Episode 340 - Mr. Tom Fazio

Mr. Tom Fazio is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of the Shaolin Rope Dart based in Vietnam.

I realized that martial arts had a lot more to do with life with a capital L than anything else...

Mr. Tom Fazio - Episode 340

Our guest today is one of those kids who started martial arts because of the intimidation they got from bullies. Mr. Tom Fazio described his childhood as a karate-kid-like that he wanted to get even with his bullies because he felt helpless. However, when he started the journey to the martial arts, his anger went away as he learned how to defend himself. Since then, he has trained on a number of countries including China. He is now producing training videos and now based in Vietnam. Mr. Tom Fazio has an interesting journey and you will surely be inspired. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 339 - Joe Lewis

On this episode, Jeremy talks about an American kickboxing legend, martial arts champion, and actor, Joe Lewis.

Joe Lewis - Episode 339

For both the returning fans and martial artists, the name Joe Lewis is no stranger because of the times he's been talked about on the show. Whether in the movie screens or in the ring, Joe Lewis is a true legend for the contributions he's done for the martial arts. He's fought toe to toe against Bill Wallace without severing their friendship which attests to their genuine sportsmanship. As an actor, he's done a couple of movies as well. On today's episode, Jeremy shares his personal thoughts about the legendary Joe Lewis. There are many things about Joe Lewis that we didn't know, listen to find out more!

 

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Sensei Andrew Moores is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Atlantic Karate Training Center in New Hampshire.

...Train hard, but that's dojo stuff. That's your gym. There's an agreement between you and your training partner. When there's violence on the street, there isn't an agreement...

Episode 338 - Sensei Andrew Moores

As a kid who always loved martial arts, the journey never ended for him even when he took a break to do other things. Sensei Andrew Moores is a passionate martial artist who has a broad perspective on the martial arts. Sensei Moores is formerly with the military and law enforcement that gave him a lot of experience with the real-world combat situations. Sensei Andrew Moores shared a lot about his view on how to use martial arts on the real situations so listen to learn more!

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Episode 337 - Ip Man

On today's episode, Jeremy gives us another historical episode and he talks about the legendary Ip Man.

Ip Man - Episode 337

Many of us both within and outside the martial arts community have at least heard or watched the Ip Man movie series. They are well received by both moviegoers and martial artists although it was loosely based on Ip Man's life. Ip Man's family was well-off however, he lived in a tumultuous period in China's history where uprisings were treated as part of daily life. These times brought him to martial arts and training only with the best wing chun masters. He will eventually move to Hong Kong and he will teach the man and the legend, Bruce Lee, later in his life. If you are a fan of Ip Man or the movie series, listen to find out more!

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Episode 335 - Putting Your Best Foot Forward

On this episode, Jeremy talks about putting your best foot forward whether in martial arts or in life.

Putting Your Best Foot Forward - Episode 335

Being the best that you can both in and out of the dojo is the ideal goal of a martial artist. We can ask now whether that is just superficial or it should involve your character. No matter how we see it, putting our best foot forward is how we as humans naturally behave in the society. If you want to know more about this interesting subject, listen to find out!

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Episode 334 - Sifu Jeff Westfall

Sifu Jeff Westfall is a martial arts instructor and practitioner. He is the host of the Martial Brain Podcast.

Sometimes I teach to pass across a technique, but sometimes I'm teaching to pass across a concept. And that definitely I lifted directly from Guro Inosanto...

Sifu Jeff Westfall - Episode 334

His generation has always admired Bruce Lee not only because of his movies but because of his role in the Green Hornet TV show. It has brought Sifu Jeff Westfall into martial arts because he was captivated by Bruce Lee's performance on the said show. Since then, he has practiced different disciplines in martial arts that eventually turned his attention into teaching Dan Inosanto's system. Sifu Westfall is also a podcaster wherein he hosts the Martial Brain Podcast. Sifu Jeff Westfall definitely shared a lot about his journey so listen to find out more!

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Episode 333 - Trying New Things

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about trying new things and how it applies to the martial arts.

Trying New Things - Episode 333

Trying new things sounds like a cliche but it is necessary. Parents, friends, teachers and other people important to us tells us that we should explore and try new things whether in life, business, or martial arts. Trying new things means you have the willingness to experiment and you are open to committing mistakes. Speaking of new things, Jeremy talks about how he is constantly trying new things and how he started his new YouTube show, the first cup. If you are eager to know how trying new things applies to the martial arts, listen to learn more!

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Epidode 332 - Sensei Alan Lau

Sensei Alan Lau is a martial arts practitioner and trainer. He is the founder at Dynamic Fitness Training in Massachusetts.

You have to stay true to the art and really spread the fundamental and then let the student mix and match them, and that's kind of my goal...

Sensei Alan Lau - Episode 332

Being born and raised in Hong Kong, there is no doubt that martial arts will be part of your life in one way or the other. Sensei Alan Lau has been into Bruce Lee since his childhood days in Hong Kong. However, he started his journey into the martial arts when he came to Boston for college. His love for the arts is incredible because he trained for different disciplines practically at the same time. His life and philosophy are deeply integrated into martial arts, therefore, making it his way of life. There's so much more to know about Sensei Alan Lau, listen to find out more!

 

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