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On this episode, Jeremy talks about a popular organization that aims to keep the peace, the Guardian Angels. Guardian Angels - Episode 363 Preserving law and order is not an easy task even for the police which resulted in some private individuals initiative to help the law enforcement. One initiative that is more popular is the Guardian Angels. It was shrouded with controversies at first but it ga...

Shihan Bas Rutten is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, coach and retired mixed martial arts champion from the Netherlands. What poster are you talking about? He says, "from the fight." I said, who's fighting? He says "you're fighting." I said, who am I fighting? And they go, Frank Lobman, and I said, The Animal? ...and I'm starting to think, and i started to realize, oh yeah I talked to tha...

On this episode, Jeremy is announcing First Cup with Jeremy video show. A daily show on Youtube where he drinks his first cup of coffee. Announcing First Cup with Jeremy video show - Episode 360 In the past six months, Jeremy has been putting up daily videos on Youtube where he shares his first thoughts of the day over his first cup of coffee. On this episode, Jeremy officially announces the First...

Sifu Glen Doyle is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is a former Kung Fu champion and practices Irish Martial Arts. There's a sense of comfort that you get right away when you cross over certain martial arts... Sifu Glen Doyle - Episode 360 Learning how to fight is sometimes instilled into us on a very early age. Sifu Glen Doyle learned boxing as soon as he began speaking because of h...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the more intriguing topics in the martial arts, the McDojo paradox. The McDojo Paradox - Episode 359 A McDojo is generally known in the martial arts world that has low standards for promotion and its high prices. Although one is free to identify one for himself,  it poses many questions as well such as is it right to label a school a mcdojo or is there...

Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal is a martial arts practitioner and instructor in the style of Jeet Kune Do. Forget about styles and systems, there are always arguments about this style, that style, my master is better than your master. It's just a big waste of time, we're all so much more alike than we are apart. Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal - Episode 358  Traveling the world may be fun when you're...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the common surgeries both martial artists and aging individuals, joint replacements. Joint Replacements - Episode 357 We've had a number of guests that have had joint replacements surgeries to address their joint pains that cannot be cured with non-invasive cures. On this episode, Jeremy talks about how joint replacement surgeries started and the diffe...

Kyoshi Herbie Bagwell is a martial arts practitioner, instructor and founder at the Bagwell Academy of Martial Arts. Listen, you tell me something negative, I won't get mad at you. I'm gonna use that negativity as fuel to add onto my already passionate fire and I'm just going to just prove people wrong with my success. Kyoshi Herbie Bagwell - Episode 356 A boxer turned martial artist, Kyoshi Herbi...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about another historical account this time for the martial art of Taekkyeon. Taekkyeon - Episode 355 Korea's martial arts is as colorful as their food and traditions that make their culture complete and whole. Taekkyon, as some believe, is a thousand years old making it a heritage that Koreans treasure from one generation to another. On today's episode, Jeremy talks a...

Mr. Tim Cartmell is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the ACE Jiu-Jitsu in Orange County, California. If you're only teaching because you know martial arts, you're making a living... I feel like that's not really the right reason... Mr. Tim Cartmell - Episode 354 As most of us did, we started our journey to the martial arts at an early age which is usually pre-teen. Mr. Tim Cartmell di...

On today's episode, Jeremy tackles this controversial question: when are you a martial artist? When Are You A Martial Artist? - Episode 353 Can we call someone a martial artist if they train weekly and has a blue belt or someone who attends taekwondo classes unenthusiastically because their parents forced them? Can we call someone a martial artist who spends a three-month krav maga package on a lo...

Master David Lonebear Sanipass is a Native American martial arts practitioner and instructor out of Maine. He is the founder at College of Sho-Kai. It's not about the belt, it's not about the gi, it's not about the dojo, it's about who you are and who you think you are. Master David Lonebear Sanipass - Episode 352 It is not often that we have a guest that is both unique in their martial arts and e...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about a common thing about martial arts that most of us ask, why do martial artists yell? Why Do Martial Artists Yell? - Episode 351 Yelling by martial arts practitioners is probably one of the most mocked aspects of martial arts. We can see this on TV shows, Movies and other platforms such as social media. But as most of you asks, why do martial artists yell? Well...

Sensei Jeff Doss is a martial arts practitioner, teacher, and host of the Kick of the Day podcast. He is from Virginia. The more you grow and the more your martial arts gets better, then the potential for all your students to get better just doubles, triples, quadruples... Sensei Jeff Doss - Episode 350 It's not a secret that most of us martial artists started training at a young age. However, Sen...

On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Jaredd Wilson and Sensei Scott Bolon for a Conversations on Iron Fist Season 2. Conversations on Iron Fist Season - Episode 349 Once again, Jeremy, Sensei Jaredd Wilson, and Sensei Scott Bolon talk about the Iron Fist Season two and how it's not renewed for a new season. On today's episode, the trio dissects the failures and good points, if there's any,...

Sabomnim Alain Burrese is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and author from Montana. I know how to fight. I've done that. But I wanna become a martial artist and better myself through martial arts and learn the skills and everything else that can go with learning a martial art... Sabomnim Alain Burrese - Episode 348 It's so rare to have a guest here on the show that started training by hims...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about one of the first martial art to set foot in America, Judo. Judo - Episode 347 If we talk about martial arts, we often talk more about karate, taekwondo, and Brazilian jiujitsu that's why there are myths and misconceptions about it. Judo was created by the Japanese educator, Jigoro Kano in 1882. Judo is one of the first martial art that came to America and it is...

Master Chris Natzke is a martial arts practitioner, instructor and a former national gold medallist from Colorado. ...He was just like your son when he came here five years ago, and that's where your son can be in five years. So you create this culture, right? Because you're not just developing great kickers and punchers, you're developing great human beings. Master Chris Natzke - Episode 346 Not...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the issue of have we gone too far trying to stop bullying. Have We Gone Too Far Trying to Stop Bullying - Episode 345 Bullying is a sensitive subject that has been an important part of public discussions, especially in the last two or three decades. Where did the conversation go? Have we gone too far trying to stop it or are we still lagging behind? On this e...

Senpai Ricky White is a martial arts practitioner originally from the United Kingdom, now based in Virginia. You've got to fail otherwise you're never gonna actually truly understand what you're trying to achieve and what it is that you actually need to overcome... Senpai Ricky White - Episode 344 It's not everyday that we introduce guests that are listeners of the show and part of the community....

On this episode, Jeremy once again talks about another historical figure in the martial arts, Tangsoodo's Won Kuk Lee. Won Kuk Lee - Episode 343 Universally, when we talk about Taekwondo, what comes to the conversation instantly is General Choi Hong Hi as he is called by many as the "Father of Taekwondo." Won Kuk Lee, is Choi's predecessor and teacher who essentially created taekwondo with the nam...

Sensei Amanda Cass is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Massachusetts.  One thing about martial arts that I always do say to people is, it's something that you can do forever, there something more to learn. It doesn't matter if you've been doing it for five, ten, twenty years, there's always a new avenue you can explore... Sensei Amanda Cass - Episode 342 It's always great to hear th...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the importance and benefits of friendships in the martial arts. Martial Arts Friendships - Episode 341 We create friendships as we meet people as a kid in high school and as an adult working in the office. Some we let go, and some we keep for a long time. Our friendships are usually based on similarities like our location, interest and how we see the world. M...

Mr. Tom Fazio is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of the Shaolin Rope Dart based in Vietnam. I realized that martial arts had a lot more to do with life with a capital L than anything else... Mr. Tom Fazio - Episode 340 Our guest today is one of those kids who started martial arts because of the intimidation they got from bullies. Mr. Tom Fazio described his childhood as a karate-kid-lik...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about an American kickboxing legend, martial arts champion, and actor, Joe Lewis. Joe Lewis - Episode 339 For both the returning fans and martial artists, the name Joe Lewis is no stranger because of the times he's been talked about on the show. Whether in the movie screens or in the ring, Joe Lewis is a true legend for the contributions he's done for the martial arts...