Episode 323 - The Benefit of Tracking Things in Martial Arts

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of being scientific and the benefit of tracking things in martial arts.

The Benefit of Tracking Things in Martial Arts - Episode 323

We can call it being scientific or even analytics, do these terms mean anything for martial arts? On this episode, Jeremy dissects the importance of data in training, attendance, enrollees and all the other things that affect the performance of both the martial artists and schools. Because of this, we are starting the whistlekick report. If you want to know how to participate, listen to find out more!

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Episode 322 - Grandmaster Joe Rebelo

Grandmaster Joe Rebelo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He created a tv show called the Martial Arts Today TV.

It's only the narrow-minded individuals who in their xenophobia will only stay in their one style and can't possibly want to go to any other style.

Grandmaster Joe Rebelo - Episode 322

Most of us were brought by our parents to martial arts classes as a kid as an extracurricular activity after school. Grandmaster Joe Rebelo isn't different but he found out about martial arts when his father playfully hit him with a karate chop. Since then, Kenpo Joe, as he is also known for, has trained various styles of martial arts from Chinese to Filipino. He has watched and trained with some of the greats in martial arts that inspired him to continue earning black belts on different styles. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 321 - Anko Itosu

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about Karate's less talked about innovator, the grandfather of Karate, Anko Itosu.

Anko Itosu - Episode 321

It is common that when we talk about the history of Karate, we always hear Gichin Funakoshi's name because he is a primary figure in making karate popular in Japan. On the other hand, Anko Itosu may not have made it popular but he created the movements that are the foundation of Karate today. On this episode, Jeremy talks about Anko Itosu, the grandfather of Karate. Jeremy shares interesting stories that made Anko Itosu a legendary figure in the world of Karate. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 320 - Mr. Paul Read

Mr. Paul Read is a martial arts practitioner and instructor, Tai Chi in particular. He is popularly known as the Teapot Monk. 

I failed in the black belt grading and I got completely beaten up in the freestyle session. I learned something really Interesting though... That it was through that loss, that failure, that not achieving what I thought I was going to achieve, that ultimately would turn out to be probably the most important lesson... 

Mr. Paul Read - Episode 320

Our guest today is a Tai Chi practitioner and instructor who's a self-confessed bookworm and the books he read eventually led him to discover martial arts. Mr. Paul Read, who comes from the UK, is also an author and online instructor of Tai Chi and he is more popularly known as the Teapot Monk. Mr. Read has deep insights into the martial arts and he shared some of his personal stories and his philosophy that will surely inspire everyone. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 319 - Martial Arts Social Media

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of social media today, especially on martial arts businesses.

Martial Arts Social Media - Episode 319

Social media has been part of our lives for at least a decade and we use it for communication, entertainment, and information. For that reason, it has been a great tool for martial arts businesses in selling their products and promoting their schools. It also acts as an online hub for martial artists to get information such as articles and podcasts. On this episode, Jeremy talks about the role of social media in martial arts. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 318 - Kyoshi Jim King

Kyoshi Jim King is a martial arts practitioner and instructor who innovated afterschool programs. He is the founder of Altamonte American Karate Academy in Florida.

My priority is not making money... My priority is teaching martial arts and giving good service and then the money comes. It works that way. I provide a service and I do it.

Kyoshi Jim King - Episode 318

Today's guest is a former professional dancer who worked at different shows in Las Vegas as well as in Europe. Kyoshi Jim King never took a break from the martial arts while he was dancing. He prefers not to use much of technology of today that makes him enjoy his life in an old-school way. Kyoshi King is a dedicated martial arts instructor as he made programs specifically for children after school, therefore, making him the forerunner of this system. Kyoshi Jim King has quite interesting stories to tell from his days he met his wife to his bouncing gig at nightclubs. Listen to find out more!

 

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Episode 317 - Krav Maga

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about a commonly misunderstood discipline in the martial arts, Krav Maga.

Krav Maga - Episode 317

Self-defense does not solely rely on movements, techniques, and strength but also with both the complete awareness of your surroundings and the threat. These are the primary concepts that Krav Maga uses in its practical application. Krav Maga is originally created for the Israeli forces' self-defense that applies techniques from various disciplines in the martial arts and uses them on different scenarios. On this episode, Jeremy tells us its history and concepts for everyone to understand Krav Maga. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 316 - Sensei Nathan Porter

 

Sensei Nathan Porter is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Massachusets. He is the founder of Rising Storm Training Academy.

As long as we respect their teaching and pass it on and we're listening to them, then yes we can put it forward.

Sensei Nathan Porter - Episode 316

When you are a kid who's fascination with the martial arts is like toys and a box of chocolates, it would be a treat if you could wear your uniform and train in the dojo. However, Sensei Nathan Porter is not fortunate enough because as a child, he has no means of training. As he stepped in high school, Sensei Porter immediately trained in different disciplines that and eventually starting his own school at the age of 20. Sensei Nathan Porter has an admirable passion for teaching martial arts because he's made his life revolve around martial arts. Listen to learn more!

 

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Episode 315 - Reflections on Street Fights

On today's episode, Jeremy tells us his reflections on street fights which is also a commentary on Louis Martin's piece at Martial Journal.

Reflections on Street Fights - Episode 315

Martial artists are often asked about violence and how do we face such challenges whether on the streets, schools, or elsewhere. On this episode, Jeremy talks about Louis Martin's article on Martialjournal.com that talks about street fights that involve martial artists. Listen to learn more!

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