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As you may have guessed by the titling of this episode, we're joined by a lovely "lightsabre" chap from the UK, Mr. Faisal Mian of Silver Sabres Combat Academy! A longtime Tai Chi artist, Headmaster, proponent of youth saber training, and believer in the "Power of the Force" as it were, Sifu Faisal was an astonishingly delightful guest, and someone we are proud to now count among our friends and Budo-brethren. Many thanks to Mr. Mian for sharing his time with us, and thanks to all of you for subscribing and sharing this show with a new listener!Check out London's Silver Sabres Combat Academy online!Register for UNLIMITED Saber Martial Arts divisions for ONE LOW PRICE using the code "SMA100" at checkout and JOIN US in Columbus, OH on February 28th and March 1st, 2025 for the 2025 Kumite Classic/Arnold Sports Festival!Read about the Kumite Classic's legacy in this recent article from Black Belt Magazine! Thanks for the SMA shoutout, Sensei Viola!Official Site of The Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports FestivalTrain & Fight in an Official SMA "Duelist" Jersey!Join Saber Martial Arts on Patreon!The Official Home of Saber Martial Arts!Follow our Instagram!Subscribe on YouTube!

It is our extreme privilege to have Sensei Bill Viola Jr. and Sensei Rocky Whatule on the show! Bill Sensei is the owner of the upcoming Kumite Classic Tournament and Viola Karate (PA), a champion karateka, author, and namesake of Sensei Viola Sr., one of the Godfathers of modern MMA. Rocky Sensei is the coordinator of the Kumite Classic and owner of Zanshin Shotokan (CA), a stand-up comic, and accomplished competitor in his own right. The legacy these gentlemen are building with the Kumite is one to behold, and we are honored they've allowed us to be the shield-bearers for SMA within that legacy. Thanks on top of thanks to Bill Sensei & Rocky Sensei, and thanks forever to all of you who subscribe and share! Register for UNLIMITED Saber Martial Arts divisions for ONE LOW PRICE using the code "SMA100" at checkout and JOIN US in Columbus, OH on February 28th and March 1st, 2025 for the 2025 Kumite Classic/Arnold Sports Festival!Read about the Kumite Classic's legacy in this recent article from Black Belt Magazine! Thanks for the SMA shoutout, Sensei Viola!Official Site of The Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports FestivalTrain & Fight in an Official SMA "Duelist" Jersey!Join Saber Martial Arts on Patreon!The Official Home of Saber Martial Arts!Follow our Instagram!Subscribe on YouTube!

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #116 "PERSONAL SELF DEFENSE …And 10 Reminders to Remember!" This week's episode is based on a sometimes-objectionable topic… and discussing it may be considered a ‘Necessary Evil.' Either way, the topic must be considered for understanding and awareness and when that's done effectively, we seem to walk around and co-exist in the world just a little bit better. While we can never know when a personal threat or challenge may occur, we feel much better when our eyes are open, our body is ready and our commitment to make it home to our families is always a distinct priority. KEEP YOUR EYES ON AND YOUR HEAD ON THE PROVERBIAL SWIVEL… and you'll be Just Fine! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4bHbu3K Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Musical Guest Donald Byrd Song: “Cristo Redentor!” David Fowler also contributed with his video re: The Reactionary Gap; as well as Meredith Gold with her article about Self Defense from Black Belt Magazine 2003. Self-Defense Law Overview by the FINDLAW Staff. The final thinking and perspective are from Hamilton Martial Arts Academy (HMA Self Defense Seminar) Copyright 2008.

Kelly McCann -  Kembativz Brand  https://www.kembativz.com/ Former Marine - Black Belt Magazine Hall of fame Master Instructor -  Founder and former owner of Crucible Security Specialist -  Columnist for Black Belt Magazine and Guns and Ammo - (aka Jim Grover)  Mr. McCann is a recognized subject matter expert in individual protective measures, anti-terrorism, counter- terrorism, high risk environment force protection, close combat, close quarters battle, apprehension avoidance, high risk protective services and myriad high risk environment tactics techniques and procedures.   He has worked in the aforementioned capacities around the world from London, England with the SAS and SBS, Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, Bosnia, Kosovo, Skopje, Macedonia, Pristina, Indonesia, Iraq, Afghanistan and more.   https://www.amazon.com/Combatives-Street-Survival-Kelly-McCann/dp/0897501764 Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa Links below for upcoming training: EvoSec Defensive Pistol 2 Course - 6/1/24 EvoSec Improving Grip and Stance 6/22/24 WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Please visit our new sponsor Training Ground at https://thetrainingground.life  Training Ground offers top notch trianing in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tang Soo Do and Firearms.  An environment where learning is paramount for both students and instructors.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly. 

SMALL FLUB IN EPISODE: I said Unique Publications is owned by Black Belt Magazine - I should have said Inside Kung Fu (I don't know how or why I made THAT mistake). All references to Black Belt Magazine should be swapped to Inside Kung Fu Magazine. Sorry for the mistake! Alright peeps, on today's episode of the Kung Fu Genius Podcast, the Genius (aka Alex Richter) will be not be talking about controversial topics like William Cheung.  Lots of gems, lot's of cliffhangers, and lot's of “he's totally going to talk about William Cheung”  Let's get to it! 2024 Ultimate Hong Kong Kung Fu Tour: https://www.citywingtsun.com/ultimate-hong-kong-kung-fu-tour KFG Swag Shop (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc.): https://my-store-f24e4e.creator-spring.com/  NEW KFG T-Shirt - Limited Run - $29.95 (reg $34.95) New Wooden Dummy Book: https://www.citywingtsun.com/shop  Immersion Training with the KFG: https://www.citywingtsun.com/immersion-course-w-sifu-alex  Support the KFG on Patreon!  Get episodes early as well as exclusive content including English Translations of the Yip Man interviews with New Martial Hero Magazine.  You can support the Genius for as little as $5/month!: https://www.patreon.com/thekungfugenius    Genius Supporters of the Kung Fu Genius: John Turnbull Andrew Vasilatos   This episode was brought to you by (Baller/Closed Door Level): Matty J Roberto Santiago Bradley K. Faulkner Francisco Ortiz Mark Perna Jack Chiu Topher Mowry (thatotherwingchunguy) Troy Battle Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters at the Previewer and Insider Levels! Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine! -  Wing Chun Illustrated can be purchased as a full-colour Paperback Edition from twelve Amazon marketplaces, with free shipping for Prime members. It is also available digitally on iOS and Android devices. For books and other merch, please visit: https://www.citywingtsun.com   To Train Wing Tsun in New York City: https://www.citywt.com   Follow the KFG on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekungfugenius    Follow the KFG on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekungfugenius    Crew -  Producer: Mikey Deane Co-Host: Dre Ison Editor: Andrew Lin Archival Opening Footage: Dez Ryan Song “Kung Fu Genius”: Kess the MC

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Kelly Muir is a martial artist, 6th degree Black Belt in karate, 3rd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.   She has been featured in Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated and Black Belt Magazine as a pioneer for women in the Martial Art Industry.   Kelly has been a columnist for Black Belt Magazine, writing in the Better Business Column and a contributor to the Personal Defense Network.  Kelly was named Black Belt Magazine's 2012 Woman of the Year. An influential teacher, an entrepreneur, a mother, an author, Kelly is a proud Bexley resident and an almost Bexley High School graduate. She recently wrote and published the book, Lessons from Nowhere, which chronicles the turbulent journey of her early years and how that paved the way to a fulfilling and purposeful life.  Kelly's Karate School Kelly's book: Lessons from Nowhere Kelly on Instagram Work with Kit  

“My goal in training is to build a student's reflexes not just memorizing a technique.  Building reflexes by discarding the drills, and eventually being able to free flow, so you can react to any angle of attack, if you train that way you will never be caught off guard because you are prepared for any line of attack, it doesn't matter the trajectory of the weapon because you have already trained it, as opposed to set techniques that may not fit the situation.” – Graciela CasillasMy guest this episode is Graciela Casillas who is a former Boxing and Kickboxing World Champion.  She was the first athlete to simultaneously hold both titles.  She was originally a student of Taekwondo and full-contact Karate and a 3rd degree Black Belt in Kenpo and Kodenkan Jujitsu.  She was trained as an instructor by legends like Guro Dan Inosanto and Grandmaster Angel Cabales and is currently a college Academic Counselor and Educator.  She was awarded Black Belt Magazine's and Inside Kung-Fu Magazine's "Woman of the Year" in 1989 and inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In 2020, she was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.This episode is all about trailblazing your own path in this world.  My key takeaway is that as martial artists we should all evolve and develop our own expression and style of movement.  We begin our training by imitating and emulating our teachers, but we must continue the path of exploration and discover our strengths and weaknesses, and from their look for our own unique opportunities for growth.  From this growth we will learn valuable lessons that will lead to the creation of a better version of ourselves.  We also dive deep into teaching and training philosophies and how to discover your own truth.  Graciela Casillas is an educator and true martial arts pioneer who inspired paved the way for women in combat sports.  Tune in and enjoy a fantastic episode.

ABOUT MICHAEL JAI WHITEA highly trained martial artist and actor, Michael Jai White has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and international box office sensation. With his dynamic personality, agile abilities and a physique of a bodybuilder, Michael has earned respect for his versatile talents both on and off screen.Born November 10th in Brooklyn, New York, it was after watching the movie Five Fingers of Death, Michael's interest in the martial arts began. At the tender age seven, Michael started taking weekly Japanese Jujitsu classes to stay focused while growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn. By age eight, Michael's family relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he studied the Shotokan and Kyokushin forms of karate and earned his first black belt by age 13. Upton graduating from Bridgeport's Central High School, Michael went on to further his education, first attending Southern Connecticut and then UConn. While winning multiple championships as a national martial arts competitor, Michael became a Special Education teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport.Bitten by the acting bug in college, while teaching, Michael began auditioning for commercials and acting gigs on weekends and summer breaks. Michael landed the lead role of Tom Robinson in the first Off-Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring opposite Tony Award Winner George Grizzard. Shortly after, Michael began landing jobs in commercials and guest starring roles on television shows and films; he eventually left teaching and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career full-time.Before long, Michael would go on to guest star on such hit television shows as Saved by the Bell, Martin, NYPD Blue, and CSI. Proving his acting ability, Michael would soon be cast for the lead role of legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson which solidified his legitimacy as a dramatic actor in Hollywood. Michael was then cast to play the title character in the movie Spawn which came with the distinction of being the first black superhero in a major motion picture. As white cemented his Hollywood status as a bonafide action star, more diverse roles emerged that allowed him to showcase his physical prowess as well as display his on-screen charisma and comedic ability in such films as Exit Wounds, Undisputed 2, Silver Hawk, Blood & Bone, Black Dynamite and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too playing opposite Tasha Smith. The two would ignite such on-screen chemistry, they would go on to start together in the long running OWN Network series, For Better or Worse.Having proven himself as an actor, White would make his directorial debut with the action film Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, in which he also starred. Based on the cult film Black Dynamite which White created and starred, he would go on to write and produce the hit animated television series bearing the same name. He would also win over audiences in a string of films, including Chain of Command, Chocolate City, Skin Trade, and Falcon Rising. He also guest stars in the recurring role of Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger on The CW hit series Arrow. He is currently directing and starring in Sony Pictures third installment of Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, and will also reprise his role as Princeton in the upcoming Chocolate City 2. As a martial artist, in 2013 Michael achieved his 8th black belt from mentor and legendary undefeated kick-boxing champion, Bill "Superfood" Wallace and was honored by Black Belt Magazine as their 2014 Man of the Year. Continuing the legacy of such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael is now the #1 martial arts action star in in America. Michael Jai White resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Gillian White and their three daughters.ABOUT OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK, IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 15thOutlaw Johnny Black, only in theaters on September 15th. With 10+ Million Fans on Facebook and 3+ Million Followers on Instagram, writer-director-star Michael Jai White is one of the most influential action stars in the business.Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process. He goes into hiding, posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron."I hope this movie, inspired by the late Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte, creates for others, the kind of joy I felt as a child when I could watch movies over and over with my family and get something new each time!" said writer and director & star White.White stars opposite Anika Noni Rose ("The Princess and the Frog"), Erica Ash ("We Have a Ghost"), Byron Minns ("Black Dynamite"), Kym Whitley ("Act Your Age)," and Tony Baker.Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Oz9CrhYJg

“Don't take yourself too seriously, if you do it is about your ego.  If I get my ass kicked, I will brag about it, because then it means I am learning something.  We go into these things as insecure beings, I was no different.  But be willing to learn, my philosophy revolves around the concept of learning.  I have progressed a great deal, because every time I train with someone, I will come out better in some way.  I want to grow every time.” – Michael Jai WhiteReturning as my guest this episode is Michael Jai White, a highly trained martial artist, and actor.  Michael has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and is an International Box office sensation. He is a national martial arts champion, a special education teacher, and a Black Belt under the legendary Bill “Superfoot” Wallace.  He was awarded Black Belt Magazines, 2015 Man of the Year. This episode is all about approaching the study of martial arts with humility and honesty.  My key takeaway is that the Ego is the enemy and it stands in the way of progress and growth.  Humility relaxes the Ego and allows martial artists to face their insecurities and control issues.  By repeatedly putting yourself in uncomfortable positions and letting go of what other people think you will become comfortable expressing your authentic self and this will unlock your true hidden potential.  We also dive deep into the value of sparring, and how to get the most out of your sessions.  Michael shares great stories of his encounters with Floyd Mayweather, Donald Cerrone, and Michael Bisbing.  This was a fascinating conversation about martial arts, philosophy, and mindset, tune in for another great episode with Michael Jai White.

“The ability to relax under pressure is the trait that all the greats share.  Panic is the most useless emotion that humans can have in any situation.  Fear is a good thing, it tells you , you have a problem, the question is how do I fix that problem, bringing panic into it is not going to help the problem.  The people that are the ones that tend to come out on top are the ones that can manage their emotions and manage everything that is occurring in that chaos.  They understand that it is ok to lose a little bit, they don't get mad or angry when someone hits them, they acknowledge it, everything in fighting is a mindset, it's the mindset of  I may not win every second, I don't have to win every battle, I don't have to win every engagement, in the end, I have to win the war, this comes from attrition.  Putting shots on people that slowly and systematically diminish their ability to put shots on you.” – Big John McCarthyMy guest this episode is the one and only Big John McCarthy.  He is a commentator for Bellator MMA, and is a former mixed martial arts referee, who is best known for officiating in the UFC.  He is a former officer of the Los Angeles Police Department and has been involved with the UFC since the very beginning.   The UFC started with very few rules, and Big John was instrumental in creating the Unified Rule Set which led to fighter safety and ultimately the growth of the sport.  He is famous for his catchphrase “Let's get it on” and currently co-hosts an MMA and Combat sports podcast, titled “Weighing In” with Josh Thompson.This episode is all about the physical and mental evolution of combat sports and combat athletes.  My key takeaway is that Panic is the most useless emotion that a human can have in any situation.  Fear is a good thing, it tells you that you have a problem, but bringing panic into the situation is not going to help the problem.  The people that come out on top in a combat sport or in life are the ones who can manage their emotions and manage everything that is occurring in that chaos.  They understand that it is ok to lose a little bit, they don't get angry or upset when an opponent or life hits them, rather they relax under the pressure and start to make conscious choices in the chaos.  We also dive deep into the evolution of mixed martial arts from UFC1 to the present moment where MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world.  Tune in to a truly eye-opening experience and hear first-hand from someone who has been in the trenches since day one.  

Having mastery over ourselves is crucial, and Michelle Manu, our guest today, is empowering women to embrace control. It's important to recognize that we possess more power than we often realize. Michelle is breaking down the stereotypes surrounding female warriors and remains steadfast in her convictions. The strength of our beliefs holds tremendous influence.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Michelle Manu discusses the cultural practice of the warrior art, lua, and its historical biases towards Hawaiian women. Michelle is highly proficient in all weapons and aims to empower more people in practicing lua to keep the cultural practice alive. Michelle emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the power of metaphysics to understand oneself. She believes in the power of thoughts and affirmations to manifest desires and emphasizes the need to shield oneself from negative energy and stimulating external factors. Michelle advocates for non-attachment and transparency in dealing with grief and attachment. Lastly, she expresses her journey and challenges in finding mentors for her cultural background. Michelle Manu is internationally known for her accomplishments as a 10th Degree Black Belt, Alihikaua(General), and Kumu Lua(teacher) of the indigenous Hawai'ian cultural practice and martial, the Lua (Kaihewalu and Manu lineages). Kumu Manu is currently the only high-ranking female teacher of this art and currently the only public representative of a Hawai'ian woman warrior in over 200 years. She is presently the only woman to be given the designation of “Knight Commander” of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I (O'ahu Chapter), for her continued work in protecting, promoting, and perpetuating the Hawai'ian culture through the Lua. Previously Kumu Manu toured the Midwest as a professional Polynesian Hula dancer and choreographer for ten years (1990-2000). Today she uses the Hula dance to teach Lua as she believes it is essential for timing, balance, placement, and micro-body movements during close-quarters combat. This is what Kumu Manu teaches at UCLA, and in her system – Nā Koa (The Warriors) and Pā Lua O Manu. She began working with Honolulu Community College in the Native Hawai'ian Program in 2022. Using the Lua and Hula, Kumu Manu teaches self-protection to people in high-risk environments such as pilots and flight attendants, real estate professionals, healthcare professionals, university students, adult entertainers, women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness, and everyday women. Kumu Manu's required system of study also includes ways of the ancient warrior: metaphysical science (Pohihihi), warrior massage (Lualomi or Lomilomi Koa), and wellness (Olakino) and conditioning (Ho'olā'au). Kumu Manu has been a legal professional for twenty-six years. She has earned a Juris Doctorate (JD), business credentials from George Washington University, business credentials from Harvard Business School and George Washington University, a master's degree in Metaphysical Science (MMsc), and is a 2023 candidate for a PhD in Philosophy with an emphasis in personal transformation. Kumu Manu has been featured in magazines such as: Black Belt Magazine, Hawaiian Airlines Hana Hou!, Martial Arts Xperience, Inside Kung Fu, Sports Illustrated, Martial Arts Masters Magazine, Seni Beladiri (Malaysia), Tae Kwon Do Times (Korea), USAdojo.com, KenpoGirl, Herstory, Martial Arts Illustrated UK, Warrior Magazin (Germany), Martial Journal, Immersion Labs, and El Camino The Way(Spain). Some of the noteworthy awards she has been given: 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee Martial Arts History Museum 2006 Inductee Masters Hall of Fame 2017 Inductee Argentina Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2017 Woman of the Year Kenpo International Association     CBS VAWA: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/violence-against-women-act-self-defense-lua-michelle-manu/#x   Office of Hawaiian Affairs: https://kawaiola.news/moomeheu/the-enduring-legacy-of-female-warriors/   Martial Arts History Museum this AANHPI Heritage Month: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/martial-arts-history-museum-celebrate-211800170.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMahLf77FhkZbi4XAzoYkxTa7Q6yQua6DhgpTni8sB16LbLyBcSBkvE_vq0E7VaRY4XVkZnE3_uRdnEYiwmTeE2QmgJj-PT2iwFwlrli8g6U3kdMqyOUzR3Xvsk_aeHkJSkbNQaL6WRkATLSIUzOvpxSoJgyBgUL2Xzab8_by3T7    Keynote speaker for Kimberly Clark Corporation on May 22 for AANHPI Month.    Websites: michellemanu.com nakoawahine.org   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast twitter.com/reenareena   Me and my dad would love to hear from you, drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? 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“The Mind is the primary weapon.  Everything else is just a means to an end. When the body fails the mind takes over.  When the mind fails the spirit takes over. There is no greater study, higher study than the study of self.” – Gerry Chisolm "Lady Sensei"My guest this episode is Gerry Chisolm, who is known as the Lady Sensei.  She is the founding president of the Women's Martial Arts Network, a 3rd Dan in Ninjutsu under Professor Ronald Duncan who is considered to be the Father of American Ninjutsu.  She is also a 5'th Dan Instructor in Vee Arnis Jitsu and is an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer who has spent more than 8 years as a Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Emergency Response Team Member.  She is highly skilled in crisis prevention and management and has de-escalated thousands of clinical interventions, and travel's the world teaching women's self-defense and 21'st century combatives which include empty hands and improvised weapons.This episode is all about making the weak strong.  We live in a world where stronger people both psychologically and physically can tend to trample on and take advantage of smaller or weaker people.  My key takeaway is that fear and lack of self-knowledge is what holds people back from reclaiming their power and discovering their true potential.  Martial Arts training provides us with the skills and tools that help us deal with adversity, face our fears, and heal from our traumas.  With the proper tools and guidance, we realize that courage is a choice in the face of fear and that peace is a choice amidst the chaos.   We also dive deep into training methods, and specifically discuss how women must be approached differently than men.  Lady Sensei drops some major insight into the differences and shares how to effectively communicate and tailor programs for women.  I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by Lady Sensei's personal story of how she has dealt with bullying, trauma, and a man who stalked her for 4 years.  She is a true example of the life transformative power of martial arts, and her ministry is one of making the weak strong.  Tune in for a powerful experience.

In this encore installment of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo hosts an interview with Chatri Sidyodtong, Founder and CEO of ONE Championship, a global media platform headquartered in Singapore and the star of “The Apprentice ONE Championship Edition.” As a 5-year old boy, Chatri's mother told him “you will go help people” and that was something hard to fathom when he and his family were broke as he entered life at university. Hear Chatri tell his story of inspiration and hope. From rags to riches is a familiar story but ensuring humility along the way makes Chatri a superhero. Key Takeaways: Chatri's mother's words of wisdom instilled in him a strong sense of purpose and determination. Chatri's journey from poverty to success is a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. Chatri is a true inspiration to us all, and his story is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.   More about Chatri Sidyodtong Chatri Sityodtong is a Thai-American entrepreneur, martial artist, and the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship, a global sports media platform headquartered in Singapore. In 1994, he graduated from Tufts University with a degree in economics. He then earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1999. After graduating from Harvard, Sityodtong moved to Singapore and founded Evolve MMA in 2009. The academy quickly became one of the leading martial arts schools in the world, and Sityodtong was named one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in Martial Arts" by Black Belt Magazine in 2013. In 2011, Sityodtong founded ONE Championship with the goal of uniting the world's martial arts under one banner. ONE Championship is now the largest global sports media platform in Asia, with a worldwide broadcast to over 170 countries. The organization has produced some of the biggest and most exciting fights in the history of martial arts, and Sityodtong has been praised for his vision and leadership. Sityodtong is a passionate advocate for martial arts and its positive impact on society. He believes that martial arts can teach people discipline, respect, and self-confidence. He is also a strong supporter of global poverty alleviation and has donated millions of dollars to charity. In 2022, Sityodtong was the host of The Apprentice Asia edition, a reality TV show in which 16 candidates competed for a job as his protégé at ONE Championship. The show was a huge success, and Sityodtong was praised for his charisma and leadership. Sityodtong is a true pioneer in the world of martial arts. He has helped to make martial arts more accessible and popular than ever before, and he has inspired millions of people around the world to pursue their dreams.   Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen  860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

“Exist to Inspire, Martial arts is so much more than what people think.  If you live the way, and actually make martial arts part of your lifestyle it comes with these values and skillsets that no one can take away from you and can be used in all aspects of your life.” – Mr. Mikey Dillard“I want kids to have confidence and discipline, self-respect and respect for others, I want kids to stand out, a place where they fit in, have achievable goals, we exist to inspire, and we are here to grow martial arts.” – Mr. Michael DillardMy special guests this episode are Mr. Michael Dillard who is the CEO and Founder of Century Martial Arts and his son Mr. Mikey Dillard who is Century's CFO.  Century Martial Arts was founded in 1976 by Michael Dillard as one man working out of his garage, it has grown into a worldwide leader and innovator off martial arts equipment, instruction, and transformed the professional martial arts industry.  Century's success is due to the fact that it is owned and operated by Martial Artists, Michael Dillard is a multi-style black belt and is a 2 time National Karate Champion, his son Mikey Dillard is also a highly accomplished Tang Soo Do Black Belt, BJJ Brown Belt and has fought MMA. This episode is all about leadership and inspiration through the love of the martial arts lifestyle.  My key takeaway is that Martial Artists who are instructors in schools are catalysts to inspire change in people.  Martial arts instructors and school owners are the ones instilling the values of confidence, honor, and discipline inside their students, and make martial arts so much more than a physical activity like other sports.  We dive deep into the humble beginnings of Mr. Dillard's career, his training with Chuck Norris, Roger Green, Bill Wallace, to the development of Century Martial Arts and their plans for the future.  We also take a look at how martial arts training directly transfers to leadership in business.  The Dillard's truly live the martial arts lifestyle, they train in the morning, work, teach at lunch, work, and get back to training.  Tune in for a wonderful episode, the father and son stories are entertaining and inspiring, but above all the love, commitment and dedication to the martial arts values and the power they have to change lives is what makes this family and company thrive.   

For episode 146, we welcomed Keith Vitali to the show! His introduction into martial arts came in 1975 at the University of South Carolina, where he was awarded his first black belt after two years. Over the course of the next ten years, Vitali competed in a large number of martial arts tournaments, winning most of them, as well as being ranked the "#1 Karate Fighter in the USA". His number of wins landed him an honored place in Black Belt Magazine's Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1981. The magazine also named Vitali as one of the ten best fighters of all time. Vitali has appeared in a number of martial arts films, including Superfights, Revenge of the Ninja, Wheels on Meals, The Cut Off, No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers, and American Kickboxer. Vitali has since focused on producing child safety videos and writing children's literature. His book on bullying entitled, "Bullyproof Your Child" was released in fall 2007. Keith recently launched his Sidekicks Podcast which can be found on all streaming services and YouTube!  In our discussion, we covered his start in martial arts, his onscreen film fight scenes and choreography with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung in "Wheels on Meals', the cult legacy of the action classic "No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers" alongside Loren Avedon, why it's imperative to protect our children at all costs, his book, "Bullyproof Your Child", film writing, and starting his Sidekicks Podcast, and so much more! #kiethvitali #martialarts #karate  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The key to getting good at anything is mindful training over time.  Make a conscious effort to shift gears, empty your cup of everything in your day, so you can become present and focus on your martial arts training.  Spontaneous right action equals a moment of enlightenment, in the moment at your best, mental clarity, physical energy, and emotional calm.  In flow you will automatically find the best solution to handle situations.” – Dave Kovar My guest this episode is Hanshi Dave Kovar who is a multi-style black belt and is known as “The Teacher of Teachers”. He is the founder of Kovar's Satori Academies and PROMAC, the Professional Martial Arts College.  He is a prolific author and the epitome of professionalism and humility. His formulas for integrity-based success coaching have transformed martial arts training, teaching, and business across the globe. This episode is filled with guidance and wisdom from a true pioneer of the Professional Martial Arts Industry.This episode is all about personal and professional development through martial arts.  We discuss how to learn, how to teach, and how to develop quality professional instructors that can empower others.  My Key Takeaway is that the Ultimate aim of martial arts training is to strive towards the perfection of character so that you can become the best version of yourself and bring it to your students.  We dive deep into using traditional martial arts for spiritual development and how to battle the ego.  Hanshi shares his insight on how to approach the study of martial arts curriculum and the importance of becoming a well-rounded martial artist.  Above all what I appreciate about Mr. Kovar, is the way he carries himself and lives the martial arts lifestyle on and off the matts.  This was a wonderful episode, with practical advice on how to become more mindful and present in your training and in your life.Join us at the 2023 ProMAC International Martial Arts Conference in Sacramento, CA, from MAY 18- 20.  It's an amazing opportunity Accelerate your growth with hands-on Business and Martial Arts Training.  Learn from the experts and enhance your skills with leading Martial Artists, School Owners, and Instructors.  I am so honored to be giving the Opening Keynote and conducting a Physical Martial Arts Session.  For our Black Belt Podcast Listeners Hanshi Kovar is graciously giving you $100 off of each ticket until 4/30, and then $75 off until the event date! The code is BLACKBELTVIP23. Visit www.promacconference.com and click “apply promo code” before ticket selection.  See you there.

“Martial Arts is a people building device, it teaches you how to live in a chaotic world and be happy.  If we make the best of our lives by doing our best in life, we can create the life that we want.  And that's really what life is about, being kind, courteous, respect, and respect for yourself.  Do things that make you feel good and help people to be kind.” – Ron Van CliefMy guest this episode is Ron Van Clief, The Black Dragon.  Mr. Van Clief is a multi-style Martial Arts Pioneer, a decorated Marine Corps and Vietnam Veteran, and an actor in Hollywood and Hong Kong Films.  He has competed in over 900 tournaments, a 5-time world Karate/Kung Fu Champion and a 15 time All American Champion.  At the age of 51 he competed in UFC 4 against at that time the Undefeated Royce Gracie.  In 2023 at the age of 80 he received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and is actively competing in BJJ Competitions.  He is the 2002 Black Belt Magazine Instructor of the Year and has taught over 200,000 students over his career.  His extensive experience in Martial Arts covers Goju Ryu Karate, Wing Tsun, Modern Arnis, and BJJ.  This episode was all about the love of martial arts and how to stay young in the body, mind, and spirit.  We dive deep into Mr. Van Clief's story, starting from his early beginnings with Grand Master Moses Powell, to his Military Service, to his Hong Kong Films, to his UFC Fight against Royce Gracie, to his current quest of earning a BJJ Black Belt.  His story is one of great inspiration and mental fortitude.  We discuss his bouts with Racism and PTSD, he was lynched in the 1960's and his Helicopter was shot down in Vietnam.  My Key Take away is that martial arts can be used as a vehicle to heal from unimaginable traumatic experiences and live a life filled with great joy, happiness, and kindness.  We will all be faced with challenges, how we face these challenges is what will determine the quality of our lives.  We have to be strong enough to forgive and make the best of our lives by doing the best in our lives.  Life is really about respect, for yourself and for others.  The ultimate purpose of martial arts is to be kind, courteous, and help others by first helping ourselves.  We also dive deep into his training experience in many different styles, and his realization that no one style has it all, and that through extensive research and study we get to the point of finding our own unique style.  This is a special martial arts lifestyle episode that will inspire you to train and redefine your concept of aging and what is possible.

“When people are faced with obstacles, they try to brush it away, or shut it out of their minds.  Obstacles and doubts are different.  Obstacles are real and doubts are created by the mind.  Martial Arts is one of the best ways for your mind to train for real situations.  You have to deal with situations and deal with them right now.  You have to face it right now.  This training has shaped everything.  You are not looking for a way out, you are looking for a solution.  As a martial artist, I become a problem solver, and get to figure it out.”  -- Zoltan BathoryMy guest this episode is Zoltan Bathory who is a Martial Artist and a World Class Musician.  He is the founder and rhythm guitarist of Las Vegas based heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch.  In 2010, he was named Golden God's "Best Shredder" by Metal Hammer magazine.  He is an actively competing martial artist, holding Black Belts in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.  In 2022 he won Gold Medals at the IBJJF International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championships in both Black Belt Super Heavy Masters and Black Belt Absolute Masters Divisions.  He also practices Wing Chun Kung Fu and is one of a few civilians certified by the US Army as a Modern Army Combatives Instructor.  Bathory is also a founding board member of the veterans nonprofit Home Deployment Project in Las Vegas and sits on the Board of Advisors at VETPAW (Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife), an anti-poaching organization operating on the African continent, composed of US combat veterans.This episode is a truly enlightening discussion and a journey into the conscious experience of being a martial artist.  We dive deep into how to get the body and mind to work in perfect harmony so we can harness our true potential and find flow on the matts and in our lives. My key takeaway is that the through the practice of martial arts we can unleash the power of creativity and solve problems in real time.  Martial Arts provides us with an experiential feedback loop in which we get to test our ability to relax under pressure, create sequences and adapt and change under pressure.  We also dive deep into the spiritual growth that comes through martial arts, how we get to grow as people, express ourselves without fear, and responsibly conduct ourselves with integrity and honor.  I thoroughly enjoyed this episode; it is a true reminder of the value of the mental and spiritual benefits of martial arts practice.  After all we don't “Do martial arts, we become martial arts.  It's a Lifestyle”.

“The journey just starts at Black Belt.  How do you carry yourself as a master instructor of your own domain?  Be a black belt in all 3 disciplines, life, business, and martial arts.  Integrate them all together, now you are a martial artist.” – Scott CokerMy guest this episode is Scott Coker, who is an Ernie Reyes Protégé, 8'th degree Black Belt and an original member of the famous West Coast Demo Team.  He was the Founder and CEO of Strike Force and is the current President of Bellator MMA.  As a martial artist and promoter of Combat Sports since 1985, Mr. Coker has first-hand experience being a part of the evolution and transformation of martial arts through combat sports.This episode is all about the scientific study and evolution of martial arts from Karate to Kick Boxing to Mixed Martial Arts.  We dive deep into the last 30 years of MMA evolution, beginning with no rounds, next to no rules, and no weight classes, to the current product we have now.  We dive deep into the evolution starting off with striking arts, then the BJJ revolution, to the rise of wrestling.  Now it is all about the flow of the striking, wrestling, and bjj arts, and the champions of the future will be those who can flow and transition between the styles, and fuse them together as one molecule instead of separate entities.  We also discuss leadership and how martial arts philosophy has influenced Scotts ability to lead organizations, fighters, and himself.  Mr. Coker is a treasure trove of martial arts history, knowledge, and insight.  What I appreciate most about him is that there is no separation between martial arts and life.  He carries himself as a martial artist everywhere he goes.  He is a Black Belt in Life.

Hey there, in Episode 3 of guys we take a look at Karate Guys. Me and Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die, Action Boyz, High and Mighty) talk about guys who lie about knowing karate, people we've seen use karate and we also check in with Black Belt Magazine in 2023 and some old ones I got from Twitter user @Boco_t so give them  follow too You can find Jon on twitter as @gabrus Want more Bryan? check out patreon.com/murderxbryan twitter @murderxbryan and also twitch.tv/murderxbryan

“Pain isn't going anywhere, it's always going to feel the same, but how you decide to categorize it is what changes.  I can't change that it hurts, but I can change that I don't care. As a fighter and martial artist, the biggest thing to ensure your success is that no matter what situation you are in, there is an acceptance of pain.  Once you fully take that on board you have become a very dangerous individual.” – Paul McIlroyMy guest this episode is Paul McIlroy, who is one of the most sought-after Sports Scientists in the World.  He is a former Boxer, a Martial Artist, a Powerlifting Champion, and a world class Kettlebell Instructor under Pavel Tsatsouline.  He has coached and trained World Champions in Powerlifting, Kettlebell Sport, and Combat Sports.  He is the founder and creator of the Amazing 12, The World's #1 Body Transformation Program that has produced over 10,000 transformations in 148 countries.This episode is all about physical and mental strength as a martial art.  We dive deep into the mathematics of strength and conditioning and how kettlebell training directly transfers to martial arts and sport combat.  My Key takeaway is that the ability to relax your mind under pressure and accept pain is essential for success in our endeavors.  When we feel pain or discomfort the mind wants to give up, we have to train the mind and body to find our center and make adjustments so we can endure.  When training we need to programmatically approach our sessions with the goal of progressively expanding our comfort zones.  If we can embrace pain and teach ourselves to become comfortable in uncomfortable situations, we begin to remove the limits of what is possible.  This is an eye-opening conversation with an innovator in Martial Arts Strength and Conditioning.  I have a tremendous amount of respect for Paul's work and I hope this conversation inspires you to find out what your mind and body are truly capable off.

“If you can embrace chaos and change, you can get greater focus, efficiency, and become more creative, because you have to figure out how to maneuver and get around the change, so you can take the negative and turn it into a positive. “ – George ChungMy guest this episode is George Chung, who is a Martial Artist, Businessman, Actor, Director and TV Show Producer.  He is currently the CEO of JungoTV and the creator of the Black Belt + App which is the world's most complete platform for martial arts, it includes training videos, classic martial arts movies, and Black Belt Magazine issues digitally remastered and available for your phones and tablets.  Master Chung is a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame, a 5 Time world Karate Champion, former coach of the San Francisco 49ers, and an original member of Grand Master Ernie Reye's Famous West Coast Demo Team.This episode is all about embracing change and falling in love with martial arts.  We dive deep into the creation of success in our personal and professional lives.  My key takeaway is that if we can embrace change and chaos we can continue to grow and create.  People have difficulty dealing with change, because change creates uncertainty, and this leads to stress, fear, and anxiety.  Instead if we can embrace change, and learn to maneuver around it, we can then find the opportunity inside of chaos.  What I appreciate about Master Chung is his ability to understand himself, his teams, and his students.  He leads by example and fosters growth and creation by encouraging his students and teams to be explorers and discovers of truth.  I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, and you like me will feel the love and passion for martial arts coming from his entire being. 

“Highest Degree of Discipline is Self-Awareness.  It can only be achieved through thousands of constant repetitions.” – Mike Chat My Guest this episode is Mike Chat who is a Martial Artist, Actor, Producer and Stuntman known for his role as the Blue Power Ranger in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.  He is the founder for Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA which is a combination of Martial Arts, Acrobatics and Gymnastics, with an emphasis on showmanship.  Mike was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1992 and has captured over 50 National and International Forms and Weapons Championships.  He is also an elite Stunt Coordinator developing the next generation of Stunt Performers with 87 North. This episode is all about creating art.  We dive deep into the Mike Chat's creation of XMA and how he developed a new wave of performance martial arts by adding gymnastics and acrobatics to traditional martial arts forms.  My key takeaway is that perseverance and overcoming obstacles is an essential element to the creative process.  We must be able to deal with loss, extract the wisdom from the experience, so that we can transform and grow into a higher version of ourselves.  World Class performance on championship stages and in Hollywood Blockbusters requires honest self-expression, dedication, discipline, and determination.  Tune in for a great conversation with a martial arts trailblazer. 

“The state of mind is more important than your body being prepared.  When you compete, your body will not always be 100%, but your state of mind has to be super ready.” –André Galvão My Guest this episode is Prof. André Galvão who is a legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grappler and a professional mixed martial artist.  He holds 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and is also a Judo Black Belt.  He is one of the most decorated grapplers in history, winning 6 x ADCC and 6 X IBJJF World Championships.  Prof. Galvão is the co-founder of Atos Jiu Jitsu in San Diego California and was inducted into both the IBJJF and ADCC Hall of Fame.This episode is filled championship wisdom.  We discuss what it takes to become a world champion, diving deep into training methods and how to cultivate a competitive mindset.    My key takeaway is that Balance is the key to performance.  You have to find balance in your training and in your life.  You have to be honest about your strengths and weaknesses and put the time and effort with the correct plan to develop to your full potential.  The journey is different for everyone and our ability to find Joy on and off the matts is extremely important to achieve Balance and avoid burnout.  Tune in for an insightful conversation with a world champion.

“People get hung up on the ranking as opposed to the teaching methodology.  Upgrade your teaching methodology instead of getting more techniques.  Instead of collecting new techniques connect the basic techniques so that you can make them look advanced.” -Apolo LadraMy guest this episode is Tuhon Apolo Ladra who has trained in the martial arts for over 40 years.  He is a 7'th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, he has taught thousands of students and managed 57 schools.  He is a master instructor of Pekti Tirsia Kali under Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje, and has been inducted int the Black Belt Magazine's Hall of Fame as “Weapons Instructor of the Year”.  Tuhon Apolo is the founder of the iKali and the World Kali Association which is dedicated creating and standardizing curriculum and requirements for students, instructors and school owners while spreading the indigenous art of the Philippines, the Art of the Blade, worldwide.This episode is filled with insight.  We discuss teaching and training methods that are designed to develop students and instructors and uplift the arts.  We talk about Tuhon Apolo's traditional Tae Kwon Do roots and how he transitioned into building one of the largest Kali organizations in the world.  My key takeaway is that continuing education on training methods is what will uplift the arts.  Instead of chasing rankings and techniques, time and effort must be spent on developing your teaching ability so that you can create future high quality instructors.  We also discuss the advantages of teaching by concepts and principles so that students can learn how to find their own unique expression of movement instead of trying to copy their instructors.  Everyone has different attributes and limitations, empowerment lies and finding who you are and how you express yourself.  I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too.

UFC Hall of Famer & former two-division UFC champion & actor, Georges ‘Rush' St-Pierre, catches up with Bloody Elbow's own Eddie Mercado, Fight Analyst, Author, & MMA Competitor. This exclusive Bloody Elbow Presents Interview includes discussions with GSP on Karate Combat – A Full Contact Karate League; where he offered his perspective as a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin karate, not to mention his black belt in BJJ, expertise in Muay Thai, Boxing, & Wrestling. He goes on to discuss various topics, including his fear of heights and rollercoasters, his love for paleontology, & finally being free from his UFC contract. GSP holds combat awards including: Member of the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame, Rogers Sportsnet's ‘Canadian Athlete of the Year' 2008, 2009, 2010, ESPN's 2010-2011 ‘No.2 Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the World', as well as being declared ‘The Fighter of the Year' in 2009, by Sports Illustrated, the World MMA Awards, MMAPayout, Inside MMA, & MMAJunkie. He was also a Finalist in the ‘Best Fighter' Category for the ESPY Awards in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2018. Spike Guys Choice Awards labeled him ‘The ‘Most Dangerous Man of the Year' in 2010, & Black Belt Magazine awarded him the title of ‘MMA Fighter of the Year' in 2008. Since retiring from competition in 2019, with a respectable record of 26-2 (8KOs, 6 Subs, 12 Decisions), he has completely recovered from his bout with ulcerative colitis, and gone on to found a charity: The GSP Foundation, which aims to reduce bullying and encourage youth participation in sports. Check out the video version of this interview at: https://youtu.be/kY8_vYD5z_0 and be sure to read Eddie's full article on the interview at BloodyElbow.com here: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/18/23514136/georges-st-pierre-gsp-reveals-why-hes-a-coward-with-rollercoasters-prefers-dinosaur-rides-ufc You can follow Eddie on twitter — @TheEddieMercado and you can find us @BloodyElbow. Check out GSP's official twitter while you're there — @GeorgesStPierre; & for more on the former champ visit — @GSPOfficial.com. While you are at it go over to gspfoundation.com and explore the amazing opportunities they are offering and learn about the tremendous work they are doing. If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodyElbowPresents * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-elbow-presents/id984162015 * iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Blood…Presents-30639274 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55S2dpKYVqndaPTUojkELm?si=oGGPZ4kESkWZigLNnEg1ug * Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/bloody-e…esents?refid=stp * TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Bloody-Elbow-Presents-p1190843/ * OverCast: overcast.fm/itunes984162015/bloody-elbow-presents * Player FM: player.fm/series/bloody-elbow-presents * & Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b53e5086-2334-497c-82c0-24ddb5e0cfbb/Bloody-Elbow-Presents For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

UFC Hall of Famer & former two-division UFC champion & actor, Georges ‘Rush' St-Pierre, catches up with Bloody Elbow's own Eddie Mercado, Fight Analyst, Author, & MMA Competitor. This exclusive Bloody Elbow Presents Interview includes discussions with GSP on Karate Combat – A Full Contact Karate League; where he offered his perspective as a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin karate, not to mention his black belt in BJJ, expertise in Muay Thai, Boxing, & Wrestling. He goes on to discuss various topics, including his fear of heights and rollercoasters, his love for paleontology, & finally being free from his UFC contract. GSP holds combat awards including: Member of the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame, Rogers Sportsnet's ‘Canadian Athlete of the Year' 2008, 2009, 2010, ESPN's 2010-2011 ‘No.2 Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the World', as well as being declared ‘The Fighter of the Year' in 2009, by Sports Illustrated, the World MMA Awards, MMAPayout, Inside MMA, & MMAJunkie. He was also a Finalist in the ‘Best Fighter' Category for the ESPY Awards in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2018. Spike Guys Choice Awards labeled him ‘The ‘Most Dangerous Man of the Year' in 2010, & Black Belt Magazine awarded him the title of ‘MMA Fighter of the Year' in 2008.Since retiring from competition in 2019, with a respectable record of 26-2 (8KOs, 6 Subs, 12 Decisions), he has completely recovered from his bout with ulcerative colitis, and gone on to found a charity: The GSP Foundation, which aims to reduce bullying and encourage youth participation in sports. Check out the video version of this interview at: https://youtu.be/kY8_vYD5z_0 and be sure to read Eddie's full article on the interview at BloodyElbow.com here: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/18/23514136/georges-st-pierre-gsp-reveals-why-hes-a-coward-with-rollercoasters-prefers-dinosaur-rides-ufcYou can follow Eddie on twitter — @TheEddieMercado and you can find us @BloodyElbow. Check out GSP's official twitter while you're there — @GeorgesStPierre; & for more on the former champ visit — @GSPOfficial.com. While you are at it go over to gspfoundation.com and explore the amazing opportunities they are offering and learn about the tremendous work they are doing.If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodyElbowPresents* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-elbow-presents/id984162015* iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Blood…Presents-30639274* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55S2dpKYVqndaPTUojkELm?si=oGGPZ4kESkWZigLNnEg1ug* Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/bloody-e…esents?refid=stp* TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Bloody-Elbow-Presents-p1190843/* OverCast: overcast.fm/itunes984162015/bloody-elbow-presents* Player FM: player.fm/series/bloody-elbow-presents* & Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b53e5086-2334-497c-82c0-24ddb5e0cfbb/Bloody-Elbow-PresentsFor previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

MICHAEL JAI WHITE BIOA highly trained martial artist and actor, Michael Jai White has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and international box office sensation. With his dynamic personality, agile abilities and a physique of a bodybuilder, Michael has earned respect for his versatile talents both on and off screen.Born November 10th in Brooklyn, New York, it was after watching the movie Five Fingers of Death, Michael's interest in the martial arts began. At the tender age seven, Michael started taking weekly Japanese Jujitsu classes to stay focused while growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn. By age eight, Michael's family relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he studied the Shotokan and Kyokushin forms of karate and earned his first black belt by age 13. Upton graduating from Bridgeport's Central High School, Michael went on to further his education, first attending Southern Connecticut and then UConn. While winning multiple championships as a national martial arts competitor, Michael became a Special Education teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport.Bitten by the acting bug in college, while teaching, Michael began auditioning for commercials and acting gigs on weekends and summer breaks. Michael landed the lead role of Tom Robinson in the first Off-Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring opposite Tony Award Winner George Grizzard. Shortly after, Michael began landing jobs in commercials and guest starring roles on television shows and films; he eventually left teaching and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career full-time.Before long, Michael would go on to guest star on such hit television shows as Saved by the Bell, Martin, NYPD Blue, and CSI. Proving his acting ability, Michael would soon be cast for the lead role of legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson which solidified his legitimacy as a dramatic actor in Hollywood.Michael was then cast to play the title character in the movie Spawn which came with the distinction of being the first black superhero in a major motion picture. As white cemented his Hollywood status as a bonafide action star, more diverse roles emerged that allowed him to showcase his physical prowess as well as display his on-screen charisma and comedic ability in such films as Exit Wounds, Undisputed 2, Silver Hawk, Blood & Bone, Black Dynamite and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too playing opposite Tasha Smith. The two would ignite such on-screen chemistry, they would go on to start together in the long running OWN Network series, For Better or Worse.Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, in which he also starred. Based on the cult film Black Dynamite which White created and starred, he would go on to write and produce the hit animated television series bearing the same name. He would also win over audiences in a string of films, including Chain of Command, Chocolate City, Skin Trade, and Falcon Rising. He also guest starred in the recurring role of Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger on The CW hit series Arrow. He is currently directing and starring in Sony Pictures third install, Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, and will also reprise his role as Princeton in the upcoming Chocolate City 2.As a martial artist, in 2013 Michael achieved his 8th black belt from mentor and legendary undefeated kick-boxing champion, Bill "Superfood" Wallace and was honored by Black Belt Magazine as their 2014 Man of the Year. Continuing the legacy of such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael is now the #1 martial arts action star in in America. Michael Jai White resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Gillian White and their three daughters. ABOUT AS GOOD AS DEAD, IN THEATERS, ON DEMAND AND VIA DIGITAL DECEMBER 16thBryant, a man with a mysterious past, moves to a small Mexican border-town to start over and live the simple life. While there, he reluctantly befriends a troubled local teen who recently lost his morning and is being recruited by a local street gang. To keep him on the straight & narrow, Bryant takes him under his wing and introduces him to martial arts. As the story unfolds, we learn Bryant is more complex, running from a violent past. As it catches up to him, he is forced into a life and death struggle to clear his name, save the boy and get back all he left behind.The thriller stars Michael Jai White, who also wrote the screenplay. He plays his real-life late brother. Tom Berenger co-stars.Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx3r-9NF538

“Fighting is a chess game. If you don't get your opponent within 3 moves, you are dead already.” —Darren Tibon My guest this episode is Grand Master Darren Tibon who was a personal student and graduate of Great Grand Master Angel Cabales' Serrada Escrima.  Angel Cabales was known as the teacher of teachers and in 1967 was one of the first to commercially teach Filipino Martial Arts and he heavily influenced their spread across the United States.  I am honored to sit down with GM Darren Tibon who is one of my personal teachers, the head of Angel's Disciples Stockton, and the founder of the Legacy Events, which were designed to unite Filipino Martial Artists of all Styles and Systems and preserve the Teachings of their Grand Masters. In this episode we discuss the history of Serrada Escrima and how it was developed by Angel Cabales.  We also discuss Darren Tibon's private training with Angel Cabales and how he carries on the legacy today.  My key takeaway is that High Performance in any art is directly related to the training method.  The ability to teach the knowledge you have is the most important thing.  We dive deep into drilling, flowing, and fighting strategy.  We discuss how to read and setup your opponent, how to close the distance, how to generate power and control, how to build reflexes and counter your opponent's counters.  Afterall Fighting is a Chess Match, and everything is an illusion.  I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too.

“Bruce Lee's Superpower is Self-Mastery.” – Shannon LeeMy special guest this episode is Shannon Lee who is the daughter of the Martial Arts Icon Bruce Lee.  She is a martial artist, an actress, and the CEO of the Bruce Lee Family Company, which is on a mission to share the art and philosophy of Bruce Lee to inspire personal growth, positive energy, and global harmony.  She is the Author of Be Water My Friend and behind the success of the superhit TV Show "Warrior."This is a special episode for me as I get to sit down and flow with the daughter of the founder of Jeet Kune Do.  We talk about Bruce Lee's philosophical teachings and how they can be applied in our daily lives.  My Key takeaway is that Bruce Lee's Superpower is Self-Mastery, and that he never considered himself a master, but rather an eternal student.  We dive deep into the concept of flow and the process of self-actualization, and how martial arts philosophy can be used to discover our true potential and honestly express our best selves.  This was a deeply insightful conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

“Your Conscious Mind is So much stronger than the Subconscious, if you allow your Conscious Mind to take control of what is happening.”—Ray Sefo My guest this episode is the one and only Ray Sefo, he has fought in 110 Professional Fights, achieving 54 Knock Outs and 6 World Titles.  He has competed in 4 Combat Sports (Boxing, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing, and MMA).  Mr. Sefo is the President of Fighter Operations for PFL, the Professional Fighters League and is a true martial arts renaissance man.This episode is filled with golden nuggets.  We cover the lost art of vision, timing and setting up your opponents.  We talk about Ray's transition from traditional arts like Wing Chun to Sport Combat arts like Boxing and Muay Thai.  My key takeaway is that “Mental Toughness is the courage to step forward and face your fears.”  We dive deep into understanding the inner workings of the Conscious mind and how it must be trained to take control of what is happening around you.  Ray describes that “The biggest battle is always fighting yourself.”  We also discuss his amazing fighting career, his is epic battles with Mirko Cro Cop, Ernesto Hoost, Jerome Le Banner, and the birth of the PFL.  This is an insightful episode filled with great wisdom from a true humble warrior of the arts.

“At the end of the day if you don't have hope, you have nothing.” – Ernie Reyes Jr.My guest this episode is Ernie Reyes Jr., a martial artist, actor, and fighter.  He is known for his work in films like The Last Dragon, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Surf Ninjas, and the Rundown starring alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.  I first remember being wowed by Ernie as he burst on to the television screen in the 80's tv series Side Kicks.  At the age of 6 he joined his father's famous West Coast Demo Team, he would also go on to a 3-0 professional Kick Boxing record in Strike Force.  He is a father, a stuntman, and action film maker.This episode is filled with inspiration, wisdom, and the artistic expression of martial arts in film and in life.  My key takeaway is that we must value the gift of life and live it to its fullest.  We dive deep into Ernie's battle with Kidney failure and how it transformed his life.  Martial Arts gives us the ability to face challenges on and off the matts.  Ernie describes how he used his martial arts training to stay mentally focused, make himself comfortable in uncomfortable situations, and operate from a hope driven mindset as he went through the process of kidney failure, to dialysis, to receiving a kidney transplant, and to making a healthy recovery.  We also discuss his friendship and training relationship with the Diaz brothers, what makes great fight scenes, and what it takes to be a good teacher and a great martial artist.Ernie has been a true inspiration to many, first sparking the martial arts interest for generations of kids and adults, and now showcasing the power of the arts, and how to keep hope in the face of darkness.  Tune in this is a great episode with a Martial Arts Cultural Icon.

“A Fight is a Fight, it doesn't matter what tools you have, all that matters is how efficient your chassis is.” – Tim KennedyMy guest this episode is Tim Kennedy, a Special Forces Sniper, a Range Qualified Green Beret, a former UFC & Strike Force Fighter, and the President of Sheep Dog Response.  He is one of the few fighters to simultaneously serve in the United States Army while also fighting professionally and is the recipient of the Army's Bronze Star Medal.  Mr. Kennedy is the founder of the Acton Academy, which is a K-12 Charter school.  He is also active as a television host, producer, and entrepreneur.This episode is filled with leadership, mindset, and fighting wisdom from Tim Kennedy's first-hand experience in life and death situations and his experience competing in Mixed Martial Arts.  My Key takeaway is that “Awareness, Assessment, Action, and Analysis” are essential skills to success on the battlefield, in the boardroom, and in the cage.  In this episode we talk about how important it is to build a physical and mental chassis that can adapt and change in chaos.  We dive deep into dealing with Fear and understanding the value of time.  Time is all we have, it is constantly running out, and we can never get it back.  So live a life with intention, discipline, and focus so that we can be ready to serve and protect when called upon. 

In this Episode, I'm talking to my friend and Safety Expert, Jason Brick, on how to teach your kids how to stay safe during a school shooting. (But these strategies will work in any active shooter situation). As a parent, we don't want to have to think about this; it's our worst nightmare that our child might be hurt or killed in a school shooting. Parenting is hard enough, without worrying about doing the simple things in life that should be safe like taking your kids to school and going to the grocery store. Because mass shootings have become a “regular” occurrence, I want to help you, and help you teach your kids the skills to survive, should this happen to you. In this video, Jason shares important insights on getting to know your school's state of ‘readiness' in the event of a shooting, what certifications they have and how and if they have trained for it. Don't be shy about asking. Don't worry about being a pest! It's the school's job to keep your kids safe and if they aren't doing what they need to, you can hold them to account. Jason shares an updated strategy that is more effective and proactive than the often used, “run, hide, fight”. We talk about how to prepare your kids at any age, using games. It's never too early to teach your kids in an age-appropriate way, to keep themselves safe. What we talk about in this video will help to keep your kids and YOU safe, no matter where you are, because the strategies work in multiple scenarios. As Jason mentions, there have been enough mass shooter incidents that we now know what works and what doesn't. You can use this video to keep you safe from an active shooter in many situations so please share this with your friends and family so we can keep more people safe from injury and death. For Jason's Safe Family Blueprint, you can download it from www.parent-toolbox.com Find Jason's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SafestFamilyontheBlock https://youtu.be/AfDrW6_6l4Y About Jason Brick Jason Brick is a journalist, 6th degree black belt, and father of two. His work has appeared in Black Belt Magazine, Healthline.com, and over 100 other print and online publications. He lives in Oregon with his wife and sons. Find Jason's YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/c/SafestFamilyontheBlock Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you're feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you've struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I've been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you've never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I'd love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I'll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com The intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most.   I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to

In the next episode of the Beginner's Mind podcast, Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal will share practical tips from martial arts for us to remain centered in the eye of the storm, relax under pressure, increase our energy, and make smarter decisions. Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal was the first Indian Born Martial artist to be featured on the cover of Black Belt Magazine and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2019. His deep understanding of this rich system helps business executives, Elite Military and Law Enforcement agencies, & Silicon Valley Business Leaders, and Professional Athletes master the basics such as focus, flow, and mindfulness. Sifu is the founder of “Mind Boxing,” an ancient Focus and Flow Method to manage your inner world. Don't miss this insightful interview with Sifu Harinder Singh. Set up a reminder using the link below, and do join us for the live stream on your preferred social platforms. Audio-only version will also be available on our podcast. Regards, TeamSJS Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVUhaShbnbk #BeginnersMind #MentalToughness #SimerjeetSingh #LifeLessons #MentalStrength #MartialArts Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

“Martial Arts is the Greatest Platform to Unleash Human Potential.” – Chatri SityodtongMy guest this episode is Chatri Sityodtong who is best known for being the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship.  Chatri's diverse background includes over 30 professional Muay Thai fights in Thailand, a brown belt in BJJ, an MBA from Harvard, and in 2019 he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame.Chatri Sityodtong is driven by an unbreakable will and drive to fight for his dreams.  My key takeaway is that martial arts is the greatest platform to unleash human potential.  In this episode we talk about dealing with fear, doubt, and adversity.  Chatri shares his inspirational story of how martial arts training instilled in him the grit and determination to overcome obstacles, deal with great loss, and create ONE Championship.  Tune in for an in-depth high performance conversation with a martial arts trailblazer.

“My goal was always to see how quickly I could hurt or paralyze every opponent.”—Master KenMy guest this is episode is the most famous martial arts master in history, the founder of Ameri-Do-Te, the one and only, Master Ken.  Master Ken is the founder of Ameri-Do-Te which is an American street fighting system.  You may know him as the Professor of Pain, he has a Master's degree in Mutilation, and a Doctorate in Destruction.This episode is all about Master Ken's greatest gift to the martial arts world, the creation of his style Ameri-Do-Te.  In this episode we discuss how he dissected the ingredients of every fighting style to create his own martial arts stew based in Lethality.  Lethality has always been his goal, and his main concern was how quickly he could hurt or paralyze his opponents.  My key takeaway is how honest and free Master Ken's approach to martial arts and life is, he never worries about what other people think, and always expresses himself regardless of the consequences.  Stay tuned for one of the most exciting, eye opening, and enlightening conversations I have ever had.

“It's a matter of winning the smallest battles in your head before you win the big battles on a big stage.”—Miesha TateMy guest this episode is Miesha Tate who is a pioneer and trailblazer of Women's Mixed Martial Arts. She is the former Strike Force and UFC Bantamweight Champion and was Vice President of One Championship.  She is currently fighting for the UFC.Miesha Tate has built a career on mental fortitude and going beyond her limitations.  My Key Take Away is that Martial Arts teaches us to stay calm and composed in high pressure situations and gives us the ability to not freakout and be over emotional.  We talk about fight preparation, strategy, and the importance of mental and physical conditioning.  We also discuss the growth of Mixed Martial Arts and how important it is for Athletes to be able to train the individual parts, boxing, Thai boxing, wrestling, and Jiujitsu, and then be able to integrate them into one fluid whole.

“Achieving a black belt is telling you that you can do anything you set your mind to." –Jackson RudolphMy guest this episode is Sport Karate World Champion Jackson Rudolph.  Jackson is known for his innovative Bo Staff Routines which have led to 14 ISKA U.S. Open Weapons Titles, the most for any man in history.  Jackson is the founder of The Flow Weapons Training System, a representative and now a Coach for Team Paul Mitchell and was inducted into the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame in 2018 as Competitor of the Year.Jackson Rudolph is a remarkable young man and this episode is all about his competitive martial arts and scholastic journey.  My Key Take Away is that Martial Arts Teachings are the Key to Success on the matts and in the Classroom.  Along with being a martial arts world champion Jackson also graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology and is currently a USUHS Med Student & US Army 2nd Lt studying to be a surgeon.   We talk about preparing for competitions, entering the flow state, clarity in setting goals, developing concentration, overcoming bullying, and that the biggest thing martial arts gives us is the ability to overcome our doubts and build true self confidence. We also talk about the importance of Creating Art and honestly expressing ourselves and why Martial Arts are a gift for children to discover their full potential. 

“Martial Arts taught me to never accept failure.” – Cynthia RothrockMy guest this episode is a film legend, a forms World Champion, a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer, the one and only Cynthia Rothrock.  Cynthia is a lifelong martial artist who holds 7 Black Belts and is receiving the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Century Martial Arts Super Show.  This episode is all about Cynthia Rothrock's journey from training under Ernie Reyes Sr., representing the legendary West Coast Demo Team, becoming a multiple time world champion in forms, to being discovered by the Hong Kong Film Industry.  My Key Take Away is to Never Accept Failure and to Never Quit.  Martial Arts teaches us to overcome adversity, to learn and to grow.  Not everyone is a natural, but with grit, strong determination, and most importantly a Positive Attitude you can keep going and achieve your dreams.  Cynthia is a true martial artist, her passion for teaching, learning, and her quest for adventure in life is inspirational.  

“Know yourself, know your enemy, know your ability and know your surroundings.” – Master WongMy guest this episode is Michael Wong, known to the world as Master Wong.  He is the first martial artist to successfully use YouTube as a teaching platform with a reach of almost 3 Million followers.  His high energy and dynamic teaching style along with engaging content has inspired and educated millions of viewers.  He is truly an internet trailblazer.This episode is all about Master Wong's story and his drive to overcome bullying, gangs, and how martial arts has transformed his life.  My key take away is Know Yourself to Know Your Enemy.  We have to develop an awareness and understand our abilities, be able to read our opponents and gage the threats in our surroundings.  This awareness is vital to choosing the correct tactics and strategies in dangerous situations.  We discuss training strategies, teaching methods, and martial arts mindset and philosophy.  Master Wong's stories of overcoming adversity are inspirational, and he lives and breathes what he teaches.

“Breathe and Flow with the Go.” – Rickson GracieMy guest this episode is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Vale Tudo, and MMA legend Master Rickson Gracie.  He reigned as world Jiu Jitsu champion both in the middle-heavy weight and open divisions for almost two decades, retiring with an undefeated record after hundreds of Jiu Jitsu, Vale Tudo and challenge matches.  Since retiring he has focused on unifying the Jiu Jitsu community and spreading his family martial art through his Jiu Jitsu Global Federation and teaching seminars across the world.  He is the author of the NY Times and Wall Street Journal Best seller, one of my favorite books, Breathe – A life in Flow.  Netflix is also developing a film on his life titled Dead or Alive.This Episode is a master class on the warrior's way.  Master Rickson is an inspiration and personal hero of mine, he is the embodiment of a modern samurai.  My Key takeaway is that everything begins and ends with the ability to control our breathing so we can relax under pressure and approach both martial arts and life with a fluid body and mind mindset.  Master Rickson details that flow is all about presence of mind and body so we can seek a connection and find harmony through balance.  The art of flow is about cultivating our sensitivity so we can make micro adjustments and continuously make ourselves comfortable in uncomfortable situations.  We discuss training methods, teaching philosophy, and the gift of empowerment.  Master Rickson's stories are so inspirational, and his lessons are life changing.  I hope you get as much out of this as I did.

I've been a fan of Rob's work for years, so getting to spend time chatting was really exciting.Black Belt Magazine describes him as;  "Devoted to exposing martial arts frauds as well as criminally dangerous instructors and schools that simply engage in unethical business practices". Rob happens to be a BJJ purple belt and someone who has spent over 25 years in Martial Arts.  Follow him: @mcdojolife https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0hSixOVSV4HvmbAQjk0WAhttps://www.facebook.com/TheMcDojo

“Success Leaves Clues, so Surround Yourself with Greatness.” – Mike SwainMy guest this episode is Mike Swain who is one of the most successful American Judoka's in history.  He is the first American Male Judoka to win a Gold Medal in the 1987 World Championships and followed that up with a Bronze Medal in the 1988 Olympics.  He is the VP of Martial Arts for Dollamur Sports Surfaces and one of the most respected Martial Arts Masters on the Planet.This Episode is all about what it takes to be a champion on and off the matts.  My key take away is that repetitions, balance, and discipline create an unshakeable trust in your ability to perform under pressure.  Mike's philosophy is that “Success Leaves Clues”, so surround yourself with greatness. We discuss training strategies, match preparation, and how to deal with adversity.   Mike's stories are inspirational and his humility and calm, cool, collected demeanor is truly masterful.

“We are all Human Weapons.” – Tony Blauer My guest this episode is Tony Blauer a martial artist, self defense, and combatives instructor for over four decades.  He is the founder of Blauer Tactical Systems which is one of the worlds leading consulting firms specializing in research and development of combative training and equipment for military, law enforcement and self defense communities. This Episode is about Tony Blauer's research into the neuroscience of fear and the startle flinch.  My key take away is that fear impacts everything we do and that Our ability to recognize, and manage fear directly impacts the quality of our life.  We discuss physiology, physics, and the psychology of personal defense, and how that led Coach Blauer to create the SPEAR System.

#7: Burton Richardson – Approach Your Training with Integrity and Pressure Test Everything“Self Confidence through the Practice of Realistic Self Defense.” – Burton RichardsonMy Guest this episode is Guro Burton Richardson who is one of the most cutting edge multi style martial arts masters and teachers on the planet.  He is the founder of “JKD Unlimited” which is dedicated to constant improvement through research, experimentation, and development of street affective self defense methods.  He is a full instructor under the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto, a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Member, and is has trained Law Enforcement, Martial Artists and UFC Fighters across the globe.My Key take away is that “Intelligent Pressure Testing Leads to True Confidence”.  I believe Guro Burton's Research driven humble and open minded approach towards functionalizing martial arts tactics and techniques is an honest approach towards developing true self confidence in your abilities.  This episode is all about self improvement driven by a thirst for knowledge.  We dive deep into teaching and training methods, and discuss the limitless philosophy of always getting better.

My Guest this episode is “The Pitmaster” John Hackleman who is one of the most sought-after trainers in MMA history.  He is the founder of the world famous “Pit Martial Arts and Fitness” which is home to UFC Champions Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira.  The Pitmaster's unique approach is catered to children, adults, and professional fighters.  His Hawaiian Kempo curriculum is designed to address school yard bullying, dangerous street assaults, and professional cage fighting.My Key take away is that “Peak Physical Conditioning Directly Impacts Mental Performance”.  I believe the Pitmaster is a creative genius when it comes to preparing his fighters for world class competition.  His innovative training methods are designed to replicate the pressures and stresses of combat.  In this episode we discuss physical and mental conditioning, what it takes to prepare world class athletes, and how to lead with confidence, loyalty, and humility.Show Notes  #6: John Hackleman – Physical and Mental Conditioning are the Master Key's to Performance00:00:25 – John “The Pitmaster” Hackleman (@Pit_Master) Introduction and Key Takeaway.00:02:22 – The Development of the Legendary Left Hook00:04:03 – How to Get the Best out of Your Fighters and Help Them Develop Their Own Style00:06:55 – Be a Martial Artist and Not a Partial Artist00:08:15 – Get out of Your Comfort Zone so you Can Grow and Become Successful00:11:00 – Can't Spar your Way into Shape, You have to get Creative Heart Rate Manipulation.00:12:27 – The Best Way to Mentally Prepare and Peak for a Fight“The More Physically Prepared you are for the Fight, Your mental preparation goes Up.”00:20:00 – Teach them to Actively Recover and Make Decisions in Chaos00:22:04 – There are 4 Priorities on the Bottom, Relax and Protect Yourself, Escape, Attack, You have to find out where you can relax and go to that range.  On the bottom, against the cage, or in long range.  You need to train anaerobic threshold and the ability to bring your heart rate down, and rest in the round, and in between rounds.00:30:00 – We Have to Practice Adapting vs Compartmentalizing Training00:32:00 – Drillers Make Killers, Drill to Build Muscle Memory, You can't disguise repetition, you need to embrace repetition.  Become seamless to the point of no preference. Strike Grapple Conditioning, there should be no preference.00:34:10 - “Embrace the Repetition and Love the Fact That You are Getting Better At it.”00:39:34 – Jack of All Trades Master of One or Master Everything(No Preference)00:52:00 – Hitting People First vs Taking Them Down.00:57:50 – You need a Moral Compass and an awareness of Violent Offenders.  “If you don't have a plan for them, they will have a plan for you.”01:01:30 – The On Guard Open Handed Bladed Stance for Aesthetics and Defense01:05:00 – The ability to feel what is happening with yourself and the ability to Watch Observe and Read, is paramount to situational awareness.01:12:36 – What is your perspective on Sport, Street, and Traditional Martial Arts?01:18:15 - “God put you here fort that.  So, you owe it to the people weather you want to do it or not. -- “Tony Robbins01:19:12 – As Martial Arts Instructors we are in the Business of Courage, Confidence, and Clarity.01:22:10 – “Confidence saved me.  I was bullied and scared before martial arts.” – Pitmaster01:24:00 – Everyone on my team is a part of my Hawaiian Kempo Belt System and must follow a Code of Conduct.01:28:20 – What's the Difference between Chaos and Peace? Peace is a Choice in Chaos.01:32:20 – You have to run a successful business to be able to influence more people.01:41:50 – “I'm going to protect the community, my business, and my family.”-- Pitmaster01:48:00 – What Does a Black Belt Mean To You?

#5:  Dave Kovar – Professionalism & Empowerment through a Growth Minded Passion Driven Approach“There is no higher calling than teaching Martial Arts.” – Dave KovarMy guest this episode is Hanshi Dave Kovar who is known as “The Teacher of Teachers”.  He is the founder of Kovar's Satori Academies and PROMAC, the Professional Martial Arts College.  He is a prolific author and the epitome of professionalism and humility.  His formulas for integrity-based success coaching have transformed martial arts training, teaching, and business across the globe.  This episode is filled with guidance and wisdom from a true pioneer of the Professional Martial Arts Industry. My Key takeaway is that “There is no higher calling than teaching Martial Arts”.  I absolutely love Hanshi Kovar's Growth Minded Passion driven approach.  We discuss how to empower people of all ages to become more confident, healthy, happy, and contributing members of society.  Hanshi Kovar also shares what it takes to provide high quality martial arts instruction, how to develop professional instructors, and most importantly how to remain a student for life by being open, and enjoying and having fun in your training, and loving the process of learning.Show Notes  #5 : Dave Kovar – Professionalism & Empowerment through a Growth Minded Passion Driven Approach00:00:25 – Hanshi Dave Kovar (@hanshidavekovar) Introduction and Key Takeaway.00:02:39 – What Is the Goal of PROMAC?00:06:15 – “Adversity doesn't make the person it reveals the person.” – Dave Kovar00:09:08  – The 3 A's – Attitude(Aware of Frame of Mind), Adaptability, and Action00:12:43 – The Flow State, The Zone or Satori.  When you are in the Flow State you will always make the right decision.00:13:00 – What methods do you use to get into the flow state? Kovar Guards his Morning Routine.  First 60 min is scripted every morning that helps him get there and get back quicker.00:16:45 – “I hate it but every morning I do a sauna and cold plunge.” – Dave Kovar00:22:44 – 3 Questions - “How did I contribute? What did I learn? What can I do better? 00:23:30 – My favorite word is “Savour”, it brings you to the present moment with a sense of appreciation.00:28:55 – Do you think Martial Arts is needed more today than in the Past?00:31:32 – Athletic Development benefits for Children.00:34:22 – “Poor Endurance makes Cowards of us All.” – Vince Lombardi00:37:00 – The Confidence Spiral – Failure and Success vs Confidence.00:40:15 – Change your Physiology and Focus and that will Change how you Feel.00:41:50 – The Concept of Ikigai = Undaunted Spirit when facing a challenge.00:42:55 – Martial Arts is about Enjoyment.00:45:19 – What has kept you in this Constant State of Learning?00:50:11 – Adopting Shoshin the Beginners Mind.00:52:55 – An Open-Minded Approach towards Sport, Tradition, and Reality.00:55:45 – Know the Real Reason you are training in Martial Arts.01:01:25 – What is the biggest Challenge you have had to Overcome?01:04:55 – What is your process of molding and developing Instructors?01:06:45 – “There is no higher calling than teaching Martial Arts.” – Dave Kovar01:08:37 – “Your Job is to Believe in your Students Potential.” – Dave Kovar01:09:45 – Do you think a Professional Degree from a University would help the Industry?01:13:35 – The Mainstream success of Kobra Kai is driving students to Martial Arts Classes.01:14:18 – Do you think it is the relationship between Teacher and Student people are seeking?01:16:15 – Master Jhoon Rhee and 1,000 Push Ups a Day.01:21:00 – Secret to Growth and Longevity.01:25:50 – 6 Keys to Mastery – Posture, Breathing, Stride, Balance, Elegant Movement, and Intent.01:28:22 – What does a Black Belt mean to Dave Kovar?

“Live to Love and Fight for People” – Justin WrenMy guest this episode is Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren, a humanitarian, author, speaker, and a professional mixed martial arts fighter who has inspired millions.  He is the founder of “Fight for the Forgotten” a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the weak, loving the unloved, and empowering the voiceless around the world and in our own neighborhoods and schools.In this deep and highly personal episode Justin Wren shares how he used the martial arts to bravely overcome depression and addiction and how he has dedicated his life to fighting for other people.  My key takeaway, to quote Justin is that we can “defeat hate with love”.  We are all fighting a war within, and we need a support system and a higher purpose to overcome our obstacles and challenges.  We can then use the lessons we learned to “live to love and fight for people”.  I was honored to interview Justin a true example of the Martial Spirit.Show Notes  #4 : Justin Wren – Be resilient, Never Quit and Overcome all Obstacles00:00:27 – Justin Wren (@thebigpygmy) Introduction and Key Takeaway00:02:52 – Where does “Live to Love and Fight for People Come From?”00:05:11 – “I was a depressed drunk drug addict because I was only fighting for myself”. - Justin00:06:27 – 2 Things that will awaken the Martial Spirit = A Battle to Fight + An Adventure to Live00:08:35 – Rafael Lavato Jr(@lovatojrbjj) “You are a Martial Artist First and a Fighter Second.”00:10:21 – The Path of the Martial Artist is Warrior, Healer, Scholar, and Mystic00:12:00 – “Work on Yourself till you are of Service to the World” - @sifusingh00:14:35 – “No act of kindness, no matter how small, ever gets wasted.”- Aesop00:14:50 – “I was a missing person for 8 weeks during a relapse” – Justin Wren00:18:10 – Asked the Divine what do you want me to do with my Life?00:19:36 – Saw a Vision of a rainforest and a tribe in Africa, and came out with the word “Forgotten”00:23:28 – My encounter with a Mystic named Caleb who pointed me to the Pygmy People in the Congo Basin from my Vision00:29:50 – The traumatic path of depression and the way back out of it 00:30:50 – “We are programmed to succeed; we learn to fail.” – Sifu Singh00:34:30 – “We get so comfortable being comfortable that we don't want to trade our comfort for discomfort ever.” Jiu-Jitsu teaches us to be resilient. 00:37:48 – Chaos is Nature's Way and Peace is a Choice inside of Chaos – Sifu Singh00:41:31 – “Comparison is the thief of Joy” and that's the society we live in today00:44:28 – Getting the Name Efeosa = “The Man Who Loves Us”00:46:18 – Witnessing firsthand death due to water born diseases, due to lack of clean drinking water and mobilizing a yearlong effort to provide clean drinking water in Africa.00:47:00 – Malaria almost Killed Justin and he was almost in an irreversible coma.00:48:30 – “I learned from martial arts to follow my instinct and intuition.” – Justin Wren00:51:11 – The Warrior's Way is to dig deep and overcome on and off the mats.00:53:55 – How do you teach Resilience and Self Respect to People?00:55:20 – “A good leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way” – John Maxwell00:55:38 – Rayden's Story and Heroes in Waiting (Anti Bullying Program).01:06:00 – You have to work on yourself first before you can create a healing space for others.01:07:00 – This last year was the worst and best year of my life.01:10:30 – Depression is a silent killer.01:14:00 – “Rehab is not a punishment, it's a gift.” – Justin Wren01:15:15 – We need to be tough and vulnerable enough to allow people around us to help us.01:18:30 – Mr. Miyagi says it's not about winning the fight, it's about how we fight.01:19:11 – The Warriors Creed by Robert L. Humphrey

The #JAMCast welcomes Jackson Rudolph, a Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee, member of Team Paul Mitchell, and the first person to win 4 consecutive NASKA US Open titles two separate times. Learn about his life beginning as a youth on the competition circuit, his transition to the national and world stage as an innovator with the bo staff, and the ways in which he continues to push the boundaries of the sport and his own personal life as a podcast host, commentator, and medical school student!The #JAMCast is a weekly podcast hosted by Professional Stunt Coordinator Travis Wong, interviewing influential figures in the movement world. From world champion athletes to Hollywood stunt doubles, the aim is to provide a unique perspective into the minds of those so well known for using their bodies.https://www.TheJamcast.com FOR FULL VIDEOS OF EACH EPISODE: https://youtube.com/JoiningAllMovementALL AUDIO LINKS:https://www.TheJamcast.com SPECIAL GUEST: Jackson Rudolph | @JacksonRudolph1HOST: Travis Wong | @TheTravisWongFOLLOW US ONLINE:https://TheJAMCast.comTWITTER: https://twitter.com/JAMovementINSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/JAMovementYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/JoiningAllMovementFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/JoiningAllMovement

We interviewed our homeboy Sifu Singh and this episode is LOADED with valuable insights. We also talked about his upcoming 10,000 Kick challenge for charity:Bruce Lee's Kick Off the New Year with 10,000 Kicks Challenge to Feed Hungry ChildrenThe Power of the Martial Spirit = Master Yourself so You Can Be of Service to the World.For millions of Americans, hungry kids are their reality.  Not enough money to buy groceries.  Not enough food to last until the next paycheck.  Black Belt Magazine, The Bruce Lee Foundation, and Sifu Harinder Singh are calling all Martial Artists and School Owners to come together to Kick Off the New Year and unite to Kick Hunger Away.  Let's make #10000KICKS go viral.  The Challenge = Complete 10,000 Kicks in 10 Days and Raise 100,000 Meals for “Feed the Children” – A Hunger Relief Organization.  That's 1000 Kicks daily for 10 Days.  Every $10 raised gives “Feed The Children” the buying power of 60 meals.  Together we can show the world how powerful the martial spirit truly is when it is unified and activated towards a common cause.  There are millions of hungry children and struggling families in the U.S. that need our help now more than ever.  If the voice in your head just said, “that is way too hard”, “I can't do that”, remember you are not alone, let's activate the martial spirit together and push ourselves to do the best we can.  We need your support and remember every repetition gets you better, and every dollar feeds a child.If the voice in your head said, “let's get after it”, “that sounds hard, but I'm up for the challenge”, “I can do this”, then we need you to rally your friends and communities and make #10000KICKS go Viral.Donate now to help hungry kids in the U.S. to Kick Hunger Away this Holiday Season: https://blackbeltmag.com/bruce-lee-10000-kicks

“You are going to die.  Accept Death, but move forward in life, and do everything you can to make it a good life” – Jocko Willink My guest this episode is Jocko Willink a former Navy Seal Commander & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He led Seal Teams in the battle for Ramadi during the Iraq war and was honored with the Silver and Bronze Star.  Jocko is a Best-Selling Author and the host of the successful Jocko Podcast.This episode is filled with leadership wisdom from first-hand experience in life and death situations.  I consider Jocko Willink to be the Modern Miyamoto Musashi and my key take away is that Detachment from Emotions is the essential element to Success in Leadership and in Life.  Emotions cloud our judgement, make us reactionary, and lead to panic, stress, fear and anxiety.  In this episode Jocko details a step by step method to stay calm, not get caught up in emotions, and make better choices. What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.Follow Sifu Singh @sifusingh and Black Belt Magazine @blackbeltmag.Show Notes #2: Jocko Willink – Detachment From Emotions is The Master Key to Success 00:00:29 – Jocko Willink(@jockowillink) Introduction and Key Takeaway 00:01:38 – Miyamoto Musashi's Early Influence on Jocko 00:02:55 – Most Valuable Teaching = Step Back, Detach and Don't Get Caught Up in Emotions00:06:00 – Jocko's Morning Routine00:07:28 – What is Extreme Ownership?00:08:48 – Humility is the Key to Leadership00:09:35 – Jiu Jitsu will Humble You00:12:08 – The Ego does not like to be Uncomfortable00:12:40 – “Make Yourself Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations” – Rickson Gracie, @ricksongraciejj00:13:18 – Overcoming Discomfort by Moving Towards It00:15:22 – “BUDS was Fun” – Jocko Willink00:16:50 – How do You Discover Your Purpose?00:17:28 – Balance is Essential to Leadership and Martial Arts00:19:10 – How do You Teach People to Find Balance?00:20:20 – How to Manage Emotions and Make Smarter Choices in Chaos00:23:36 – Advice for Martial Arts School Owners During Pandemic00:24:25 – Be The Watcher and See The Bigger Picture00:25:58 – How do You Get Out of Your Head and Into the Flow State?00:27:25 – An Open Mind is Essential for Growth in Martial Arts00:28:10 – Why are some Martial Artists not willing to be Open and Evolve?00:32:05 – How to Find the Best Training Partners for Growth00:33:00 – The Pyramid Structure of a Martial Arts School00:33:50 – Martial Artists are Teachers, Technicians, Fighters and Have an X-Factor00:35:36 – What is the Fighter of the Future Look Like?00:37:36 – The Importance of the Ability to Be Like Water and Transition in Martial Arts00:39:30 – Success = Escaping in Transitions and Knowing When to Abandon Positions00:40:50 – Masters Can See the Future and Know What You Are Going to Do00:45:14 – Death Teaches Us That Life is Important. Accept Death and Live a Good Life00:47:19 – Acceptance of Death Allows You to Let Go and Focus on Your Job00:48:32 – Overcoming Real FEAR vs Projected FEAR00:50:00 – How Do You Express Yourself Honestly?00:51:55 – Jocko's Message to Martial Artists  – “Stay HUMBLE”00:52:52 – “If You Know The Way Broadly, You See It In All Things” – Musashi00:53:22 – Jiu Jitsu's Influence on The Battlefield, In Leadership, and Life00:55:08 – Sun Tzu's Art of War - “Know Yourself & Know Your Enemy”00:55:56 – What Does A Black Belt Mean to Jocko Willink?00:57:45 – How To Find Jocko Willink, Victory MMA in San Diego California @jockowillink, Jocko Podcast, Origin Maine Jiu Jitsu Gi Company

“Do Things for the Love of It” vs “The Fear of Losing It” – Herb Perez My Guest this episode is the 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, in Tae Kwon Do, Master Herb Perez. He is the owner of Gold Medal Martial Arts Centers, the creator of the Torch Program, a Lawyer, and the former Mayor of Foster City, Ca.This episode is literally filled with gold, and I consider Herb Perez a master of high performance.  My Key take away is “The Art of Setting and Achieving Goals”.  We discuss failure, doubt, and how to rise above self-limiting beliefs.  Master Perez also shares his powerful Visualization Techniques to Win Matches in Your Mind, and how physical & mental training found in Martial Arts are the Foundations of all Success.What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.  Follow Sifu Harinder Singh @sifusingh and Black Belt Magazine @blackbeltmag.Show Notes  #3: Herb Perez – The Art of Setting and Achieving Goals00:00:28 – Master Herb Perez (@goldmedalmartialarts) Introduction and Key Takeaway00:01:57 – The Purpose of The Black Belt Podcast00:03:01 – How has Martial Arts Allowed You to Achieve So Much Success?00:04:45 – The Art of Setting Goals 00:07:18 – Where does Self Belief come from?00:10:06 – Passion (What's In Your Heart) + Be Honest With Yourself + Do The Work = Success00:11:11 – “Doubt is the Greatest Weapon You Can Give Your Enemy”.  – Sifu Welch00:11:46 – Dan Milliman's “The Peaceful Warrior” and The Enemy in Your Head, @danmillmanpw00:12:09 – Overcoming Doubt Against The Korean Tae Kwon Do Powerhouse00:13:20 – “You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don't Take” – Michael Jordan, @michaeljordan00:14:24 – “Confidence is Born Out of Practice & What You Have Done Before” – Herb Perez00:14:42 – How Do You Pull Yourself out of a Doubt Filled Mind?00:16:50 – Fighting Matches in Your Head the Night Before to Prepare for a Competition00:17:40 – Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body00:19:26 – Practice Dealing with Emotions, Fears, and Being Calm00:20:30 – Raise Yourself Up vs Diminish Others00:21:50 – Why Are We Not Training the Mind as A Weapon in Martial Arts Schools?00:24:10 – How to Use Visualization Skills to Win the Olympics00:27:23 – Advice for Martial Artists – How to Go from Visualization to Actualization 00:28:56 – 3 Steps to Overcome Discomfort by Choosing Courage and Letting Go of Fear00:32:00 – “Do Things for the Love of It” vs “The Fear of Losing It”00:34:39 – Using Self Expression to Make Your Art Yours00:38:50 – “What We Do Is Way Too Valuable to Be Shared with the Masses” – Herb Perez00:44:00 – Do We Need a Professional Martial Arts University?00:46:44 – What Should We Be Teaching? Philosophy, Role in Society, Self Defense?00:53:16 – You Must Understand Your Personal Challenges and Build Your Own Success Matrix00:55:46 – How Did You Develop a Strategy to Beat the Korean Tae Kwon Do Powerhouse?00:58:20 – Do a SWOT Analysis on Yourself and Understand How to Break Patterns01:00:00 – Martial Arts Provides the Arena to Discover Your True Self Through Fighting01:03:25 – Learn The Art of War and How to Apply it in Fighting and Life01:04:55 – Defining the Flow State and How to Enter It01:06:00 – Choosing to Attack vs Choosing to Wait01:08:17 – How to Be Ahead of Your Opponent with Time and Space Awareness01:12:26 – The Fear of Losing vs The Love of Winning01:13:58 – You Have to Believe You Can Win and Make Your Opponent Lose01:15:13 – How Do You Take Losses and Turn Them into Growth Experiences?01:22:20 – Where is the Future of Martial Arts Headed?01:25:26 - What Does A Black Belt Mean to Herb Perez?

“Respect Needs to Go Around for Every Martial Art.  We can learn Something from everyone.”    -Michael Jai White  My guest this episode is Michael Jai White, a highly trained martial artist & actor.  Michael has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and is an International Box office sensation. He is a national martial arts champion, a special education teacher, and a Black Belt under the legendary Bill “Superfoot” Wallace.  He was awarded Black Belt Magazines, 2015 Man of the Year.This episode is filled with golden nuggets.  My key take away is all about the philosophy of looking to get better every time you train. Michael's “growth minded” approach allows him to keep an empty cup as he seeks out the best martial artists on the planet to test himself against and to be exposed to their methods.  Because Martial Arts is not about fighting, it's not about dominating your opponent, but about overcoming yourself.This Episode is brought to you by Black Belt.  Black Belt is the world's leading self-defense magazine and is dedicated to both the classical and the modern eclectic martial arts.... Black Belt also publishes instructional books, DVDs from a variety of disciplines, including jujutsu, mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, grappling, jeet kune do & more! Black Belt also publishes online courses like Sifu Harinder Singh's “JKD for Black Belts: Advanced Attack Strategies”.What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.Follow Sifu Singh @sifusingh and Black Belt Magazine @blackbeltmagShow Notes#1 - Michael Jai White – Martial Arts is About Overcoming Yourself00:00:29 – Michael Jai White(@officialmichaeljai) Introduction and Key Takeaway 00:01:39 – Goal of The Black Belt Podcast00:02:08 – How do Martial Arts become a Way of Life?00:05:56 – The gift of Traditional Martial Arts00:11:22 – Tai Chi is the most Beneficial Martial Art on the Planet00:12:01 – “Respect needs to go around for Every Art. We can learn something from Everyone”-Michael Jai White00:16:47 – A Philosophy for becoming a Better Fighter00:24:56 – In Combatives the Mindset is Paramount – You must overcome yourself00:29:15 – From Forms to Fighting00:31:09 – Bridging the Gap between Traditional Martial Arts and Fighting in the Ring00:40:20 – Who's the Baddest Man?00:45:10 – First thing in Self Defense00:50:45 – The Psychology of a Predator00:55:28 – Michael Jai White used to be a School Teacher01:01:27 – “Bill Wallace is my Martial Art Dad” – Michael Jai White01:03:36 – The importance of Deception and Hiding Techniques01:08:23 – Developing a Legitimate Weapon01:10:28 – Shout Out to Jackson Wink in Albuquerque, @jacksonwink_mma01:11:24 – On Sparring Jon “Bones” Jones, @jonnybones01:13:00 – Conor McGregor's Ability to Re-Adjust to the Target @thenotoriousmma01:14:20 – GSP(@georgesstpierre), Israel Adesanya(@stylebender), and Anderson Silva(@spiderandersonsilva) are Masters of Time and Space01:16:18 – Bulging Muscles vs Masterful Skill01:17:44 – Is Watching, Observing and Reading your opponent the Master Key to Fighting?1:20:51 – Not enough Focus on Defense1:21:53 – How does one develop the Fighters Eye and Fight IQ?1:29:48 – “Know Yourself and Know Your Enemy” – Sun Tzu1:30:46 – How Do You Truly Find Out Who You Are?1:40:31 – The need for Security, Control and Approval robs us of our Happiness1:44:57 – What does a Black Belt Mean to Michael Jai White?Make sure to follow Michael Jai White on: Instagram: @officialmichaeljai Twitter - @MichaelJaiWhite Facebook – The Real Michael Jai White 

My first guest is Martial Arts legend An-shu Stephen Hayes. Black Belt Magazine calls him "One of the 10 most influential living martial artists in the world." He is peerless in his ability to share real and honest ninja combat secrets supported by unparalleled insights from the Himalayan meditative mind sciences. Spiritual teacher, author and former bodyguard to the Dalai Lama. Enjoy this very real and unexpected glimpse into the man behind the legend, as we explore his rich life, ninja secrets and what he thinks of the blenders..ha! Stephen is also the Co-Founder of the Blue Lotus Assembly spiritual community along with his wife Rumiko. http://www.stephenkhayes.com http://www.bluelotusassembly.org  

Interview with a young but world famous, legend of the sport martial arts, Jackson Rudolph!We talk about: his first steps into martial arts, his work with Black Belt Magazine, his podcast and how is it to be the Laurent Duvernay-Tardif of the Martial arts by composing with medical school and all his projects in the same time!

About Meredith Gold: She is a scenario-based, full force, self defense instructor. She's been teaching Adrenal Stress Scenario Training, also known as ASST to adults and teens since 1992 and started her empowerment-based assertive communication and self-defense program RAW Power: Real World Self-Defense in 2000. Meredith's primary focus has always been teaching self-defense and verbal empowerment skills to previously untrained women and teens but her focus has expanded to other high risk targeted communities including LGBTQ and AAPI. She has also been instrumental in bringing awareness to this training method to the martial arts community. She and her husband/training partner Michael Belzer have offered training and instructor certifications to martial artists all around the world. A contributing for Black Belt Magazine for five years, Meredith was inducted into their hall of fame in 2003 when they named her their Woman of The Year.    In this episode, Meredith and I discuss: The difference of martial arts and full force self-defense training RAW Power - The three most important components of self-defense How people can deal with threats  Setting and communicating boundaries clearly    Key Takeaways: Fighting in martial arts and fighting in real life have different rules. You might need to learn practical fighting techniques that will help you defend against predators along with martial arts. RAW stands for Ready, Aware, Willing. These are the three most important components of self-defense.  Be aware when you're outside - predators are always looking for someone who's not paying attention.  Remember “elevator” - communicate clearly that you're not comfortable and escalate with every ignored remark, then give a warning that there will be consequences if they don't stop.    "The most important component in these situations is fighting spirit - it's the deep belief that we have the right and ability to live a safe life." —  Meredith Gold   Check out Managing Violence Podcast by Joe Saunders - Episode with Meredith Gold and Michael Belzer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-ep-6-meredith-gold-mike-belzer-from-raw-power-self/id1441934641?i=1000426719954&l    Connect with Meredith Gold: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawpowersdtraining/  Website: http://rawpowerselfdefense.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawpowerselfdefense/    CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA: If you'd like to chat with Cynthia, sign up for your Personal Safety Preparedness Consultation with her today! Remember to subscribe to "Born to Be A Badass" so that you don't miss a single episode, and join us in the "Born to Be A Badass Collective" group on Facebook. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! If you work in the self-defense world, are a survivor, a healer or otherwise BADASS woman and you would like to be interviewed by Cynthia, reach out at cynthia@jolicoeur.com To learn more about previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to Apple Podcasts or here. Connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin

Professor Willie “The Bam” Johnson is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at The Bam's Kung Fu Family Center. He is a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer. You don't get good if you don't learn to understand your weakness and all the things that you're running away from…   EMBED BLOCK Add an embed URL or code. Learn more Professor Willie “The Bam” Johnson - Episode 636 Most of us have that one thing that completely turned our life around may it be a person or an event. For Professor Willie “The Bam” Johnson, the Bruce Lee movie Fist of Fury was the thing that changed his life forever. Professor Johnson had a tough life growing up and found a lot of similarities in the life he's living with Bruce Lee's movies. Professor Johnson had a great career both in competition and in teaching, earning a couple of national titles here and there as well as having some of the best-selling Martial Arts instructional DVDs. He's been on Black Belt Magazine as a Hall of Famer as well as other major magazines. In this episode, Professor Willie “The Bam” Johnson talks about his journey as a Martial Artist, civil rights activist, and so much more! Show Notes Check out Professor Willie “The Bam” Johnson's official website at www.williethebamjohnson.com

New episode alert! In our latest entry, I interview my good friend, Dr. Antonio Graceffo aka The Brooklyn Monk! Currently based out of Mongolia, Antonio is a true renaissance man: martial artist, author, researcher, professor, long-time Black Belt Magazine columnist, pro MMA fighter and so much more! Antonio and I discuss his life-long journey in the martial arts, being one of the only foreigners to ever live in the actual Shaolin temple, earning a Phd completely in Chinese, as well our experiences training together in Southeast Asia! If you are not familiar with Antonio's work, he has literally HUNDREDS OF VIDEOS on YouTube (brooklynmonk1) including his long running documentary series ‘Martial Arts Odyssey'-which I HIGHLY recommend watching if you are at all interested in martial arts training in Asia. You can also purchase his books ‘Warrior Odyssey' and ‘The Wrestler's Dissertation', both on Amazon prime! This was an extremely fun episode for me and I hope you guys enjoy. Remember to subscribe, download and share with your friends!

Dr. Mark Cheng is the creator of K3 Combat Systems. He is an author and a contributing editor for Black Belt Magazine. Mark has been involved in numerous martial arts for most of his life. I hope you enjoy his story. Learn more about Mark on his website. Homepage – Dr Mark Cheng – Move ... DR. Mark Cheng – K3 Combat Systems – Ep22

Is it karate, or is it kayfabe? Are they fighters, or are they frauds? The 70s and 80s were filled with martial arts "masters" selling BS from Kung Fu movies to the public. But what happens when we look back upon those days with the magic of internet fact checking? Nick and Chango look back on when martial arts were pro wrestling!   Sources: -Ninja: Hero or fake master? LA Times, 05/01/1989 -Frank William Dux: Cold Case Getting Warmer, published on militaryphony.com -November, 1980 issue of Black Belt Magazine  

Michael Dillard literally grew up in the world of martial arts. His father founded Century Martial Arts and Michael is currently the President of Black Belt Magazine and the Vice President of Century. I hope you enjoy his story. Black Belt Magazine Century Martial Arts Supply | Martial Arts Uniforms & Gear | Martial Arts ... Michael Dillard – President of Black Belt Magazine – Ep20

My guest today is Willie “The BAM” Johnson, Willie shares his rebirth from bullying, poverty, and physical, sexual and mental abuse. Rampant crime and drugs engulfed his community. Becoming a successful drug dealer, user and criminal eventually landed him in jail. This tragic scenario almost seems to lose its edge and become less tragic, because it is a situation that is repeated endlessly in near-epidemic proportions throughout the United States. Willie breaks the cycle with the principle of Martial Arts to become recognized today as an Urban Legend and a member of Black Belt Magazine's Hall of Fame along with the world's greatest Martial Artists like Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan and many others. He also returned from Sports Karate as a seven-time World Champion. There could be no better representative for all of the life-changing benefits that the Martial Arts bestow. Professor BAM has also been recognized by both eastern and western masters in the Martial Arts as one of today's most gifted and talented Martial Artists. He got his start at age six by being inspired by Bruce Lee while residing in downtown Baltimore. Today, he is a graduate of the Beijing Physical institute of China and holds a seventh degree Black Belt under Master Kenneth Parker, a master's degree under Grandmaster Dennis Brown and a first degree Black belt under Master Garcia Davis. Among his credits is a solid record of wins including the first national Triple Crown Wushu/Kung Fu title, WAKO World Title, two All-American titles, and being the first African-American to hold two national American Sports Karate Association titles. He is the producer of more World Champions in one year than any other Martial Artist. Through the Better Attitude Maker Sports Karate Team, he is also recognized as one of today's most recognized action stars. He played himself on the hit TV show- WMAC Masters along with Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon Lee and some of the 21st century's leading Martial Artists. He has also been on many other TV and film projects including the Hong Kong Production entitled “Super Fights.” Johnson also had a fight scene against Chuck Jeffreys – The choreographer for a number of Wesley Snipe's Films, Including Blade: Trinity. He was also a featured performer on the Wesley Snipes production “Wesley Snipe's Presents: Master of the Martial Arts”, Chuck Norris' “Kick Drugs Out of America” and the Dragon-Fest “Superstar Show.” If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Sifu Rafael is available for one on one coaching, seminars, and public speaking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message

Dave Young is a Co-Founder of Vistelar and their Director of Training who has over 30 plus years training and experience in civilian and military law enforcement. Having served as a sworn corrections and law enforcement officer in the state of Florida and he is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Dave conducts his training around the world in places like UAE, Qatar, United Kingdom, Japan, South Asia, Middle Eastern and African Regions. He is a Master Level Instructor-Trainer, course developer who has expanded his expertise in keeping others safe in industries like education, healthcare, churches, casinos, parking enforcement, and other organizations. Dave is a published author of “How to Defend Your Family and Home,” which lead him to develop a lifesaving program for Surviving Active Shooter Attacks. Dave has been featured in national publications and magazines for his innovation and dedication to training in People Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Black Belt Magazine, and has been a spokesperson and consultant with CNN and Fox World News on survival, equipment, and tactics. Dave is considered one of our nation’s leading authorities on personal safety and defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.instagram.com/morethanmiyagi/ KELLY JACKSON is one of the producers on the award winning feature documentary More than MIyagi: The Pat Morita Story released on Feb. 5th 2021. Kelly and Oscar Alvarez, another producer on the documentary, first met each other when their daughters played on-screen daughters on the Diablo Cody ABC pilot “Raised by Wolves”. Their families have remained very close and Kelly was thrilled to be asked to help produce the documentary. Growing up in Wisconsin, and having memories of watching “Happy Days” and The Karate Kid at a young age, she was honored to help bring Pat's story to the world. OSCAR ALVAREZ partnered with filmmaker Kevin Derek to produce the award-winning feature documentary film, Empty Hand: The Real Karate Kids, cited in Black Belt Magazine as “A MUST SEE...the first real Karate movie in years.” Most recently, Alvarez completed his and Derek's latest feature documentary, More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story starring Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, Esai Morales, William Zabka, Tommy Chong, Efren Ramirez, Henry Winkler and James Hong, among others -- a “who's who” of stars, including Morita's Widow, Evelyn, came together to support the bio-doc about the beloved actor. It was released worldwide in February 2021 to massive critical acclaim and fan enthusiasm; it is rated 100% on both the TOMATOMETER→ and audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. https://www.instagram.com/oscaralvarezproducer/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

Sensei Larry Tsutsui, head sensei of Fresno Judo Club, joins the show to discuss the American Judo Development Model and the United States Judo Federation. What is the likelihood of the Olympics happening this year? [2:36] Parting thoughts on the Doha Masters. [8:23] New Judo Blog with Black Belt Magazine. [14:25] Interview with Larry Tsutsui. [16:43] The After Party. [01:39:00] Show Email: judochopsueyshow@gmail.com    Twitter, PSN, Instagram, and Draft Kings: @lavidajudoka    Facebook: Judo Chop Suey Podcast    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudoChopSueyPodcast    Podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Please like, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up the year with a discussion about the latest Black Belt Magazine post regarding the ever shrinking Aikido population and what (if anything) can be done about it.

I’m so excited to share this episode on keeping your family safe!  Safety expert, Jason Brick, and I talk in broad terms on how to keep your family safe from “bad guys” in all shapes and sizes.  In this episode we talk about: Warning signs with your kids if they are in trouble How smart cyber criminals are, and how to protect yourself Simple tips and tricks every family needs to adopt Jason has developed The Safest Family on The Block Family Blueprint that you can have for FREE! Use this link for your copy - https://mailchi.mp/78d7a048ba89/safest-family-subscribe-page As discussed in the podcast, here is the link to the “good pictures and bad pictures” episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-pictures-bad-pictures-porn-proofing-kids/id1473850349?i=1000485597260   About Jason Brick Jason Brick is a journalist, 6th degree black belt, and father of two. His work has appeared in Black Belt Magazine, Healthline.com, and over 100 other print and online publications. He lives in Oregon with his wife and sons. Check out Jason’s Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBq-oYxZ0Ug66r6dRygC4Rg   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com   With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that!  I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be.  My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!   For Youtube: insert “From the podcast” section plus below About Robbin Robbin McManne is a Certified Parent Coach, mom of 2 boys, speaker and author of The Yelling Cure.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. For more information on Robbin and her work, go to www.yellingcurebook.com Subscribe to my show If you would like to get automatic updates of new episodes, please like and subscribe .   Share If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, please share to spread the word!    

In this episode we finish our tribute to Bob Tangora and we talk about an article from Black Belt Magazine on his teacher Tok Seng Gim. Then we discuss the twisting in the arms in cloud hands. 

Guest, Grandmaster Keith Vitali, talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine about his martial arts life and career. Keith Vitali is the legendary, Taekwondo trained, full contact fight champion, movie star, producer, teacher, and author. He was named one of the 10 best All-time, full contact, and point fighter in the world by Black Belt Magazine.His legendary film with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, Wheels on Meals, is often hailed as containing some of the best martial arts, action fight scenes in movie history.He talks with 3rd Dan, Marc Zirogiannis, on the release of his new anti-bullying book, Victor Stops the School Bully. Master Vitali wrote this empowering book with the help of his grandson as part of his commitment to using the martial arts to end bullying.Grandmaster Vitali is a true martial artist. In this episode he walks us through his martial arts journey, and shares a fascinating and comedic look at how his training in the martial arts brought him to the Golden Harvest film family, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the covers of almost two (2) dozen martial arts magazines. The video version of this episode is available on our YouTube ChannelTo find out more about Master Vitali, or to order his books, please visit:Keith Vitali EnterprisesSupport the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)

Great leaders are notable because they’re rare. I believe this and I believe Nick Suino, a successful entrepreneur, author, and one of the leading martial arts instructors in North America, fits this bill. He’s passionate, committed, eager to both learn and teach, and willing to do the work. Our 2nd conversation is as full of clear, practical advice as the 1st. Whether you’re trying to find a path through difficulty, seeking order and structure, or dropping mediocrity in favor of excellence, we’ve got you covered.   About the Guest: Nick Suino Inspires Positive Change Nick began studying personal transformation decades ago and never looked back. His life’s mission is to learn the fundamental principles of success, apply them, and share them with people who want to work on building a better life.  He's been called “one of the leading martial arts instructors in North America,” but his influence radiates far beyond the dojo. Author of nine books, including LOOK UP! and BUDO MIND AND BODY (named “Essential Gear” by Black Belt Magazine), and owner of seven businesses, Nick has helped transform professionals, business owners, athletes, martial artists, and regular people with his presentations, training and mentoring. Personal Links: Website: https://nicklaus-suino.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofpermission/   About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Free Coaching Assessment: https://leadersmustlead.com/free-coaching-assessment Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Beverly Pratka is a martial artist haling from El Campo, Texas. She has proven herself multiple times as a competitor and an instructor. She is a lead coach at Texas Jeet Kune Do Athletic Club in El Campo, which she runs with her husband, Sifu Clay Pratka. Beverly is a strong advocate for women training in martial arts. Her recent article in Black Belt Magazine, “How To Access and Unleash Your Inner Lioness”, gives practical advice on how women can tap into their innate ability to be fierce warriors in times of need. The post Beverly Pratka – AM103 appeared first on Adventure Mind.

Listen to our latest podcast where Scott Pitney is honored to interview his mentor: Grandmaster Kim Soo, Black Belt Magazine’s 2018 Instructor of the Year. Grandmaster Kim Soo, began his martial arts training as a child in Korea. He was promoted to 1st-Degree Black Belt when he was 13 years old. During high school, he […]

The "Primal Radio" Podcast interviews Burton Richardson!  Burton Richardson started training martial arts in 1979 and he has never stopped. He was lucky to take his first lessons at the original Kali Academy, home of martial arts greats Sifu Richard Bustillo and Guro Dan Inosanto.. Burton traveled the world extensively to pursue his passion. He trained in Manila under Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo, Master Tony Diego, and Master Christopher Ricketts. He's visited Brazil to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has trained extensively with many top BJJ exponents, including the Machado Brothers, Carlson Gracie, Baret Yoshida, Charuto Verissimo, and Marcelo Garcia. Burton has even journeyed to South Africa several times to train with Zulu warriors in their method of stick fighting. This broad spectrum of experience gives Burton a unique perspective on the arts. Civilians as well as Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) seek his training courses. Burton is the author of 4 books. He wrote for Inside Kung Fu magazine for eleven years. He has been published in Budo Magazine, an international publication as well as other national publications such as Ultimate MMA. He was elected self defense instructor of the year by Black Belt Magazine and inducted into their hall of fame. Burton currently lives in Hawaii with his wife, business and training partner Sarah Badat-Richardson and their daughter Talina-Queen. All three are passionate about realistic self defense training. They travel as a family to teach seminars worldwide. Burton Richardson’s credentials: > Full Instructor in Jun Fan JKD under Guro Dan Inosanto >  Full Instructor in Filipino Martial Arts under Tuhon Dan Inosanto >  Full Instructor in the JKD Grappling Association under Sifu Larry Hartsell >  Instructor in Thai Boxing under Master Chai Sirisute >  Guro in Penjak Silat under Pendekar Paul De Thouars >  Instructor in Kali Ilustrisimo under GrandMaster Ilustrisimo >  Third Degree Black Belt in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) under Egan Inoue

Scott Sonnon is a Human Optimization Scientist and the Creator of the Clubbell, CST (Circular Strength Training) and TACFIT® coined by Men’s Health “Worlds Smartest Workout”. TACFIT® is an internationally established brand with facilities and instructors in 33 countries and it has been in the trenches developing a following reaching a record of 59 million. As a dyslexic, institutionalized as a child, Scott Sonnon became a TED Fellow speaking on the nature of multiple learning styles being misdiagnosed as learning disabilities. Despite his misdiagnosed learning disabilities he became a World Champion in 5 different Martial Art Styles. Scott Sonnon was voted one of "The 6 Most Influential Martial Artists of the 21st Century" by Black Belt Magazine. Scott Sonnon and his work has really changed and improved my life in many ways as well as those around me. So it was a huge honor to sit down with him. Matt Wiswesser is an Athletic Trainer and a TACFIT Team Leader and has been mentored by Scott for many years. Enjoy!

Richard Dimitri began his martial arts journey at the age of 6. By 21 he’d acquired instructor certifications and black belts in several forms of martial arts and combative disciplines which lead him into various careers that spanned over 2 decades in the fields of private and corporate security, executive protection and bouncer. Richard continued his journey into the depths of counter-violence, researching & formulating a functional for all methodology of self-protection predicated on human behaviour in relation to violence and on April 11th 1994, opened his first and only gym, the infamous Senshido School, a tactical urban combat and defence system in the heart of downtown Montreal, Canada. In under 5 years of operation, his notoriety and reputation as being the ‘Howard Stern’ of the martial arts & self defence industry due to his no holds barred attitude and brutal honesty, quickly earned him the reputation of being one of the top and most sought out violence prevention, management and defence tactics experts in the world until present day. A short list of some of his prestigious clients include: The British Special Forces The Finland Presidential Security Team, SWAT and Counter Terrorist Units CTR High Risk Investigations & Security UK The Mexico City Chapter of the Guardian Angels International Women’s movements Girls Gone Gorgeous (Los Angeles California), The Association for Women’s Total Advancement & Development and The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women (ADEW, Cairo Egypt) to name but a few. Richard has to date released over 30 instructional videos and self-published several books. His book In Total Defence of the Self was dubbed as “One of the best books ever written on self defence” by Black Belt Magazine’s contributing editor, Mr. Lito Angeles. Richard also contributed as a co-author in Loren Christensen’s “Fighter’s Fact Book 2” published via Paladin Press and was featured in several of the world’s leading martial arts magazines including Black Belt, Martial Arts Illustrated, Fight Sport, Combat, Budo Quebec and Australia's Blitz as well as Egypt Today and Alter Ego. He’s been interviewed on several top radio stations in North America as well as Egypt’s Nile FM Day Show and has appeared in newspapers worldwide for his unique philosophy to personal protection. Referred to as one of the top 20 toughest fighter’s on planet earth in the April 2006 issue of Black Belt magazine, and inducted into the National Registry of “Who’s Who” Business directory for outstanding business practice, Richard was also a member of the former American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers and still continues to train law enforcement officers and military personnel at an international level. Learn more at: www.richardimitri.com Check out our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/managingviolence Join the our listener group to interact with Rich and many others at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/managingviolence/

Richard Dimitri began his martial arts journey at the age of 6. By 21 he’d acquired instructor certifications and black belts in several forms of martial arts and combative disciplines which lead him into various careers that spanned over 2 decades in the fields of private and corporate security, executive protection and bouncer. Richard continued his journey into the depths of counter-violence, researching & formulating a functional for all methodology of self-protection predicated on human behaviour in relation to violence and on April 11th 1994, opened his first and only gym, the infamous Senshido School, a tactical urban combat and defence system in the heart of downtown Montreal, Canada. In under 5 years of operation, his notoriety and reputation as being the ‘Howard Stern’ of the martial arts & self defence industry due to his no holds barred attitude and brutal honesty, quickly earned him the reputation of being one of the top and most sought out violence prevention, management and defence tactics experts in the world until present day. A short list of some of his prestigious clients include: The British Special Forces The Finland Presidential Security Team, SWAT and Counter Terrorist Units CTR High Risk Investigations & Security UK The Mexico City Chapter of the Guardian Angels International Women’s movements Girls Gone Gorgeous (Los Angeles California), The Association for Women’s Total Advancement & Development and The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women (ADEW, Cairo Egypt) to name but a few. Richard has to date released over 30 instructional videos and self-published several books. His book In Total Defence of the Self was dubbed as “One of the best books ever written on self defence” by Black Belt Magazine’s contributing editor, Mr. Lito Angeles. Richard also contributed as a co-author in Loren Christensen’s “Fighter’s Fact Book 2” published via Paladin Press and was featured in several of the world’s leading martial arts magazines including Black Belt, Martial Arts Illustrated, Fight Sport, Combat, Budo Quebec and Australia's Blitz as well as Egypt Today and Alter Ego. He’s been interviewed on several top radio stations in North America as well as Egypt’s Nile FM Day Show and has appeared in newspapers worldwide for his unique philosophy to personal protection. Referred to as one of the top 20 toughest fighter’s on planet earth in the April 2006 issue of Black Belt magazine, and inducted into the National Registry of “Who’s Who” Business directory for outstanding business practice, Richard was also a member of the former American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers and still continues to train law enforcement officers and military personnel at an international level. Learn more at: www.richardimitri.com Check out our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/managingviolence Join the our listener group to interact with Rich and many others at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/managingviolence/

Dr. Peter is the Founder of the Zone School of Healing which has 540 members worldwide. Patients fly into to see him from literally all over the world . Has over 100 patients who drive 4 hours each way to see him 80%+ of his patients come with non musculoskeletal chief complaints Many of best pro athletes in the world are his patients Black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kyokushin Varsity athlete in college and international full contact karate competitor in 1990s featured in several magazines and newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Black Belt Magazine, and Massage & Bodywork Magazine. Thanks for listening and rating my podcast. It is my true pleasure to bring you innovative interviews with amazing individuals full of successful stories for you to keep getting naked and live your best life. If this resonates with you and you would like to know if my online or personal programs are right for you, message me at www.Dr-Aura.com. Love and appreciate you, stay Naked and true to yourself, Dr. Aura

After studying personal transformation for decades, Nick Suino understands it’s just as hard to live a life of mediocrity as it is one of excellence. As an author of 9 books and owner of 7 businesses with a mission to share the fundamental principles of success he’s learned, Nick has inspired thousands to build better lives. During our interview, Nick shares keys to success including the power of being a great follower and a reminder that it’s scarier to anticipate a bad experience than to deal with it.   About the Guest: Nick Inspires Positive Change Nick began studying personal transformation decades ago and never looked back. His life’s mission is to learn the fundamental principles of success, apply them, and share them with people who want to work on building a better life.  He's been called “one of the leading martial arts instructors in North America,” but his influence radiates far beyond the dojo. Author of nine books, including LOOK UP! and BUDO MIND AND BODY (named “Essential Gear” by Black Belt Magazine), and owner of seven businesses, Nick has helped transform professionals, business owners, athletes, martial artists, and regular people with his presentations, training and mentoring. Personal Links: Website: https://nicklaus-suino.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofpermission/ Resource Links: Japanese Martial Arts Center: https://japanesemartialartscenter.com/ Look Up!: Inspiration and Action for Challenging Times- https://amzn.to/2ppyJxl BUDO MIND AND BODY-  https://amzn.to/2ORK6sB   PRACTICE DRILLS FOR JAPANESE SWORDSMANSHIP- https://amzn.to/31jOnrp About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

James Eke looks at a Black Belt Magazine article by Rickson Gracie on being well-rounded as a martial artist. We also answer a question on how much rolling in Jiu-Jitsu should you be getting.

Three-Hundred and Eighty episodes deep? It's hard to believe myself! As always, I greatly appreciate you guys, the listeners, loyally checking out what we're up to week after week. Well, this is a good one, as promised, both Jim West and Ernie Emerson join me for an epic discussion. Both of these gentlemen, Ernest Emerson (the founder and CEO of Emerson Knives) and Army Green Beret and favorite of the show, Jim West, have an extensive background in martial arts dating back to the 1960's. They're also one year apart in age, so as you'll hear, there's a lot of overlap in their backgrounds. We dig into their introductions to fighting, through publications like Black Belt Magazine, and studying the greats like Bruce Lee and Joe Lewis. From there we also discuss knife fighting. Both guys are very candid and call out some of the bullshit in the industry. You don't want to miss this one. Emerson is currently doing his own podcast which we you hope you check out, simply titled The Ernest Emerson Podcast. Emerson Knives always has some excellent product, some of which has been featured in our premium tier Crate Club, and you can check them out at EmersonKnives.com. Jim's personal site is AmericanExtensionFighting.com. Enjoy, and we ask that you follow us to keep up with the latest through our feeds on Instagram and Twitter @SOFREPRadio. Ian is on Twitter @IanScotto. Also, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

US Army Special Forces veteran and retired lawman Greg Walker joins the Running Iron team for a wide-ranging interview.  The author of 16 books and numerous articles for Soldier of Fortune, Black Belt Magazine, and many others, Greg sits down with Craig & Jim in the historic bunkhouse on the Figure 8 Ranch to talk knives, books, martial arts, his experiences in El Salvador and Iraq, and the art of kissing camels.  Finally, Greg weighs in with winner-predictions for a lightning round of no-holds-barred celebrity fistfights.  A Poet-Warrior of the Old School, this is an interview that will make you laugh, make you think, and stroke the warrior impulse embedded in your DNA.     Hosts:  Craig Rullman & Jim Cornelius Guest:  Greg Walker Intro:  Wendy Rullman Audio Engineer:  Pete "Oil Can" Rathbun Original Music:         "Once We Moved Like the Wind"  Written and Performed by Jim Cornelius       "I Ain't Making This Up"  Written and Performed by Mike Biggers  

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 is not so different but he was inspired tremendously by his father. Mr. Zickefoose devoted his time as a child, reading his beloved Black Belt Magazine and his passion for the sport has never waned. He is a veteran of the martial ars with over 50 years of training with some of the greats. Today, he is a passionate student and instructor. Listen to find out more!

In this dynamic episode we focus on how you can achieve optimum performance. Warriors operate at a much higher levels than average men. As in combat, in life, It is imperative to be efficient and to be clicking in all gears. Our special guest is Dr. Mark Cheng. He is a rarity in the fields of acupuncture , Chinese Medicine, traditional martial arts, combative sciences and functional movement-based sports training. Recognized as one of StrongFirst’s Senior SFG ranked kettlebell instructors, Cheng had the rare opportunity to study intensively and directly for years under the personal guidance of legendary kettlebell training pioneer and strength coach, Pavel Tsatsouline. In addition to serving over a decade as a contributing editor to Black Belt Magazine, his martial arts background, including instructor certifications in Jeet Kune Do & Filipino martial arts under legendary Bruce Lee protege Dan Inosanto, Combat Shuai-Chiao under Masters David CK Lin and James Lin, and Sil Lum Fut Ga under Master Harlan Lee, has helped him to cross reference uniquely and deliver training concepts to a wide variety of athletes and coaches seeking to find the edge for themselves and their clientele. Join us in this inspiring conversation where we dive deep into what it takes to life life optimally. We talk about martial arts training, mindset, chi, fitness, warrior life, health, respect and so much more. Get inspired and learn so much from this episode. This is a gem that you do not want to miss. Grab your FREE Guide at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join the Online Warrior Development Academy at www.forgingawarrior.com (14 Days FREE) For all show notes visit: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/56

Sifu Alex Richter is a martial arts fanatic who authored the critically-acclaimed 'The Little Idea' and also co-hosts the Dudes of Kung Fu podcast. In just a few short years he went from teaching at rented dance studios to developing the biggest Wing Tsun center in NYC. His intense expertise first gained worldwide exposure through his popular Wing Chun series on HowCast.com. Sifu Alex has been featured on VICE, The Discovery Channel, NBC, PBS, Black Belt Magazine, Kung Fu/Taichi Magazine, Wing Chun Illustrated, and Harper's Bazaar. I really enjoyed hearing his story on how he discovered Wing Chun, how he build one of the most successful martial arts schools in New York and how we can make Wing Chun even more relevant in the 21st century. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.