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We're all part of a martial arts family, simply by sharing the common bond of training for self-improvement. Martial Arts Family - Episode 138 For a full transcript and other episodes, please visit http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/138-martial-arts-family/

Sensei Brandon Benenati - Episode 137 I've known Sensei Brandon Benenati for a couple years, first introduced to him by Master Adam Grogin, from all the way back on episode 5. I had the chance to attend 2015's Super Summer Seminars with him and really enjoyed his personality and approach to martial arts. He's a dedicated, passionate martial artist who truly enjoys his life - and his training. On t...

Sensei Katie Jordan is a Shotokan karate practitioner from Maine, now living in Massachusetts. Sensei Katie Jordan - Episode 136 I really think competition makes people better. You see different fighters, you see different styles, you see what works for people and what doesn't. I first met Sensei Katie Jordan in 2015 at a competition. Since that time I've had the opportunity to watch her referee,...

Most of our guests are men, it's true. Some have even accused the martial arts realm of being inherently sexist. We talk about this and more today. Women in Martial Arts - Episode 135 On today's episode, we discuss why there are so few women on the show, sexism, the case against mandatory white training pants and a lot more. While this episode is not the grand conversation of women's issues in mar...

Kyoshi Jose Dimacali - Episode 134 I'm not your friend, I say. I'm better than your friend - I'm your instructor. Because friends sometimes steer you the wrong way. Instructors are going to try to bring you to the right path. I first met Kyoshi Jose Dimacali in 2015 at the Twin State Martial Arts Championships. We were still offering the 60-Second Pushup Challenge , and Kyoshi was encouraged to pa...

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Mr. Daniel Hartz - Episode 132 Mr. Hartz just after having Sensei Smith demonstrate a choke. Wearing a NoSweat Tee. You may recognize the name of today's guest from his appearance on Episode 100 . Mr. Daniel Hartz was the interviewer for my episode of the show, and it's been an honor to have him back for his turn at the table. While there are no firm rules about who we have on the show, we general...

On today's episode, we discuss the important of etiquette in a martial arts class. We also tackle how to handle attending class with a different group of people, where martial arts etiquette might be different. Martial Arts Etiquette - Episode 131 For a full transcript and other episodes, please visit:   http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/131-martial-arts-etiquette/

On episode 107 we released a profile of Sensei Fumio Demura. After several conversations with people that knew Sensei, it didn't seem likely that we'd be able to have him on the show. It's no secret that his health isn't great and, despite that, he's still very busy. So we went ahead and released our profile episode to honor him and all of his accomplishments. He's certainly a figure that martial...

Advice on how to handle martial arts related setbacks. Dealing with Setbacks - Episode 129 For more episodes, and a full transcript, please visit: http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/129-setbacks/

But that front kick that's done on a bag isn't truly owned by the student until they're in a free-thinking, sparring situation and they see the opening and they're like "Oh, now it's time for a front kick." Renshi Lisa Magiera occupies an interesting place in the martial arts world, at least for listeners to this show. Over the episodes, we've spoken of various guests in a familial sense, as they...

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Mr. Dale Frye, aka "Sunshine," is a world champion kickboxer turned actor and stuntman. Mr. Dale Frye - Episode 126 I said, wait a minute. We just sat here and beat on each other for six rounds, and it was fun. And it's like, maybe we need to be looked at or something. Mr Dale Frye has done a lot. From winning world-titles in kickboxing to an acting resume that's been impressive for decades. Wheth...

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I first met Shihan Grant Campbell during the March 2016 Superfoot black belt gathering in Florida. It was during this same assembly that I met Kyoshi Kevin Hudson , and, of course, Sensei Terry Dow and Bill Wallace were there. I met a lot of people that weekend, and everyone was very skilled, and a great person to work with. There was one person, though, that stood out for me in the way he helped...

What are you doing? I know what you're doing. You're getting ready to listen to today's episode of Martial Arts Radio. Well, here we are. Episode 123 is coming at you in just a moment, and it's all about Jean-Claude Van Damme. I'm whistlekick's founder but I'm better known as your host, Jeremy Lesniak. whistlekick, if you don't know, makes the absolute best sparring gear, apparel and accessories f...

Renshi Craig Sargent - Episode 122 Over the last year and a half, there have been guests that I've wanted to get to know better. I've known today's guest for a few years, and despite quite a few conversations, I felt like there was a lot more than I knew. It wasn't more than 15 minutes into today's episode before I realized my instincts were correct- Renshi Craig Sargent had a lot more to say than...

On today's episode we answer four burning questions submitted by the audience. Question & Answer #1 - Episode 121 Today's episode will be a bit different- because we're always trying to change things up and bring you some variety. If you follow us on social media, you know we ask a lot of questions – because we want to know what you think about things. But through those questions comes conversatio...

Hanshi Bruce Juchnik is a living encyclopedia. When you talk about the most famous martial artists - Joe Lewis, Robert Trias, Chuck Norris, Bill Wallace, James Mitose - he's right there in the mix. In some of the stories, he's on the fringes, but can tell you about the major players and what really happened. In others, he takes center stage and helps connect the dots on some of the most important...

McDojos, and all that they mean to the martial arts community, are the topic of conversation today on our first-ever group chat. Group Chat: McDojos - Episode 119 Today's episode is a bit different - it's our first group conversation. A few weeks ago, we were approached by Sensei Robert Ingram. Sensei Ingram is the man behind the McDojo Life brand. McDojo Life is a martial arts entertainment group...

I first met Kancho Brown at a multi-instructor seminar in early summer of 2016. I was impressed with his skill, but more so his personality. We quickly became friends and I found myself thrilled at his stories and sense of humor. I knew he was someone that needed to come on the show, and we spent a few months coordinating schedules... BUT... he's here now and it's time for his tales. Let's welcome...

Hi. Guess what? It's time for another episode of whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, and this is episode 117, and it's our long-awaited profile of the amazing Tony Jaa. I'm whistlekick's founder but I'm better known as your host, Jeremy Lesniak. whistlekick, if you don't know, makes the absolute best sparring gear, apparel and accessories for practitioners and fans of traditional martial arts.  I'd li...

As with a number of our guests, it was from a news article that we first learned of Mestre Efraim Silva. Native to Brazil, Mestre Silva has been living in Connecticut for a number of years and has been spreading Capoeira throughout New England via his school. It took us some time to find a day to record as he's very much in demand teaching seminars throughout the United States. It was, to be blunt...

You've probably heard me mention our line of NoSweat shirts before. Super lightweight, incredibly comfortable, these go great under your uniform – and we carry black, white and gray just for that purpose – as well as any other time you want a comfortable, lightweight tee. You can also find them in red, blue, green and a few other colors. Check them out at whistlekick.com We've talked on this show...

Mr. Gershon Ben Keren is a Krav Maga instructor, author and school owner. Mr. Gershon Gen Keren - Episode 114 It really doesn't matter how you solve that problem, whether you solve that problem by picking up an improvised weapon, whether you solve that problem through de-escalation or you solve it through disengagement. Frequent listeners know that we try to bring on people from different martial...