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Grand Master Mark Shuey is a martial arts practitioner from California. He is the creator of the American Cane System. I learned in martial arts, it wasn't being tough. There's a lot more to it about maturity, taking care of the family, taking care of yourself... Grand Master Mark Shuey - Episode 238 Martial arts is a path many take when they want to learn self-defense and protect yourself from ag...

In this episode, Jeremy brings you the fourth installment of the question and answer series. Question & Answer #4 - Episode 237 Jeremy answers these questions from the listeners: Why do non-martial artists think that martial arts makes people violent? Why is there so much disagreement in the martial arts? What would you do differently if you could go back in time? How do you define success?

Sensei Mikel LaChapelle is a multi-discipline martial arts practitioner based in New Hampshire. Sensei Mikel LaChapelle - Episode 236 The Karate Kid movie has been influential to a lot of martial artists, it's even a common reason people start martial arts.. Sensei Mikel LaChapelle is one of those, because after seeing the film, and with the help of people he met along the way, he became a truly p...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how can you get the most out of your body through improving mobility and flexibility. Flexibility & Mobility in Martial Arts - Episode 235 Being an effective martial artist is not just about brute strength and power. It's also about flexibility and mobility. It's about having the dexterity and ability to perform the movements and activities that are exclusive to...

Sensei Guillaume Erard is an Aikido practitioner and instructor from France but living and working in Japan. Sensei Guillaume Erard - Episode 234 One's love for Japan may range to sushi and ramen or even anime but Sensei Guillaume Erard is a bit different. His deep affection for Japanese culture was so strong that he decided to live and work there. Sensei Erard started his martial arts path with J...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how you may improve your forms in the martial arts for competition or even if you just love forms. Understanding the Space Between Movements in Forms - Episode 233 A lot of us martial artist especially those who are starting, may look at forms as something that is memorized and taken step by step to be able to achieve perfection. Most of the time, this isn't the...

Professor Melody Shuman is a world champion martial arts practitioner, coach and instructor from the state of Louisiana. She was also a Disney employee and founder of the Little Ninjas program that so many of us know. I believe that competition is really how you measure yourself. Win, lose or draw, you become a better version of yourself because of the energy and effort it takes to compete... Prof...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how people can make self-defense a non-violent and non-injurious practice. The Need for Self Defense Strategies that Don't Injure Others - Episode 231 Most of us plan to incapacitate an attacker when they intend to hurt us, which is how most instructors taught us self-defense. It has become a standard that we hurt our attacker if the situation arises. But, what...

Sensei Sascha Raeburn is a Taekwondo practitioner and an award-winning actress who hails from Australia. Sensei Sascha Raeburn - Episode 230 From childhood dreams to living that dream. Sensei Sascha Raeburn has imagined herself a martial artist since she was a child, playing her favorite video games and imitating the characters in them. From that point, Sensei Raeburn knew that she was going to ma...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about why people struggle with sustaining long-term goals and what we should do about it. Why People Struggle with Unending Pursuits Like Martial Arts - Episode 229 Many of us are eager to start something that would benefit ourselves like a nutrition program. We want to be healthy and all that but how many of us actually go a long way through the program? In martial a...

Sensei Hal Pierce is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Maine. He trains and teaches multiple martial arts disciplines including karate and judo. Sensei Hal Pierce - Episode 228 Many martial artists start their journey after seeing an impressive display on television or in a movie. Sensei Hal Pierce is no different. Martial arts movies were his gateway into training, and he's still br...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about respect at martial arts events. As the cliché goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Rome - Episode 227 Arrogance and pride may get in our head sometimes, leading us to look down on people around us or what they're doing. When we're invited to a friend's house, we must definitely follow the rules set before us. The same goes for martial arts events. We...

Kyoshi Brent Crisci is a karate practitioner and teacher from Maine. He is the founder of United Martial Art Academies. To me, that's what sport karate does. It builds that type of integrity and it build that kind of pride. Kyoshi Brent Crisci - Episode 226 In this episode, we talk with Kyoshi Brent Crisci who is also known as "Kicks" in the martial arts world.  A very seasoned martial arts practi...

This episode is a rebroadcast of Episode 51 of Fight for a Happy Life with Sensei Ando Mierzwa where he interviewed Jeremy about more of his personal side and of course, how to fight for a happy life!  

Grand Master James Faralli is a Hapkido instructor and the force behind the American Hapkido Alliance. Grand Master James Faralli - Episode 224 I have an addictive personality, which translates as whatever happens to be that I am into, I have to be a hundred and ten percent... Most people struggle to move forward in life when they start out under unfortunate circumstances. Some even perpetuate the...

Mr. Julio Fernandez is an accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner who hails from Brazil, now living in Vermont, USA. Mr. Julio Foca Fernandez - Episode 222 Sometimes, our love for another career or sport can bring us to martial arts. This is true for Mr. Julio Fernandez who was a pro surfer prior to his commitment to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has called only one man his instructor,...

In this episode, Jeremy talks with Jan-Eric Wargelin from Helsinki, Finland. He is the founder of KickAI and a Taekwondo practitioner. KickAI - Interview with Founder Jan-Eric Wargelin - Episode 221 KickAi is an app-based hardware product for martial artists that helps in improving kicks. It allows you to record and analyze data of your training. Listen to Jeremy as he talks with Mr. Jan-Eric Warg...

Mr. Scott Bolon is a regular listener of the show and he is currently training in several martial arts disciplines. Mr. Scott Bolon - Episode 220 ...Martial arts is a grind, its about repetitions. Its about creating that natural automatic movement and so you can't burn out... Training with four different martial arts disciplines at the same time is not a simple feat. Our guest for today, Mr. Scott...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how whistlekick Sparring Gear and Apparel came into life.  How whistlekick Gear was Born - Episode 219 Some of you listeners might be dying to know the whole story about how whistlekick Sparring Gear and Apparel become the go to gear that we love today. Well, this is your lucky day. Jeremy talks about the idea, the plan, and the product. Yes, from start to finis...

Sifu Rick Wong is a martial artist and physical therapist raised in New York and now living in Massachusetts. Sifu Rick Wong - Episode 218 One's affinity for martial arts may come from their heritage. That is definitely the case for Sifu Rick Wong who fell in love with martial arts as soon as he saw Kung fu movies. Kung fu has taught him to be resilient with challenges, and to keep quitting off hi...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about some of the things that make martial artists look bad for other people and martial arts itself. Top 5 Things Wrong with Martial Artists - Episode 217 We are not perfect. That is true for everyone of us whether be martial artist or not because it is simply how we are as people. We have mistakes that we commit and wrongs that we do. As martial artists, we must be...

Shihan Chris Casamassa is a martial artist, school owner, and actor best known for his role as Scorpion in the Mortal Kombat films. Shihan Chris Casamassa - Episode 216 ...After that you know martial arts, what I found is it's one of those things that if you don't use it, you'll lose it... Shihan Chris Casamassa as Scorpion[/caption] Nearly everyone loves movies, and for the majority of our listen...

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of taking a break from your martial arts training. Taking a Break from Martial Arts – Episode 215 Let us admit, we need to take a break sometimes from all the stuffs that we do like work, school and all other things that keep us busy. We can say the same about our martial arts training. Taking a break from the physicality of the art can give you a...

Grandmaster David Oliver - Episode 214 ...You trained a lot longer, you got more experience in life than they are. And mainly, to be honest with them and not to try and make out that you're someone you're not. There are times in life where success doesn't seem possible. At a listener's suggestion, I reached out to GM David Oliver and invited him to come on the show. He accepted, but the hurdles we...