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Sensei Chris Moulinier is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Instructor. He is the Chief Instructor at Balance Martial Arts in North Carolina. The Kata in my opinion is still very relevant. In fact, there's a lot that can be learned from these ancient forms that we can apply in the modern world and also understand how it relates to what's happening in the modern world as far as Martial Arts and self-...

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk about Not Putting Instructors on Pedestals. Not Putting Instructors on Pedestals - Episode 633 There is a power dynamic between students and instructors on how one address or treat the other. Some instructors move away from being called titles and some require some kind of reverence. In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk about Not...

Danielle Burgio is a lifelong Martial Arts practitioner, stuntwoman, and actress featured in the recent Netflix zombie film, Army of the Dead. When I started Martial Arts, I was getting frustrated. And when I realize the power that I actually had, that I thought I knew I had, I did not experience it until I kicked that pad. I believe that all of us have that power inside of us. I think the majorit...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give us a new episode of How To Fight and they are joined by Matt King. How To Fight Steven Seagal as Nico in Above The Law (1988) - Episode 631 The 1988 film Above The Law is the movie debut of Steven Seagal where he was joined by Pam Grier, Sharon Stone, Daniel Faraldo, and Henry Silva. Seagal plays Nico Toscani, an ex-CIA agent, Aikido specialist...

Kyoshi David Ahrens is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the East Coast Karate in Rhode Island. I don't know if I could separate myself from the Martial Arts. People say all the time that Martial Arts is part of my life but I think my life is just part of Martial Arts. Kyoshi David Ahrens - Episode 630 Lost as a teenager because of the tough life he went through. Martial Arts was the r...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #6 - Episode 629 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: The relationship an instructor should have with their students and how that relationship...

Sensei Matthew Ubertini is a Martial Arts practitioner and head instructor at the NYC Budo. I tell them all like, listen, you're going to go through waves of training. You're going to go on this proverbial rollercoaster and some days you're going to love it, and some days you're going to hate it. Sensei Matthew Ubertini - Episode 628 Sensei Matthew Ubertini began his study of Japanese Jujutsu and...

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk with Paul Wilson and Dan Williams of Karate Cafe. Chat with Karate Cafe - Episode 627 In this special episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk with Paul Wilson and Dan Williams of Karate Cafe all about their experiences with their podcast as well as the impact of COVID-19 in the community and so much more. Listen in and join the conversation!

Dr. Jamie Seabrook is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Seabrook Martial Arts Academy. I think opinions are great, that's how we generate new ideas, theories, hypothesis, you name it. But, infairness, know something about the topic. Not just what others have said before you go and slam it. Dr. Jamie Seabrook - Episode 626 If Martial Arts is your life, all decisions point towards it...

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk about Designing the Best Fighter in the World. Designing the Best Fighter in the World - Episode 625 What if we could design the best and ideal fighter like Neo in the Matrix? Where we could just load up a module in a person's brain to learn Martial Arts such as Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and etc. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about what...

Andy Rodriguez is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor as the Iwa Dojo - Delaware. Being a family man helps me be a better teacher. You know, ebing a Karate teacher and practitioner helps me be a better family man, vice versa. They feed each other. Andy Rodriguez - Episode 624 Andy Rodriguez is the Iwa Dojo of Delaware Chief Instructor for twenty years. The Iwa Dojo, is a progressive traditi...

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk about Why Most Martial Arts School Marketing Sucks. Why Most Martial Arts School Marketing Sucks - Episode 623 What do you value the most? Most of us value our families, our careers, and other important things. We consider these values when we decide on the location of our house, where we send our kids to school, or whether to buy a car or use p...

Mr. Steve Grogan is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Geek Wing Chun Inc. Martial Arts as a whole don't have an end game. It's not like you can say "Oh well, I'm good enough" and then you stop training. So, that is an ever-expanding infinite ocean of possibility. Mr. Steve Grogan - Episode 622 Mr. Steve Grogan has a unique relationship with Martial Arts. He has a deep affinity for...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #5 - Episode 621 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: What are some things that we as traditional martial artists can learn from Mixed Martial...

Sensei Stephen Ferraro is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. He is the founder and lead instructor at the Ferraro Karate & Martial Arts. You have to allow people to experience Karate. Karate needs to kind of grow as we all train into it. It's one of those things that there's no definitive answer to technique, how you do things, and practice. It's all up to the student… Sensei Stephen Ferr...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give us a new segment called How To Fight and they are joined by Craig Wharem. How To Fight Patrick Swayze as Dalton in the Roadhouse (1989) - Episode 619 The film Roadhouse (1989) is starred by Patrick Swayze, Sam Elliott, and Kelly Lynch. It features the life of Dalton (Patrick Swayze) who is a bouncer in a newly refurbished roadside bar who prote...

Shihan Kendall Buhl is a Martial Arts Practitioner and instructor. He is the founder of the Dojo, Salisbury, Massachusetts. I've always said to my students, to be a martial artist, in particular if you aspire to black belt excellence, what that means is that you should be a person who could move forward under any circumstances… Shihan Kendall Buhl - Episode 618 After a decade of being persistent t...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give their take on the Role of Parents & Family in a Martial Arts Household. Roles of Parents & Family in a Martial Arts Household - Episode 617 The role of the parents usually starts at the time they encourage their child to go and train in Martial Arts. However, there's more to parents' role than bringing their child to the dojo in order for their...

Mr. Francis Cordon is a Martial Arts practitioner and the host of A Thousand Exits Podcast. If you're ever going somewhere, make sure you're running towrds something. As a Martial Artist, you have to have ownership of your journey... Mr. Francis Cordon- Episode 616 Mr. Francis Cordon's goal is to foster unity in the Martial Arts community. For Martial Artists to stop 'infighting' and share and col...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on when to Stop Bragging About Rank. Stop Bragging About Rank - Episode 615 When people have stars and stripes, they usually tend to be overly proud about it and it's the same with Martial Artists, most of the time. It's not wrong to take pride in our achievements however, there is a thin line between celebrating what you have done and bragging...

Mr. Kris Wilder is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and author from Seattle. My job (as a teacher) is to, as quickly as possible, come to some conclusion of what I believe the student's goals would be and then to feed that. Because if I can feed that, what I can do is to remove fear and anxiety. If I can remove fear and anxiety, then I can take you to a new level where you can find that th...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers. Rapid Fire Q&A #4 - Episode 613 Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer: Is it true that you don't choose your Martial Arts, it chooses you? How important is it t...

Mr. Shannon Hudson is a Martial Arts Practitioner and along with his wife, they've founded 9Round Fitness. All of these high performers are either military or martial artist. So, Martial Arts will help anyone in the business and it has helped me tremendously. Mr. Shannon Hudson- Episode 612 Growing up following his brother's footsteps in Martial Arts has really served him well. Mr. Shannon Hudson,...

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Martial Arts Freedom. Freedom of Martial Arts - Episode 611 Is there freedom of martial arts? What does it mean for martial artists if there's such a thing? Join the discussion with Jeremy and Adam as they talk about freedom within martial arts and why is it important to preserve its dynamic nature.

Master Instructor Michael Celona is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and owner of the Revolution Martial Arts Institute in Swarthmore, PA. I think when somebody fully grasps a certian set of concepts or certain way of doing things, then they can branch out and see how they might change things and become willing to understand and admit that maybe some things they did was a mistake. Master I...