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In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss how people can find their true martial arts family. Finding Your Martial Arts Family - Episode 831 Finding a community where we feel motivated and comfortable can lead to forming personal connections with others. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss how people can find their true martial arts family. They suggest that individuals should start by ide...

Mr. Dean Franco is a Martial Arts instructor, practitioner, and host for the FMA Discussion Podcast. I had no way of advertising it or releasing it or showing it to the masses. So I just continued developed it around my training partners and students. So what is Blade Tech today? It was very defensive initially and it's now comprehensive. Mr. Dean Franco - Episode 830 Learning martial arts before...

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Why We Don't Pay For Guests. Why We Don't Pay For Guests - Episode 829 Maintaining integrity and authenticity in media is crucial, especially in a world where money can easily compromise these values. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew explain their policy of not paying guests to appear on the show. They believe that when money is involved, it can comp...

Grandmaster Eddie Minyard is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and author. We've got a few more cute little marks on our belts and, you know, maybe, maybe on the uniform in the sides for some folks. But the bottom line is we're white belts with experience… Grandmaster Eddie Minyard - Episode 828 There are various forms and styles of TaeKwonDo and there are different approaches to training a...

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Handling Distractions in Class. Handling Distractions in Class - Episode 827 Distractions can be a common occurrence in a martial arts class and a classic example is flatulence. As an instructor or a student, how should distractions be handled in martial arts classes? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Handling Distractions in Class. Handlin...

  Mr. Rokas Leo is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and co-organizer of the Ultimate Self-Defense Championship. I didn't know what Aikido is before I went in there. Just a friend of mine was like, Hey, let's go try it together. And I went in and part of that, I saw the swords. I was like, hell yeah, I'm going to learn swords and hand to hand fighting… Mr. Rokas Leo - Episode 826 Evaluating...

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts! Martial Arts Word Association 7 - Episode 825 Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We're going to do "Martial Arts Word Association" where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jerem...

Sensei Aaron Hoopes is a Martial Arts practitioner and chief instructor at Dragon Mountain Kung Fu School. Kids need to be out outside, they need to have their feet on the ground. And then teach them whatever they can do to move and stretch and breathe. I mean, it's sad that we have to even introduce that to our kids… Sensei Aaron Hoopes - Episode 824 Breathing is an essential part of nourishing o...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a special edition of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #24 - Episode 823 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions, comments, and reviews from you, the listeners, and some guests in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are some of the questions they tried to answer: What class or topic should instructors lo...

Mr. Da'Mon Stith is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and president of the Historical African Martial Arts Association. I knew that I wanted to be a Martial Arts instructor. I didn't know how I was gonna get there, you know? Because I had just stepped away from the class. But at that point in time I knew that was something that I wanted to do. Mr. Da'Mon Stith - Episode 822 Martial arts pra...

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the Roots of Bullying and how to deal with it properly. The Roots of Bullying - Episode 821 What is the root cause of bullying? Schools have been trying to address bullying but it continues to persist. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the Roots of Bullying and how to deal with it properly. They also discuss why advocating for teaching chil...

Kera Radke is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. Kera is a co-owner of Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts in Illinois. I've also had like some super shy kids, totally surprise me and turn out to be amazing instructors as well. If you want be a teacher, I can make you a teacher. I don't care if you're shy, if you're extroverted, whatever the case may be. If you really have that desire, I'll m...

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about how Adding Martial Arts to Everyday Activities benefits everyone. Adding Martial Arts to Everyday Activities - Episode 819 Is martial arts strictly for self-defense applications, or is it only effective inside a dojo? Surprisingly, martial arts principles can be applied to everyday life. For example, being mindful of how you place groceries in your car...

Sensei Gage Hanlon is a martial artist and instructor. He is the Kataaro brand Marketing Director. You get to watch this kid, this person go from where they start at and just looking back on their accumulation of 2, 3, 4 years and seeing who they have become and what little part you play in that.. It's just extremely rewarding. Sensei Gage Hanlon - Episode 818 The dream of becoming a Martial Artis...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts and its controversies. 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts - Episode 817 Every martial artist has the right to determine their own definition of martial arts and what it means to them. What is most important is that the martial artist is happy with their training and feels that they are growing as a person. This is e...

Sensei Benny "the Jet" Urquidez is a Martial Arts practitioner, teacher, and actor. Sensei Urquidez is a legendary Kickboxing champion who helped grow the sport. I never try to hurt somebody because to me, If I hurt them especially if they have a family, I'm taking their livelihood from them. I don't have that right… I just knock them out. Sensei Benny "The Jet" Urquidez - Episode 816 Growing up i...