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Sensei Ando Mierzwa is a longtime martial arts practitioner and the host of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast. Sensei Ando Mierzwa - Episode 163 "If your tricks aren't working, you better find new tricks." My first experience with Sensei Ando was sort of a strange one, at least, not one you might expect. In an effort to promote martial arts podcast overall, we put together a post we titled " Best...

25 Drills to Improve Your Martial Arts Forms - Kata, Poomsae, Tul, Patterns, Routines... etc Martial Arts Forms Drills - Episode 162 On today's episode, we tackle 25 different ways you can improve your martial arts forms. See the list below, but listen to the episode for explanations, notes, and a few tangents. Practice performing your martial arts forms... With your eyes closed Facing different d...

Mr. Randy Moy is a practitioner of Chinese martial arts from Massachusetts, with a beginning in Wing Chun and current training in Tai Chi. Mr. Randy Moy - Episode 161 Martial arts is a life practice. That doesn't mean you practice for the rest of your life, but I think what makes things powerful with me is that it's really incorporated into my life. Today's guest is a thoughtful martial artist. Mr...

In this episode, we explore real-world strategies for continuing martial arts training as your body ages. Tips and mindset advice for the older martial artists, or those that hope to be. Martial Arts Training As You Age - Episode 160 Sleep Smarter Book Episode 77 - Martial Arts Recovery & Rehab

Mr. Jon Call is better known by his online handle Jujimufu. With deep roots in traditional martial arts, he's gone on to fame for his tricking, strength, flexibility, and general athleticism. Mr. Jon Call aka Jujimufu - Episode 159 I can still get stronger, I can still build more muscle, I can still learn new moves. I'm still 31, I've got more years in me before I see a slower decline. I first lea...

In this episode, we explore why resistance training is so beneficial in martial arts, how to get started, equipment to consider and what to watch for so you can get the most out of the time while reducing your risk for injury. Resistance Training for Martial Arts - Episode 158 Topics from today's episode: What is resistance training? Benefits of resistance training for martial artists. Places resi...

Sensei Roberto Davila is an Arnis & Jujitsu practitioner from Massachusetts, born in Puerto Rico. Sensei Roberto Davila - Episode 157 I don't think the guy on the street is going to care if I have injuries or not, so I have to find new ways, as I'm slowing down, you know , to make it more simple and very effective. I had heard stories of today's guest months before I had spoken with him. Months, e...

On today's episode, we tackle the importance of having an instructor, no matter what your rank and experience. Everyone Needs a Teacher - Episode 156 On today's episode, we discuss why it's so critical that every martial artist has someone to learn from - at least one person. Jeremy riffs without a transcript on this installment of the show, talking about some of his varied training experiences an...

Mr. Charles Murdock is a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) practitioner with roots in Aikido and Karate. Mr. Charles Murdock - Episode 155 "You know, he always had this idea of these three legs on a stool. You had your work life, you had your family life and you had your training life. And that when something was going off in one of them you could always lean on the other two." The more time...

On today's episode, we tackle why repetition of forms is important, how all martial artists could improve with a single focus, ways to improve your sparring and how to self-train with weapons. Question & Answer #2 - Episode 154 In this episode we handle these four questions: If the newer martial arts forms a student learns contain more complex and advanced movements and sequences, why continue to...

Miss Elise Lenahan is a taekwondo black belt as well as a black belt in the Marine Corp Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). Miss Elise Lenahan - Episode 153 Martial arts isn't just about your form or anything like that, it's about your mentality towards it. If you don't come into it with an open mind, I think sometimes it's really difficult to work with other people, because you're like, you're not supp...

Mrs. April Pettengill, Sensei Katie Jordan and Miss Jessica Henderson return to discuss topics related to women's involvement in the martial arts world. Conversations on Women in Martial Arts: Part 2 - Episode 152 Last week's Part 1 of the two-part series on women in the martial arts was our best-ever debut for a Thursday episode. We knew there was demand for these conversations but we had no idea...

Soke Joe Droual is a long-time martial arts instructor from New York. His background includes karate, jiu-jitsu, Kobudo and kung fu. Soke Joe Droual - Episode 151 The master teacher is the master student, and we're always learning. And I think that that ties in with the martial arts community realizing that their whole lifetime is learning something that is very old, the traditions are showing res...

We unpack some of the differences - and similarities - between male and female martial artists with two past guests, Renshi Lisa Magiera and Master Amanda Meltzer. Conversations on Women in Martial Arts: Part 1 - Episode 150 Over the last few months, we've had some listeners ask for more group conversations. Feedback on the Women in Martial Arts episode was very positive, and some listeners asked...

Sensei Cheryl Murphy is a competitive karate practitioner, best known for her sparring and being a member of Team USA. Sensei Cheryl Murphy - Episode 151  Being able to pull myself up from my bootstraps. Of course, you still have your support system, in order to thrive from. A lot of our guests come from referrals of past guests, and so it was we were introduced to Sensei Cheryl Murphy. We've hear...

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Mr. Michael Staples is a well-respected authority on Chinese martial arts, with several books to his credit. He's written about and studied Kung fu, White Crane and other styles with some of the American pioneers. Mr. Michael Staples - Episode 147 ...but Ron is like a ballet dancer. He's just snipping things left and right, he's not getting hit at all. He's being carried into unique angles. At one...

Zen in the Martial Arts is a classic martial art book written by Joe Hyams. It was recently selected as the #1 martial arts book by guests of this show. Zen in the Martial Arts - Episode 146 You can read our post on the Top Ten Martial Arts Books as selected by our guests. It's time for episode 146 of whistlekick Martial Arts radio, and we're going to talk about an amazing book that has come up in...

Mr. Kevin Galloway is a passionate martial arts instructor, school owner and tournament promoter. His stories show an immense dedication to the arts and his students. Mr. Kevin Galloway - Episode 145 You can tell a real black belt. They don't get too excited, they don't get too low, don't get too high. But what they have is the confidence to resolve any conflict, up until, "I'm just going to walk...

Conversation and Strategies on Handling Challenging Martial Arts Students - Adults & Children Difficult Students - Episode 144 Today's episode is completely off the cuff - no notes, no transcript no guest - just host Jeremy giving you his thoughts on handling challenging individuals in your martial arts school. These tips apply whether you're an instructor, school owner or student. Thanks for list...

Mrs. April Pettengill is an ITF Taekwondo practitioner & school owner from Northern Vermont who started training later in life. Mrs. April Pettengill - Episode 143 The whole idea that you learn in martial arts, that you have integrity, and you do what you have to do and take responsibility for that, that...that's a big deal. Mrs. April Pettengill is not our typical guest. While she's a passionate...

James Mitose (Profile) - Episode 142 It's time for episode 142 of whistlekick Martial Arts radio, and we're going to profile a man who's come up in several conversations over the last few months, James Mitose. Let me introduce myself. I'm whistlekick's founder but I'm better known as your host on this show. My name is Jeremy Lesniak. whistlekick makes the best sparring gear you can buy as well as...

Grandmaster Rick Alemany is a prominent figure in the world of American Kenpo Karate. Grandmaster Rick Alemany - Episode 141 "I just set a goal that I wanted to be the best that I could be." It was from the efforts of two past guests that we get to hear from Grandmaster Rick Alemany today. Both Professor Brannon Beliso and Mr. Daniel Hartz coordinated with each other and with our guest. They then...

...That doesn't mean the training of weapons is only for practical purposes, but for this episode, we are going to limit the conversation to that. We're actually going to restrict our conversation to non-obvious self-defense tools, which excludes firearms, stun guns and pepper sprays. While these are great tools, and I carry two of the three often, they're definitely weapons. It's hard to claim ot...

Past guest Master Brendan Goodall returned to chat with Jeremy about a variety of martial arts topics. Conversations with Master Brendan Goodall - Episode 139 For today's episode I had a chat with Master Goodall as we drove out to evening plans on Thanksgiving Day. We talk about a variety of martial arts subjects from motivation to instruction, to working with kids. You can check out our previous...