. Mr. Jay Cooper - Episode 834 Racism has no place in the modern world, yet unfortunately, it...

In this episode, co-host Andrew Adams is joined by Victor Guarino and Craig Wharem and they talk about Martial Arts for Non Martial Artists. When someone thinks about martial arts, they often focus on the physical aspects of training, such as self-defense or building strength. However, martial arts offer numerous benefits, which extend beyond the dojo. In this episode, co-host Andrew Adams is join...

Mr. Jay Cooper is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at HAVOC JKD in Canada. It's not about fighting anymore. Unless you are in a violent profession or you're a violent man, you're not going to get involved in fights all the time anyway. Self-defense is far from being one of the most important things that a martial art will give you.   Mr. Jay Cooper - Episode 834 Martial arts and pop cult...

In this episode, Jeremy and guest, Stephen Watson, have a conversation about Martial Arts. Conversations With Stephen Watson - Episode 832 Small actions can have a big impact not only in training but also in life. In this conversation, Jeremy and guest, Stephen Watson, discuss the importance of finding joy in simple activities, such as swinging on a swing set or taking off your shoes and connectin...

Dr. Kobey Schwayder is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at Brattleboro Yongmudo. Teaching excites me and it makes me look really hard at whatever topic I'm teaching and not look at just from my point. Trying to look at it from someone else's point of view and in a way gives me a much deeper understanding of what it is that I'm doing. And a much greater understanding and enjoyment of what...