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In this episode, Jeremy talks about the things you need to do if you are planning on living a martial arts lifestyle. Living a Martial Arts Lifestyle - Episode 463 Martial Arts is not only a sport or a hobby, but it's also something that teaches you a lot about respect and hard work. Martial Arts is a lifestyle that you will carry for the rest of your life. In this episode, Jeremy discusses how ma...

Miss Samantha Win is a martial arts practitioner and actor from Barrie, Ontario. Now living in California, she has been featured in the films Wonder Woman and Man of Steel. Indulging in your pain. Knowing that that pain is making you stronger, just like in training, all the times you're suffering, you're so much stronger when you come out of it. Just knowing that and having experienced that on a p...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about a viral Facebook post about a kid who went to retaliate against his bully. Everyone Has the Right to Feel Safe - Episode 461 We are wired to defend ourselves when we are threatened and this is exactly what the boy did to his bully on that viral Facebook post. Everyone has the right to feel safe and if it takes to fight back, it is our instinct as humans to do th...

Mr. Philip Hartshorn is a martial arts practitioner, Star Wars aficionado, and YouTube creator at the PhilUp channel. How do you expect to learn or why should you be able to learn one of the most ancient and most difficult, intricate types of movement that the body has ever achieved when you can't even eat in the right posture Mr. Philip Hartshorn - Episode 460 Our guest today came to the martial...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the much-anticipated whistlekick book called, "The Martial Artists Handbook" The Martial Artists Handbook - Episode 459 Since the 100th episode of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, Jeremy has been pondering about making a book that is based on the podcast. After a few hundred episodes, the book is now a reality and it's called The Martial Artists Handbook. Listen...

Professor David Meyer is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who teaches how can we maximize nutrition. He is a 2019 IBJJF Champion. He (Sensei Jack Seki) used to tell us that you're always armed. You're armed with the ground. He said it's better than a club, it's better than a knife because you can hit someone with the Earth. What he meant by that is you could throw them, if you want, head...

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the third Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 3) - Episode 457 Today's episode is the third for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out cool trivia. Listen to find out surprises and more!

Shihan Ninja Nguyen is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Boston, Massachusetts. He is the founder of Xtreme Ninja. I feel like for me it's like, I have a martial arts gym but at the same time I still have to evolve. I still have to learn. I still have to perfect my kick. Shihan Ninja Nguyen - Episode 456 Learning martial arts when your family is in a complete uncertainty if you will...

In this episode, Jeremy shares a very personal experience where he talks about why it's OK to not be OK. It's OK to Not be OK - Episode 455 Being not OK can either have positive or negative effects for us. We can take in a lot of lessons or it can also destroy us. In this very intimate episode, Jeremy shares his personal struggles and battles against anxiety and why it's OK to be not OK. Listen to...

Sifu Steven Macramalla is a martial art practitioner and instructor of Chien Lung, Six Animals Kung Fu. As a culture, what are we practicing for? That's the bigger question that we collectively have to ask ourselves. We do our practice for ourselves, yes, the outside society we're asked, how can I get this out there more? Sifu Steven Macramalla - Episode 454 Sifu Steven Macramalla has taught Chien...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about what seems to be the perennial issue of Martial Arts Infighting. Martial Arts Infighting - Episode 453 People participate in martial arts and we as people tend to make mistakes when we think about ourselves. One of the most pressing issues is the martial arts infighting among individuals, instructors, and maybe even schools. Martial artists tend to drag each oth...

Miss Lauren Mary Kim is a martial arts practitioner who does stunt work for some of the great Hollywood action films such as Fast and Furious 7. Everything was a rollercoaster. Once I've found martial arts, that kind of transformed things. I was able to learn about meditation and being still. Things now in my life are more constant. Things don't bother me as much as before. Ms. Lauren Mary Kim - E...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the Problems with Martial Arts Judging Problems with Martial Arts Judging - Episode 451 Most of the time, people can't take other's opinions so it becomes a challenge because judging in the martial arts is a subjective judgment. In this episode, Jeremy discusses both his experiences when he is judging and the problems with Martial Arts Judging. Listen to learn m...

Ms. Juju Chan is a martial arts practitioner and actress best known for her role at the Netflix' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny When I saw a clip of Bruce Lee doing nunchucks, I was so fascinated by his nunchuck skills. So, I made my own pair of nunchucks with rulers and shoelaces and just keep copying the moves. It was because of martial arts films I started learning martial art...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the new Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services for both martial artists and school owners. Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services - Episode 449 Many martial artists have been sending the show their questions and asking help with training or their school so, we've been trying to help ever since. So we've decided to finally take it to another level a...

Master Colin Wee is a martial arts practitioner and chief instructor at the JDK Taekwondo in Perth, Australia. What I wanted to do was to organize and to make sense of a system by using the pattern set as my base syllabus. So, rather than a list of techniques per belt rank, I saw that the patterns as the framework for what I needed to communicate expertise or experience. Master Colin Wee - Episode...

In this episode, Jeremy will answer a question about finding your path from one of the listeners who happen to be the guest on the show, Mr. TJ Jones. Finding Your Path - Episode 447 The question that this episode tries to answer is: Is there a common path forward or you have to find the path when you decide to move up a degree in your black belt? In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. TJ Jones...

Sifu Jeremy Roadruck is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at Meng's Martial Arts of Centerville, Ohio. He is the host of the Parenting Program Show podcast. We always get consent before we move forward. You can't coach someone who doesn't want to be coached or who's not asking for it. Sifu Jeremy Roadruck - Episode 446 If you feel like your life is meaningless, has no direction, and you t...

In this episode, Jeremy is joined once again by Mr. Joshua Blum to talk about a great martial arts film, Ong Bak. Ong Bak Movie - Episode 445 The movie Ong Bak is a breakout movie for Tony Jaa and it was released in multiple countries outside Thailand including the USA. Ong Bak was lauded for both its action sequences and fight scenes which gave it a high rating on movie review websites such as Ro...

Mr. Sean Kanan is a martial arts practitioner and an actor best known for his role in the legendary film, The Karate Kid 3 I think more than the physical aspect of martial arts, there are certain mental aspect of martial arts that I'm able to call upon when I'm acting. Some sort of mind-game stuff that I'm able to tap into... Mr. Sean Kanan - Episode 444 Growing up in a town where everyone loves R...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about his take on whether starting young in martial arts gives you an advantage or not. Does Starting Martial Arts as a Child Give You an Advantage - Episode 443 As the cliche goes, age is just a number but does it translate well in the martial arts? What would be the appropriate age to start training in the martial arts, early or later in life? In this episode, Jerem...

Miss Julia Cross is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the South Queensferry Taekwondo in Scotland, United Kingdom. One of the biggest values of martial arts is the indomitable spirit. You just never give up when in times of hardship. That's when it's important to keep going and to find your inner strength. Miss Julia Cross - Episode 442 Bullying, weight issues, and lack of confidence a...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance or the lack thereof of learning the language of your art. Learning the Language of Your Art - Episode 441 Most of us may know a term or two about the language from where our art came from. Although 99% of the foreign language of the martial art that we practice may not help in our everyday life, is there a benefit if we actually learn it? Aside fr...

Professor George Dillman is both a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Dillman Karate International. It specializes in karate and a lot more. They said Wally Jay and Leo Fong are the real deal. I said, really. He said, yeah. Now, this is from Bruce Lee, if you asked them a question, they don't tell you the answers. They'll get you up on the mat and let you do the answers. Professor Geo...

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the inaugural Episode 1 of the Martial Arts Radio Live. Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 1) - Episode 439 Today's episode is the first for the new Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out cool trivia. Listen to find out surprises and more!