Podcast appearances and mentions of dan blackbelt

How does a young boy adopted at six weeks old grow up to become a six-time state and four-time national Taekwondo champion? Meet Matty Kavanagh, a fifth Dan Black Belt, as he shares his awe-inspiring journey on Leave a Light On Podcast. From moving countries at a tender age to excelling in multiple sports, Matt's story is filled with resilience, dedication, and a passion for self-improvement. Join us as we uncover the multifaceted dimensions of his life, including his love for softball and his professional work in heavy machinery.Family and heritage play a crucial role in shaping Matt's narrative. With a father who was a two-time gold medalist in Martial Arts for New Zealand, Matt's childhood was enriched by strong familial ties and a supportive environment, despite the challenges of relocation and loss. In this episode, we touch on heartwarming family dynamics, rugby rivalries, and the profound impact of his father's legacy. We also delve into the emotional complexities of perfectionism and mental health, revealing how Matt's struggles with OCD and depression have fueled his journey towards mental well-being.The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Matt opens up about his severe mental breakdown and the road to recovery. With candid discussions on the importance of positive influences and genuine emotional support, Matt shares the transformative power of unexpected mentorship and the significance of addressing mental health issues. From his wife's unwavering support to his newfound mission in mental health counseling, this episode underscores the importance of seeking help and maintaining strong support systems. Tune in for an episode brimming with hope, resilience, and invaluable life lessons.Check out our socials on Instagram and Facebook at LeaveALightOnPodcast, and connect with us there.Share your stories with us and lets Leave a Light On

Professor Daniel “Coyote” Souza Professor Daniel “Coyote” Souza was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. In 1981 Professor Souza began training Judo. In 1985 he started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Rui Diniz Ferreira, 7th Degree Coral Belt and Master Hilton Leao Silva, 9th Degree Red Belt. Professor “Souza” earned his Degree in Physical Education in 1998. In 1993, Professor Souza began teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the school of his former master. In 1996 he began teaching under his own name, Coyote Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2000, Professor Souza founded Coyote Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Brazil, now affiliated with Carlson Gracie Team. Professor Souza began teaching in the United States beginning in 2002, San Diego, CA. He finally moved permanently to Albuquerque, NM in 2016 holding the rank of a 6th Degree Balck Belt. There, he has built his Coyote Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy/Carlson Gracie Team from the ground up. He is married with Gabriela Souza who is also owner of the academy, and has four kids; Ryckson(27), Rollyson(23), Alex, and Sarah, they all practice BJJ. Professor Souza has won multiple titles and medals as an individual athlete throughout his martial arts career, and his school has earned multiple first place titles and trophies. Professor Souza's martial arts career summarized: 42 years of Judo, Godan 5th Dan Black Belt 37 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 6th Degree Black Belt 20 years of Muay Thai, Silver/Red Kruang-Prajied 1994-2008 MMA (21-2)

Apart from being a successful Entrepreneur, TV Gladiator (Angel), 6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Author (of 12 books), TV Presenter (The Biggest Loser, The Circle), Journalist, Podcaster, Wife of one (funny bugger Ed Kavalee) and Mum of two, Tiff Hall is also an amazing podcast guest and not surprisingly, we had a great chat. Enjoy. @tiffhall_xoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Boudreau is a ITF Certified 6th Dan Black Belt and Instructor at Family Taekwon-Do in Prince George, B.C. His life in Taekwon-Do began in 1989, following in the footsteps of his older brother. Jordan's time training in the martial arts has provided him with the opportunity to witness and learn from many talented members and instructors from across Canada and around the world.Jordan now dedicates much of his life to training and teaching, believing his purpose as an instructor is clear: he must treat each new student who enters the Dojang, eager and unaware of what lies ahead of them, the same as he would wish a member of his own family to be treated. Jordan thrives to be an instructor who is more than a loud voice from the front of the classroom, by being a role model for each student inside the Dojang as well as out, reflecting the beliefs and attitudes taught in class. Jordan is a firm believe that his positive attitude must be obvious to the pupil, from the moment they are introduced to Taekwon-Do and become a lasting impression for years to come. He believes that given the opportunity to train in Taekwon-Do, as he has, one would undoubtedly celebrate the amazing moments and events their dedication and effort will bring them.Family Taekwon-do offers exceptional martial arts instruction to students of all ages and abilities. We are dedicated to each and every student succeeding and feeling more confident and skilled with each class. Our focus is on fun, family, and fitness! Our classes are affordable, the instruction is world-class, and our community is focused on making a positive impact in your life!Learn more at https://familytkdinpg.com/

You may know Tiff Hall from her Gladiator days, or maybe as a trainer on The Biggest Loser back in the day, but did you know she is actually a black belt in Taekwondo?  Tiff's parents are both Taekwondo instructors and Tiff has been around the sport since she was very young. Today she gives you more insight into her Taekwondo training and why she thinks it's so important for women to know self defence.  LINKS Follow Tiff Hall on Instagram @tiffhall_xo, Youtube, and Facebook Email Tiff at bounceforward@novaentertainment.com.au  Find out more about Tiff Hall and TXO https://mytxo.com/  Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Tiff HallExecutive Producer/ Editor: Rachael HartManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is the Chief Instructor of Kazoku Karate. He is a 4th Dan Black Belt and certificated with the (BCKA) British Combat Karate Association, (EKF) English Karate Federation, (BKF) British Karate Federation and (WKF) World Karate Federation. First got involved in Martial Arts at 27 when Karate knocked on his door. He started training for his son Kieran (who is currently a 3rd Dan Black Belt) and whilst training alongside him he soon became hooked and got the bug. He has competed in regional titles, national titles, world cups and national all styles. He was part of the UK national squad team, which meant we travelled all over the country competing in various amounts of external tournaments. Please have a look at his website and social links: https://www.kazokukaratedo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kazokukaratedo https://www.youtube.com/@kazokukarate-do5033 If you got some value from this episode or liked it, please share it via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3qqfuhy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee

“When you go into a Hostage Rescue you have to see it as if you are protecting or trying to save your own child, your own mother, your own brother.  If you can't put yourself in a situation to see it that way you can't do that job.  And that's the way Miami Dade SWAT SRT, that is what our perspective was.  The Job that we do is real, and you are going to have to perform.  You are going to be put in situations where you have to respond at the highest level, and if you fall short someone loses their life.  When you see the reality of life and death, and you are responsible for that, it puts a different level in you.  You have a mindset that you cannot fail, there is no failure in this, if you fail you die, your teammates die, and more importantly the person you are trying to save dies.” – Dexter FletcherMy guest this episode is Dexter Fletcher, who served for 35 years in the Miami Dade Police Department, and 30 of those years on S.W.A.T.  as part of their Special Response Team.  He is a multi-discipline martial arts master with a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Nisie Goju Ruyu Karate & Ju Jitsu and a 5th Dan Black Belt in Nagasudo Ju Jitsu and Combative Arts.  Mr. Fletcher specializes in training Police, SWAT, and Military Units Nationally and Internationally.  He has first-hand experiences protecting Presidents, Popes, and Dignitaries.  His highly decorated career has involved everything from frequent hostage rescue situations, to hunting fugitives, to protecting civilians from the monsters in this world.  This episode is all about the makings of a Guardian and what it takes to function at the highest levels in the most extreme and stressful environments.  My key takeaway is that Form must Follow Function.  In life and death situations when you are responsible for yourself, your teammates, and those you are protecting your training must prepare you to perform with zero room for failure.  Hero's like Dexter Fletcher are a very rare and humble bread, they are guardians who put the preservation of others over their own self-preservation.  I consider Dexter Fletcher to be a Modern-Day Samurai, who lives by a strict code of conduct driven by a definiteness of purpose and a selflessness dedicated to service and the preservation of life.    We can learn so much from being in the mere presence of such individuals, who truly walk the walk, I am humbled and honored to spend time with this remarkable man.  Tune in for a life changing episode.

(2/8/2024) Mike and returning cohost, actress Mia Bella had a great time chatting with actress Kate Moyer. Kate Moyer is a Canadian actress who came to prominence when she was first cast in a supporting lead role in the Elevation Pictures feature film, Our House, playing opposite Thomas Mann, Nicola Peltz, and Percy Hynes White. For her performance in the role Moyer was honored with a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards, one of the top film acting awards in the country. Moyer is best known for her work as "Heather Hobbie" in Holly Hobbie for Hulu, a role that earned her second Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2020. Audiences lauded her heart wrenching performance in the season 3 finale of the award-winning The Handmaid's Tale for Hulu where Moyer played directly opposite Emmy Award winning Elisabeth Moss. Moyer can be seen recurring heavily in Hallmark's spin-off series When Hope Calls, the fan favorite series Station Eleven by acclaimed director Hiro Murai for HBO Max, as well as the anthology series Circuit Breakers for AppleTV+. Other select credits include a supporting lead role opposite Caroline Rhea in the TV movie A Christmas In Tennessee for Lifetime, the indie feature Buffaloed by director Tanya Wexler with Zoey Deutch, the short film Dotage opposite Dani Kind, a supporting role opposite Marisa Tomei and Travis Fimmel in the feature film Delia's Gone, and the lead of the cult classic remake of Stephen King's Children Of The Corn, directed by Kurt Wimmer, released on Shudder in 2023. Kate recently wrapped the Disney+ feature Out Of My Mind by director Amber Sealey, and is in a recurring role on Reacher for Prime Video, part of the popular Jack Reacher franchise. Moyer began performing at the age of three as a dancer with the Theatre Dance Academy in Oshawa, Ontario. She joined their competition team at four years old and focused on Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop. Her competition team has won numerous awards at many dance competitions throughout Ontario. However, she was first bit by the acting bug when working on regional theatre productions. In her downtime, Moyer can be found in a dojang practicing Taekwondo as she is currently a 1st Dan Black Belt or behind the easel painting or sketching. You can follow Kate on Instgram @therealkatemoyer Enjoy the Podcast!

Linda Attram was born in the UK of Caribbean heritage and is happily married to her loving Ghanian husband. She came from humble beginnings, a very shy girl who lacked confidence, self esteem and identity. Linda left school with little education but a burning desire to change, she chose to re-educate herself to university degree level which led to her former career in HR management and is now a successful entrepreneur.For the past 24 years Linda Attram has been running successful property businesses including a multi-million pound property portfolio in London, Ghana and the Caribbean that includes, building development projects, property management and serviced accommodation. Linda is a devoted wife, mother of ‘Three Precious Diamonds', a meticulous businesswoman, best selling author, public speaker, mentor and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in the martial art of Taekwondo. Linda incorporates the tenets of Taekwondo - courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit in training and in her personal and business life. Linda is a Global Woman Club Regional Director - Accra, Ghana and leads, inspires and empowers a beautiful diverse group of global women to reach their business potential and goals. Linda was honoured with the prestigious Global Woman ‘Exceptional' Award in 2020, Global Woman Club Best Director of the Year 2023, Inspirational Awards - Inspirational Mother of the Year 2023. Born in the UK of Caribbean heritage, Linda came from humble beginnings, a very shy girl who lacked confidence, self esteem and identity. She left school with very little education, but with a burning desire to change, she chose to re-educate herself to university degree level which led to a successful 18 year career in Human Resources Management together with over 20 years industry experience in property as an investor and developer. Linda's Mission is to Inspire and Empower Women Globally to Be More and Achieve More. You can read Linda's Story in the Amazon Best Selling Book that she Co-Authored: The Mind of Female Entrepreneurs, How to Think and Act to Succeed in Business.You can follow Linda at: www.facebook.com/linda.attram http://www.instagram.com/inspiringmothersinbusiness www.linkedin.com/in/linda-attram

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Kelvin Cheong. Sensei Kelvin Cheong, currently holds the rank of a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu which he received under 7th Dan Black Belt, Kyoshi Neil Dalgarno. Currently, Kelvin holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as a Blue Belt in Judo which he received under Sensei Jose Eudes Monteiro & Sensei Ana Beatriz Felix. Aside from continuously sharpening his tools throughout the week, Sensei Cheong is also the founder of RIZE MMA INC., a social enterprise determined to spread martial arts education and inspire athletes through high-quality merchandise. It is a supplier of merchandise in which a portion of proceeds go towards activities supporting anti-bullying, anti-violence, and other good causes. #PKCC #MartialArts #JiuJitsu

With over 30 years of martial arts experience, Geoff has been training in contact karate and kickboxing since 1987, gaining his 1st Dan Black Belt in 1992, 2nd Dan in 1998, and 3rd Dan in 2003 (with a Grade A-). In 2010, he was awarded his 4th Dan Black Belt by ECKA; in 2016, he was awarded his 5th Dan Black Belt by WAKO GB. In 2021, he passed the Mushin Kai black belt grading conducted by Sensei Alfie “The Animal” Lewis.Geoff is a WAKO GB-qualified instructor in the Milton Keynes area, who has run the Bletchley Club since 1999.Geoff has been training under his instructor, Sensei Dev Barrett, since 1988. He has also trained with other notable instructors: Kancho Henk Kuipers, Michael "Venum" Page, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, Grandmaster A, Geoff Thompson, Guru Mick Tully, Remy Bonjasky, Semy Schilt, Ronnie Green, Howard Brown, Ray Hoffman, Junior Anderson, Monika Markowska & Jean Frenette. In addition, Geoff has been taught and is qualified to teach the Mushin Ryu syllabus from Sensei Alfie Lewis. Read more about Geoff here: https://www.bletchleydragons.co.uk/geoffI hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.I'd be grateful if you could leave a review for the Living Martial Arts podcast using the following links: Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/living-martial-arts/id1558703179Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3MDv2bt1ORsKpD4158cqLA?si=Q9Klv5iQQhOaXiXwhp-OdAPodchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/living-martial-arts-1629450https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/living-martial-arts-1629450Sign up for the newsletter now! at; https://www.livingmartialarts.com

On this episode of the 7 Figure CEO podcast, I speak with Master Tran, owner of Tran's Martial Arts and Fitness Center in Longmont, Colorado.Master Tran began training in martial arts with his siblings under the supervision of their father at home at the age of 7. His formal training in Tae Kwon Do began at age 13 when he and his siblings cleaned the local school in exchange for lessons. He received his 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 19. Combining his passion and knowledge of Muay Thai with his experience as a successful martial arts school owner, Master Tran was inspired to integrate the art of Muay Thai into his school curriculum.These early experiences taught Master Tran the importance of giving back to the community and helping others. It shaped him to impact and help his community the way he and his family were when they needed it.Master Tran has created the Tran's Muay Thai Association to support school owners interested in integrating modern Muay Thai into their schools and leading the evolution of this wonderful art to a worldwide audience.

As business owners, we do our best to delight our customers and keep them loyal to our brand so they can bring in more business for us. But how can we be sure that our efforts bring the desired results? We must determine customers' thoughts about our products and services to give them the best customer experience. Their feedback about their experience with our brand is helpful information we can use to develop our products and services to fit their needs better. Today, I am joined by two incredible people who are experts in their industries, and they will share their insights about how gathering customers' opinions helped them improve their businesses. Let's welcome C-D. Young and Rebecca Broadwater!If you want to leverage customer feedback to develop better products and services, tune in to SMART Businesses Do THIS! About the Guests:Master C-D. Young is a 5th Dan Black Belt in Song Moo Kwan Taekwondo. He is a lifelong martial arts practitioner and a kids enthusiast who found his passion for teaching at a young age. He earned his Black Belt in 1992 and has been a lead instructor, weapons instructor, and demo team coordinator since 1995. In 2012 he opened his own karate school called CD Young's Karate.Rebecca Broadwater is the co-owner of Amazing Floors LP, a trusted flooring company in Bastrop, Texas that offers various floor options and countertops to match your style. Rebecca's company has provided the community with high-quality flooring, countertop products, and installation for 30 years.“In our company, we do surveys every four months, never longer than six months. I mean, we are on it. We know what's going on.” - Adam LyonsIn This Episode:- How do you take customer feedback to make better products?- Simple methods of checking in with your customers to come up with new ideas and develop new products- What can you learn from looking at competitor reviews?- What could happen if you ignore customer feedback?- What SMART Businesses should do according to Master C-D. Young and Rebecca BroadwaterAnd much more…This Episode is Brought to You by: - Working Vacation - https://workingvacation.com/Resources mentioned: - Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson - https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Fire-Aim-Zero-Million/dp/0470182024Connect with Guests: - Master C-D. Young - https://www.karatenv.com- Rebecca Broadwater - https://amazingfloorsonline.com/Connect with Adam Lyons:- Website - https://thesmartblueprint.com/- LinkedIn -

Many of us experience difficult losses or experiences as children. These can affect our self-esteem and confidence from an early age. Linda Attram, an author, speaker, and businesswoman, shares her journey from a little girl who lacked identity and confidence, to a successful business owner and Taekwondo black belt. Her mission is to inspire and empower women around the globe. As a mother of three, she has a special affinity to support working mothers so they can create the life they desire.About the Guest: For the past 22 years Linda Attram has been running successful property businesses including a multi-million pound property portfolio, serviced accommodation units and building development projects. She is also the Founder of Mothers in Business. Linda is happily married, a proud mother of 'Three Precious Diamonds' and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in the martial art of Taekwondo. Linda incorporates the tenets of Taekwondo - courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit in training and in her personal and business life.Linda was honoured with the prestigious Global Woman ‘Exceptional' Award in 2020 and is the Global Woman Club Regional Director in Accra, Ghana.She was born in the UK of Caribbean heritage. Linda came from humble beginnings, a very shy girl who lacked confidence, self-esteem and identity. She left school with very little education, but with a burning desire to change, she chose to re-educate herself to a university degree level which led to a successful 18-year career in Human Resources Management.Linda is a devoted mother, meticulous businesswoman, author and a public speaker, she understands the challenges entrepreneurial mothers face & that is why she created ‘Mothers in Business'; to provide a safe platform for mothers to grow & feel supported and to create the life they desire and deserve.Linda's Mission is to Inspire and Empower Women Globally to Be More and Achieve More.You can read Linda's Story in the Amazon Best Selling Book that she Co-Authored: The Mind of Female Entrepreneurs, How to Think and Act to Succeed in Business.https://www.facebook.com/inspiringmothersinbusinesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-attramhttps://www.instagram.com/inspiringmothersinbusiness/

Welcome to the Limitless Potential podcast, where you can dive into the personal, business and career-rich top-achiever tips, techniques, stories and experiences of some incredibly successful and inspirational people, each with their own perspectives and journeys and each with golden nuggets of wisdom which might just change your life. If you are ready to move your life, relationships, or your career to the next level and overcome the limitations that hold you back in life… this is the podcast for you. You will be able to unleash your Limitless Potential from the first episode on. About the Guest - For the past 22 years Linda Attram has been running successful property businesses including a multi-million pound property portfolio, serviced accommodation and building development projects. She is also the Founder of Mothers in Business. Linda is happily married, a proud mother of 'Three Precious Diamonds' and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in the martial art of Taekwondo. Linda incorporates the tenets of Taekwondo - courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit in training and in her personal and business life. Linda was honoured with the prestigious Global Woman ‘Exceptional' Award in 2020 and is the Global Woman Club Regional Director in Accra, Ghana. She was born in the UK of Caribbean heritage. Linda came from humble beginnings, a very shy girl who lacked confidence, self-esteem and identity. She left school with very little education, but with a burning desire to change. She chose to re-educate herself to university degree level which led to a successful 18 year career in Human Resources Management. Linda is a devoted mother, meticulous businesswoman, author and a public speaker. She understands the challenges entrepreneurial mothers face & that is why she created ‘Mothers in Business'; to provide a safe platform for mothers to grow & feel supported and to create the life they desire and deserve. Linda's Mission is to Inspire and Empower Women Globally to Be More and Achieve More. You can read Linda's Story in the Amazon Best Selling Book that she Co-Authored: The Mind of Female Entrepreneurs, How to Think and Act to Succeed in Business. https://www.instagram.com/inspiringmothersinbusiness/ https://www.mothersinbusiness.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-attram-a763b9106/ https://www.facebook.com/linda.attram About the Host - Tracy Stone is an executive trainer, transformational coach, international bestselling author, renowned clinical hypnotherapist and inspirational speaker. Tracy has spent 30+ years in some of the world's largest and most prestigious global businesses helping senior management teams maximise their strengths and eliminate major process, engagement and cultural issues. From New York to Sydney, she built a phenomenal reputation as a world-class problem solver and ‘transformation whisperer'. Her many awards are testament to her ability to make concrete and significant changes to the thousands who have joined her much acclaimed workshops, trainings and coaching events. Tracy has taken those years of experience in identifying the true root cause of problems and uncovering solutions that provide brilliant results and now uses her finely tuned skills to make spectacular and lasting transformational shifts in her client's personal lives and careers through her unrivalled courses, coaching, and highly personalised 1:1 or focused group hypnotherapy. In 2020 and 2021 Tracy became an international best-selling author with the uplifting and inspirational anthology books Ignite Happiness and Ignite Possibilities. In December 2021 Tracy published her best-selling solo book ‘Love Remains – A Guide Through Grief'. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracy.stone_limitlesspotential/ Website: https://limitlesspotential.co.uk/

Sensei Jerry Figgiani is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of East Coast Black Belt Academy, Budokan Dojo in New York. I played for a legendary coach here in Long Island, he's in Suffolk County Hall of Fame. I didn't appreciate, at that time, as a kid what I really had in front of me as a mentor, as a guy… Once the season is over, it's over, but Martial Arts, it's for life… Sensei Jerry Figgiani - Episode 748 Sensei Jerry Figgiani, 8th Dan Black Belt, is the President and Founder of Shorin Ryu Karate-Do International and the owner of East Coast Black Belt Academy, Budokan Dojo. He comes from a strong lineage of Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu practitioners who have followed in the footsteps of Grand Master Shoshin Nagamine. Starting his training in 1977, he has been teaching martial arts since 1988. Through his extensive background and experience, he has developed a unique way of bringing the philosophy of martial arts to everyday life activities. Because he has the ability to reach students of all ages and skill levels and help them understand karate's movements, mechanics, and applications his seminars are universal to any karate system. As such, he has been invited to teach all over the world and was one of the first western instructors to have the honor of teaching at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan, the official government-supported center for learning the essence of traditional karate. A published author as well as the subject of many magazines, newspapers, and media articles, Sensei Figgiani is a featured column writer for the premiere martial arts magazine, Masters, and has published books on martial practice and philosophy as well as interviews with some of today's greatest martial artists and karate pioneers. Building on his distinctive ability to help his students reach and exceed their expectations, in 2010 Sensei Figgiani developed the Mental Martial Arts Program. Promoted predominantly in the K-12 school classrooms, the series of lessons is designed to create a more peaceful school and community environment, instill a sense of confidence and self-respect in the students and even more importantly, help each individual learn the value and benefit of respecting others. Possessing a 3rd-degree black belt in Judo and membership in the Kodokan, the headquarters of Judo training located in Tokyo, Japan, Sensei Figgiani is able to integrate the principles and foundations of both karate and judo into a well-rounded and total martial education for his students. In this way, the student gets a complete understanding of the mechanics of self-defense enabling them to be more confident and secure as they go through their daily life. In 2003, Sensei Figgiani created a program with the support of the Police Athletic League that would improve academic achievement through the study of martial arts. Known as the R.E.A.C.H. Program, the acronym stands for Respect Education and Always Climb Higher. The program guides kids having social and academic difficulties towards success through the practice of traditional martial arts skills. This curriculum instantly became so popular that in 2004 the Longwood School District Board of Education recognized Sensei for the immediate impact his methods had on the lives of the student participants. Later, in 2012, Sensei was presented with the National Police Athletic League Mentoring Service Award for the dramatic influence his program has made on the lives of so many students. The R.E.A.C.H. program continues to this day and has expanded to numerous school districts sharing its positive impact on students throughout Long Island. Sensei Figgiani believes that a major component of learning martial arts is being able to integrate the lessons taught in the school with the activities that take place in daily life. Making positive choices in difficult situations, learning about situational awareness and stranger danger, adopting strategies for safety when it comes to bullying, and being able to manage and overcome peer pressure are just some of the values taught to his students. This mind, body and spirit philosophy creates a safe and unique learning environment for each and every student. Recognizing this success, in 2018 Jerry Figgiani Sensei was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at Brookhaven Town Hall addressing the issues of making positive life choices and student anti-bullying strategies. In 2019, he was inducted into the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the practice of martial arts. In this episode, Sensei Figgiano shares his journey to the martial arts. Listen to learn more!

Keith McClean, Aikido Instructor and 5th Dan Black Belt who's practicing with 27 years

Glen started his career with degrees in Commerce (Marketing) and Psychology.He also has a Masters in NLP and Hypnotherapy and a 4th Dan Black Belt in Zen Do Kai Karate.Over a period of 27 years Glen was a Director and Chief Executive of some of the world's best and brightest brand strategy and communications companies like Clemenger BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi and Leo Burnett.In his work Glen has lived in Australia, the US and Singapore and regularly worked in China, Hong Kong, the UK and throughout Europe.Fifteen years ago he created Brandheart and developed breakthrough methods for personal and organizational brand identity discovery and realization.This work focused on three core programs Glen created:> The BSI Method – where leaders discover their true higher vision, purpose and unique identity for higher self realization.> Performance Optimization > where leaders learn how to achieve the optimal performance state of heart led conscious flow. Success flow!> Rainmaker Secrets > where leaders learn how to master energy and effortlessly manifest everything they passionately intend.Glen has worked with a great many business leaders and entrepreneurs 1:1 from around the world in developing their personal and organisational brands and the results have been nothing less than transformational.Glen's unique and proven methods are para-disciplinary in nature.They comprise a harmonious fusion of his 35 years of extensive experience, the latest in leadership research, Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, Metaphysics, Psychology and Parapsychology, eastern and western Philosophy and Spirituality. Glen is considered a world leading authority in empowering leaders to become the new breed of ‘light warriors' that will create a new and better world for themselves, their families and every life they touch.Learn more:Contact: https://bsimethod.com/connect/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-glen-campbell-creator-of-the-bsi-method-personal-branding

Glen started his career with degrees in Commerce (Marketing) and Psychology.He also has a Masters in NLP and Hypnotherapy and a 4th Dan Black Belt in Zen Do Kai Karate.Over a period of 27 years Glen was a Director and Chief Executive of some of the world's best and brightest brand strategy and communications companies like Clemenger BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi and Leo Burnett.In his work Glen has lived in Australia, the US and Singapore and regularly worked in China, Hong Kong, the UK and throughout Europe.Fifteen years ago he created Brandheart and developed breakthrough methods for personal and organizational brand identity discovery and realization.This work focused on three core programs Glen created:> The BSI Method – where leaders discover their true higher vision, purpose and unique identity for higher self realization.> Performance Optimization > where leaders learn how to achieve the optimal performance state of heart led conscious flow. Success flow!> Rainmaker Secrets > where leaders learn how to master energy and effortlessly manifest everything they passionately intend.Glen has worked with a great many business leaders and entrepreneurs 1:1 from around the world in developing their personal and organisational brands and the results have been nothing less than transformational.Glen's unique and proven methods are para-disciplinary in nature.They comprise a harmonious fusion of his 35 years of extensive experience, the latest in leadership research, Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, Metaphysics, Psychology and Parapsychology, eastern and western Philosophy and Spirituality. Glen is considered a world leading authority in empowering leaders to become the new breed of ‘light warriors' that will create a new and better world for themselves, their families and every life they touch.Learn more:Contact: https://bsimethod.com/connect/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-glen-campbell-creator-of-the-bsi-method-personal-branding

Today on Podcast I have had a great chat with Anjaan. is a Meditation Guide, Relaxation Coach, Healer, and Tantra Mentor who specializes in helping people recognize relaxation to feel content, calm and elevated in all forms of wellness. B1orn into a Vedic family, Anjaan has been living the yogic ways from the age of 5. He was brought up around palmistry, astrology, mantras, pranayama, Ayurveda, and other esoteric practices. From 2006, when he had a Kundalini Awakening, Anjaan has consciously immersed in the traditional spiritual sciences and has ardently studied tantric, Vedic and ancient traditions. He is a certified Massage therapist and a Reiki 3rd Degree healer. He is also a martial arts coach (11th Dan Black Belt), ordained Zen facilitator, and has been trained in multiple healing modalities including polarity therapy, myofascial release, and Kundalini Tantra massage.As a Meditation guide and life skills mentor, he loves to see people discover new things about themselves through simple deep introspection and awareness. He leads private and group meditation sessions and 1on1 coaching sessions. (Online and offline)His wish is to see every human function at their fullest potential and advocate living a life of equanimity for optimum health and wellbeing.We had a fascinating chat where Anjaan gave practical tips and takeaways that you will definitely like.To find more about Anjaan :Website: https://meditatewithanjaan.comInstagram: @meditatewithanjaan

Part 2 Stuart Campbell (Kobudo Taijutsu) began training in Martial Arts in Waiouru in 1975, in the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon-Do. He attained his 1st Degree Black Belt at the age of 14 and went on to reach the grade of 3rd Degree Black Belt. In 1984 he travelled to Australia in search of an instructor in Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and soon after began training under Wayne L Roy in Brisbane, before moving to Sydney. In 1985 he travelled back to New Zealand and conducted the first seminar in Ninjutsu in New Zealand and in 1992 he moved his family back to New Zealand and became the head instructor of nine schools throughout the lower North Island. In 1993 he attended the Sydney Tai Kai and was graded to 5th Dan Black Belt by Masaaki Hatsumi from Japan. After several trips to Tokyo Japan to train with Grandmaster Hatsumi of the Bujinkan, in 2019 he was awarded his 10th Dan Black Belt also earning him the title of Shihan. Stuart is also a writer and self-published author of many books, including a trilogy and several books on spiritual development. He presently resides in the Central North Island on a lifestyle block with his wife, continuing to write and supporting his passion for Martial Arts and all things Japanese. In this episode (part 1 of 2) we begin to explore Stuart's beginnings in Martial Arts and how this has influenced his philosophies on the arts and life and how these are applicable to everyday life. Stuart's books can be found here… https://www.lulu.com/search?adult_audience_rating=00&page=1&pageSize=10&q=stuart+campbell https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/ruapehu-press/90101205/our-people-stuart-campbell--writer

Part 1 Stuart Campbell (Kobudo Taijutsu) began training in Martial Arts in Waiouru in 1975, in the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon-Do. He attained his 1st Degree Black Belt at the age of 14 and went on to reach the grade of 3rd Degree Black Belt. In 1984 he travelled to Australia in search of an instructor in Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and soon after began training under Wayne L Roy in Brisbane, before moving to Sydney. In 1985 he travelled back to New Zealand and conducted the first seminar in Ninjutsu in New Zealand and in 1992 he moved his family back to New Zealand and became the head instructor of nine schools throughout the lower North Island. In 1993 he attended the Sydney Tai Kai and was graded to 5th Dan Black Belt by Masaaki Hatsumi from Japan. After several trips to Tokyo Japan to train with Grandmaster Hatsumi of the Bujinkan, in 2019 he was awarded his 10th Dan Black Belt also earning him the title of Shihan. Stuart is also a writer and self-published author of many books, including a trilogy and several books on spiritual development. He presently resides in the Central North Island on a lifestyle block with his wife, continuing to write and supporting his passion for Martial Arts and all things Japanese. In this episode (part 1 of 2) we begin to explore Stuart's beginnings in Martial Arts and how this has influenced his philosophies on the arts and life and how these are applicable to everyday life. Stuart's books can be found here… https://www.lulu.com/search?adult_audience_rating=00&page=1&pageSize=10&q=stuart+campbell https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/ruapehu-press/90101205/our-people-stuart-campbell--writer

Excerpt: [On the lack of good Ranking in Krav Maga] “First of all its not just in north America I know that in Europe it's the same thing. I was recently in France and when I asked people there how long it takes people to reach to get, you know, from a beginner level from White Belt to Black belt. And they said it takes about two years which is crazy. I mean two years in Israel you don't even reach you know Orange Belt so..What?!” Yeela Elyashar is one of the top ranked Female Krav Maga practitioners at 5thdan Black Belt in Krav maga Israel KMIL under 7th Dan Coral belt Ilan Fadlon. When Yeela Started they were originally under the Haim Zut Krav Maga brand but as is with most Martial arts opinions differ and KMIL was formed. Though Yeela originally started in other styles when she found Krav maga it became her passion and she now teaches full time where she spends much of her time teaching and developing children in Krav maga. Yeela also Volunteers in the Israeli Police force where she uses what she knows to keep herself and others safe. In this episode we talk about Krav maga, Ranking and promotion, Teaching adults and children, Policing, and our general philosophies in training Krav Maga and Self Defense. If you want to reach out to Yeela or train with her you can find her on Facebook or Instagram @yeela_kravmaga. You can also Follow KMIL @kravmagaIsrael on Instagram or check out their website. http://kmil.co.il/ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST UTKM: UTKM SHOP - Get your Merch Today UTKMU - Online Training UTKM Blog - Older Audio Episodes Here! Facebook Instagram Twitter Metro Vancouver School Time Stamps: 00:00 – Episode and Guest Intro 02:11 – Ad Read 04:26 – Episode Start 05:30 – Interview Start 2:03:00 – Interview end

This week we talk to Chad Haas from  Haas-Hitsu Defensive systems. We discuss their fight to keep training and provide training for Officers in a COVID environment.Haas-Hitsu Defensive systems provides quality training to Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS organizations and professionals that is useful in a wide range of situations from minor non-compliance to life threatening. Techniques and strategies that are safe, simple, and effective.2018 : Judo : Promoted to Rokudan (6th Dan Black Belt)2013 : Jiu-Jitsu : Promoted to Rokudan (6th Dan Black Belt)2010 : Judo : Promoted to Godan (5th Dan Black Belt)2009 : Jiu-Jitsu : Promoted to Godan (5th Dan Black Belt)2006 : Judo : Promoted to Yondan (4th Dan Black Belt)2005 : Jiu-Jitsu : Promoted to Yondan (4th Dan Black Belt)2002 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : Promoted to Sandan (3rd Dan Black Belt)1996 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : Promoted to Nidan (2nd Dan Black Belt)1994 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : Promoted to Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt)1994 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : Promoted to Ikkyu (Brown Belt)1993 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : Started Judo with Sensei Zdenek Matl ( Bio linked above )1992 - 1993 : Soryu Karate : Blue BeltApproximately 1980 - 1982 : Moo Duk Kwan Tae-Kwon-Do : 4th Gup (Blue Belt)All Judo & Jiu-Jitsu promotions are from Sensei Zednek MatlExperience : 1993 - 2015 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : Round Rock Martial Arts : Instructor1995 - 1998 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : Women's Self-Defense : Head Instructor2004 - 2008 : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : CAPCOG Peace Officer Academy : Guest Instructor2005 - Present : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : University of Texas Police Department : Guest Instructor2008 - Present : Judo & Jiu-Jitsu : F.B.I. Special Agents : Specialized Skills Group Training Instructor2010 : Judo : Team Rabadi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu : Head InstructorConnect with Lorenzo Valdivia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceMultiplierForLawEnforcementEmail: forcemultiplierDS@gmail.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/lxvaldivia?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Hi Steve Owens and my guest today is Nitu Chandra Taekwondo 4the Dan Black Belt expert and one of the faces of NBA basketball in India. Now one of the Stars of Sony Pictures. NEVER BACK DOWN: REVOLOT, being released on Blu Ray/DVD and digital on Tuesday, November 16TH. We discuss her coming from India to USA , and how martial arts is an important choice for actors to learn. Nitu Chandra leading the film alongside Olivia Popica, NEVER BACK DOWN: REVOLT tells the story of a woman who is kidnapped and forced to compete in elite underground fights and has to battle her way out to freedom. The film also stars UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, Gianni Calchetti, and Hannah Al Rashid, to name a few. 

I'm a sophomore at the University of Hawaii attending normal classes by day and the American College of Sports Medicine certification classes by night. In one of the night classes, I meet this guy named Dave. He tells me he owns a dojo in town and invites me to try a workout. I explain that hey, I'm a Softball Pitcher and have been since I was a little girl. I have no interest in those Martial Arts. Plus, I've earned a full-ride scholarship based on my softball prowess, so softball's my thing. Yet, every time I see him, Dave keeps inviting me and continues to insist I take a class at his dojo. He's relentless. Week after week, month after month - the invites turn to challenges and the challenges turn to dares. One night I have had enough and I make him a deal: I will take his class just once. In return, he will not bug me about it ever again. I took his class in 1991 and Martial Arts has been a mainstay in my life ever since. 30 years later, I am returning the favor and I've invited… er… challenged/dared Dave Wheaton, now aka the Grandmaster, to come on the Storytelling School Podcast, and here he is!  In our episode, we explore storytelling through the perspective of teaching and training.  He and I talk about best practices for approaching your chosen profession, developing storytelling skills even when it doesn't come naturally, and life lessons you can learn from Martial Arts. Plus we look at humor in stories and how important stories are to our legacy. What you will learn in this episode: Why it's essential to study the greats in your field How to gain mastery at whatever you do How martial arts apply to life and storytelling Who is Dave? Dave Wheaton is an instructor, mentor, coach, and Martial Arts Grandmaster who's taught and trained thousands of students nationwide for over 50 years. His credentials include a 9th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido, an 8th Dan in Taekwondo, and a Golden Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Karate Union Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Dave is the founder and president of Hapkido International. He developed a self-defense system based on Hapkido that combines several Martial Arts techniques with an emphasis on flowing seamlessly between movements. With it, the student can respond intuitively with the necessary amount of force, regardless of size or age. Now, Grandmaster Dave teaches private hapkido and kickboxing lessons both in person and via Zoom for students all over the world. His other interests include garage winemaking, Paleo cooking, and serving as an FAA Certified Gold Seal Flight instructor. For more in-depth information on his story and martial arts lineage, visit https://santabarbaradojo.com/grandmaster. Links and Resources: Grandmaster Dave Wheaton @Grandmaster on Instagram Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

George Buruian is the owner of the Alpha Krav Maga Compound in Northbrook, Illinois. He is an expert in many martial arts. He holds a Master 1 ranking Krav Maga, a 4th Degree Black Belt in Alpha Krav Maga, 5th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, and was inducted into the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame in 2014. He's the real deal as you will hear in the episode. Edgar OtraVez and Not-My-Cousin Dan talk about self-defense, mindset, the active shooter scenario, and many other topics. Find George Buruian on: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphakravmagacompoundil/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlphaKravMagaCompound/?fref=ts - Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlphaCompound - Alpha Krav Maga website: https://alphakmc.com/ Find Not-My-Cousin Dan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dantasticsizzler/ Follow the Flow Roll on: - Instagram: https://instagram.com/theflowroll/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflowroll/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFlowRoll/ - Website: https://theflowrollpodcast.com/ Music: "Fridays" by Lupus Nocte Use my referral link to find this song and more at Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/0xv18c/ Episode Timestamps: 00:02: 57- Going back to normal life and training after Covid. 00:10:50 - What does, "You hurt my feelings" even mean? 00:18:50 - How did you start in martial arts? 00:23:38 - "I started Krav Maga..." 00:27:08 - Basic Krav Maga principles. 00:34:23 - Effective techniques and the practice of putting techniques under stress. 00:43:00 - The ego and eating the humble pie. 00:51:33 - Martial arts at 18 versus middle age. 00:56:06 - The concept of realistic training for martial arts with weapons. 01:02:00 - Old kung fu movies, kicking trees, and Frank Dukes. 01:14:34 - The active shooter scenario. 01:29:00 - Kids, self-defense, and being aggressive in a self-defense scenario. #Northbrook #NorthbrookIL #KravaMaga #SelfDefense #KidsSelfDefense #CultureShock #HurtFeelings #MartialArts #JeanClaudeVanDamme #FrankDukes #ActiveShooter #Boxing #JiuJitsu #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #TaeKwonDo #BlackBelt #Romania #EasternEuropeanMentality #RunHideFight #fighting #fight

Dr. Franchini has a Ph.D. in Physical Education and is an Associate Professor at the school of physical education and sport at the University of Sao Paulo.He is the coordinator of martial arts and combat sports research group where he and his team have been conducting research in combat sports since 1995. He is also a strength and conditioning consultant to a number of Olympic and World Championship Judokas, as well as being a 2nd Dan Black Belt himself. This is a great chat where we overview the combat sports from one of the best well-known researchers in the field.

Shawn Mozen is the foremost authority on Kettlebell training in Canada. Considered the father of Canadian Kettlebell training, Shawn was the first instructor to release instructional DVDS, a workbook and to offer instructor certification seminars in this country. Recognized world wide as an authority on Kettlebells, martial arts and functional fitness. Shawn has appeared on US and Canadian tv shows such as VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, Miami Ink, Off the Record and in the movie The Mighty Atom. Along with Kim Gonzales (Agatsu Senior Instructor) Shawn was one of the first Canadian's to be certified in Kettlebell Sport in Russia. Shawn travels the world every year giving seminars to fitness professionals and the general public. One Arm Hand stand Shawn Mozen began studying the martial arts at the age of seven with the art of Judo. At twelve he was encouraged by a friend to try karate, an art he subsequently spent fifteen years studying. A lifetime of martial arts study has infused his approach to fitness training seeking to constantly balance mobility, flexibility, strength and endurance. To improve as an instructor he participated in coaching development programs and has been recognized as a coach by the Federation Quebecoise de Boxe Olympique and under the National Coaching Certification Program. Shawn is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shito Ryu Itosukai Karate, a certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher under Mark Darby, a Supples Fit Bulgarian Bag Coach, a brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,Certified Commando Krav Maga Instructor and studies Filipino Martial Arts under Grandmaster Chris Bautista. In addition Shawn has trained with some of the top martial artists and fitness trainers in the world. Shawn has authored four best selling Kettlebell instructional DVDs and wrote the first Canadian workbook on the subject. He shares this approach through instructional products and at instructor seminars around the world. https://www.agatsu.com/about/shawn-mozen/ https://youtu.be/uzfS-1YJzh0

Shawn Mozen is the foremost authority on Kettlebell training in Canada. Considered the father of Canadian Kettlebell training, Shawn was the first instructor to release instructional DVDS, a workbook and to offer instructor certification seminars in this country. Recognized world wide as an authority on Kettlebells, martial arts and functional fitness. Shawn has appeared on US and Canadian tv shows such as VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, Miami Ink, Off the Record and in the movie The Mighty Atom. Along with Kim Gonzales (Agatsu Senior Instructor) Shawn was one of the first Canadian's to be certified in Kettlebell Sport in Russia. Shawn travels the world every year giving seminars to fitness professionals and the general public. One Arm Hand stand Shawn Mozen began studying the martial arts at the age of seven with the art of Judo. At twelve he was encouraged by a friend to try karate, an art he subsequently spent fifteen years studying. A lifetime of martial arts study has infused his approach to fitness training seeking to constantly balance mobility, flexibility, strength and endurance. To improve as an instructor he participated in coaching development programs and has been recognized as a coach by the Federation Quebecoise de Boxe Olympique and under the National Coaching Certification Program. Shawn is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shito Ryu Itosukai Karate, a certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher under Mark Darby, a Supples Fit Bulgarian Bag Coach, a brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,Certified Commando Krav Maga Instructor and studies Filipino Martial Arts under Grandmaster Chris Bautista. In addition Shawn has trained with some of the top martial artists and fitness trainers in the world. Shawn has authored four best selling Kettlebell instructional DVDs and wrote the first Canadian workbook on the subject. He shares this approach through instructional products and at instructor seminars around the world. https://www.agatsu.com/about/shawn-mozen/ https://youtu.be/uzfS-1YJzh0

7th Dan Black Belt, Krvav Maga Defensive Tactics, Kickboxing & Practical Karate (British Combat Association under Peter Consterdine). Senior Self Protection Instructor (B.C.A.). B.A.W.A. Freestyle Wresting Coach. Chief Instructor, Fight Fortress Complete Combatives. C.QC. Instructor. Former full contact fighter and national competitor. Award winning author, From Bullied to Black Belt and An Everyday Warrior. Public speaker. Krav Maga Kickboxing North Wales | Www.simonmorrell.com Simon Morrell (@simonmorrellkm) • Instagram photos and videos Simon Morrell | Facebook

In this episode Yuri's guest is Maxine Lisot, 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, B.A. Psychology and CSCS certification under the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Maxine is an avid competitor and ranked in the top 100 of her weight category in the World Karate Federation. She earned national titles and international recognition, and in this episode, she is sharing some of her experiences dealing with injuries. She talks about the mindset during the rehab and the mental preparation to be back in the game while performing at the highest level. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Today's Yogi is buying cars and living in villas so he understands the language of consumerism and capitalism!" - Anjaan Anjaan has been living the yogic ways from the age of 5. From 2006 since his Kundalini Awakening, Anjaan has consciously immersed in tantric, Vedic, and ancient traditions. He is also a certified Massage therapist, Reiki 3rd Degree healer, martial arts coach (11th Dan Black Belt), ordained Zen facilitator, and has been trained in multiple healing modalities including polarity therapy, myofascial release, and Kundalini Tantra massage. Topics Discussed: The reason for dropping his last name (01:31) His perspective of Kundalini Yoga and what yogis have misunderstood it to be (04:48) Why is Tantra not just sexual acrobatics (15:10) Why he creates audacious GOALS to FAIL! (22:27) The 5 Yogic myths created for Capitalism (28:30) His mission to bring awareness to eat food rich in Prana (37:09) Why we should add value and spread love by connecting with everyone in the times of loneliness (42:10) Links: Kundali - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundalini Simon Borg Olivier - https://simonborgolivier.com/ Wim Hof - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Tantra - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantra Hatha Yoga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatha_yoga Patanjali - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patanjali Lulu Lemons - https://www.lululemon.com.hk/en-hk/home This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Anjaan: Instagram: @meditatewithanjaan/ Website: https://meditatewithanjaan.com/ Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to make life spacious. Episode 1058: How to Make Life Spacious by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/how-to-slow-down-time-or-why-never-kiss-a-frog-2/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to make life spacious. Episode 1058: How to Make Life Spacious by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/how-to-slow-down-time-or-why-never-kiss-a-frog-2/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elana Miller with Good Life Zen shares how to open to joy in everyday life. Episode 998: How to Open to Joy in Everyday Life by Elana Miller with Good Life Zen (Finding Happiness & Being Happier & Joyful) Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/joy-in-everyday-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elana Miller with Good Life Zen shares how to open to joy in everyday life. Episode 998: How to Open to Joy in Everyday Life by Elana Miller with Good Life Zen (Finding Happiness & Being Happier & Joyful) Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/joy-in-everyday-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evelyn Kail with Good Life Zen shares 6 unexpected ways exercise improves your mental health. Episode 543: 6 Unexpected Ways Exercise Improves Your Mental Health by Evelyn Kail with Good Life Zen (Working Out For Freedom). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/mental-health Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 (61-I-LOVE-OHD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to expand your circle of confidence. Episode 969: How to Expand Your Circle of Confidence by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (How to Become More Confident & Optimistic). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/how-to-expand-your-circle-of-confidence Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to expand your circle of confidence. Episode 969: How to Expand Your Circle of Confidence by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (How to Become More Confident & Optimistic). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/how-to-expand-your-circle-of-confidence Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theresa Brawner with Good Life Zen shares how much exercise you really need for a healthy heart. Episode 519: How Much Exercise Do You Need for a Healthy Heart by Theresa Brawner with Good Life Zen (Cardiovascular Health). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/healthy-heart Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 (61-I-LOVE-OHD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This has been my favorite podcast I've recorded so far, hence the long run time so bear with it because it keeps getting better over time. I'll do my best to organize this description in the order in which it comes up during the conversation.  First we talk about Michael's Art, his contribution to a Jack the Ripper book, meditation, ghosts and spirits, his favorite YouTube Guru, the heart's neural network, sense memory, and his first mushroom trip. Then he tells us the story of his severe car accident, his road to recovery and how martial arts and meditation saved him from his injuries. He finishes it off by talking about his trip to the DMT realm and his theories on levels of consciousness in our universe.   Useful Links: Michael's Insta The Pyramid Piece Sherlock Holmes Autumn of Terror By Randy Williams SadhGuru Hacking the Flow Cycle The Power of the Heart: Heartmath As a Man Thinketh By James Allen Qigong Frank Santiago III 8th Dan Black Belt and CRCA Wing Chun Zen12 Baduanjin Qigong Yijin Jing DMT: The Spirit Molecule Dragon Ball Fighterz GTek Email me at thecosmicperspectivepod@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecosmicperspectivepod My Podcast: Apple Podcast https://apple.co/2otAn0F Google Play http://bit.ly/CosmicPerspectivePodGooglePlay Spotify: http://bit.ly/Thecosmicperspectivepodspotify Stitcher: http://bit.ly/thecosmicperspectivepodstitcher My Website: http://www.kevinsuniverse.com KDTV Links: IG: http://bit.ly/KDTVIG FB: http://bit.ly/KDTVFB94 YT: http://bit.ly/KDTVYT Twitch: http://bit.ly/KDTVTwitch My Insta: http://bit.ly/cosmickevinsta My Facebook: http://bit.ly/cosmickevfb My Twitter: http://bit.ly/cosmickevtwitter The Cosmic Perspective Pod Social Media: Insta: http://bit.ly/thecosmicperspectivepodinsta Facebook: http://bit.ly/Thecosmicperspectivepodfb Twitter: http://bit.ly/thecosmicperpsectivepodtwitter    

2 shorter posts from Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen, on positive realism and feeling positive about life. Episode 936: The Secret to Positive Realism & The Secret to Feeling Positive About Life: 3 Top Tips by Mary Jaksch - Good Life Zen. Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original posts are located here: https://goodlifezen.com/the-secret-of-positive-realism https://goodlifezen.com/the-secret-to-feeling-positive-about-life-three-top-tips Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 shorter posts from Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen, on positive realism and feeling positive about life. Episode 936: The Secret to Positive Realism & The Secret to Feeling Positive About Life: 3 Top Tips by Mary Jaksch - Good Life Zen. Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original posts are located here: https://goodlifezen.com/the-secret-of-positive-realism https://goodlifezen.com/the-secret-to-feeling-positive-about-life-three-top-tips Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Bard with Good Life Zen shares 7 tips to embrace your success (and stop feeling like a fraud). This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 905: [Part 2] 7 Tips to Embrace Your Success (& Stop Feeling Like a Fraud) by Ellen Bard - Good Life Zen (Imposter Syndrome). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/embrace-your-success Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Bard with Good Life Zen shares 7 tips to embrace your success (and stop feeling like a fraud). This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 904: [Part 1] 7 Tips to Embrace Your Success (& Stop Feeling Like a Fraud) by Ellen Bard - Good Life Zen (Happiness & Confidence). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/embrace-your-success Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dakota Murphey with Good Life Zen shares 7 little known mistakes that affect healthy weight loss. Episode 489: 7 Little-Known Mistakes That Affect Healthy Weight Loss by Dakota Murphey - GoodLifeZen.com (Losing Body Fat for Life). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/healthy-weight-loss Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com or call: 614-568-3643 (61-I-LOVE-OHD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kent Thune with Good Life Zen shares the cost of attention. Episode 872: How Much Does It Cost When You Pay Attention by Kent Thune with GoodLifeZen.com (Budget Time & Awareness). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/how-much-does-it-cost-t-pay-attention Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 shorter articles from Good Life Zen covering weight loss and kitchen zen. Episode 457: Kitchen Zen: 7 Tips for Happier & Healthier Meals by Jules Clancy And The Key to Fitness and Lasting Weightloss by Linda Formicelli. Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original posts are located here: https://goodlifezen.com/kitchen-zen https://goodlifezen.com/key-to-fitness-and-weightloss Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com or call: 614-568-3643 (61-I-LOVE-OHD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Dinsmore with Good Life Zen shares 6 hacks to make fitness goals a reality. Episode 427: 6 Hacks to Make Fitness Goals a Reality by Scott Dinsmore with GoodLifeZen.com (Flexible Health Routine). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/6-hacks-to-make-fitness-goals-reality Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com or call: 614-568-3643 (61-I-LOVE-OHD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices