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Master Tim Smith is a martial arts practitioner, instructor and an anti-bullying advocate based in Durango, Colorado. I can always spot the one that I know who's gonna make it to black belt and above. they have something a little bit different in their eyes. I think that they were destined to wear black belts on them.  Master Tim Smith - Episode 288 How do we address the problem of bullying in the...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the next generation of martial artists and their role in the future of martial arts. The Next Generation and Martial Arts - Episode 287 On today's episode, Jeremy looks at some of the emails from you, listeners, and he came across a very interesting question about the present and upcoming martial artists. Before our generation of martial artists, the so-called "...

Sifu Ken Gullette is an Internal Arts practitioner, podcaster, and instructor at Ken Gullette's Internal Fighting Arts. Don't check your brain at the door of a martial arts school. Maintain your critical thinking, don't put your teachers in pedestals... Shifu Ken Gullette - Episode 286 Today's guest started his journey to the martial arts the same as most of us. Sifu Ken Gullette is proud to be pa...

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the life and career of one of the most celebrated international martial arts actor of our time, Chow Yun Fat. Chow Yun Fat - Episode 285 Chow Yun Fat's career is a mixture of ups and downs that started from humble beginnings in Hong Kong. He had various works from postman to being a taxi driver until he found himself in the movie reels. He has been included i...

Mr. Larry Zickefoose is a martial arts practitioner and an instructor at Karate Town USA. Mr. Zickefoose is now based in Kentucky. I didn't care what style it was. If there was one near me, I'd go down and work out with them... Mr. Larry Zickefoose - Episode 284 Most the martial artists find inspiration to get into the martial arts through the wonders of movies and television. Mr. Larry Zickefoose...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about why not only experts and black belts have something to teach, but so is everyone else. Episode 283 - Everyone has Something to Teach Expertise is a good thing. It enables individuals to teach knowledge that they have acquired through years and years of training and studying a particular martial arts discipline. Do we ever stop learning? On this episode, Jeremy t...

Shifu Jonathan Bluestein is a martial arts practitioner and an organic gardener. He is a lawyer and an author from Israel. But when you teach it to others and you review it, again and again and again, then you can extract more from them... Shifu Jonathan Bluestein - Episode 282 Who would've thought that gardening and martial arts go together? Shifu Jonathan Bluestein has been gardening different t...

On this episode, Jeremy interviews the author of the book The True Believers, Louis Martin. Louis Martin: Author of The True Believers - Episode 281 Ever wonder about the dark side of martial arts? On today's episode, Jeremy talks with author Louis Martin about his book, The True Believers. They talked about the side of martial arts that is not openly discussed by both practitioners and trainers t...

Mr. Gene Ching is a martial arts practitioner and publisher of the Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine. Mr. Gene Ching - Episode 280 Our guest today had been exposed to the martial arts at an early age when he was playing with toy weapons at home. Mr. Gene Ching is from a family of martial artists and he has found his success not only in handling weapons but through writing for the martial arts community as...

On this episode, Jeremy once again talks with Sensei Rob Domaschuk about his 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge. 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge - Episode 279 Sensei Rob Domaschuk is once again joined by Jeremy to talk about the interesting 30 Days of Martial Arts Challenge. How many times do you train in a week? Most of us devote the weekend or one weeknight for our martial arts training because...

Mr. Shawn Twing is a Taekwondo practitioner and instructor from Vermont with a strong family legacy of martial arts. So, I'm bowing to the rank in most of the situations, but I don't respect the rank. I respect the person... Mr. Shawn Twing - Episode 278 Humility is difficult for many people to learn, including martial artists. Our guest today grew up in a tradition of humility, an approach that w...

On this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Scott Bolon and Sensei Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts and they talk about the crud martial artists hear. Crud Martial Artists Hear - Part 2 - Episode 277 The episode today is not the usual that you hear every Thursday. This is the second part of a two-series episode that features Mr. Scott Bolon and Sensei Jaredd Wilson which the first part could be foun...

Sensei La Royce Batchelor is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from North Dakota. She is a Professor at the University of Manitoba. I always had it in me well, I can do one more. I can do one more... Sensei La Royce Batchelor - Episode 276 Academics and the martial arts have a lot in common. With both you can walk through the motions, or you can truly invest yourself and come away with fu...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about respect in the martial arts. Is it given or earned? Respect in the Martial Arts - Episode 275 "Respect is earned, not given." How many of you have heard of that saying? In martial arts, we can say that respect is forced most of the time especially in the dojo or where ever an instructor conducts his/her class. In most cases, we respect those that are strong and...

Coach Kathy Long is a Kung Fu practitioner, Kickboxing Champion, instructor and fighter based in California. Coach Kathy Long - Episode 274 Having a near-death experience as a child is a unique experience on the show. We're lucky that we now have the chance to hear Coach Kathy Long's story. This experience had a profound effect on her life, beliefs, and spirituality. Coach Kat is a kickboxing cham...

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the moment when to punch someone in the face. When is the exact moment to hit someone? When To Punch Someone In The Face - Episode 273 One of the most interesting question for us martial arts instructors and practitioners is when to hit someone in the face. For most of us, it is a question of self-defense that is when it is appropriate that we punch someone in t...

Sensei David Hughes is a Kyokushin Karate practitioner and instructor from Western Australia. They tend to forget that we are humans and the fact that we are giving so much... Sensei David Hughes - Episode 272 Today's episode will feel a little different if you're a regular listener. This episode is one of those that had to be re-recorded because of technical issues. Jeremy and Sensei David Hughes...

On today's episode, Jeremy answers some of the questions from the emails that you guys sent. Q&A Number 5 - Episode 271 What should be done when sparring with martial artists with disability? What does it really mean to be a martial arts instructor? On this episode, Jeremy tries to answer some of the questions that our listeners had sent through our email and he gives his personal views on the iss...

Mr. Paul Millholen is a Taekwondo practitioner and instructor from Connecticut. For me, I was always able to, when I was teaching, just gonna hit that switch and you know, kinda take myself out of my own body for that hour forty five minutes... and just dedicated it to the students... Mr. Paul Millholen - Episode 270 Our guest today appeared recently on one of our Thursday shows when we had a chat...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about why you need non-martial arts friends and how it helps for your growth as a martial artist. Why You Need Non-Martial Arts Friends - Episode 269 Tell me who your friends and I'll tell you who you are. Does that saying sound familiar? Having friends from both non-martial arts and martial arts can be a great benefit for us. Martial artists can provide us the knowle...

On this episode, Jeremy is announcing the Martial Arts Podcasts website. It's a place where you can look for your favorite martial arts podcast. Announcing Martial Arts Podcasts Website - Episode 267 The martial arts community is like one big family. We tend to share resources and knowledge with each other because of a simple fact that we are- a family. Today, along with other martial arts podcast...

Master Jalyn Croft is a taekwondo practitioner who hails from Marietta, Georgia. I can buy my own trophy, I can buy a blackbelt, you can buy what you want but its not gonna mean something unless you earn it. Master Jalyn Croft - Episode 266 It was not the movies or TV shows that influenced Master Jalyn Croft to get into the martial arts. She found her fascination for the martial arts early in her...

On today's episode, Jeremy is joined by his friend and Superfoot training partner, Mr. Paul Millholen. Conversations with Mr. Paul Millholen - Episode 265 Seminars, camps, or whatever you might like to call it, has a very important part on each martial artists' journey. There are intangibles that can help a martial artist to develop skills and there are things that can't be taught inside the acade...

Sifu Rick Spain is a multi-disciplined martial arts practitioner based in New Zealand. He is the founder of Red Boat Kung Fu. And so, if it wasn't for my martial training and that kind of discipline and focus, I dont think I would have a shot. That was a pretty bad accident. Sifu Rick Spain - Episode 264 It is a rare event when you can have a chance to train with someone you've read about in magaz...