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On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the place and venue that martial artists go to most of the time, the Dojos and Dojangs. Dojos and Dojangs - Episode 313 As martial artists whether practitioner or instructor, we all go to one place to train, hone our skills, or improve our character. A place that is home to most of us, the dojos and dojangs. However, there seems to be a question that needs an...

Mr. Sherman Augustus is a Taekwondo practitioner, former athlete and he is a cast on the AMC show, Into the Badlands. My conversation to myself all the time was, I certainly don't want to let our audience down. Mr. Sherman Augustus - Episode 312 It is not all the time that we have a guest who appears on TV and in movies. So, it is really special when we have an actor here on the show especially if...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about Wu Chi Kung Fu with Sifu Gary Cecil. Sifu Cecil is an author and a kung fu instructor from Minneapolis. Wu Chi Kung Fu with Sifu Gary Cecil - Episode 311 Martial Arts is a rich and evolving art that has a variety of styles, disciplines and philosophies. From Judo to Karate, there are more styles in the Martial Arts than you probably know. Sifu Gary Cecil, is a f...

Mr. Donivan Blair is a martial arts instructor and practitioner from Texas. He is the bassist for the rock band, the Toadies. No matter what the task is, the skill, whatever, anybody can do anything if you practice it. It just takes drive and perseverance. Mr. Donivan Blair - Episode 310 How often do we hear martial artists start their journies when they see a martial arts movie as a kid? We do ge...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about common misconceptions with ice treatment and why it's necessary to stop icing injuries with Gary Reinl. Stop Icing Injuries with Gary Reinl - Episode 309 Putting ice on our bruises and injuries has been in practice for a long time and it's been generally used for recovery after a strenuous sports activity. Gary Reil believes otherwise which is why he is known...

Sifu T.W. Smith is a martial arts instructor and practitioner who specializes in Chinese martial arts. He is the host of the KungFu Podcasts. They would pound me into the dirt but i had one thing that always worked for me and that was... I don't quit. I just keep on working. Sifu T.W. Smith - Episode 308 It is not a weekly affair that we have a guest who also does podcasts and today's guest is som...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Muay Boran and other Martial Arts of Thailand. Muay Boran and other Martial Arts of Thailand - Episode 307 We may know Thailand as a country that has a rich and diverse culture, beautiful beaches, great food, and of course Muay Thai. Most of us know Muay Thai as the most popular martial art produced in Thailand but little did we know that there are several ma...

Master Danny Dring is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner, an author, and founder at Living Defense Martial Arts in Arkansas. If I don't believe in what I'm teaching, strongly enough, that i want to get better at it, then how am i gonna get anybody else better? Master Danny Dring - Episode 306 Not all martial artist has tried to own a school or even teach because it is such a huge respon...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks with a best-selling author, Matthew Polly, about his book entitled: Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly. Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly - Episode 305 Bruce Lee's life, unfortunately, ended before his last movie was finished filming but his legacy did not stop there. Today, Jeremy talks with Matthew Polly, a best-selling author of Bruce Lee: A Life, about Bruce L...

Master Nia Sanchez is a taekwondo practitioner based originally in California. She won the 2014 Miss USA pageant. It goes to show just because you don't succeed at something the first time, it does not mean that you can't be successful. you just have to... work harder. Master Nia Sanchez - Episode 304 In recent years, participation of women in the martial arts has been greatly encouraged and our g...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the paradox of overweight martial artists and being healthy in the martial arts community. Paradox of Overweight Martial Artists - Episode 303 Being overweight or obesity has more downsides than upsides and that includes both the difficulty in teaching your students and to your own career and personal training as well. This episode isn't trying to hurt anyone...

Kyosah Dennis Campo is a martial arts practitioner and a certified instructor by the Superfoot and Joe Lewis systems. Everybody defines success a little bit differently. For me, it's not about making a grandiose living, It's about the impact I have on people. Kyosah Dennis Campo - Episode 302 Most of us got inspiration to go into martial arts through the movies or to protect ourselves from bullies...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about some of the most important things to know on how to start a martial arts school. How to Start a Martial Arts School - Episode 301 For those who are planning to build a Martial Arts school, there are surely a lot of things that are going through your mind such as how to begin? Is this for me? Will it have enough profit? These are questions that are perfectly n...

On this episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Daniel Hartz and Master Brendan Goodall for whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 300. Episode 300 whistlekick Martial Arts Radio proudly presents another milestone with Episode 300. Jeremy is joined by good friends Mr. Daniel Hartz and Master Brendan Goodall as they celebrate Episode 300. Lots of good conversation, questions submitted from the live audience...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most important names in martial arts, founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano. Jigoro Kano - Episode 299 Jigoro Kano's life's work and contribution to the martial arts is next to legendary. Kano Jigoro, in traditional Japanese, founded judo and made it the first martial art sport in the Olympics. Jigoro Kano is a loyal student that made him a successor to his...

Kru John Johnston is a martial arts practitioner and self-defense instructor from Massachusetts. Kru Johnston is the owner and founder at Ironclad Martial Arts. Your life isn't over just because you can't do something anymore. You can make your life better and that's what I did, I made my life better... Kru John Johnston - Episode 298 Our guest today started his journey to the martial arts as a ch...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Scott Bolon and Master Brendan Goodall about the latest series online, Cobra Kai. Cobra Kai - Episode 297 Youtube Red's latest series, Cobra Kai, is a good spin-off from the original Karate Kid movie. It was so good, we had to put two episodes on this one that you are going to love. There are absolutely no spoilers in this episode so you can listen to i...

Mr. John English is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from New Hampshire. He is the founder and instructor at KIMAC. At that age, I wasn't thinking about a business failing. I was just thinking, I love this, this is my career, and it's gonna work... Mr. John English - Episode 296 Getting into the martial arts for the most of us was our parents bringing us to the dojo or the school. Howeve...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the USA Taekwondo lawsuit and sex scandal that involves Jean and Stephen Lopez. USA Taekwondo Lawsuit and Sex Scandal - Episode 295 This is an issue that will, directly and indirectly, affect every martial arts practitioner, instructors, school owners and even fans because of its magnitude. Two of the most prominent and biggest names that have ever practiced...

Grandmaster John Graham is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner and instructor from Alabama. Grandmaster John Graham - Episode 294 Having served in the military and police force most of his life, martial arts has taught him how to be non-violent and not the other way around. Grandmaster John Graham was a boxer when he joined the military but he, later on, went into martial arts after he s...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Taekwondo's widely regarded founder and one of its most influential and controversial figures, General Choi Hong Hi. Choi Hong Hi - Episode 293 There's no significant person in Taekwondo that has been honored and unfortunately disowned than Choi Hong Hi. General Choi is widely known as the founder of taekwondo but some of his colleagues accused him of spreadi...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the similarities between martial arts and business. Similarities Between Martial Arts and Business - Episode 291 It is not a secret that, just like any other sport, martial arts is a business but we are not talking about it as a business. The question that we now ask is whether martial arts have similarities with business? Integrity, discipline, serving people a...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most underrated Martial Arts actor, director and fight choreographer of our time, Sammo Hung. Talking Sammo Hung - Episode 289 He's been with almost 300 martial arts films where he either starred, directed or produced. No, his name is not Jackie, he is Sammo Hung. Although he's joined forces with Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen and even Bruce Lee,...